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10/29/2026
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$975,000
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85 Franklin St,Boston, MA 0213485 Franklin StBostonMA02134
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Property Description
Discover the charm, character, and versatility of this sun-filled Victorian-era attached single-family in hip Lower Allston. Situated on a corner lot with exposure on three sides, this home is filled with natural light from gorgeous oversized windows. High ceilings, beautiful wood floors, and period details add warmth and character throughout. Offering five bedrooms, two full baths, and three levels of flexible living space, there's room to make it your own or explore its investment potential. An enclosed front porch welcomes you into an inviting foyer and comfortable living room. The spacious, updated eat-in kitchen features stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, a glass subway tile backsplash, stylish cabinetry, and a convenient office nook, with plenty of room to gather. A driveway entrance leads to a practical mudroom with first-floor laundry. Upstairs, you'll find three generously sized bedrooms, ample closet space, and a full bath with a tub. The third floor is an unexpected bonus, a cozy nest overlooking the treetops! With two additional rooms, a kitchenette complete with a sink, midsize refrigerator, and apartment-size dishwasher, plus a second full bathroom, this level offers incredible flexibility. Perfect for a guest retreat, au pair suite, private home office, or perhaps an opportunity to generate a little extra income through Airbnb! The possibilities are endless! The private, fenced yard offers a true oasis in the city, with mature plantings and thoughtfully selected flowers and greenery providing color throughout the seasons. Major improvements include new siding, composite decks, and a hot water heater, along with a newer gas heating system. Two-three off-street parking spaces and a top-of-the-line EV charger complete the package. Just minutes to Harvard Business School and Harvard Square in Cambridge, with convenient access to downtown Boston, Boston Landing commuter rail, neighborhood restaurants and shops, the Mass Pike, and Storrow Drive.Natural light, soaring ceilings, beautiful architectural details, flexible living space, outdoor charm, and parking! This home is ready for its next chapter. Come see the possibilities for yourself!
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 85 Franklin St
General
- Price: $975,000
- Taxes: $11,629 (2026)
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: MLSPin
- MLS ID: 73596512
- Updated: 10/29/2026
- Added to Site: 1 day(s) ago
Interior
- Number of Rooms: 10
- Interior Features: Kitchen, Mud Room, Entry Hall
- Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
- Flooring: Wood, Tile, Hardwood, Engineered Hardwood
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Main - Full Baths: 2
- Bathroom 1: Full Bathroom, Bathroom with Tub, Stone/Ceramic Tile Flooring, 6.83 x 9.08, Second, 62 Sq. Ft.
- Bathroom 2: 3/4 Bathroom, Bathroom with Shower Stall, Wainscotin, 6.50 x 8.92, Third, 57 Sq. Ft.
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 5
- Primary Bedroom: 14.92 x 11.58, Second, 172 Sq. Ft.
- Bedroom 2: Hardwood Flooring, 11.50 x 11.58, Second, 133 Sq. Ft.
- Bedroom 3: Hardwood Flooring, 12.08 x 9.08, Second, 109 Sq. Ft.
- Bedroom 4: Closet, Hardwood Flooring, 9.08 x 8.92, Third, 80 Sq. Ft.
Other Rooms
- Living Room: Closet, Wood Flooring, 13.67 x 14.08, First, 192 Sq. Ft.
- Kitchen: Custom-Built Closet/Cabinets, Dining Area, Stone/Granite/Solid Countertops, Upgraded Cabinets, Stainless Steel Appliances, Lighting - Overhead, 15.58 x 14.08, First, 219 Sq. Ft.
- Laundry: First Floor, Gas Dryer Hookup
Additional Information
- Year Round: Yes
Exterior
- Exterior Features: Porch - Enclosed, Deck - Composite, Rain Gutters, Professional Landscaping, Screens, Fenced Yard, Garden
- Color: Red
Parking
- Total Spaces: 2
- Parking Features: Off Street, Stone/Gravel
Location
- Area: Allston
- County: Suffolk
- Driving Directions: Corner of Franklin and Bradbury
School Information
- Elementary School: Bps
- Middle School: Bps
- High School: Bps
Heating & Cooling
- Air Conditioning: Yes
- Cooling Type: Window Unit(s)
- Heating Type: Forced Air
- Heating Fuel: Forced Air
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utility Description: Connection for Gas Range, Connection for Gas Oven, Connection for Gas Dryer
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Victorian
- Exterior Const.: Frame
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Full, Unfinished
- Square Feet: 2,067
- Sq. Ft. Source: Public Records
- Year Built: 1900
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.08
- Lot Dimensions: .08
- Frontage: Public
- Street/Road Desc.: Paved
- Fence: Yes
- Lot Features: Corner Lot
- Fencing (Description): Fenced/Enclosed, Fenced
Financial Considerations
- Price Per Sq. Ft.: $471.7
- Tax Amount: $11,629
- Tax Year: 2026
- Terms: Contract
Disclosures and Reports
- Disclosures/Rstr.: Taxes DO NOT reflect the City of Boston residential exemption. Buyers and agents to do their own due diligence.
- Property ID: W:22 P:01384 S:000, 1208051
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Schools
Schools serving 85 Franklin St
School District:Cambridge School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Fletcher/Maynard Academy 225 Windsor Street, Cambridge, MA 02139 | PK-5 | 0.4 mi |
The Amigos School 15 Upton Street, Cambridge, MA 02139 | PK-8 | 0.4 mi |
Cambridgeport School 89 Elm Street, Cambridge, MA 02139 | PK-5 | 0.5 mi |
Putnam Avenue Upper School 100 Putnam Avenue, Cambridge, MA 02139 | 6-8 | 0.7 mi |
Cambridge Street Upper School 840 Cambridge Street, Cambridge, MA 02141 | 6-8 | 0.8 mi |
Vassal Lane Upper School 158 Spring Street, Cambridge, MA 02141 | 6-8 | 0.9 mi |
Cambridge Rindge and Latin School 459 Broadway, Cambridge, MA 02138 | 9-12 | 1 mi |
John M. Tobin Montessori School 359 Broadway, Cambridge, MA 02139 | PK-5 | 0.7 mi |
Martin Luther King, Jr. School 102 Putnam Avenue, Cambridge, MA 02139 | PK-5 | 0.7 mi |
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School attendance boundaries provided by ATTOM Data Solutions and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 85 Franklin St
Tax History
Tax History for 85 Franklin St
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$10,245
12%
$884,700
5%
2024
$9,143
7%
$838,800
5%
2023
$8,579
1%
$798,800
2%
2022
$8,521
3%
$783,200
1%
2021
$8,240
16%
$772,300
15%
2020
$7,101
10%
$672,400
10%
2019
$6,440
6%
$611,000
5%
2018
$6,096
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$581,700
1%
2017
$6,097
6%
$575,700
10%
2016
$5,751
22%
$522,800
35%
2015
$4,699
3%
$388,000
7%
2014
$4,563
—
$362,700
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Disclaimer: Historical tax information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
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85 Franklin St, Boston, MA 02134 (MLS# 73596512) is a Single Family property with 5 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms. 85 Franklin St is currently listed for $975,000 and was received on October 29, 2026. This property is listed by Katie Grealish from our Brookline-Newton-Chestnut Hill Regional Office.Want to learn more about 85 Franklin St? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Central Square? You can browse all Central Square real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.