Active
132 Days on market
3985 Washington St Boston — Photo 1 of 22

3985 Washington St Boston — Photo 1 of 22

Recent Drop: $146,000

$1,395,000
$1,249,000

$1,249,000

3985 Washington St, Boston, MA 02131

Boston, MA 02131 — Roslindale

Beds

9

Baths

3

SqFt

3,234

Style

3 Family - 3 Units Up/Down

Built

1905

RARE FIND! Large, well-cared-for 3-family near the Arnold Arboretum with owner-occupant, house-hack, investor, or buy-and-hold flexibility. One apartment is expected to be available for occupancy or re-leasing, creating immediate optionality. Set on a large, sun-facing lot with an oversized private backyard, off-street parking, and outdoor space to relax. Professionally managed and cared for by the same family for many years, with strong rental history and consistent resident appeal. Units offer similar floor plans, large rooms, hardwood floors, separate heat/electric, a newer rubber roof, and a high-ceiling basement. Convenient to Forest Hills, Roslindale Village, the Arnold Arboretum, Longwood, universities, Downtown Boston, and transit. Rent roll, expense summary, utility responsibility, and systems information available upon request.

Market Value Analysis

This Property
Size (SqFt) →Price →
This Property$386/sqft
Local Avg (Boston)$380/sqft
2% AboveMarket Average

* Analysis is based on 24 actively listed and recently sold comparable properties strictly within Boston, MA.

Property Details

Financials

Original Price$1,395,000
Annual Taxes$10,734

Parking

Garage0
Off-Street0

Interior Specifications

Total Rooms15
FireplacesNone
Flooring--
BasementNone

Climate & Utilities

HeatingHot Water
Cooling--
WaterPublic
SewerPublic Sewer

Building & Exterior

Construction--
Roof--
FoundationConcrete Perimeter
ZoningR3

Property & Lot

Acres0.08
SqFt Lot3,400
Lot Features--

Amenities & Appliances

Washer • Dryer

Neighborhood

Public Transportation • Shopping • Park • Walk/Jog Trails • Laundromat • Conservation Area

Geography

Property History

Price Drop
$1,249,000

Was $1,295,000

Jun 22, 2026

MLS® 73511267

Price Drop
$1,295,000

Was $1,395,000

May 4, 2026

MLS® 73511267

Listed
$1,395,000

May 1, 2026

MLS® 73511267

Population

31,151

U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates (B01003)

Median Household Income

$111K

U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates (B19013)

Renter-Occupied Homes

40.7%

U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates (B25003)

New Construction Permits — Suffolk County

2,527 housing units permitted in the last 12 months (+37% vs the prior 12 months) — 2,269 in 5+ unit buildings

U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey (through Jun '26)

Listing Provided By

Listing Agent: Darin Thompson

Listing Office: Stuart St James, Inc.

MLS® Number: 73511267

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