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Featured Multi-family Homes For Sale in Boston

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Whether you’re looking to reduce living costs or diversify your investment portfolio, investing in multi-family homes for sale in Boston might have crossed your mind. After all, even first time homebuyers are considering this path to homeownership more and more. The appeal is simple: incoming rents will help offset your mortgage costs, and you’ll build equity.

If you need help deciding if you should invest in a Boston multi-family, you need to take a hard look at your finances and speak to a mortgage professional. In the meantime, take a look at some of the multi-family homes currently on the market in Boston. You’ll find our mortgage calculator in each listing and get a rough estimate of what your monthly payment would look like!

Roslindale Multi Family HomeRoslindale 4- Family Listed at $724,900

Approximate Monthly Mortgage Payment: $3,475

Square Footage: 2,554

This is a great investment property in Boston for contractors, seasoned investors or first time home buyers who would like to take on a project. This 4 family home has three 2 bedroom units and one studio apartment. This property has a lot of potential for buyers looking to put in some work for an increase in equity. It’s located in a convenient Roslindale neighborhood that’s close to many area colleges, and local establishments such as restaurants, coffee shops, bars, and specialty stores. 

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Listing courtesy of Seller’s Representative: Homexe Team, Cameron Prestige, LLC

East Boston MultifamilyEast Boston 2- Family Listed at $999,000

Approximate Monthly Mortgage Payment: $4,790

Square Footage: 2,190

If you’re looking for a gorgeous, and move- in ready property then this two- family is an excellent option. It’s a great property to add to your investment portfolio or for first time homebuyers who want to live in one unit and rent out the other apartment. One of the units is currently already rented. The property was built in 2004 and the current owners have done a great job at maintaining it well. Unit #1 has 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. Unit #2 has 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. Both units include in-unit laundry, and  gourmet kitchens with granite countertops, beautiful cabinets, and stainless-steel appliances. 

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Listing courtesy of Seller’s Representative: Park Hou Group, Splice Realty

Boston real estateBrighton 2- Family Home Listed at $999,500

Approximate Monthly Mortgage Payment: $4,792

Square Footage: 1,900

Investors who are searching for turnkey multi- family homes for sale in Boston please take notice. This property will not last long, so set up a showing today. Unit #1 is currently rented through May 2023. Unit #2 is currently rented through August 2023. Additionally, there’s an in-law apartment located in the finished basement. The kitchens in both units are top of the line with stylish cabinets, solid countertops, and stainless-steel appliances. The bathrooms are modern and equipped with newer fixtures and vanities. Brighton is a great neighborhood of Boston with plenty to do and easy access to public transportation.

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Listing Courtesy of Seller’s Representative: Anabela Gomes, Urban Realty

Multi-family home in DorchesterDorchester 3 Family Home Listed at $981,000

Approximate Monthly Mortgage Payment: $4,704

Square Footage: 3,357

This property is perfect for contractors, investors, or first time homebuyers who are looking for 3 unit multifamily homes for sale in Boston with good bones, but need some rehab work. For example, the kitchens and bathrooms need to be refinished, the decks could use a bit of work, and the roof should be replaced. Paint the walls and ceilings, refinish the wood floors, and add a few other touches and you’ll have a great property in the heart of Dorchester and a boost in equity. Each unit has a total of five rooms with three bedrooms and one bathroom.  

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Listing courtesy of Seller’s Representative: Kerry Dowlin, Leading Edge Real Estate

Jamaica Plain two-family home for saleJamaica Plain 2- Family Home Listed at $779,000

Approximate Monthly Mortgage Payment: $3,735

Square Footage: 2,046

This charming property, with original woodwork, has a lot of great potential for the new owner. The 1st floor unit includes 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, a large kitchen, and even a living room. Private laundry is available in the basement. The 2nd unit has not one but two floors for you or your tenant to spread out in. The first floor includes a nice living room, large kitchen, spacious bathroom, one of the bedrooms, an office, and the in-unit laundry. The second floor includes two roomy bedrooms. It will sell quickly, reach out ASAP!

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Listing Courtesy of Seller’s Representative: Love Live Team, Insight Realty Group, Inc

In conclusion, as you can clearly see from the list of multifamily homes for sale as listed above, there are plenty of options when it comes to investment property in Boston. Please check out Boston Pads Real Estate Portal for even more multifamily listings, data, and advice about the current real estate market. We look forward to working with you. 


Andrew Pitsios

Andrew Pitsios

Published July 7, 2022

From the start of his career in real estate, Andrew has excelled at building client relationships and creating standards that set the bar high for fellow colleagues to follow. Focused on building and maintaining relationships in his career, he puts emphasis on the “little details” ensuring clients and landlords are happy to do business with him. Andrew continues to work meticulously with every client in order to make sure they move into an apartment of their dreams. He truly wants to make sure he helps as many people as he can. In his free time, he enjoys going up to the lake, spending time with friends/family, or walking his dog, Milton, along the Charles.