Don't miss this great opportunity to own a very nice 2 family in a residential and business area. Zoned corner lot, fenced in yard with parking. This property has great potential but does need renovations. Perfect for owner occupied or investor. Property being sold in "As Is" condition. Seller will take 2nd mortgage.
Multi-familyProperty Type
1910Year Built
9,408 sq ftLot Size
$313Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
5 spacesParking
Listed by Gloria Kennedy• ERA Key Realty Services- Fram
The Two-Family Residential Subdistricts are established to preserve, maintain, and promote two-family neighborhoods, to preserve existing structures, to provide for new infill construction appropriate to the existing fabric, and to allow minor changes to occur as of right. In a 2F Subdistrict, the maximum number of Dwelling Units allowed in a single building shall be 2.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Religious facility
Day care facility
Housing-Group
Housing-Single unit
Park & open space
Jul 12, 2025 • Final
Short form bldg
Work on siding.
Remodel
Feb 1, 2012 • Final
Electrical
Work on electrical systems.
Electrical
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Parking Spaces: 5
Parking Features: Off Street
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 4
Basement Information
Basement: Full
Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 14
Flooring: Vinyl, Carpet
Unit #1 Information
# of Levels: 1
# of Floors: 1
Lease: N
Unit #2 Information
# of Levels: 2
# of Floors: 2
Lease: N
Exterior
Building Information
Building Area (Total): 3,777
Foundation Details: Stone
Stories (Total): 3
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Actual
Property Information
PropertySubType: Multi Family
Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.21
Lot Features: Corner Lot
Road Frontage Type: Public
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $3,616
Tax Year: 2006
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer, City/Town Sewer
Water Source: Public, City/Town Water
Location
Location Information
Directions: Corner of Columbia Road and Sayward Street
UnparsedAddress: 478 Columbia Road, Boston MA 02125
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Public facts
Beds: 6
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 3,777
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 9,408 square feet
Style: Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
Year Built: 1910
Year Renovated: 1985
County: Suffolk County
APN: W15P02487S000
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 13, 2019
Other
Listing Information
Exclusions: Tenant's Possessions
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
Everett Elementary School
Public PreK-6 • Assigned • 0.4mi
5/10
Lilla G. Frederick Middle School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 0.5mi
3/10
Carter School
Public 8-12 • Assigned • 0.5mi
Boston Latin Academy
Public 7-12 • Assigned • 0.9mi
7/10
Albert D Holland School of Technology
Public 7-12 • Assigned • 0.9mi
2/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
6/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 96° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
64% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
3/10 Air Factor
3 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Dorchester, MA • 02125
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9 hours in
June and 4.4 hours in December, placing it below the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
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Estimated sale price
$1.12M – $1.36M
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