Investor opportunity or live-in-one, rent-the-other — a classic Roslindale side-by-side two-family ready for its next chapter. Both units offer generous natural light and hardwood floors throughout. Each side features a spacious living room, eat-in kitchen, two bedrooms, and a full bath — a layout that rents easily or works beautifully for extended family. The paved driveway makes coming home easy, rain or shine. Located minutes from the Arboretum, Roslindale Village shops and dining, and the commuter rail. Vacant and easy to show — first Open House Sunday, July 12.
Multi-familyProperty Type
1925Year Built
3,520 sq ftLot Size
$441Price/Sq.Ft.
2 spacesParking
Listed by Onyekachi Nzerem• Keller Williams Pinnacle Central
The Three-Family Residential 3F Subdistricts are established to preserve the low-density three-family areas with a variety of housing types appropriate to the existing fabric, including one-, two-, and three-family Dwellings. In a 3F Subdistrict, the maximum number of Dwelling Units Allowed in a single Building, including a Town House Building or Row House Building, is 3.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Religious facility
Day care facility
Housing-Group
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Educational/school
Fire house
Library
Police station
Park & open space
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Has Open Parking
Open Parking Spaces: 2
Parking Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Paved Drive, Paved
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1
Basement Information
Basement: Full, Bulkhead, Unfinished
Appliances
Appliances: Range, Refrigerator
Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 14
Flooring: Wood, Hardwood
Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Bathroom With Tub, Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen
Unit #1 Information
# of Levels: 2
# of Floors: 1
Lease: N
Unit #2 Information
# of Levels: 2
# of Floors: 1
Lease: N
Exterior
Building Information
Building Area (Total): 1,893
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Construction Materials: Stone
Stories (Total): 4
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Actual
Exterior Features
Fencing: Fenced
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Porch
Exterior Features: Rain Gutters
Property Information
PropertySubType: 2 Family - 2 Units Side by Side
Above Grade Finished Area: 1893
Levels: 4
Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.08
Road Surface Type: Paved
Road Frontage Type: Public
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $3,804.23
Tax Year: 2027
Utilities
Utility Information
Utilities: for Gas Range, for Electric Range
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: 110 Volts
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Forced Air, Electric
Location
Location Information
Directions: Washington St to Archdale Rd. Property is on the right, a two-family side-by-side duplex.
UnparsedAddress: 51-53 Archdale Road, Boston MA 02131
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Pool, T-Station
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: —
Stories: —
Lot Size: —
Style: Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: Suffolk County
APN: —
Home facts updated by county records on Jan 14, 2026
Other
Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
Boston Teachers Union School
Public PreK-8 • Assigned • 0.3mi
3/10
Margarita Muniz Academy
Public 7-12 • Assigned • 1.1mi
4/10
The English High School
Public 7-12 • Assigned • 1.1mi
1/10
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Climate risks
5/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 11-17% chance of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
3/10 Fire Factor
0.31% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
6/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 96° expected this year, 16 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
Provided by First Street
Historical weather
Roslindale, MA • 02131
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Sun exposure
80/ 100
Very good sunlight
Sunscore
This home receives average direct sun exposure in Roslindale. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
8.9 hrs
4.8 hrs
JuneDecember
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Estimated sale price
$809,000 – $979,000
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