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4 Barstow St. Boston — Photo 1 of 20

4 Barstow St. Boston — Photo 1 of 20

$1,285,000

4 Barstow St., Boston, MA 02134

Boston, MA 02134 — Allston

Beds

5

Baths

2

SqFt

2,300

Style

Single Family

Built

1885

Large sunny 5BR bedroom 2Bathroom single family home on Allston/Brighton Center line. The house has 3 floors, 2 full bathrooms, a living room, dining room, 5 bedrooms, 2 enclosed porches, a back yard, a large outdoor deck, and a full basement. There are hardwood oak floors in common areas and also in the available bedroom. Washer/dryer in the basement along with storage for bikes and personal belongings. Boston Landing Commuter Rail station is less than a 5 minute walk from the house which offers a short commute into South Station. At the top of the street in walking distance, there are restaurants, nightlife, Stop & Shop, pharmacy, and more. 5 free deeded parking spots included. 3 of the spaces are in tandem.

Market Value Analysis

This Property
Size (SqFt) →Price →
This Property$559/sqft
Local Avg (Boston)$481/sqft
16% AboveMarket Average

* Analysis is based on 23 actively listed and recently sold comparable properties strictly within Boston, MA.

Property Details

Financials

Original Price$1,285,000
Annual Taxes$10,534

Parking

Garage0
Off-Street5

Interior Specifications

Total Rooms8
FireplacesNone
FlooringWood, Carpet
BasementFull

Climate & Utilities

HeatingCentral
CoolingNone
WaterPublic
SewerPublic Sewer

Building & Exterior

ConstructionFrame
RoofShingle
FoundationStone
ZoningRes

Property & Lot

Acres0.1
SqFt Lot4,214
Lot FeaturesWooded

Amenities & Appliances

Gas Water Heater • Range • Dishwasher • Disposal • Refrigerator • Washer • Dryer

Geography

Floorplan Breakdown

Structural Layout

Third
Bedroom 4Bedroom 5
Second
Master BedroomBedroom 2Bedroom 3
First
Living RoomDining RoomKitchen
Living Room
Lvl First
Dining Room
Lvl First
Kitchen
Lvl First
Master Bedroom
Lvl Second
Bedroom 2
Lvl Second
Bedroom 3
Lvl Second
Bedroom 4
Lvl Third
Bedroom 5
Lvl Third

Property History

Listed
$1,285,000

Aug 31, 2026

MLS® 73570309

Terminated
$1,400,000

Jul 27, 2026

MLS® 73519386

Listed
$1,400,000

May 14, 2026

MLS® 73519386

Listed
$5,500

Jan 13, 2026

MLS® 73468015

Sold
$6,000

Sep 1, 2024

MLS® 73195128

Listed
$6,000

Jan 19, 2024

MLS® 73195128

Population

17,667

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

Median Household Income

$79K

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

Renter-Occupied Homes

87.2%

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)

ADU Potential

Massachusetts allows one accessory dwelling unit by right in single-family zoning districts statewide (M.G.L. c. 40A §3; 760 CMR 71.00, effective Feb 2025). Estimated maximum ADU size for this property: 900 sq ft (the lesser of 900 sq ft or half the 2,300 sq ft principal dwelling). Lot size: 4,214 sq ft.

Based on listing data, which indicates the property type — not the zoning district. Local dimensional, septic (Title 5), and historic-district requirements still apply. Not legal advice — verify with the municipality.

Listing Provided By

Listing Agent: Kurt Jackson

Listing Office: Kurt Jackson

MLS® Number: 73570309

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