$1,299,000 · For sale

Stunning Victorian two-family set on a lush, level quarter-acre-plus lot, a rare find for a Boston multi-family. Filled with character and thoughtful updates, this special property offers an adjustable floor plan, impressive bonus space, and an incredible outdoor setting. Unit one features two bedrooms, one bath, a lovely living room, open eat-in kitchen and an inviting sunroom overlooking the backyard. Unit two offers flexibility as either a 3-bedroom with a spacious living/media room or a 4-bedroom layout. The renovated kitchen features granite countertops, updated cabinetry, generous pantry storage, and bar seating at the peninsula, plus a modern full bath with a glass-tiled shower. A walk-up unfinished attic provides substantial storage and future expansion potential. The lower level offers even more usable space with laundry, a half bath, workshop, abundant storage, and two heated bonus areas currently used as a home gym and at-home bar. Outside is where the property truly shines! Established gardens and plantings surround a beautiful patio and level lawn, making it a private outdoor oasis for entertaining, gardening, and play. Interior improvements include kitchen and bath renovations, enclosed porch conversion to finished living space, boilers & water heaters; plus exterior improvements: both roofs (home + garage), full-house gutters with leaf guards and more! Extensive landscaping, hardscaping, fencing, irrigation, and underground rainwater management further enhance the grounds. Nearby favorites include: local library, coffee at Recreo, easy access to groceries and Trader Joe’s, Billing’s field, the YMCA and MBTA: Highland Station or West Roxbury Station (Needham Line Commuter Rail). This distinctive West Roxbury property offers tremendous flexibility: ideal for multi-generational living, a long-term investment, or an owner-occupant looking to offset expenses with rental income. Make this beautiful gem your own.
31 Mount Vernon St is a multi-family home for sale in Boston, MA 02132 with 3,532 square feet, asking $1,299,000. It was built in 1860. It has been on our site since October 15, 2026.
At $368 a square foot, it compares with a median of $420 among the 293 other multi-family homes for sale in Boston with a stated size.
It scores 99 out of 100 for walkability, from how close everyday places are.
The closest train or subway stop is West Roxbury (MBTA Needham Line), about 0.2 miles away. The closest bus stop is Centre St @ Bellevue St (MBTA routes 35, 36, 37), about 0.1 miles away.
The closest public schools by level are Lyndon K-8 School (under 0.1 miles) and Ohrenberger School (1.7 miles). The district decides which school serves an address.
Listing information from MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN), MLS #73581851, deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Prices are compared with other homes listed on this site today. Trains and buses come from the transit agencies’ published schedules and schools from the National Center for Education Statistics. Distances are straight-line.
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