59 Farrar Ave, Boston, MA 02136
$550,000 · For sale
- 2 bedrooms
- 1.5 bathrooms
- 1,065 sq ft
- Single Family
- Built 1950
- MLS #73597211
Opportunity awaits at 59 Farrar Avenue! Situated on an expansive 11,417-square-foot lot, this property presents an exceptional opportunity for investors, builders, and buyers seeking a substantial parcel of land within the City of Boston. The generous lot size and established residential neighborhood are the property's most attractive features, offering possibilities for future use, subject to zoning and municipal approvals. The property is being marketed primarily for its land value and includes an existing single-family residence containing approximately 1,065 square feet of living area, which has sustained significant fire damage and requires extensive rehabilitation or possible demolition. Originally constructed in 1950, the property also includes a one-car garage. Being sold strictly AS-IS, this offering presents an opportunity for buyers looking to capitalize on the location, lot size, and long-term potential of this Boston property.
About this address
59 Farrar Ave is a 2-bedroom, 1.5-bath single-family home for sale in Boston, MA 02136 with 1,065 square feet, asking $550,000. It was built in 1950. It has been on our site since October 31, 2026.
The median asking price among the 14 other 2-bedroom single-family homes for sale in Boston is $664,500. This one asks about 17% less. At $516 a square foot, it compares with a median of $539 among the 246 other single-family homes for sale in Boston with a stated size.
At 1,065 square feet, it is smaller than 64% of the 14 other 2-bedroom single-family homes in Boston with a stated size.
This home is assessed at $655,900 for fiscal year 2023. It last sold for $156,000 in June 2006.
It scores 73 out of 100 for walkability, from how close everyday places are.
The closest train or subway stop is Blue Hill Avenue (MBTA Fairmount Line and Franklin/Foxboro Line), about 0.9 miles away. The closest bus stop is Cummins Hwy @ Hebron St (MBTA route 30), about 0.4 miles away.
The closest public schools by level are Chittick Elementary School (0.5 miles) and Another Course To College (0.4 miles). The district decides which school serves an address.
Listing information from MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN), MLS #73597211, 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. Assessed values and past sales are public records from municipal assessors, published by MassGIS. An assessed value is set for taxation and may differ from market value.
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