85 Franklin St, Boston, MA 02134

$975,000 · For sale

85 Franklin St, Boston

Discover the charm, character, and versatility of this sun-filled Victorian-era attached single-family in hip Lower Allston. Situated on a corner lot with exposure on three sides, this home is filled with natural light from gorgeous oversized windows. High ceilings, beautiful wood floors, and period details add warmth and character throughout. Offering five bedrooms, two full baths, and three levels of flexible living space, there's room to make it your own or explore its investment potential. An enclosed front porch welcomes you into an inviting foyer and comfortable living room. The spacious, updated eat-in kitchen features stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, a glass subway tile backsplash, stylish cabinetry, and a convenient office nook, with plenty of room to gather. A driveway entrance leads to a practical mudroom with first-floor laundry. Upstairs, you'll find three generously sized bedrooms, ample closet space, and a full bath with a tub. The third floor is an unexpected bonus, a cozy nest overlooking the treetops! With two additional rooms, a kitchenette complete with a sink, midsize refrigerator, and apartment-size dishwasher, plus a second full bathroom, this level offers incredible flexibility. Perfect for a guest retreat, au pair suite, private home office, or perhaps an opportunity to generate a little extra income through Airbnb! The possibilities are endless! The private, fenced yard offers a true oasis in the city, with mature plantings and thoughtfully selected flowers and greenery providing color throughout the seasons. Major improvements include new siding, composite decks, and a hot water heater, along with a newer gas heating system. Two-three off-street parking spaces and a top-of-the-line EV charger complete the package. Just minutes to Harvard Business School and Harvard Square in Cambridge, with convenient access to downtown Boston, Boston Landing commuter rail, neighborhood restaurants and shops, the Mass Pike, and Storrow Drive.Natural light, soaring ceilings, beautiful architectural details, flexible living space, outdoor charm, and parking! This home is ready for its next chapter. Come see the possibilities for yourself!

About this address

85 Franklin St is a 5-bedroom, 2-bath single-family home for sale in Boston, MA 02134 with 2,067 square feet, asking $975,000. It was built in 1900. It has been on our site since October 29, 2026.

The median asking price among the 42 other 5-bedroom single-family homes for sale in Boston is $1,494,000. This one asks about 35% less. At $472 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 2,067 square feet, it is smaller than 81% of the 42 other 5-bedroom single-family homes in Boston with a stated size.

This home is assessed at $798,800 for fiscal year 2023.

It scores 100 out of 100 for walkability, from how close everyday places are.

The closest train or subway stop is Boston Landing (MBTA Framingham/Worcester Line), about 0.4 miles away. The closest bus stop is Cambridge St @ Harvard Ave (MBTA routes 64, 66, 501), about 0.2 miles away.

The closest public schools by level are Gardner Pilot Academy (0.2 miles), Putnam Avenue Upper School (1.2 miles) and Horace Mann School for the Deaf Hard of Hearing (0.5 miles). The district decides which school serves an address.

Listing information from MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN), MLS #73596512, 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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