160 Franklin St, Allston, MA, 02134
About This Home
Bring your ideas to this well-sited 2-family home in Lower Allston, one of Boston’s fastest moving neighborhoods. Just minutes from Harvard Square, Boston Landing, Mass Pike, Harvard Business School, shops, restaurants and public transportation! Each unit has its own entry and features an eat-in kitchen, spacious living room, 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom—complete with vibrant pink tilework! A rear stairwell leads to the private backyard and basement access, where you’ll find ample storage space, laundry, and mechanicals. Sold as-is, this home is in need of some TLC, but recent appliances, updated windows, and lovely features like exposed brick, wonderful natural light, and a delightful backyard oasis offer promising rewards for the next owner. Institutional development is leading this well-situated and convenient neighborhood into a new era, with hip new cafes and restaurants, vibrant new public spaces—and tremendous opportunity for savvy buyers!
Getting Around
Very Walkable
Very Limited Transit
Biker's ParadiseSchools
Construction
Condition
- Year built: 1920
Materials
- Foundation: Stone,Brick/Mortar
- Roof: Rubber
- Construction materials: Brick
Type & Style
- Home type: MultiFamily
- Property subType: Multi Family
Interior
Appliances
- Appliances included: Range,Dishwasher,Disposal,Microwave,Refrigerator
Basement
- Has basement: Yes
- Basement: Full,Interior Entry,Concrete,Unfinished
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Features
- Bathroom With Tub & Shower,Living Room,Kitchen
- Door features: Storm Door(s)
- Window features: Insulated Windows
- Flooring: Tile,Vinyl,Carpet,Varies,Hardwood
- Finished area above ground: 1,920
Heating
- Heating features: Baseboard,Oil
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 1,920
- Total interior livable area: 1,920 sqft
Property
Details
- Parcel number: W:22 P:01073 S:000
- Zoning: R2
Features
- Patio & porch: Patio
- Exterior features: Garden
Lot
- Lot size: 1,750 sqft
- Features: Level
Climate Risk is Financial Risk
Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.
Biggest Threats for This Home
- Heat Wave
- Tsunami
How This Home’s Risks Compare
FEMA Declared Disasters Across Massachusetts Counties
Understanding the Costs
Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.
Estimated Costs Today
| Monthly | Annual | |
|---|---|---|
| Mortgage | $3,918 | $47,016 |
| Home Insurance * | $172 | $2,064 |
| Property Taxes | $445 | $5,340 |
| Electricity | $378 | $4,543 |
| Total | $4,913 | $58,956 |
Income You'd Need if You Spent...
Massachusetts FAIR Plan Programs
How Costs Could Change Over Time
Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.
Comparing Against the Market
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Current Market Trends
Median Price Per Square Foot
The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.
Historicals for This Listing
Zestimate History ($/sqft)
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Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-06 | Contingent | $775,000 |
| 2026-07-27 | Listed for sale | $775,000 |
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