4 Barstow St. Boston — Photo 1 of 20
$1,285,000
Investment Analysis — 4 Barstow St.
Boston, MA 02134 — Allston
Based on HUD Small Area Fair Market Rent for Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA-NH HUD Metro FMR Area, a 5-bedroom in 02134 carries an estimated $4,370/mo in gross rent — about a 2.28% cap rate and $29,320/yr in estimated NOI at the $1,285,000 list price. Adjust every assumption in the calculator below.
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.
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.
Estimates — not financial advice
These figures are illustrative estimates for informational purposes only — not an appraisal, valuation, or guarantee of rent, income, or returns, and not financial, tax, or investment advice. Rent is either the figure reported on the MLS listing — in-place rent that may differ from market and is not verified against the actual leases — or, where the listing reports none, an estimate from HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents, a government benchmark that may differ from actual market rent. Each figure is labelled with its source. Cap rate, NOI, and returns depend on the assumptions shown, which you can change. MLS and other third-party data may be inaccurate or out of date. Verify all figures independently and consult your own financial, tax, and legal advisors before making any investment decision.
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Gas Water Heater • Range • Dishwasher • Disposal • Refrigerator • Washer • Dryer
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$1,285,000
Aug 31, 2026
MLS® 73570309
$1,400,000
Jul 27, 2026
MLS® 73519386
$1,400,000
May 14, 2026
MLS® 73519386
$5,500
Jan 13, 2026
MLS® 73468015
$6,000
Sep 1, 2024
MLS® 73195128
$6,000
Jan 19, 2024
MLS® 73195128
Listing Agent: Kurt Jackson
Listing Office: Kurt Jackson
MLS® Number: 73570309
