Multi-family homes are in high demand across the country. However, not every buyer has experience or is qualified to manage a property with multiple units. One increasingly popular way for prospective property owners to gain some experience as landlords in Boston is to purchase a two-family home. This is a great way for first time homebuyers to not only acquire a new property, but to also rent out the second unit to help pay for their mortgage. Here are some two-family homes in the Greater Boston area for sale under $800,000.
Dehli Street, Mattapan. Listed at $725,000
This two-family home is in the Mattapan neighborhood south of downtown Boston. It has two separate home units, with 3 bedrooms and one bathroom each, as well as living areas and kitchen. The property sits on a corner lot with over 6,300 sq.ft. of land, and each home offers over 1,000 sq.ft. of living space over two stories. This property has hardwood floors throughout, as well as a spacious yard.
Mattapan is a neighborhood nestled between the Jamaica Plain, Roslindale and Dorchester areas of Boston. It has a wide selection of nearby dining and entertainment options and is close to major hospitals. It’s located a 25 – 30 minutes commute to downtown Boston, as well as near a commuter rail station and multiple bus routes.
Listing courtesy of Daniel Jeannite- Boston Trust Realty Group
Baker Street, West Roxbury. Listed at $735,000
This property is located on Baker Street in West Roxbury. It consists of two adjacent two-family homes. The first unit on this property sits on approximately 6,521 sq.ft. of land, and it’s currently a two-family home, with each home offering a 2-bedroom, 1 bathroom layout with a garage port and yard. This home needs updates and renovation, a great opportunity to add value and your own style to the property. The second two-family home is located next door and offers two different units – one is a larger two-story duplex with 3 bedrooms and two bathrooms, while the other one…