Investment Analysis — 88 Wordsworth St

Boston, MA 02128 — East Boston's Orient Heights

Based on HUD Small Area Fair Market Rent for Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA-NH HUD Metro FMR Area, a 2-bedroom in 02128 carries an estimated $2,740/mo in gross rent — about a 3.69% cap rate and $19,364/yr in estimated NOI at the $525,000 list price. Adjust every assumption in the calculator below.

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Beds

Baths

SqFt

775

Style

Single Family

Built

1910

Welcome to 88 Wordsworth Street! A great alternative to a condo, this charming 2+ bedroom, 1 bathroom single family home sits on a 2,500 SF lot in the desirable East Boston neighborhood of Orient Heights. The thoughtfully designed first floor features an inviting living room, eat-in kitchen, and full bathroom. Upstairs, you’ll find two comfortable bedrooms plus a versatile bonus space ideal for a home office or den. The spacious unfinished basement offers laundry, well-maintained utilities, and ample storage. Outside, enjoy a generous backyard with plenty of room to relax, entertain, or garden. Additional highlights include central air, a new roof installed in 2024, and systems serviced annually. Conveniently located near neighborhood shops, restaurants, major highways, public transportation, and the beach, 88 Wordsworth Street offers an excellent combination of space, convenience, and East Boston living.

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: 388 sq ft (the lesser of 900 sq ft or half the 775 sq ft principal dwelling). Lot size: 2,500 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.