$1,200,000
OPEN SAT 1PM - 3PM

Estimated payment $7,376/month

Total Views 176
6 Beds
3 Baths
3,223 Sq Ft
$372 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Property is near public transit
  • Park
  • 4-minute walk to Dennis Street Park
  • Wood Flooring
  • Combination Dining and Living Room

About This Home

This home is located at 79 W Cottage St, Dorchester, MA 02125 and is currently priced at $1,200,000, approximately $372 per square foot. This property was built in 1885. 79 W Cottage St is a home located in Suffolk County with nearby schools including Dudley Street Neighborhood Charter School, Bridge Boston Charter School, and City on a Hill Charter Public School.

Listing Agent

Martin Keogh

Offices of Martin J. Keogh Listed on: 08/08/2025

Open House Schedule

Property Details

Home Type

  • Multi-Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $9,674

Year Built

  • Built in 1885

Home Design

  • Duplex
  • Frame Construction
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation
  • Stone

Interior Spaces

  • 3,223 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 1 Level
  • Combination Dining and Living Room
  • Wood Flooring

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 3 Full Bathrooms
  • Separate Shower

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Interior Basement Entry
  • Block Basement Construction

Parking

  • 3 Car Parking Spaces
  • Driveway
  • Open Parking

Additional Features

  • Bulkhead
  • 6,534 Sq Ft Lot
  • Property is near public transit

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 1301461

Community Details

Overview

  • 2 Units

Recreation

  • Park

Building Details

  • Operating Expense $9,000
  • Net Operating Income $80,400

Property Details

Home Type

Multi-Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$9,674

Year Built

Built in 1885

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential Income
  • Property Sub Type: 2 Family - 2 Units Up/Down
  • Year Built: 1885
  • Levels: 3
  • Buyer Agency: 2
  • Buyer Agency Type: %
  • Year Built Details: Actual
  • Compensation Based On: Gross/Full Sale Price
  • APOD AVAILABLE: No
  • Special Features: OpenHouse
  • Stories: 3

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Wood
  • Interior Amenities: Pantry, Bathroom with Shower Stall, Living Room, Kitchen, Laundry Room, Living RM/Dining RM Combo
  • Fireplace YN: No
  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Microwave
  • Total Bedrooms: 6
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Basement: Full, Interior Entry, Bulkhead, Concrete
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 3223
  • Living Area: 3223
  • Spa YN: No
  • Stories Total: 3
  • MAIN LO: NB9320
  • LIST PRICE PER Sq Ft: 372.32
  • PRICE PER Sq Ft: 372.32

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Frame, Stone
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • Home Warranty YN: No
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Roof: Asphalt/Composition Shingles
  • Waterfront YN: No
  • Waterview Flag: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage YN: No
  • Open Parking YN: Yes
  • Parking Features: Paved Drive
  • Total Parking Spaces: 3

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
  • SEWAGE DISTRICT: BWS

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Park
  • Senior Community YN: No

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 1301461
  • Zoning: 2FAM
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.15
  • Lot Size Area: 0.15
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 6534
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • PAGE: 190

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Annual Amount: 9674
  • Tax Book Number: 19419

Multi Family

  • Gross Income: 80400
  • Net Operating Income: 80400
  • Number Of Units Total: 2
  • Operating Expense: 9000
  • Total Actual Rent: 6700
  • LEVELS 1: 1
  • Basement Included Sq Ft: No
  • LEVELS 2: 2
  • LEASE 2: Y
  • LEASE 1: N
  • FLRS 1: 1
  • FLRS 2: 2

Map

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $10,254 $885,500 $289,400 $596,100
2024 $9,674 $887,500 $231,300 $656,200
2023 $6,897 $642,200 $216,100 $426,100
2022 $6,240 $573,500 $193,000 $380,500
2021 $5,719 $536,000 $180,400 $355,600
2020 $4,131 $391,200 $135,400 $255,800
2019 $3,585 $340,100 $103,800 $236,300
2018 $3,239 $309,100 $103,800 $205,300
2017 $3,178 $300,100 $103,800 $196,300
2016 $3,301 $300,100 $103,800 $196,300
2015 $3,944 $325,700 $130,500 $195,200
2014 $3,706 $294,600 $130,500 $164,100
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/08/2025 08/08/25 For Sale $1,200,000 -- $372 / Sq Ft
Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Quit Claim Deed -- None Available
Deed $52,000 --
Foreclosure Deed $81,390 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $130,000 Stand Alone Refi Refinance Of Original Loan
Closed $20,000 Stand Alone Refi Refinance Of Original Loan
Open $760,000 Stand Alone Refi Refinance Of Original Loan
Closed $460,000 Stand Alone Refi Refinance Of Original Loan
Previous Owner $46,800 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $105,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner $80,445 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

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Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 73415643

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: ROXB-000000-000008-003020