Historic brownstone in Dorchester featuring 4 bedrooms and 3.5 baths across three levels, PLUS a legal 1-bedroom, 1-bath garden-level apartment with a reliable long-term tenant paying $2,377/month (direct deposit). A tasteful blend of old-world charm and modern amenities, with all the comforts of a recently renovated home. Beautifully refinished hardwood floors, marble tile, custom built-ins, five 18th-century marble fireplaces, and custom stained-glass transoms and high-end design add character throughout. The open-concept living, dining, and kitchen areas make entertaining a breeze. The chef's kitchen features stainless steel appliances, quartz countertops, a gas range, wine fridge/bar, abundant storage, and an adjacent newly added first-floor half bath. The second floor offers two spacious bedrooms and a beautifully renovated bathroom with a tub and rain shower. The third-floor primary suite boasts three built-in dressers, two walk-in closets, and a luxurious private bath. The fourth bedroom includes a new washer and dryer and an updated full bath. Enjoy a huge, partially covered deck overlooking a private, low-maintenance turf yard with landscaping and a new wood privacy fence. Extensive renovations in 2025 included updated systems, central air, a new boiler, updated electrical, tankless hot water heaters, and more! Just four blocks from the Upham's Corner T station (10 minutes to South Station) + parking available. Nothing left to do but move in! Note: Maps and Street View haven’t caught up with the beautiful improvements to the block. Come see the transformation in and around 20 W Cottage for yourself!
For sale
Price cut: $57 (10/30)
$1,249,000
20 W Cottage St, Boston, MA 02125
5beds
3,132sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1900
1,965 Square Feet Lot
$1,214,200 Zestimate®
$399/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Huge partially covered deckMarble tileThird-floor primary suiteLuxurious private bathHistoric brownstoneQuartz countertopsStainless steel appliances
- 11 days
- 1,140
- 82
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Darin Thompson 617-819-5850,
Stuart St James, Inc. 617-819-5850
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73592848
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 5
- Full bathrooms: 4
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Primary bathroom
- Features: Yes
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Tankless Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer, ENERGY STAR Qualified Refrigerator, Wine Refrigerator, ENERGY STAR Qualified Dryer, ENERGY STAR Qualified Dishwasher, ENERGY STAR Qualified Washer, Range Hood
Features
- Doors: Insulated Doors
- Windows: Insulated Windows
- Basement: Full,Finished,Walk-Out Access
- Number of fireplaces: 5
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,132
- Total interior livable area: 3,132 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 3,132
Property
Features
- Patio & porch: Porch, Deck, Deck - Wood, Patio, Covered
- Exterior features: Porch, Deck, Deck - Wood, Patio, Covered Patio/Deck, Fenced Yard, City View(s)
- Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed,Fenced
- Has view: Yes
- View description: City View(s), City
Lot
- Size: 1,965 Square Feet
Details
- Parcel number: 1296205
- Zoning: 104
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Victorian
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
- Attached to another structure: Yes
Materials
- Foundation: Slab
Condition
- Year built: 1900
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Public Transportation, Park
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Boston
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $399/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $958,874
- Annual tax amount: $11,104
- Date on market: 10/20/2026
Estimated market value
$1,214,200
$1.15M - $1.27M
$3,262/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/30/2026 | Price change | $1,248,9430%$399/sqft |
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| 10/30/2026 | Price change | $1,249,000-3.8%$399/sqft |
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| 10/20/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,299,000+19.3%$415/sqft |
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| 3/14/2025 | Sold | $1,089,000-1%$348/sqft |
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| 1/28/2025 | Contingent | $1,100,000$351/sqft |
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| 1/23/2025 | Listed for sale | $1,100,000+115811.5%$351/sqft |
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| 1/21/2011 | Sold | $949-99.5% |
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| 1/4/2010 | Sold | $202,000+7.4%$64/sqft |
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| 9/26/2009 | Listing removed | $188,100$60/sqft |
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| 9/6/2009 | Listed for sale | $188,100+21.1%$60/sqft |
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| 5/19/2009 | Sold | $155,347-31%$50/sqft |
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| 9/6/2008 | Listing removed | $225,000$72/sqft |
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| 8/28/2008 | Price change | $225,000-10%$72/sqft |
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| 7/19/2008 | Listed for sale | $250,000-52.8%$80/sqft |
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| 5/2/2005 | Sold | $530,000+23.3%$169/sqft |
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| 6/19/2003 | Sold | $430,000+667.9%$137/sqft |
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| 11/16/1998 | Sold | $56,000$18/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $11,104 +13.1% | $958,900 +6.4% |
| 2024 | $9,819 +8.6% | $900,800 +7% |
| 2023 | $9,041 +10.5% | $841,800 +12% |
| 2022 | $8,181 +9.1% | $751,900 +7% |
| 2021 | $7,498 +39.7% | $702,700 +38.3% |
| 2020 | $5,367 +15.2% | $508,200 +15% |
| 2019 | $4,659 +10.6% | $442,000 +10% |
| 2018 | $4,211 +623.1% | $401,800 +3% |
| 2017 | $582 -86.4% | $390,100 |
| 2016 | $4,291 +0.6% | $390,100 +10.7% |
| 2015 | $4,266 | $352,300 |
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