A quintessential Philadelphia-style Victorian 2-Family located in Dorchester’s coveted Melville Park, exemplifying the neighborhood at its highest capacity. Opportunities of this scale and condition rarely enter the market. This dignified, one-of-a-kind residence offers over 4,000+ SF above grade with add'l 1,000+ SF in the walk-out lower level. Delivered fully vacant and meticulously maintained, the home features gleaming hardwoods, preserved crown molding, soaring ceilings, oversized rooms, double parlors, replacement windows, and extraordinary period detail throughout. Unit 1 spans two above grade levels with 4 bedrooms. Unit 2 offers 3 bedrooms, a gas fireplace, front balcony, and a 280 SF private deck, plus rooftop deck views over Melville Park. 4yr old roof, parking for 3, cobblestone driveway, wrought iron fencing, and a backyard glass house with potential to be converted into ADU. Minutes to Fields Corner T and Doherty Playground. Proforma rent ~$10,000 / month.
Sold for $1,420,000
$1,420,000
23 Tonawanda St, Dorchester, MA 02124
7beds
5,025sqft
Multi Family
Built in 1900
-- sqft lot
$1,420,200 Zestimate®
$283/sqft
$3,952 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,420,200
$1.33M - $1.52M
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Gas fireplaceReplacement windowsBackyard glass houseWalk-out lower levelWrought iron fencingGleaming hardwoodsFront balcony
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Listed by:
John Willette 617-916-3183,
Smith and Oak Real Estate Co. 401-400-4114
Bought with:
Monique Vanterpool
Zander Realty Group
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73521534
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 7
- Bathrooms: 6
- Full bathrooms: 5
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Appliances
- Laundry: Washer Hookup
Features
- Flooring: Tile, Hardwood, Stone / Slate
- Basement: Full,Walk-Out Access
- Number of fireplaces: 1
Interior area
- Total structure area: 5,025
- Total interior livable area: 5,025 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 4,025
- Finished area below ground: 1,000
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Off Street, Driveway
- Uncovered spaces: 3
Features
- Patio & porch: Porch, Deck, Deck - Roof
- Exterior features: Garden
- Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed,Fenced
- Has view: Yes
- View description: City
Lot
- Size: 5,500 Square Feet
Details
- Additional structures: Greenhouse
- Parcel number: 1299775
- Zoning: R2
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: MultiFamily
- Property subtype: Multi Family
Materials
- Frame
- Foundation: Stone
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1900
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: for Gas Range, Washer Hookup
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Park, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Bike Path, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University
Location
- Region: Dorchester
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $283/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $984,300
- Annual tax amount: $12,205
- Date on market: 6/10/2026
- Total actual rent: 10000
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/1/2026 | Sold | $1,420,000-2.1%$283/sqft |
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| 6/10/2026 | Pending sale | $1,449,999$289/sqft |
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| 5/28/2026 | Contingent | $1,449,999$289/sqft |
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| 5/20/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,449,999-9.4%$289/sqft |
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| 1/20/2026 | Listing removed | $1,599,999$318/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73449239 Report a problem | ||
| 10/29/2025 | Listed for sale | $1,599,999+1315.9%$318/sqft |
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| 9/12/1995 | Sold | $113,000$22/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $10,654 +12.8% | $920,000 +6.1% |
| 2024 | $9,449 +10.6% | $866,900 +9% |
| 2023 | $8,542 +8.6% | $795,300 +10% |
| 2022 | $7,867 +10.1% | $723,100 +8% |
| 2021 | $7,144 +15.8% | $669,500 +14.6% |
| 2020 | $6,171 +10.6% | $584,400 +10.4% |
| 2019 | $5,578 +12.7% | $529,200 +12% |
| 2018 | $4,951 +570.6% | $472,400 +3% |
| 2017 | $738 -85% | $458,600 +2.6% |
| 2016 | $4,915 -8.5% | $446,800 +0.7% |
| 2015 | $5,373 -0.9% | $443,700 +7.5% |
| 2013 | $5,424 -7.4% | $412,800 -8.1% |
| 2012 | $5,859 +1.9% | $449,300 |
| 2011 | $5,747 +29% | $449,300 +19.8% |
| 2010 | $4,456 -0.1% | $375,100 -10.6% |
| 2009 | $4,461 -24% | $419,700 -21.6% |
| 2008 | $5,873 -0.2% | $535,400 |
| 2007 | $5,884 | $535,400 |
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Neighborhood: South Dorchester
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- NAHenderson Inclusion Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-1Distance: 0.4 mi
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