Timeless charm meets modern renovations - this top-floor 2 bedroom condo offers the best of both worlds! The kitchen is adorned with white shaker cabinets, granite counters, stainless appliances and a large walk in pantry. The updated bathroom features tasteful tiles and a glass shower enclosure. The spacious, light drenched living room with large bay window flows into the formal dining room. Each bedroom is equally spacious. Original details include hardwood floors, an ornamental fireplace, picture rail and glass plated french doors. Other updates include recessed lighting, central HVAC, in unit laundry, cellulose insulation, newer water heater and a newly painted exterior. Enjoy the outdoors on either of the expansive private front or rear decks. Easy access to South Boston, Carson Beach, South Bay, UMASS Boston, JFK/UMASS Redline T stop & I-93. New or approved residential and commercial developments nearby.
Sold for $557,500
$557,500
253 E Cottage St #3, Dorchester, MA 02125
2beds
1,063sqft
Condominium
Built in 1905
-- sqft lot
$575,200 Zestimate®
$524/sqft
$3,052 Estimated rent
Home value
$575,200
$546,000 - $604,000
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Ornamental fireplaceTimeless charmSouth bayModern renovationsLarge walk in pantryWhite shaker cabinetsCarson beach
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Listed by:
Mission Realty Advisors 617-942-1609,
Compass 617-206-3333
Bought with:
Mission Realty Advisors
Compass
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73165979
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Level: Third
Bedroom 2
- Level: Third
Primary bathroom
- Features: No
Bathroom 1
- Level: Third
Dining room
- Level: Third
Kitchen
- Level: Third
Living room
- Level: Third
Heating
- Central
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer/Dryer
- Laundry: Third Floor, In Unit
Features
- Flooring: Wood, Tile
- Has basement: Yes
- Has fireplace: No
- Common walls with other units/homes: No One Above
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,063
- Total interior livable area: 1,063 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: On Street
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Patio & porch: Porch, Deck
- Exterior features: Porch, Deck
- Waterfront features: Bay, Ocean, 1/2 to 1 Mile To Beach, Beach Ownership(Public)
Lot
- Size: 1,063 Square Feet
Details
- Parcel number: W:13 P:01948 S:006,4140288
- Zoning: RES
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Condo
- Property subtype: Condominium
Materials
- Frame
- Roof: Rubber
Condition
- Year built: 1905
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: for Gas Range
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Marina, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University
- Security: Intercom
HOA
- Services included: Water, Sewer, Insurance
- HOA fee: $250 monthly
Location
- Region: Dorchester
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $524/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $514,900
- Annual tax amount: $2,073
- Date on market: 12/3/2025
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 1/24/2024 | Sold | $557,500-1.3%$524/sqft |
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| 11/21/2023 | Contingent | $565,000$532/sqft |
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| 10/31/2023 | Price change | $565,000-1.7%$532/sqft |
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| 10/3/2023 | Listed for sale | $575,000+12.2%$541/sqft |
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| 1/31/2020 | Sold | $512,500-2.4%$482/sqft |
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| 12/31/2019 | Listed for sale | $525,000$494/sqft |
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| 12/31/2019 | Pending sale | $525,000$494/sqft |
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| 11/6/2019 | Listed for sale | $525,000+46.9%$494/sqft |
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| 6/17/2019 | Sold | $357,500+2.2%$336/sqft |
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| 5/23/2019 | Pending sale | $349,900$329/sqft |
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| 5/21/2019 | Listed for sale | $349,900+209.6%$329/sqft |
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| 12/3/1999 | Sold | $113,000$106/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,441 +11.3% | $556,200 +4.8% |
| 2024 | $5,786 +4.6% | $530,800 +3.1% |
| 2023 | $5,530 +3.6% | $514,900 +5% |
| 2022 | $5,336 +41.8% | $490,400 +39% |
| 2021 | $3,763 -12.9% | $352,700 -13.8% |
| 2020 | $4,322 +8.2% | $409,300 +8% |
| 2019 | $3,994 +7.6% | $378,900 +7% |
| 2018 | $3,712 +348.4% | $354,200 +9% |
| 2017 | $828 -75% | $325,000 +8% |
| 2016 | $3,311 +15.6% | $301,000 +27.3% |
| 2015 | $2,863 +3.2% | $236,400 +12% |
| 2013 | $2,774 -2.8% | $211,100 -3.6% |
| 2012 | $2,854 +1.9% | $218,900 |
| 2011 | $2,800 +17.8% | $218,900 +9.4% |
| 2010 | $2,377 +3.8% | $200,100 -7.1% |
| 2009 | $2,289 -8.9% | $215,300 -6% |
| 2008 | $2,513 -0.2% | $229,100 |
| 2007 | $2,518 | $229,100 |
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Neighborhood: North Dorchester
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- 3/10Roger Clap Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-6Distance: 0.3 mi
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