For sale

Price cut: $100K (8/10)

$775,000

31 Lawrence Ave, Dorchester, MA 02121

5beds

3,159sqft

$5,027/mo

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3 Family

Built in 1905

-- sqft lot

$762,000 Zestimate^®

$245/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

Back porchLarge lotPlenty of parkingOak floors throughoutLarge rooms

This is your chance to own a multi family on the desirable Roxbury/North Dorchester line. Spacious three family in need of cosmetics and updating, loaded with potential. Large lot, plenty of parking, near bus line, highway and downtown. Units full of original character, large rooms, oak floors throughout. Front and back porches.

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Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 5
Bathrooms: 3
Full bathrooms: 3

Heating

Baseboard, Natural Gas, Electric

Appliances

Included: Range

Features

Living Room, Kitchen, Mudroom, Laundry Room, Office/Den
Flooring: Wood, Tile
Basement: Full
Has fireplace: No

Interior area

Total structure area: 3,159
Total interior livable area: 3,159 sqft
Finished area above ground: 3,159
Finished area below ground: 0

Property

Parking

Total spaces: 5
Parking features: Off Street
Garage spaces: 2
Uncovered spaces: 3

Features

Patio & porch: Porch, Enclosed
Waterfront features: Bay, 1 to 2 Mile To Beach, Beach Ownership(Public)

Lot

Size: 7,425 Square Feet
Features: Gentle Sloping

Details

Parcel number: 1296609
Zoning: R3

Construction

Type & style

Home type: MultiFamily
Property subtype: 3 Family

Materials

Frame
Foundation: Stone
Roof: Shingle

Condition

Year built: 1905

Utilities & green energy

Electric: Circuit Breakers
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public
Utilities for property: for Gas Range

Community & HOA

Community

Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park

Location

Region: Dorchester

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $245/sqft
Tax assessed value: $672,000
Annual tax amount: $7,782
Date on market: 8/2/2026
Total actual rent: 0

Estimated market value

$762,000

$724,000 - $800,000

$4,103/mo

Price history

Date	Event	Price
8/29/2026	Listed for sale	$775,000$245/sqft
Source: MLS PIN #73557806 Report a problem
8/28/2026	Pending sale	$775,000$245/sqft
Source: MLS PIN #73557806 Report a problem
8/15/2026	Contingent	$775,000$245/sqft
Source: MLS PIN #73557806 Report a problem
8/10/2026	Price change	$775,000-11.4%$245/sqft
Source: MLS PIN #73557806 Report a problem
8/1/2026	Listed for sale	$875,000$277/sqft
Source: MLS PIN #73557806 Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2025	$7,782 +11.9%	$672,000 +5.3%
2024	$6,954 +8.6%	$638,000 +7%
2023	$6,406 +8.6%	$596,500 +10%
2022	$5,899 +9.1%	$542,200 +7%
2021	$5,406 +8.1%	$506,700 +7%
2020	$5,000 +15.3%	$473,500 +15%
2019	$4,338 +0.6%	$411,600
2018	$4,314 +905.7%	$411,600 +7%
2017	$429 -88.3%	$384,500 +15%
2016	$3,677 +3.8%	$334,300 +14.3%
2015	$3,541 +6.4%	$292,400 +15.5%
2013	$3,327 +19.6%	$253,200 +18.7%
2012	$2,781 +1.9%	$213,300
2011	$2,728 +6.6%	$213,300 -1%
2010	$2,560 -5.5%	$215,500 -15.4%
2009	$2,709 -22.4%	$254,800 -19.9%
2008	$3,491 -6.8%	$318,200 -6.6%
2007	$3,744	$340,700