Perched on one of Dorchester’s most historic blocks, 42 Pleasant Street is a 1920s Colonial Revival blending architectural grandeur with modern comfort. Offering 3,000+ sqf., 3 bedrooms, 3 baths, a partially finished basement and a 2-car garage, this home combines space, character and convenience just minutes from downtown Boston. Inside, soaring ceilings, sweeping staircases, bay windows, built-in banquette seating and multiple fireplaces set a tone of quiet elegance. A gracious foyer flows into the dining room, while the kitchen with soapstone sink opens to a private fenced yard with grapevine-covered patio. Historic details abound - original millwork, crown moldings, and original glass doorknobs. Upstairs, 3 spacious bedrooms share a full bath and laundry room. The 3rd floor offers options for renovation as a primary suite, office or studio. The lower level offers a full bath and bonus living options. Enjoy local favorites: Comfort Kitchen, Yeanies, 224 & close to the Red Line T!
Sold for $1,172,000
$1,172,000
42 Pleasant St, Dorchester, MA 02125
3beds
3,658sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1925
5,978 Square Feet Lot
$1,182,300 Zestimate®
$320/sqft
$2,956 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,182,300
$1.09M - $1.29M
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Historic blockLaundry roomArchitectural grandeurGrapevine-covered patioModern comfortCrown moldingsOriginal millwork
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Listed by:
Leslie MacKinnon 617-312-0009,
Compass 617-206-3333
Bought with:
Jennifer Sandlin
Cornerstone Real Estate
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73429237
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
Heating
- Baseboard, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Other
Appliances
- Included: Gas Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer
Features
- Walk-up Attic
- Flooring: Tile, Hardwood
- Doors: French Doors
- Basement: Full,Partially Finished,Walk-Out Access,Interior Entry,Concrete
- Number of fireplaces: 2
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,658
- Total interior livable area: 3,658 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,589
- Finished area below ground: 1,069
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 6
- Parking features: Detached, Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved
- Garage spaces: 2
- Uncovered spaces: 4
Features
- Patio & porch: Porch, Patio
- Exterior features: Porch, Patio, Balcony, Rain Gutters, Decorative Lighting, Fenced Yard, Fruit Trees
- Fencing: Fenced
- Waterfront features: Bay, Ocean, 1/2 to 1 Mile To Beach, Beach Ownership(Public)
Lot
- Size: 5,978 sqft
- Features: Level
Details
- Parcel number: 1302063000,4684049
- Zoning: RES
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame
- Foundation: Stone, Granite
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1925
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 200+ Amp Service
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Community
- Community features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Pool, Park, Highway Access, Marina, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University
Location
- Region: Dorchester
- Subdivision: Savin Hill /Columbia
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 11/6/2025 | Sold | $1,172,000-1.9%$320/sqft |
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| 10/2/2025 | Contingent | $1,195,000$327/sqft |
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| 9/25/2025 | Price change | $1,195,000-4.4%$327/sqft |
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| 9/11/2025 | Listed for sale | $1,250,000+137.6%$342/sqft |
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| 3/24/2021 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 7/27/2012 | Sold | $526,000-4.3%$144/sqft |
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| 4/30/2012 | Price change | $549,900-1.8%$150/sqft |
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| 3/15/2012 | Price change | $559,900-1.8%$153/sqft |
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| 3/8/2012 | Price change | $569,900-1.6%$156/sqft |
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| 2/18/2012 | Listed for sale | $579,000+45.8%$158/sqft |
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| 1/31/2002 | Sold | $397,000+16.4%$109/sqft |
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| 4/20/1994 | Sold | $341,116$93/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $14,394 +12% | $1,243,000 +5.5% |
| 2024 | $12,848 +9.6% | $1,178,700 +8% |
| 2023 | $11,722 -1.3% | $1,091,400 |
| 2022 | $11,874 +8.8% | $1,091,400 +6.7% |
| 2021 | $10,915 +16.4% | $1,023,000 +15.2% |
| 2020 | $9,375 +7.3% | $887,800 +7.1% |
| 2019 | $8,740 +10.6% | $829,200 +10% |
| 2018 | $7,899 +521.8% | $753,700 +10% |
| 2017 | $1,270 -82% | $685,100 +7% |
| 2016 | $7,043 +11.6% | $640,300 +22.9% |
| 2015 | $6,309 -2.7% | $521,000 +5.6% |
| 2013 | $6,483 +10.2% | $493,400 +9.4% |
| 2012 | $5,882 +1.9% | $451,100 |
| 2011 | $5,770 +6.6% | $451,100 -1% |
| 2010 | $5,413 +11.5% | $455,600 -0.2% |
| 2009 | $4,853 -7.4% | $456,570 -4.4% |
| 2008 | $5,240 -3.6% | $477,630 -3.5% |
| 2007 | $5,437 | $494,730 |
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Neighborhood: North Dorchester
Nearby schools
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- 5/10Everett Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-6Distance: 0.1 mi
- 2/10Ruth Batson AcademyGrades: 7-12Distance: 0.8 mi
- 2/10Mather Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-6Distance: 0.5 mi
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