For sale

Price cut: $1K (7/7)

$894,000

51 Sawyer Ave #3, Dorchester, MA 02125

4beds

1,800sqft

$6,179/mo

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Condominium

Built in 1900

-- sqft lot

$878,900 Zestimate^®

$497/sqft

$379/mo HOA

What's special

Gas fireplaceSun-filled penthouse duplexSkyline-facing deckAdjoining flex spaceSunrise and sunset exposureBoston skyline viewsQuiet leafy setting

Live in Boston with room to breathe. Set high on Jones Hill in one of Dorchester’s most vibrant, neighborly pockets, this sun-filled penthouse duplex offers the space, light, outdoor living, and off-street parking. Enjoy Boston skyline views, sunrise and sunset exposure, three private outdoor spaces, two off-street parking spots, and a quiet, leafy setting just moments from Savin Hill. Inside, the home spans the top two levels of a stately historic residence, with a gas fireplace, a private deck off the living room, and a second deck off the kitchen for morning coffee, dinner outside, or unwinding at the end of the day. Two bedrooms and a full bath sit on the main level. Upstairs, the primary suite feels like a retreat, with its own skyline-facing deck, adjoining flex space, and separate office/fourth bedroom. Close to the Red Line, local restaurants, parks, a brand-new neighborhood playground, this home delivers the best of city living with the warmth of a real neighborhood.

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Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 2
Full bathrooms: 2

Primary bedroom

Features: Bathroom - Full, Skylight, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Balcony / Deck, Exterior Access, Lighting - Pendant, Lighting - Overhead
Level: Second
Area: 230
Dimensions: 10 x 23

Bedroom 2

Features: Closet, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Hardwood, Lighting - Overhead
Level: Second
Area: 192
Dimensions: 12 x 16

Bedroom 3

Features: Vaulted Ceiling(s), Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Lighting - Overhead
Level: First
Area: 154
Dimensions: 11 x 14

Bedroom 4

Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Lighting - Overhead
Level: First
Area: 154
Dimensions: 11 x 14

Primary bathroom

Features: Yes

Bathroom 1

Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Lighting - Overhead
Level: First
Area: 50
Dimensions: 5 x 10

Bathroom 2

Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - With Shower Stall, Lighting - Overhead
Level: Second
Area: 45
Dimensions: 5 x 9

Dining room

Features: Cathedral Ceiling(s), Flooring - Hardwood, Deck - Exterior, Exterior Access, Open Floorplan, Lighting - Overhead
Level: First
Area: 100
Dimensions: 10 x 10

Family room

Features: Vaulted Ceiling(s), Flooring - Hardwood, Open Floorplan, Lighting - Overhead
Level: First
Area: 442
Dimensions: 17 x 26

Kitchen

Features: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Dining Area, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Deck - Exterior, Dryer Hookup - Gas, Stainless Steel Appliances, Washer Hookup, Gas Stove, Lighting - Overhead
Level: First
Area: 143
Dimensions: 11 x 13

Heating

Baseboard, Natural Gas

Cooling

Window Unit(s)

Appliances

Included: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Freezer
Laundry: First Floor, In Unit, Gas Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup

Features

Lighting - Overhead, Bonus Room
Flooring: Wood, Tile, Flooring - Hardwood
Has basement: Yes
Number of fireplaces: 1
Fireplace features: Dining Room
Common walls with other units/homes: No One Above

Interior area

Total structure area: 1,800
Total interior livable area: 1,800 sqft
Finished area above ground: 1,800

Property

Parking

Total spaces: 2
Parking features: Off Street
Uncovered spaces: 2

Features

Patio & porch: Deck - Wood, Patio
Exterior features: Deck - Wood, Patio, Balcony, City View(s)
Has view: Yes
View description: City, Water, Bay
Has water view: Yes
Water view: Bay,Water
Waterfront features: Harbor, 1 to 2 Mile To Beach, Beach Ownership(Public)

Details

Parcel number: 1303644
Zoning: CD

Construction

Type & style

Home type: Condo
Property subtype: Condominium

Materials

Frame
Roof: Shingle

Condition

Year built: 1900

Utilities & green energy

Electric: 200+ Amp Service
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public
Utilities for property: for Gas Range, for Gas Dryer, Washer Hookup

Community & HOA

Community

Features: Public Transportation, Shopping

HOA

Services included: Water, Sewer, Insurance, Snow Removal
HOA fee: $379 monthly

Location

Region: Dorchester

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $497/sqft
Tax assessed value: $863,400
Annual tax amount: $9,998
Date on market: 6/11/2026
Exclusions: Cabinet In Storage Room, Main Floor Bathroom Mirror

Estimated market value

$878,900

$835,000 - $923,000

$4,495/mo

Price history

Date	Event	Price
7/15/2026	Price change	$4,400-2.2%$2/sqft
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7/9/2026	Listed for rent	$4,500-2.2%$3/sqft
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7/7/2026	Price change	$894,000-0.1%$497/sqft
Source: MLS PIN #73534352 Report a problem
6/19/2026	Price change	$895,000-3.2%$497/sqft
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6/11/2026	Listed for sale	$925,000+32.3%$514/sqft
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8/4/2023	Listing removed	--
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5/30/2023	Listed for rent	$4,600+4.5%$3/sqft
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5/5/2022	Listing removed	--
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4/20/2022	Price change	$4,400+4.8%$2/sqft
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4/18/2022	Listed for rent	$4,200$2/sqft
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11/8/2018	Sold	$699,000$388/sqft
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9/18/2018	Listed for sale	$699,000$388/sqft
Source: Compass #72393397 Report a problem
9/18/2018	Pending sale	$699,000$388/sqft
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9/11/2018	Listed for sale	$699,000+55.3%$388/sqft
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7/10/2013	Sold	$450,000-4.2%$250/sqft
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5/2/2013	Listed for sale	$469,900+2.2%$261/sqft
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2/11/2012	Listing removed	$460,000$256/sqft
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1/17/2012	Price change	$460,000-4.2%$256/sqft
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7/22/2011	Listed for sale	$480,000+9.1%$267/sqft
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5/21/2007	Sold	$440,000-1.1%$244/sqft
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6/23/2005	Sold	$445,000$247/sqft
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Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2025	$9,998 +17%	$863,400 +10.1%
2024	$8,545 +4.6%	$783,900 +3.1%
2023	$8,168 +3.7%	$760,500 +5%
2022	$7,880 +5.3%	$724,300 +3.3%
2021	$7,481 +9.8%	$701,100 +8.7%
2020	$6,811 +8.2%	$645,000 +8%
2019	$6,293 +7.6%	$597,100 +7%
2018	$5,850 +618.7%	$558,200 +9%
2017	$814 -84.4%	$512,200 +8%
2016	$5,217 +10%	$474,300 +21.1%
2015	$4,742 +3.2%	$391,600 +12%
2013	$4,594 +6.4%	$349,600 +5.6%
2012	$4,319 +2%	$331,200
2011	$4,236 +7.6%	$331,200
2010	$3,935 -2.5%	$331,200 -12.7%
2009	$4,034 -8.9%	$379,500 -6%
2008	$4,430 -0.2%	$403,800
2007	$4,438	$403,800

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Principal & interest
$1,547
Mortgage insurance
$0
Property taxes
$170
Home insurance
$105
HOA fees
$0
Utilities
Not included

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