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  • $888,000

    86 Ruthven St, Dorchester, MA 02121

    4beds
    2,520sqft
    MultiFamily
    Built in 1905
    -- sqft lot
    $888,000 Zestimate®
    $352/sqft
    $3,717 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $888,000

    $826,000 - $959,000

    $3,717/mo

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    What's special

    Welcome Home to 86 Ruthven Street! This adorable two family home sits just North of Franklin Park in Boston. Over the years this home has been lovingly maintained & improved while keeping the charm & character of yesteryear. Unit 1 features include private front & rear entries, gleaming hardwood floors, period detail & trim, beautiful stained glass windows & 2 large levels of living space. The chef's kitchen offers oversized oak cabinetry, granite counters, stainless appliances, artisan tiled back-splash & a peninsula complete with a breakfast bar that flows smoothly through an open concept floor plan to the formal living & dining rooms. The 2nd level has a large master suite with a gorgeous fully tiled master bath, a 2nd bedroom & 2nd full bath. Unit 2 is on the 3rd floor with private entries & includes 2 bedrooms, living room, kitchen & a full bath. There's also an extra wide driveway for off street parking, large exterior decks & professionally landscaped grounds. This is THE ONE!

    This property is off market, which means it's not currently listed for sale or rent on Zillow. This may be different from what's available on other websites or public sources.

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 4
    • Bathrooms: 4
    • Full bathrooms: 3
    • 1/2 bathrooms: 1
    Heating
    • Forced air, Gas
    Appliances
    • Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Freezer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
    Features
    • Flooring: Tile, Hardwood, Linoleum / Vinyl, Slate
    • Has fireplace: Yes
    Interior area
    • Total interior livable area: 2,520 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 2
    • Parking features: Garage - Detached
    Features
    • Exterior features: Vinyl, Wood
    Lot
    • Size: 4,791 sqft
    Details
    • Parcel number: ROXBW12P03163S000

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: MultiFamily
    • Architectural style: Conventional
    Materials
    • Roof: Asphalt
    Condition
    • Year built: 1905

    Community & neighborhood

    Location
    • Region: Dorchester

    Other

    Other facts
    • Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Bike Path, Public School, Tennis Court, Swimming Pool
    • App Dscrp 1: Range, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Vent Hood, Disposal, Freezer, Washer & Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, Dryer Hookup
    • App Dscrp 2: Range, Refrigerator, Microwave, Freezer
    • Basement Feature: Full
    • Construction: Frame
    • Electric Feature: Circuit Breakers
    • Exterior: Vinyl
    • Flooring: Vinyl, Tile, Hardwood, Varies Per Unit, Stone / Slate
    • Foundation: Fieldstone
    • Hot Water: Natural Gas
    • Ife Dscrp 1: Cable Tv Available, Remodeled, Ceiling Fans, Pantry, Storage, Balcony/Deck, Crown Molding, Stone/Granite/Solid Counters, Hardwood Floors, Upgraded Countertops, Stained Glass Window(s), Bathroom With Tub & Shower, High Speed Internet Hookup, Upgraded Cabinets, Bathroom With Shower Stall, Bathroom With Tub, Jacuzzi/Whirlpool Soaking Tub, Internet Available - Broadband
    • Ife Dscrp 2: Cable Tv Available, Balcony/Deck, Bathroom With Shower Stall, Internet Available - Broadband
    • Lot Description: Paved Drive, Fenced/Enclosed, Level
    • Mf Type: 2 Family
    • Rms Dscrp 1: Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen, Laundry
    • Rms Dscrp 2: Kitchen, Living Rm/Dining Rm Combo
    • Road Type: Public, Paved, Publicly Maint., Sidewalk
    • Roof Material: Asphalt/Fiberglass Shingles, Slate
    • Energy Features: Insulated Windows, Insulated Doors, Storm Windows, Varies Per Unit, Prog. Thermostat
    • Exterior Features: Porch, Professional Landscaping, Deck - Wood
    • Utility Connections: For Gas Range, For Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup, Varies Per Unit
    • Year Round: Yes
    • Rnt Dscrp 2: Heat, Electric, Hot Water, Other (see Remarks)
    • Hea Dscrp 1: Electric Baseboard
    • Hea Dscrp 2: Electric Baseboard
    • Col Dscrp 1: Window Ac
    • Col Dscrp 2: Window Ac
    • CONTINGENCY_TYPE: Financing

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    1/25/2021Sold$720,000+3%$286/sqft
    Source: MLS PIN #72734290 Report a problem
    10/25/2020Pending sale$699,000$277/sqft
    Source: Keller Williams Boston Metrowest #72734290 Report a problem
    10/20/2020Listed for sale$699,000$277/sqft
    Source: Keller Williams Boston Metrowest #72734290 Report a problem
    10/12/2020Pending sale$699,000$277/sqft
    Source: Keller Williams Boston Metrowest #72734290 Report a problem
    9/29/2020Listed for sale$699,000-10.3%$277/sqft
    Source: Keller Williams Boston Metrowest #72734290 Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$9,155 +7.6%$790,600 +1.3%
    2024$8,506 +8.6%$780,400 +7%
    2023$7,835 +13.5%$729,500 +15%

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    Neighborhood: Roxbury

    Nearby schools

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    Schools provided by the listing agent
    • Elementary: Boston Public
    • Middle: Boston Public
    • High: Boston Public

    Source: The MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.

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    Estimated market value

    $888,000

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