Historic brownstone in Dorchester featuring 4 bedrooms and 3.5 baths across three levels, PLUS a legal 1-bedroom, 1-bath garden-level apartment with a reliable long-term tenant paying $2,377/month (direct deposit). A tasteful blend of old-world charm and modern amenities, with all the comforts of a recently renovated home. Beautifully refinished hardwood floors, marble tile, custom built-ins, five 18th-century marble fireplaces, and custom stained-glass transoms and high-end design add character throughout. The open-concept living, dining, and kitchen areas make entertaining a breeze. The chef’s kitchen features stainless steel appliances, quartz countertops, a gas range, wine fridge/bar, abundant storage, and an adjacent newly added first-floor half bath. The second floor offers two spacious bedrooms and a beautifully renovated bathroom with a tub and rain shower. The third-floor primary suite boasts three built-in dressers, two walk-in closets, and a luxurious private bath. The fourth bedroom includes a new washer and dryer and an updated full bath. Enjoy a huge, partially covered deck overlooking a private, low-maintenance fenced-in turf yard with landscaping and a new wood privacy fence. Extensive renovations in 2025 included updated systems, central air, a new boiler, updated electrical, tankless hot water heaters, and more! Just four blocks from the Upham’s Corner T station. Free, no permit, street parking. Nothing left to do but move in!
Property Details
Price:
$1,299,000
MLS #:
73592848
Status:
Active
Beds:
5
Baths:
4.5
Type:
Single Family
Subtype:
Single Family Residence
Listed Date:
Oct 20, 2026
Finished Sq Ft:
3,132
Total Sq Ft:
3,132
Lot Size:
1,965 sqft / 0.05 acres (approx)
Year Built:
1900
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Schools
Interior
Above Grade Finished Area
3132
Appliances
Tankless Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer, ENERGY STAR Qualified Refrigerator, Wine Refrigerator, ENERGY STAR Qualified Dryer, ENERGY STAR Qualified Dishwasher, ENERGY STAR Qualified Washer, Range Hood
Bathrooms
4 Full Bathrooms, 1 Half Bathroom
Cooling
Central Air
Fireplaces Total
5
Heating
Forced Air
Exterior
Architectural Style
Victorian
Community Features
Public Transportation, Park
Exterior Features
Porch, Deck, Deck – Wood, Patio, Covered Patio/Deck, Fenced Yard, City View(s)
Fencing
Fenced/Enclosed, Fenced
Patio And Porch Features
Porch, Deck, Deck – Wood, Patio, Covered
View
City View(s), City
Window Features
Insulated Windows
Financial
Tax Year
2025
Taxes
$11,104
Map
Community
- Address20 W Cottage St Boston MA
- CityBoston
- CountySuffolk
- Zip Code02125
Subdivisions in Boston
- Adams Village
- Ashmont Hill
- Ashmont Hill / Carruth Area
- Back Bay
- Bay Village
- Beacon Hill
- Bellevue Hill
- Boston
- Brighton-Oak Square
- Charlestown
- Chestnut Hill
- Chestnut Hill /Brookline line
- Chestnut Hill Park Condominium
- Clam Point Neighborhood
- Eight Streets Neighborhood
- Ellis South End Neighborhood
- Fairmount Hill
- Fields Corner
- Gas Light District
- Golf Course Neighborhood
- Harbor View
- Harborview
- Highland
- Hyde Park
- Jamaica Plain
- Lower Mills
- Melville Park
- Metropolitan Heights Area
- Metropolitan Hill
- Mission Hill – Longwood Medical
- Oak Square
- Parkway neighborhood
- Roslindale
- Roslindale – WC Bates
- roslindale village
- Roxbury’s Moreland Street Historic District
- Savin Hill: Minutes to Carson Beach/UMass Boston T-Stop
- South Boston
- Suffolk County
- Sumner Hill
- Thomas Park
- Woodbourne
Market Summary
Current real estate data for Single Family in Boston as of Oct 24, 2026
411
Single Family Listed
118
Avg DOM
659
Avg $ / SqFt
$1,892,424
Avg List Price
Property Summary
- 20 W Cottage St Boston MA is a Single Family for sale in Boston, MA, 02125. It is listed for $1,299,000 and features 5 beds, 5 baths, and has approximately 3,132 square feet of living space, and was originally constructed in 1900. The current price per square foot is $415. The average price per square foot for Single Family listings in Boston is $659. The average listing price for Single Family in Boston is $1,892,424. To schedule a showing of MLS#73592848 at 20 W Cottage St in Boston, MA, contact your Cornerstone Real Estate agent at 617-238-7400.
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20 W Cottage St
Boston, MA

