There are multiple listings for this address:
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. Main unit: 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 turf yard with landscaping and a new wood privacy fence. Garden Unit: Fully updated one bed, one bath apartment with ductless AC and private front and back entrances. Both Units: 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 (10 minutes to South Station) + available parking. Nothing left to do but move in! Note: Maps and Street View haven’t caught up with the beautiful improvements to the block. Come see the transformation in and around 20 W Cottage for yourself!
Property Details
Price:
$1,249,000
MLS #:
73592848
Status:
Active
Beds:
5
Baths:
4.5
Type:
Single Family
Subtype:
Multi Family
Neighborhood:
dorchester
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
Bathrooms
4 Full Bathrooms, 1 Half Bathroom
Fireplaces Total
5
Levels
4
Exterior
Community Features
Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Laundromat, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School
Exterior Features
Garden
Fencing
Fenced
Open Parking Spaces
2
Parking Features
Off Street, Leased, Guest, Other
Parking Spots
2
Parking Total
2
Patio And Porch Features
Porch, Deck, Deck – Roof, Deck – Wood, Patio, Patio – Enclosed, Covered
Stories
4
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
- Ashmont Hill / Peabody Square
- Beacon Hill
- Bellevue Hill
- Boston
- Central JP
- Charlestown
- Clam Point
- Doctor’s Row
- Dorchester
- East Boston
- Fairmount Hill
- Fairmount Hill
- Forest Hills
- George Wright Golf Course Neighborhood
- Highland
- Holy Name Parish neighborhood
- Hyde Park
- Jeffries Point
- Ledgewood Road
- Lower Allston
- Lower Mills
- Lower Mills and East Milton Square
- Melville Park
- Moss Hill
- Nubian Square
- Oak Square
- Oak Square Brighton/Newton Liine
- Orient Heights
- Over The Bridge – Savin Hill
- Peak Hill Neighborhood
- Pondside
- Pondside Jamaica Plain
- Readville
- Roslindale
- Roxbury
- Roxbury’s Egleston Square
- Savin Hill OTB
- Savin Hill/JFK
- South Boston
- Thompson Square
- Truman Parkway/ Monahan Park
- Ward 20
- Well Respected Hyde Park Neighborhood Area of Boston.
- West Roxbury
- Woodbourne
Market Summary
Current real estate data for Single Family in Boston as of Nov 13, 2026
405
Single Family Listed
124
Avg DOM
663
Avg $ / SqFt
$1,899,365
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 $1,249,000 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 $399. The average price per square foot for Single Family listings in Boston is $663. The average listing price for Single Family in Boston is $1,899,365. 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
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. Main unit: 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 turf yard with landscaping and a new wood privacy fence. Garden Unit: Fully updated one bed, one bath apartment with ductless AC and private front and back entrances. Both Units: 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 (10 minutes to South Station) + available parking. Nothing left to do but move in! Note: Maps and Street View haven’t caught up with the beautiful improvements to the block. Come see the transformation in and around 20 W Cottage for yourself!
Property Details
Price:
$1,248,943
MLS #:
73596683
Status:
Active
Beds:
5
Baths:
4.5
Type:
Multi Family
Neighborhood:
dorchester
Listed Date:
Oct 29, 2026
Finished Sq Ft:
3,132
Total Sq Ft:
3,132
Lot Size:
1,965 sqft / 0.05 acres (approx)
Year Built:
1900
Units:
2
See this Listing
Schools
Interior
Above Grade Finished Area
3132
Bathrooms
4 Full Bathrooms, 1 Half Bathroom
Fireplaces Total
5
Levels
4
Exterior
Community Features
Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Laundromat, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School
Exterior Features
Garden
Fencing
Fenced
Open Parking Spaces
2
Parking Features
Off Street, Leased, Guest, Other
Parking Spots
2
Parking Total
2
Patio And Porch Features
Porch, Deck, Deck – Roof, Deck – Wood, Patio, Patio – Enclosed, Covered
Stories
4
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
- Ashmont Hill / Peabody Square
- Beacon Hill
- Bellevue Hill
- Boston
- Central JP
- Charlestown
- Clam Point
- Doctor’s Row
- Dorchester
- East Boston
- Fairmount Hill
- Fairmount Hill
- Forest Hills
- George Wright Golf Course Neighborhood
- Highland
- Holy Name Parish neighborhood
- Hyde Park
- Jeffries Point
- Ledgewood Road
- Lower Allston
- Lower Mills
- Lower Mills and East Milton Square
- Melville Park
- Moss Hill
- Nubian Square
- Oak Square
- Oak Square Brighton/Newton Liine
- Orient Heights
- Over The Bridge – Savin Hill
- Peak Hill Neighborhood
- Pondside
- Pondside Jamaica Plain
- Readville
- Roslindale
- Roxbury
- Roxbury’s Egleston Square
- Savin Hill OTB
- Savin Hill/JFK
- South Boston
- Thompson Square
- Truman Parkway/ Monahan Park
- Ward 20
- Well Respected Hyde Park Neighborhood Area of Boston.
- West Roxbury
- Woodbourne
Market Summary
Current real estate data for Multi Family in Boston as of Nov 13, 2026
405
Multi Family Listed
124
Avg DOM
663
Avg $ / SqFt
$1,899,365
Avg List Price
Property Summary
- 20 W Cottage St Boston MA is a Multi Family for sale in Boston, MA, 02125. It is listed for $1,248,943 To schedule a showing of MLS#73596683 at 20 W Cottage St in Boston, MA, contact your Cornerstone Real Estate agent at 617-238-7400.

