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!
Property Details
Price:
$1,250,000
MLS #:
73429237
Status:
Active
Beds:
3
Baths:
3
Type:
Single Family
Subtype:
Single Family Residence
Subdivision:
Savin Hill /Columbia
Neighborhood:
dorchester
Listed Date:
Sep 10, 2025
Finished Sq Ft:
3,658
Total Sq Ft:
3,658
Lot Size:
5,978 sqft / 0.14 acres (approx)
Year Built:
1925
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Schools
Interior
Appliances
Gas Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer
Bathrooms
3 Full Bathrooms
Cooling
Other
Fireplaces Total
2
Flooring
Tile, Hardwood
Heating
Baseboard, Natural Gas
Exterior
Architectural Style
Colonial
Community Features
Public Transportation, Shopping, Pool, Park, Highway Access, Marina, Private School, Public School, T- Station, University
Construction Materials
Frame
Exterior Features
Porch, Patio, Balcony, Rain Gutters, Decorative Lighting, Fenced Yard, Fruit Trees
Parking Features
Detached, Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved
Parking Spots
4
Roof
Shingle
Financial
Tax Year
2025
Taxes
$10,502
Map
Community
- Address42 Pleasant Street Boston MA
- SubdivisionSavin Hill /Columbia
- 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 Sep 12, 2025
335
Single Family Listed
149
Avg DOM
671
Avg $ / SqFt
$1,905,749
Avg List Price
Property Summary
- Located in the Savin Hill /Columbia subdivision, 42 Pleasant Street Boston MA is a Single Family for sale in Boston, MA, 02125. It is listed for $1,250,000 and features 3 beds, 3 baths, and has approximately 3,658 square feet of living space, and was originally constructed in 1925. The current price per square foot is $342. The average price per square foot for Single Family listings in Boston is $671. The average listing price for Single Family in Boston is $1,905,749. To schedule a showing of MLS#73429237 at 42 Pleasant Street in Boston, MA, contact your Cornerstone Real Estate agent at 617-238-7400.
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42 Pleasant Street
Boston, MA