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Off market aug 2012 for $385K

$1,100,075

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $3,854/mo

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3,774

sq ft

12 Columbia Rd, Dorchester, MA 02121

About this home

MASSIVE TWO FAMILY...COMPLETE TOP TO BOTTOM RENOVATION...Just under 3800sqft of living space on three floors. 1st floor unit w/2+br, eik w/granite counters, 2nd flr unit on two levels with 6+br/2bths/eik w/granite counters plus lndry rm. Gleaming wood floors, new thermopane windows, DELEADED, new vinyl siding, new paint, updated roof, updated gas heat, new ceramic tile baths. Walk to Park, Golf Course, and Zoo and local shops. MULTIPLE-OFFERS..PLEASE SUBMIT BEST & FINAL BY 5PM THURSDAY 5/10!

Multi-familyProperty Type

1905Year Built

3,688 sq ftLot Size

$291Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

Listed by Thomas O'Connor • Prudential Unlimited Realty - Jamaica Plain

Bought with Melvin Vieira • RE/MAX Landmark, REALTORS®

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•Source:MLS PIN #71377879

Redfin Estimate

$1,100,075

$715K since sold in August 2012$16K since October

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B
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SOLD OCT 7, 2026
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C
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D
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SOLD SEP 28, 2026
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E
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F
9 beds3 baths4,833 sq ft
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Market trends in Franklin Field North, MA

Last updated October 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-list price

98.3%

+2.2% MoM

Median sale price

$650K

$450K MoM

Avg. days on market

27d

1 days MoM

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Sale history for 12 Columbia Rd

Date

Event

Price

MLS PIN #71377879

Aug 31, 2012

Sold

$385,000

$102/sq ft

May 11, 2012

Contingent

—

May 4, 2012

Listed

$379,000

$100/sq ft

MLS PIN #71246405

Aug 13, 2011

Sold

$165,199

$44/sq ft

Jun 27, 2011

Contingent

—

Jun 10, 2011

Listed

$173,000

$46/sq ft

Public Records

May 1, 2006

Sold

$485,000

$129/sq ft

Public Records

Feb 9, 2004

Sold

$380,000

$101/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$9,344 (+6.6%)

$203,300 + $666,700

$870,000

2022

$8,762 (+9.1%)

$188,200 + $617,100

$805,300

2021

$8,030 (+17.5%)

$175,900 + $576,700

$752,600

2020

$6,833 (+15.2%)

$186,700 + $460,400

$647,100

2019

$5,929 (+10.6%)

$134,100 + $428,400

$562,500

2018

$5,359 (−1.1%)

$134,100 + $377,300

$511,400

2017

$5,416 (+5.9%)

$134,100 + $377,300

$511,400

2016

$5,114 (+4.4%)

$134,100 + $330,800

$464,900

2015

$4,900 (+11.2%)

$97,900 + $306,700

$404,600

2014

$4,408 (+23.3%)

$97,900 + $252,500

$350,400

2013

$3,575 (+13.4%)

$97,900 + $174,200

$272,100

2012

$3,152 (+2.0%)

$88,100 + $153,600

$241,700

2011

$3,091

$88,100 + $153,600

$241,700

2009

$3,091 (−6.6%)

$88,100 + $153,600

$241,700

2006

$3,310

$109,200 + $202,200

$311,400

Tax history for 12 Columbia Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$9,344 (+6.6%)

$203,300 + $666,700

$870,000

2022

$8,762 (+9.1%)

$188,200 + $617,100

$805,300

2021

$8,030 (+17.5%)

$175,900 + $576,700

$752,600

2020

$6,833 (+15.2%)

$186,700 + $460,400

$647,100

2019

$5,929 (+10.6%)

$134,100 + $428,400

$562,500

2018

$5,359 (−1.1%)

$134,100 + $377,300

$511,400

2017

$5,416 (+5.9%)

$134,100 + $377,300

$511,400

2016

$5,114 (+4.4%)

$134,100 + $330,800

$464,900

2015

$4,900 (+11.2%)

$97,900 + $306,700

$404,600

2014

$4,408 (+23.3%)

$97,900 + $252,500

$350,400

2013

$3,575 (+13.4%)

$97,900 + $174,200

$272,100

2012

$3,152 (+2.0%)

$88,100 + $153,600

$241,700

2011

$3,091

$88,100 + $153,600

$241,700

2009

$3,091 (−6.6%)

$88,100 + $153,600

$241,700

2006

$3,310

$109,200 + $202,200

$311,400

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Public record

Public record
Zoning
Permits

Beds

Baths

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

3,485 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

2011

Sq. Ft.

3,774

Year built

1905

Style

Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)

County

Suffolk County

APN

1304260

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 20, 2023.

GREATER MATTAPAN NEIGHBORHOOD-3F-5000

Greater Mattapan Neighborhood-Three-Family Residential Subdistrict

The Three-Family Residential (3F) Subdistricts are established to preserve low density three-family areas with a variety of housing types appropriate to the existing fabric, including one-, two-, and three-family Dwellings, to preserve existing structures, to provide for new infill construction appropriate to the existing fabric, and to allow minor changes to occur as of right. In a 3F Subdistrict, the maximum number of Dwelling Units allowed in a single Building, including a Town House Building or Row House Building, is 3.

Permitted uses

Include but are not limited to:

Religious facility
Day care facility
Housing-Group
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Educational/school
Fire house
Library
Police station
Park & open space

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Has Open Parking
Parking Features: Paved Drive

Interior

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 3

Basement Information
Basement: Full, Interior Entry, Bulkhead, Concrete

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 15
Door Features: Insulated Doors
Window Features: Insulated Windows
Flooring: Wood, Tile, Hardwood, Stone/Ceramic Tile
Interior Features: Pantry, Stone/Granite/Solid Counters, Bathroom With Tub & Shower, Remodeled, Storage, Walk-In Closet(s), Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen, Laundry Room

Unit #1 Information
# of Levels: 1
# of Floors: 1
Lease: N

Unit #2 Information
# of Levels: 2
# of Floors: 2
Lease: N

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 3,774
Foundation Details: Stone
Construction Materials: Frame
Stories (Total): 3
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Approximate,Renovated Since
Color: BluishGray
Lead Paint: Certified Treated

Exterior Features
Fencing: Fenced
Roof: Shingle, Rubber
Exterior Features: Rain Gutters

Property Information
PropertySubType: Multi Family

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.08
Road Frontage Type: Public

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $3,151.77
Tax Year: 2012

Utilities

Utility Information
Utilities: for Gas Range
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: Circuit Breakers, 100 Amp Service

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Baseboard, Natural Gas, Hot Water
Heating Units: 2
Cooling Units: 0

Location

Location Information
Directions: Down one block on Columbia from Blue Hill--right at Franklin Park Zoo and George Wright Golf Course
UnparsedAddress: 12 Columbia Rd., Boston MA 02121

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Laundromat, Bike Path, Highway Access, House of Worship, Public School

Public facts

Beds: 8
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 3,774
Stories: 3.0
Lot Size: 3,485 square feet
Style: Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
Year Built: 1905
Year Renovated: 2011
County: Suffolk County
APN: 1304260

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 20, 2023

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 2

Listing Information
Exclusions: Nothing Excluded--Don't Miss Out On This Beautiful And Renovated Huge Two Family!
StandardStatus: Closed

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Schools

Greenwood K-8 School

Public PreK-8 • Assigned • 0.5mi

3/10

Albert D Holland School of Technology

Public 7-12 • Assigned • 0.3mi

2/10

King Elementary School

Public PreK-6 • Assigned • 0.7mi

3/10

Boston Latin Academy

Public 7-12 • Assigned • 0.9mi

7/10

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Climate risks

1/10 Flood Factor

Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years

2/10 Fire Factor

0.00% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years

6/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 96° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years

6/10 Wind Factor

64% chance of strong winds in next 30 years

3/10 Air Factor

3 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years

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$1.05M – $1.27M

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Home values near 12 Columbia Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
38 Columbia Rd, Dorchester, MA 8 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 4187 Sq. Ft.	$914,384
21 Columbia Rd, Dorchester, MA 6 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 4453 Sq. Ft.	$811,009

Address	Redfin Estimate
34 Columbia Rd, Dorchester, MA 8 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 3096 Sq. Ft.	$931,439
25 Columbia Rd, Dorchester, MA 6 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 3984 Sq. Ft.	$843,671

Address	Redfin Estimate
26 Columbia Rd, Dorchester, MA 6 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 3775 Sq. Ft.	$865,510
8 Columbia Rd, Dorchester, MA 11 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 4160 Sq. Ft.	$1,170,977

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