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Off Market May 2009 for $346K

$1,233,611

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $2,630/mo

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3,812

sq ft

147 Ruthven St, Dorchester, MA 02121

About this home

Stately single family home on quiet residential street near Franklin Park. Enormous rooms with terrific original detail and woodwork. This home features a formal entry foyer with grand central stair, huge double parlor, formal dining room and pantry, eat-in kitchen, 6 large bedrooms, 2.5 baths and off street parking for 3-4 cars. The property has been lovingly cared for by a single owner for nearly fifty years. Much original detail remains, but some updating is required.

Single-familyProperty Type

1901Year Built

0.26 acresLot Size

$324Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

3 spacesParking

Listed by William Dellea • Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Boston - South End

Bought with William Dellea • Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Boston - South End

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•Source:MLS PIN #70870419

Redfin Estimate

$1,233,611

$888K since sold in May 2009$32K since August

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This home's estimate is 0.3% higher than the average sale price ($1.23M) of 6 comparable homes.

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$1,300,000
A
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SOLD AUG 21, 2026
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B
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SOLD JUL 30, 2026
$650,000
C
7 beds2.5 baths2,949 sq ft
41 Charlotte St, Dorchester, MA 02121
SOLD AUG 10, 2026
$1,435,000
D
5 beds2.5 baths3,500 sq ft
58 Arborway, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
SOLD NOV 5, 2025
$850,000
E
6 beds2.5 baths4,611 sq ft
30 Townsend St, Roxbury, MA 02119
SOLD AUG 3, 2026
$1,295,000
F
6 beds4.5 baths4,819 sq ft
11 Wayne St, Dorchester, MA 02121

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Market trends in Washington Park, MA

Last updated August 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

101.7%

0.8% MoM

Median sale price

$985K

$214K MoM

Avg. days on market

20d

1 days MoM

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Sale history for 147 Ruthven St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$6,810 (+6.9%)

$230,500 + $403,600

$634,100

2022

$6,372 (+7.1%)

$215,500 + $370,200

$585,700

2021

$5,952 (+23.0%)

$211,300 + $346,500

$557,800

2020

$4,839 (+7.2%)

$193,400 + $264,800

$458,200

2019

$4,512 (+7.6%)

$160,800 + $267,300

$428,100

2018

$4,192 (−1.0%)

$160,800 + $239,200

$400,000

2017

$4,236 (+1.1%)

$160,800 + $239,200

$400,000

2016

$4,190 (+31.5%)

$160,800 + $220,100

$380,900

2015

$3,186 (−0.8%)

$100,500 + $162,600

$263,100

2014

$3,213 (−1.4%)

$100,500 + $154,900

$255,400

2013

$3,259 (+7.6%)

$100,500 + $147,500

$248,000

2012

$3,028 (+2.0%)

$97,700 + $134,500

$232,200

2011

$2,970

$97,700 + $134,500

$232,200

2009

$2,970 (−7.2%)

$97,700 + $134,500

$232,200

2006

$3,202

$123,400 + $177,800

$301,200

Tax history for 147 Ruthven St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$6,810 (+6.9%)

$230,500 + $403,600

$634,100

2022

$6,372 (+7.1%)

$215,500 + $370,200

$585,700

2021

$5,952 (+23.0%)

$211,300 + $346,500

$557,800

2020

$4,839 (+7.2%)

$193,400 + $264,800

$458,200

2019

$4,512 (+7.6%)

$160,800 + $267,300

$428,100

2018

$4,192 (−1.0%)

$160,800 + $239,200

$400,000

2017

$4,236 (+1.1%)

$160,800 + $239,200

$400,000

2016

$4,190 (+31.5%)

$160,800 + $220,100

$380,900

2015

$3,186 (−0.8%)

$100,500 + $162,600

$263,100

2014

$3,213 (−1.4%)

$100,500 + $154,900

$255,400

2013

$3,259 (+7.6%)

$100,500 + $147,500

$248,000

2012

$3,028 (+2.0%)

$97,700 + $134,500

$232,200

2011

$2,970

$97,700 + $134,500

$232,200

2009

$2,970 (−7.2%)

$97,700 + $134,500

$232,200

2006

$3,202

$123,400 + $177,800

$301,200

*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

2.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

11,366

Year renovated

2024

Sq. Ft.

3,812

Year built

1901

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Suffolk County

APN

1293484

Parking Spaces

Basement

Yes

Accessible

HOA Dues

—

Garage

Features

Green

Last updated by owner on May 27, 2025.

ROXBURY NEIGHBORHOOD-3F-7000

Roxbury Neighborhood-Three-Family Residential Subdistricts

Three-Family Residential Subdistricts, as indicated by the designation 3F on said Maps. The Three-Family Residential Subdistricts are established to encourage low-density three-family areas with a variety of housing types appropriate to the existing fabric including one-, two-, but no more than three-family Dwellings. In a 3F subdistrict the maximum number of Dwelling Units allowed in a single Building, in a Town House Building, or in a Row House Building shall be 3, and the maximum number of Town House Buildings or Row House Buildings attached in a row shall be 3; a greater number of units up to 4 in a Building and a greater number of Buildings up to 4 attached in a row shall be conditional.

Permitted uses

Include but are not limited to:

Religious facility
Day care facility
Housing-Group
Housing-Single unit
Park & open space

Jul 26, 2024 • Final

Electrical

Work on electrical systems.

Electrical

Ev charger

Jan 8, 2023 • Final

Electrical

Perform interior and exterior work on a residential building.

Bathroom

Remodel

Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Has Open Parking
Parking Spaces: 4
Parking Features: Paved Drive, Off Street

Interior

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1

Basement Information
Basement: Full, Interior Entry

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 2

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 10
Window Features: Storm Window(s)
Flooring: Wood
Interior Features: Walk-Up Attic

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 3,521
Foundation Details: Stone, Granite
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Approximate
Color: Gray

Exterior Features
Fencing: Fenced
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Porch
Exterior Features: Porch, Fenced Yard

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.26
Road Frontage Type: Public

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $1,826
Tax Year: 2009

Utilities

Utility Information
Utilities: for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
Sewer: Public Sewer, City/Town Sewer
Water Source: Public, City/Town Water
Electric: 220 Volts, Circuit Breakers

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Central, Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling: Window Unit(s)

Location

Location Information
Directions: Warren Street to Elm Hill to Ruthven
UnparsedAddress: 147 Ruthven Street, Boston MA 02121

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Medical Facility

Public facts

Beds: 6
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 3,812
Stories: 2.0
Parking Spaces: 3
Basement: Yes
Accessible: No
Lot Size: 0.26 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1901
Year Renovated: 2024
County: Suffolk County
APN: 1293484
HOA Dues: —
Garage: No
Features: Green

Home facts updated by owner on May 27, 2025

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 1

Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools

Trotter Elementary School

Public PreK-6 • Assigned • 0.3mi

4/10

Boston Latin Academy

Public 7-12 • Assigned • 0.4mi

7/10

Albert D Holland School of Technology

Public 7-12 • Assigned • 0.5mi

2/10

Egleston Community High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.6mi

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Lifestyle

Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic

Climate risks

1/10 Flood Factor

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

1/10 Fire Factor

Unlikely to be 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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Historical weather

Dorchester, MA • 02121

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Sun exposure

In this area, properties receive around 9 hours in June and 4.4 hours in December, placing it below the U.S. average for solar exposure.

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Estimated sale price

$1.17M – $1.42M

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Home values near 147 Ruthven St

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
160 Ruthven Street, Dorchester, MA 2 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 3652 Sq. Ft.	$862,686
136 Ruthven Street, Dorchester, MA 7 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 3486 Sq. Ft.	$1,252,280

Address	Redfin Estimate
152 Ruthven Street, Dorchester, MA 6 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 5223 Sq. Ft.	$817,513
137 Ruthven Street, Dorchester, MA 4 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 3568 Sq. Ft.	$729,632

Address	Redfin Estimate
140 Ruthven Street, Dorchester, MA 8 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 4164 Sq. Ft.	$970,753
141 Ruthven Street, Dorchester, MA 6 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 4180 Sq. Ft.	$939,788

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