Nestled in Dorchester's historic and picturesque Lower Mills, this 12-room Colonial offers an unrivaled blend of space, and convenience. With an expansive 4,000 square feet of living space, central air & vacuum + freshly refinished flooring, the home has been owned and loved by the same family for generations. The first floor offers a sun-drenched eat-in kitchen, a formal dining room, and a charming living room. There' s a large rec room with a full bath that can be used as a primary suite or guest retreat. Upstairs, you'll find five generously sized bedrooms and two full baths, ensuring comfort and privacy for all. The garden level is perfect for multigenerational living or potential rental income, complete with its own kitchen, living area, bath and bedroom. Embrace the opportunity to enjoy plenty of parking with three driveways and a garage, and explore expansion or development possibilities on the 7,269 square foot lot. Located near the MBTA for access to U MASS and downtown.
The One-Family Residential Subdistricts are established to preserve, maintain, and promote low-density one-family neighborhoods, 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 1F Subdistrict, the maximum number of Dwelling Units allowed in a single building shall be 1.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Religious facility
Day care facility
Housing-Group
Park & open space
Jul 13, 2026 • Final
Electrical
Work on electrical systems.
Electrical
Jan 31, 2026 • Final
Electrical
Work on electrical systems.
Electrical
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Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Has Garage
Has Open Parking
# of Garage Spaces: 1
# of Covered Spaces: 1
Parking Spaces: 6
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Under, Paved Drive, Off Street
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 4
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1
Master Bathroom Features: Yes
Basement Information
Basement: Full, Finished, Walk-Out Access
Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 12
Flooring: Wood
Interior Features: Central Vacuum
Exterior
Building Information
Building Area (Total): 3,797
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Owner
Year Built Details: Approximate
Exterior Features
Fencing: Fenced
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Porch - Enclosed
Exterior Features: Porch - Enclosed, Fenced Yard
Property Information
Accessibility Features: No
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.17
Road Frontage Type: Public
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $9,253
Tax Year: 2023
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: 200+ Amp Service
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Baseboard, Floor Furnace, Natural Gas
Cooling: Central Air
Location
Location Information
Directions: Washington Street to Valley Rd. to Rugdale Rd.
UnparsedAddress: 15 Rugdale Rd., Boston MA 02124
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Highway Access, Private School
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,806
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 7,405 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1960
Year Renovated: —
County: Suffolk County
APN: 1315391
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 20, 2023
Other
Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
Henderson K-12 Inclusion School Upper
Public 2-12 • Assigned • 0.4mi
3/10
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Lifestyle
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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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Historical weather
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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
$1.26M – $1.53M
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