OFF MARKET

Off market mar 2017 for $515K

$1,063,395

•

4,570

sq ft

153 Ruthven St, Dorchester, MA 02112

About this home

This charming house in the coveted Roxbury/Dorcester neighborhood of Boston, is an absolutely gorgeous house with great potential. This is a must see property! This house has great curb appeal, situated on a large lot, the exterior of the house is pristine and aesthetic pleasing to the eyes. The interior boast of having a large and spacious living area, with high ceilings and natural woodwork throughout the house. Walking distance to public transportation. Large backyard 2 car garage, plenty of off street parking. Some TLC and improvements and this house will be the talk and the buzz of the neighborhood. A great neighborhood to raise a family. This house will not be on the market long, do not miss this tremondous opportunity to own this house. It is legally zoned as a two family, but can be used as a single family property as well. This will be a great investment.

Single-familyProperty Type

1900Year Built

9,180 sq ftLot Size

$233Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 garage spacesParking

Listed by Walter Weekes • XSell Realty, LLC

Bought with Tim Longden • Olde Towne Real Estate Co.

Redfin checked: 2 minutes ago

•Source:MLS PIN #72112378

Redfin Estimate

$1,063,395

$548K since sold in March 2017$4,000 since September

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This home's estimate is 6.4% lower than the average sale price ($1.14M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD SEP 18, 2026
$920,000
A
6 beds2.5 baths2,736 sq ft
33 Waumbeck St, Dorchester, MA 02121
SOLD DEC 5, 2025
$850,000
B
6 beds2 baths3,714 sq ft
136-138 Homestead St, Boston, MA 02121
SOLD DEC 23, 2025
$1,650,000
C
5 beds2 baths3,208 sq ft
20 Chilcott Pl, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
SOLD AUG 25, 2026
$875,000
D
6 beds2 baths3,752 sq ft
55 Pasadena Rd, Dorchester, MA 02121
SOLD AUG 3, 2026
$1,295,000
E
6 beds4.5 baths4,819 sq ft
11 Wayne St, Dorchester, MA 02121
SOLD SEP 18, 2026
$1,225,000
F
12 beds3 baths4,392 sq ft
52 Intervale St, Dorchester, MA 02121

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$680,693

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Market trends in Washington Park, MA

Last updated September 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

102.3%

0.2% MoM

Median sale price

$820K

$49K MoM

Avg. days on market

20d

0 days MoM

Recently sold homes

2 MoM

New listings for sale

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$1,999,900
13 beds5 baths5,225 sq ft
27 Bradshaw St, Dorchester, MA 02121
$674,995
3 beds2 baths1,247 sq ft
109 Ellington St #2, Dorchester, MA 02121
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Sale history for 153 Ruthven St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$7,514 (+8.6%)

$263,200 + $436,400

$699,600

2022

$6,920 (+9.1%)

$239,300 + $396,700

$636,000

2021

$6,342 (+15.6%)

$223,600 + $370,800

$594,400

2020

$5,488 (+7.0%)

$219,000 + $300,700

$519,700

2019

$5,129 (+8.6%)

$176,100 + $310,500

$486,600

2018

$4,722 (+2.9%)

$176,100 + $274,500

$450,600

2017

$4,588 (+7.8%)

$176,100 + $257,100

$433,200

2016

$4,255 (+16.7%)

$176,100 + $210,700

$386,800

2015

$3,645 (+11.9%)

$115,200 + $185,800

$301,000

2014

$3,257 (+0.4%)

$115,200 + $143,700

$258,900

2013

$3,243 (+1.1%)

$115,200 + $131,600

$246,800

2012

$3,208 (+2.0%)

$102,600 + $143,400

$246,000

2011

$3,146

$102,600 + $143,400

$246,000

2009

$3,146 (−16.0%)

$102,600 + $143,400

$246,000

2006

$3,747

$125,000 + $227,500

$352,500

Tax history for 153 Ruthven St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$7,514 (+8.6%)

$263,200 + $436,400

$699,600

2022

$6,920 (+9.1%)

$239,300 + $396,700

$636,000

2021

$6,342 (+15.6%)

$223,600 + $370,800

$594,400

2020

$5,488 (+7.0%)

$219,000 + $300,700

$519,700

2019

$5,129 (+8.6%)

$176,100 + $310,500

$486,600

2018

$4,722 (+2.9%)

$176,100 + $274,500

$450,600

2017

$4,588 (+7.8%)

$176,100 + $257,100

$433,200

2016

$4,255 (+16.7%)

$176,100 + $210,700

$386,800

2015

$3,645 (+11.9%)

$115,200 + $185,800

$301,000

2014

$3,257 (+0.4%)

$115,200 + $143,700

$258,900

2013

$3,243 (+1.1%)

$115,200 + $131,600

$246,800

2012

$3,208 (+2.0%)

$102,600 + $143,400

$246,000

2011

$3,146

$102,600 + $143,400

$246,000

2009

$3,146 (−16.0%)

$102,600 + $143,400

$246,000

2006

$3,747

$125,000 + $227,500

$352,500

*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

9,148 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

4,570

Year built

1900

Style

Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)

County

Suffolk County

APN

1312573

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 20, 2023.

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

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Has Garage
Has Open Parking
# of Garage Spaces: 2
# of Covered Spaces: 2
Parking Spaces: 4
Parking Features: Detached, Paved Drive, Off Street

Interior

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

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 3

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 14
Flooring: Wood, Tile

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 4,570
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Actual
Color: grey

Exterior Features
Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Deck
Exterior Features: Porch, Deck

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Security Features: Security System

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.21
Road Frontage Type: Public

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $2,154.67
Tax Year: 2017

Utilities

Utility Information
Utilities: for Gas Range, for Electric Range, for Gas Oven, for Electric Oven, for Electric Dryer
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public

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

Location

Location Information
Directions: Warren Street to Elm Hill Right onto Ruthven Street.
UnparsedAddress: 153 Ruthven Street, Boston MA 02112

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Bike Path, Highway Access, House of Worship, Marina, Public School, T-Station, University

Public facts

Beds: 5
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 4,570
Stories: 3.0
Lot Size: 9,148 square feet
Style: Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
Year Built: 1900
Year Renovated: —
County: Suffolk County
APN: 1312573

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 20, 2023

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

Egleston Community High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.6mi

Hernandez K-8 School

Public PreK-8 • Assigned • 0.5mi

6/10

Carter School

Public 8-12 • Assigned • 0.7mi

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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

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 • 02112

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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

$1.01M – $1.22M

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Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
147 Ruthven St, Dorchester, MA 6 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 3812 Sq. Ft.	$1,087,028
140 Ruthven St, Dorchester, MA 8 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 4164 Sq. Ft.	$951,031

Address	Redfin Estimate
160 Ruthven St, Dorchester, MA 2 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 3652 Sq. Ft.	$873,714
137 Ruthven St, Dorchester, MA 4 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 3568 Sq. Ft.	$717,033

Address	Redfin Estimate
152 Ruthven St, Dorchester, MA 6 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 5223 Sq. Ft.	$756,289
141 Ruthven St, Dorchester, MA 6 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 4180 Sq. Ft.	$898,386

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