Off market jun 2009 for $284K

$837,724

•

1,056

sq ft

18 Rita Rd, Dorchester, MA 02124

About this home

Well maintained single family in desirable Saint Brendan, Florian Hall neighborhood near schools and parks; minutes to Southeast expressway and public transportation. Beautiful newly refinished hardwood floors, large living room with fireplace, dining room , 2 bedrooms and full c.t. bath on second floor with stairs to large heated expandable attic. Full basement,updated systems, new windows, enclosed rear porch, attached garage w/driveway and nice yard. All appliances included in sale.

Single-familyProperty Type

1940Year Built

4,200 sq ftLot Size

$793Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 spaceParking

Listed by Maureen Connolly • Maureen Connolly Real Estate

Bought with Leo Cronin • Cronin Real Estate

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•Source:MLS PIN #70828392

Redfin Estimate

$837,724

$554K since sold in June 2009$28K since October

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B
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SOLD JUN 5, 2026
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C
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SOLD SEP 15, 2026
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D
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SOLD NOV 2, 2026
$630,000
E
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SOLD JUN 22, 2026
$612,000
F
3 beds1 bath1,211 sq ft
28 Sagamore Ave, Quincy, MA 02171

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Market trends in Lower East Mills-Cedar Grove, MA

Last updated October 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-list price

98.0%

3.2% MoM

Median sale price

$754K

$26K MoM

Avg. days on market

45d

24 days MoM

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Sale history for 18 Rita Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$9,341 (+2.7%)

$211,500 + $658,200

$869,700

2022

$9,099 (+7.8%)

$203,400 + $632,900

$836,300

2021

$8,440 (+16.0%)

$193,700 + $597,300

$791,000

2020

$7,276 (+7.3%)

$194,900 + $494,100

$689,000

2019

$6,779 (+27.4%)

$149,800 + $493,400

$643,200

2018

$5,323 (+8.3%)

$134,820 + $373,140

$507,960

2017

$4,914 (+23.2%)

$147,300 + $316,700

$464,000

2016

$3,990 (+6.3%)

$147,300 + $215,400

$362,700

2015

$3,755 (−1.9%)

$132,000 + $178,100

$310,100

2014

$3,826 (−2.3%)

$132,000 + $172,100

$304,100

2013

$3,918 (+10.2%)

$132,000 + $166,200

$298,200

2012

$3,555 (+2.0%)

$125,500 + $147,100

$272,600

2011

$3,487

$125,500 + $147,100

$272,600

2009

$3,487 (+16.2%)

$125,500 + $147,100

$272,600

2006

$3,001

$142,900 + $139,400

$282,300

Tax history for 18 Rita Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$9,341 (+2.7%)

$211,500 + $658,200

$869,700

2022

$9,099 (+7.8%)

$203,400 + $632,900

$836,300

2021

$8,440 (+16.0%)

$193,700 + $597,300

$791,000

2020

$7,276 (+7.3%)

$194,900 + $494,100

$689,000

2019

$6,779 (+27.4%)

$149,800 + $493,400

$643,200

2018

$5,323 (+8.3%)

$134,820 + $373,140

$507,960

2017

$4,914 (+23.2%)

$147,300 + $316,700

$464,000

2016

$3,990 (+6.3%)

$147,300 + $215,400

$362,700

2015

$3,755 (−1.9%)

$132,000 + $178,100

$310,100

2014

$3,826 (−2.3%)

$132,000 + $172,100

$304,100

2013

$3,918 (+10.2%)

$132,000 + $166,200

$298,200

2012

$3,555 (+2.0%)

$125,500 + $147,100

$272,600

2011

$3,487

$125,500 + $147,100

$272,600

2009

$3,487 (+16.2%)

$125,500 + $147,100

$272,600

2006

$3,001

$142,900 + $139,400

$282,300

*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

4,356 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

2017

Sq. Ft.

1,913

Year built

1940

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Suffolk County

APN

1316896

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 20, 2023.

DORCHESTER NEIGHBORHOOD-1F-5000

Dorchester Neighborhood-One-Family Residential Subdistrict

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

Aug 4, 2020 • Final

Short form bldg

Perform interior and exterior work on a residential building.

Remodel

Oct 5, 2017 • Final

Amendment to a long form

Perform interior renovations on a building.

Addition

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 Garage
Parking Spaces: 1
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Attached, Storage, Off Street

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Level: Second

Bedroom #2 Information
Level: Second

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 1

Bathroom #1 Information
Level: Second

Living Room Information
Level: First

Dining Room Information
Level: First

Kitchen Information
Level: First

Basement Information
Basement: Full, Concrete

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: In Basement

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 1
Fireplace Features: Living Room

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 5
Window Features: Insulated Windows
Flooring: Wood, Tile
Interior Features: Walk-Up Attic

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 1,056
Foundation Area: 999,999,999,999,999
Foundation Details: Granite
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Actual
Color: yellow

Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Porch - Enclosed
Exterior Features: Porch - Enclosed

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.1
Road Surface Type: Paved
Road Frontage Type: Public

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $3,234
Tax Year: 2008

Utilities

Utility Information
Utilities: for Gas Range
Water Source: Public, City/Town Water
Electric: 100 Amp Service

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Steam, Oil

Location

HOA Information
Homeowners Association Membership Not Required

Location Information
Directions: Granite Ave to Gallivan Blvd,right on Rita Rd
UnparsedAddress: 18 Rita Rd, Boston MA 02124

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails

Public facts

Beds: 4
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,913
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 4,356 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1940
Year Renovated: 2017
County: Suffolk County
APN: 1316896

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 20, 2023

Other

Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools

K - 12
Preschool & daycare

Kenny Elementary School

Public PreK-6 • Assigned • 0.3mi

5/10

Murphy K-8 School

Public PreK-8 • Assigned • 0.8mi

6/10

Henderson K-12 Inclusion School Upper

Public 2-12 • Assigned • 1.0mi

3/10

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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 97° 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 • 02124

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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

$796,000 – $964,000

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Home values near 18 Rita Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
38 Rita Rd, Dorchester, MA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1671 Sq. Ft.	$908,409
22 Rita Rd, Dorchester, MA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1663 Sq. Ft.	$753,852
605 Gallivan Blvd, Dorchester, MA 6 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2392 Sq. Ft.	$948,629
5 Grayson St, Dorchester, MA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1712 Sq. Ft.	$892,548
19 Grayson St, Dorchester, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1408 Sq. Ft.	$709,491
33 Grayson St, Dorchester, MA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1332 Sq. Ft.	$690,102
22 Grayson St, Dorchester, MA 4 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1350 Sq. Ft.	$723,596

Address	Redfin Estimate
30 Rita Rd, Dorchester, MA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1056 Sq. Ft.	$741,471
14 Rita Rd, Dorchester, MA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1392 Sq. Ft.	$721,932
607 Gallivan Blvd, Dorchester, MA 6 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2700 Sq. Ft.	$933,916
9 Grayson St, Dorchester, MA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 948 Sq. Ft.	$635,282
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35 Grayson St, Dorchester, MA 6 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2956 Sq. Ft.	$1,038,269
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10 Grayson St, Dorchester, MA 4 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1540 Sq. Ft.	$993,361

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