Off market jan 2009 for $355K

$1,004,687

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $2,738/mo

•

2,688

sq ft

18 Rugdale Rd, Dorchester, MA 02124

About this home

Circa 1860, Colonial Farmhouse Classic. Unique Lower Mills residence filled with original detail and character, all refinished pumpkin pine hw floors. 12 rooms, 6 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, 2 kitchens, library, formal dining and living room. laundry. Expansion attic, and full basement. Formal entry with central stairway. Secluded location, double fenced yard, gardener's paradise, parking. New renovations and period charm waiting for your custom design finishes. A superb home!

Single-familyProperty Type

1890Year Built

7,680 sq ftLot Size

$374Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

6 spacesParking

Listed by Joe Godlewski • Gibson Sotheby's International Realty

Bought with Joe Godlewski • Gibson Sotheby's International Realty

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•Source:MLS PIN #70844536

Redfin Estimate

$1,004,687

$650K since sold in January 2009$26K since September

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This home's estimate is 23.3% higher than the average sale price ($815K) of 6 comparable homes.

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$915,000
A
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SOLD SEP 8, 2026
$735,000
B
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SOLD SEP 15, 2026
$1,120,000
C
4 beds2 baths3,194 sq ft
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SOLD MAR 9, 2026
$515,000
D
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73 Stanton St, Dorchester, MA 02124
SOLD NOV 6, 2025
$755,000
E
4 beds2 baths2,992 sq ft
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SOLD JUL 10, 2026
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F
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Market trends in Lower East Mills-Cedar Grove, MA

Last updated September 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-list price

101.6%

0.7% MoM

Median sale price

$815K

$35K MoM

Avg. days on market

21d

0 days MoM

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Sale history for 18 Rugdale Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$8,927 (+7.6%)

$254,600 + $576,600

$831,200

2022

$8,296 (+4.0%)

$233,600 + $528,900

$762,500

2021

$7,976 (+14.8%)

$229,000 + $518,500

$747,500

2020

$6,945 (+10.2%)

$223,900 + $433,800

$657,700

2019

$6,304 (+5.6%)

$167,700 + $430,400

$598,100

2018

$5,968 (+6.9%)

$167,700 + $401,800

$569,500

2017

$5,582 (+3.0%)

$167,700 + $359,400

$527,100

2016

$5,419 (+14.8%)

$167,700 + $324,900

$492,600

2015

$4,719 (+4.9%)

$138,800 + $250,900

$389,700

2014

$4,497 (−1.4%)

$138,800 + $218,700

$357,500

2013

$4,561 (+1.4%)

$138,800 + $208,300

$347,100

2012

$4,500 (+1.9%)

$122,600 + $222,500

$345,100

2011

$4,414

$122,600 + $222,500

$345,100

2009

$4,414 (+14.4%)

$122,600 + $222,500

$345,100

2006

$3,860

$146,800 + $216,300

$363,100

Tax history for 18 Rugdale Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$8,927 (+7.6%)

$254,600 + $576,600

$831,200

2022

$8,296 (+4.0%)

$233,600 + $528,900

$762,500

2021

$7,976 (+14.8%)

$229,000 + $518,500

$747,500

2020

$6,945 (+10.2%)

$223,900 + $433,800

$657,700

2019

$6,304 (+5.6%)

$167,700 + $430,400

$598,100

2018

$5,968 (+6.9%)

$167,700 + $401,800

$569,500

2017

$5,582 (+3.0%)

$167,700 + $359,400

$527,100

2016

$5,419 (+14.8%)

$167,700 + $324,900

$492,600

2015

$4,719 (+4.9%)

$138,800 + $250,900

$389,700

2014

$4,497 (−1.4%)

$138,800 + $218,700

$357,500

2013

$4,561 (+1.4%)

$138,800 + $208,300

$347,100

2012

$4,500 (+1.9%)

$122,600 + $222,500

$345,100

2011

$4,414

$122,600 + $222,500

$345,100

2009

$4,414 (+14.4%)

$122,600 + $222,500

$345,100

2006

$3,860

$146,800 + $216,300

$363,100

*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

7,841 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

2,688

Year built

1890

Style

Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)

County

Suffolk County

APN

1315446

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 20, 2023.

DORCHESTER NEIGHBORHOOD-1F-6000

NDOD-LOWER MILLS WEST

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.

Zone overlays

Permitted uses

Include but are not limited to:

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

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Has Open Parking
Parking Spaces: 6
Parking Features: Paved Drive, Off Street, Tandem

Interior

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2

Basement Information
Basement: Full, Partially Finished

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 12
Door Features: Insulated Doors
Window Features: Insulated Windows, Storm Window(s)
Flooring: Wood
Interior Features: Wet Bar, Walk-Up Attic

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 2,688
Foundation Details: Stone
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Approximate,Certified Historic
Color: Natural

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

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.18
Lot Features: Wooded, Additional Land Avail.
Road Frontage Type: Public

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $4,543
Tax Year: 2008

Utilities

Utility Information
Utilities: for Gas Range
Water Source: Public, City/Town Water
Electric: 110 Volts, 100 Amp Service

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Central, Hot Water, Natural Gas
Cooling: Wall Unit(s)

Location

Location Information
Directions: Off Gallivan Blvd,between Washington and Dorchester Avenue close to Peabody Square
UnparsedAddress: 18 Rugdale Rd, Boston MA 02124

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

Public facts

Beds: 6
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,688
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 7,841 square feet
Style: Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
Year Built: 1890
Year Renovated: —
County: Suffolk County
APN: 1315446

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 20, 2023

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 2

Listing Information
Exclusions: All Systems,Appliances,Lighting,And Fixtures As Shown Are Included,No Specific Exclusions
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools

Henderson K-12 Inclusion School Upper

Public 2-12 • Assigned • 0.3mi

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Lifestyle

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Climate risks

3/10 Flood Factor

Estimated 10-14% chance 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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Dorchester, MA • 02124

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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

$955,000 – $1.16M

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Home values near 18 Rugdale Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
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21 Rugdale Road, Dorchester Center, MA 6 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1215 Sq. Ft.	$669,930

Address	Redfin Estimate
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25 Rugdale Road, Dorchester, MA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1460 Sq. Ft.	$621,147

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