Google street view image for 18 Sylvester Rd, Dorchester, MA 02122

Off market sep 2005 for $489K

$1,155,604

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $3,965/mo

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3 ba

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3,105

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18 Sylvester Rd, Dorchester, MA 02122

About this home

18 Sylvester Rd is a 3,105 square foot multi-family home on a 4,792 square foot lot with 6 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. - it last sold on September 29, 2005 for $489,000. Based on Redfin's Dorchester data, we estimate the home's value is $1,155,604.

Multi-familyProperty Type

1880Year Built

4,792 sq ftLot Size

$372Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

Source:Public Records

Redfin Estimate

$1,155,604

$667K since sold in September 2005$63K since September

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This home's estimate is 16.2% higher than the average sale price ($995K) of 6 comparable homes.

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SOLD JUL 30, 2026
$1,250,000
B
6 beds4 baths3,089 sq ft
4 Lombard St, Dorchester, MA 02124
SOLD JUN 24, 2026
$960,000
C
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121 Ashmont St, Dorchester, MA 02124
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$1,052,500
D
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SOLD JUL 16, 2026
$820,000
E
6 beds2 baths1,873 sq ft
13 Ash St, Quincy, MA 02171
SOLD SEP 8, 2026
$735,000
F
5 beds2 baths2,870 sq ft
72 Bailey St, Dorchester, MA 02124

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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

102.2%

+0.3% MoM

Median sale price

$780K

$10K MoM

Avg. days on market

21d

0 days MoM

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3 MoM

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Redfin agents who toured

Bank owned property. Bedrooms are pretty small as are the kitchens. The second floor also has a staircase up to the top level with two additional rooms, but the ceilings prevent an average to tall person from being able to stand straight up. The...
10 years ago• May not reflect the current state of the home
James Gulden
Redfin Premier agent
Large multi-family home in need of alot of work. Four bedroom two full bathrooms, and two large rooms in finished attack space. Basement is unfinished. Decent size backyard.
10 years ago• May not reflect the current state of the home
John Inglesby
Redfin Associate agent

Sale history for 18 Sylvester Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$10,592 (+5.7%)

$222,100 + $764,100

$986,200

2022

$10,024 (+7.1%)

$207,500 + $713,800

$921,300

2021

$9,362 (+20.6%)

$197,600 + $679,800

$877,400

2020

$7,761 (+38.5%)

$185,300 + $549,600

$734,900

2019

$5,602 (−5.1%)

$144,000 + $387,500

$531,500

2018

$5,902 (+3.9%)

$144,000 + $419,200

$563,200

2017

$5,680 (+4.0%)

$144,000 + $392,400

$536,400

2016

$5,464 (+12.3%)

$144,000 + $352,700

$496,700

2015

$4,865 (+4.9%)

$129,300 + $272,400

$401,700

2014

$4,636 (−4.3%)

$129,300 + $239,200

$368,500

2013

$4,842 (+1.3%)

$129,300 + $239,200

$368,500

2012

$4,780 (+1.9%)

$112,500 + $254,100

$366,600

2011

$4,689

$112,500 + $254,100

$366,600

2009

$4,689 (+13.4%)

$112,500 + $254,100

$366,600

2006

$4,136

$131,900 + $257,200

$389,100

Tax history for 18 Sylvester Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$10,592 (+5.7%)

$222,100 + $764,100

$986,200

2022

$10,024 (+7.1%)

$207,500 + $713,800

$921,300

2021

$9,362 (+20.6%)

$197,600 + $679,800

$877,400

2020

$7,761 (+38.5%)

$185,300 + $549,600

$734,900

2019

$5,602 (−5.1%)

$144,000 + $387,500

$531,500

2018

$5,902 (+3.9%)

$144,000 + $419,200

$563,200

2017

$5,680 (+4.0%)

$144,000 + $392,400

$536,400

2016

$5,464 (+12.3%)

$144,000 + $352,700

$496,700

2015

$4,865 (+4.9%)

$129,300 + $272,400

$401,700

2014

$4,636 (−4.3%)

$129,300 + $239,200

$368,500

2013

$4,842 (+1.3%)

$129,300 + $239,200

$368,500

2012

$4,780 (+1.9%)

$112,500 + $254,100

$366,600

2011

$4,689

$112,500 + $254,100

$366,600

2009

$4,689 (+13.4%)

$112,500 + $254,100

$366,600

2006

$4,136

$131,900 + $257,200

$389,100

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Zoning and permits

Zoning
Permits

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

Property details

Interior

Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 3

Heating & Cooling
Heating Type: Forced Hot Water

Room Information
# of Rooms: 12

Exterior

Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Average
Building Style Type: Conventional
Exterior Wall: Vinyl
Roof Shape Type: Gable

Property Information
Living Sq. Ft: 3,105
Gross Sq. Ft: 4,194
# of Units: 2
# of Stories: 3

Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 4,792
Municipality Name: BOSTON
Acres: 0.11
Zoning Code: R2
State Use Description: 2-FAMILY RESIDENCE

Financial

Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2023

Public facts

Beds: 6
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 3,105
Stories: 3.0
Lot Size: 4,792 square feet
Style: Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
Year Built: 1880
Year Renovated: 2018
County: Suffolk County
APN: 1316052

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 20, 2023

Around this home

Schools

Kenny Elementary School

Public PreK-6 • Assigned • 0.3mi

5/10

Murphy K-8 School

Public PreK-8 • Assigned • 0.7mi

6/10

Henderson K-12 Inclusion School Upper

Public 2-12 • Assigned • 1.2mi

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

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 • 02122

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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

$1.10M – $1.33M

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Home values near 18 Sylvester Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
4-6 Sylvester Road, Dorchester, MA 6 Beds \| 2 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$1,268,326
15 Sylvester Road, Dorchester, MA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1850 Sq. Ft.	$920,963

Address	Redfin Estimate
3-5 Sylvester Road, Dorchester, MA - Beds \| - Baths \| 6061 Sq. Ft.	—
25 Sylvester Road, Dorchester, MA 2 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1407 Sq. Ft.	$817,210

Address	Redfin Estimate
11 Sylvester Road, Dorchester, MA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1645 Sq. Ft.	$682,244
22 Sylvester Road, Dorchester, MA 5 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2553 Sq. Ft.	$911,063

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