OFF MARKET

Off Market Nov 2021 for $786K

$1,027,160

•

1,514

sq ft

23 Playstead Rd, Dorchester, MA 02125

About this home

Savin Hill Over the Bridge. rare Cape style 3 bed single circa 1885 in need of updating. Charming Wrap around porch and Front & Back Decks expand the living area. There's charming hardwood, floors, an eat in kitchen and a wonderful floor plan. The Million Dollar Views, 1500 sq ft of Living Space, Central A/C, and off street parking combine to make this a great home or a Rock solid addition to your Real Estate Portfolio. Priced to sell, this 2 story home is close to Savin Beach, Yacht Club, McConnell Park, T station, The Daily, Restaurants & more. Sold As Is and As Shown. First showing at Open house this Saturday 12-1:30 and Sunday 12-1:30. Offers, if any, will be presented Sunday @ 6 pm.

Single-familyProperty Type

1885Year Built

3,785 sq ftLot Size

$678Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 spacesParking

Listed by Julie Simmons • Conway - Dorchester

Bought with Julie Simmons • Conway - Dorchester

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•Source:MLS PIN #72860203

Redfin Estimate

$1,027,160

$241K since sold in November 2021$85K since August

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This home's estimate is 41.7% higher than the average sale price ($725K) of 6 comparable homes.

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$735,000
A
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SOLD FEB 24, 2026
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B
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SOLD MAY 22, 2026
$930,000
C
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SOLD JAN 7, 2026
$569,000
D
3 beds2 baths1,388 sq ft
5 Wheelock Ave, Dorchester, MA 02125
SOLD MAY 13, 2026
$530,000
E
2 beds1 bath1,536 sq ft
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SOLD AUG 27, 2026
$975,000
F
3 beds1 bath1,530 sq ft
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Market trends in Savin Hill Historic District, MA

Last updated August 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

98.2%

2.7% MoM

Median sale price

$559K

$125K MoM

Avg. days on market

68d

30 days MoM

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1 MoM

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Sale history for 23 Playstead Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$7,297 (+3.7%)

$230,600 + $448,800

$679,400

2022

$7,037 (+6.9%)

$219,500 + $427,300

$646,800

2021

$6,583 (+12.8%)

$213,100 + $403,900

$617,000

2020

$5,834 (+8.2%)

$204,200 + $348,300

$552,500

2019

$5,391 (+7.6%)

$156,000 + $355,500

$511,500

2018

$5,012 (+8.9%)

$156,000 + $322,200

$478,200

2017

$4,603 (−0.8%)

$156,000 + $278,700

$434,700

2016

$4,642 (+3.4%)

$156,000 + $266,000

$422,000

2015

$4,488 (+2.0%)

$127,700 + $242,900

$370,600

2014

$4,399 (−2.3%)

$127,700 + $222,000

$349,700

2013

$4,504 (+4.2%)

$127,700 + $215,100

$342,800

2012

$4,324 (+2.0%)

$119,100 + $212,500

$331,600

2011

$4,241

$119,100 + $212,500

$331,600

2009

$4,241 (+14.5%)

$119,100 + $212,500

$331,600

2006

$3,703

$135,400 + $213,000

$348,400

Tax history for 23 Playstead Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$7,297 (+3.7%)

$230,600 + $448,800

$679,400

2022

$7,037 (+6.9%)

$219,500 + $427,300

$646,800

2021

$6,583 (+12.8%)

$213,100 + $403,900

$617,000

2020

$5,834 (+8.2%)

$204,200 + $348,300

$552,500

2019

$5,391 (+7.6%)

$156,000 + $355,500

$511,500

2018

$5,012 (+8.9%)

$156,000 + $322,200

$478,200

2017

$4,603 (−0.8%)

$156,000 + $278,700

$434,700

2016

$4,642 (+3.4%)

$156,000 + $266,000

$422,000

2015

$4,488 (+2.0%)

$127,700 + $242,900

$370,600

2014

$4,399 (−2.3%)

$127,700 + $222,000

$349,700

2013

$4,504 (+4.2%)

$127,700 + $215,100

$342,800

2012

$4,324 (+2.0%)

$119,100 + $212,500

$331,600

2011

$4,241

$119,100 + $212,500

$331,600

2009

$4,241 (+14.5%)

$119,100 + $212,500

$331,600

2006

$3,703

$135,400 + $213,000

$348,400

*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

Beds

Baths

1.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

3,920 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

1,514

Year built

1885

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Suffolk County

APN

1308800

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 20, 2023.

DORCHESTER NEIGHBORHOOD-2F-5000

NDOD-SAVIN HILL

RESTRICTED PARKING DISTRICT

CFROD

Dorchester Neighborhood-Two-Family Residential Subdistrict

The Two-Family Residential Subdistricts are established to preserve, maintain, and promote two-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 2F Subdistrict, the maximum number of Dwelling Units allowed in a single building shall be 2.

Zone overlays

Restricted Parking Districts
Coastal Flood Resilience Overlay District

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 Open Parking
Parking Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Paved Drive

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Level: Second
Features: Ceiling Fan(s),Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Picture

Bedroom #2 Information
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #3 Information
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Balcony / Deck

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

Living Room Information
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Dining Room Information
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Kitchen Information
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Laminate,Pantry,Kitchen Island,Deck - Exterior

Basement Information
Basement: Interior Entry, Bulkhead, Sump Pump, Concrete

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: First Floor

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 7
Flooring: Wood

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 1,514
Foundation Details: Stone
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Actual
Color: White

Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Deck
Exterior Features: Porch, Deck

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Has Waterview
Bay

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.09
Lot Features: Corner Lot
WaterfrontYN: Yes
Road Frontage Type: Public

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $5,834
Tax Year: 2020

Utilities

Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: 110 Volts, Circuit Breakers

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Forced Air
Cooling: Central Air

Location

Location Information
Directions: A One way Off Savin Hill Ave. last house on the Right before the Park.
UnparsedAddress: 23 Playstead Rd, Boston MA 02125

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Highway Access, T-Station

Public facts

Beds: 2
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,514
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 3,920 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1885
Year Renovated: —
County: Suffolk County
APN: 1308800

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 20, 2023

Other

Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools

Mather Elementary School

Public PreK-6 • Assigned • 0.5mi

3/10

Ruth Batson Academy

Public 7-12 • Assigned • 0.7mi

2/10

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Lifestyle

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Climate risks

9/10 Flood Factor

Estimated 80%+ chance 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

67% 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 • 02125

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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

$976,000 – $1.18M

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Home values near 23 Playstead Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
9 Playstead Road, Dorchester, MA 6 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 3612 Sq. Ft.	$1,333,762
17 Playstead Road, Dorchester, MA 8 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 3542 Sq. Ft.	$1,374,673

Address	Redfin Estimate
11 Playstead Road, Dorchester, MA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2443 Sq. Ft.	$1,241,895
28 Playstead Road, Dorchester, MA 8 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 3024 Sq. Ft.	$1,398,071

Address	Redfin Estimate
15 Playstead Road, Dorchester, MA 6 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2728 Sq. Ft.	$1,517,565
20 Playstead Road, Dorchester, MA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2816 Sq. Ft.	$989,000

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