OFF MARKET

Off market jun 2019 for $640K

$1,033,072

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $1,862/mo

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3,770

sq ft

238 Columbia Rd, Dorchester, MA 02121

About this home

Multiple Offers Highest and best by May 10th at 5:00 p.m. Massive (3,770sqft) Multi Family with off street parking! First and second floor units present with open living/dining/and kitchen, three bedrooms and 1 full bath each. Soaring ceiling height in each unit. First and second floor units have gas heating. Third floor unit has electric heat which is tied into the common meter. Please note...Property is being taxed by City as a 3Family, however, Certificate of Occupancy on File is for a 2Family. No second means of egress from 3rd floor unit. Buyers to do their own due diligence. This property will not qualify for FHA/VA financing. Great space, but will need some updating. Driveway parking, but will need to be paved. Property is fully occupied, but will be delivered vacant at closing. Sold AS IS. Qualified Buyers only please. Lots of Potential!!

Multi-familyProperty Type

1930Year Built

3,584 sq ftLot Size

$274Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 spacesParking

Listed by Kristen Heffron • Village Realty HM, LLC

Bought with Christine Do • Keller Williams Realty

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•Source:MLS PIN #72496177

Redfin Estimate

$1,033,072

$393K since sold in June 2019$3,000 since September

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This home's estimate is 7.6% lower than the average sale price ($1.12M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD MAY 22, 2026
$1,050,000
A
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SOLD OCT 7, 2026
$1,075,000
B
9 beds3 baths4,185 sq ft
22 Fernboro St, Dorchester, MA 02121
SOLD MAY 15, 2026
$1,380,000
C
9 beds3 baths4,233 sq ft
7 Speedwell St, Dorchester, MA 02122
SOLD AUG 3, 2026
$1,000,000
D
8 beds3 baths4,191 sq ft
36 Mclellan St, Dorchester, MA 02121
SOLD AUG 13, 2026
$1,150,000
E
9 beds3 baths3,303 sq ft
29 Mount Ida Rd, Dorchester, MA 02122
SOLD JUL 22, 2026
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F
9 beds3 baths4,104 sq ft
94 Normandy St, Dorchester, MA 02121

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Market trends in Dudley-Brunswick King, MA

Last updated September 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-list price

99.7%

1.7% MoM

Median sale price

$973K

$98K MoM

Avg. days on market

45d

23 days MoM

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1 MoM

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Sale history for 238 Columbia Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$7,997 (+8.6%)

$198,700 + $545,900

$744,600

2022

$7,365 (+9.1%)

$180,600 + $496,300

$676,900

2021

$6,750 (+34.0%)

$168,800 + $463,800

$632,600

2020

$5,038 (+15.2%)

$177,800 + $299,300

$477,100

2019

$4,372 (+0.6%)

$125,600 + $289,200

$414,800

2018

$4,347 (+5.9%)

$125,600 + $289,200

$414,800

2017

$4,104 (+10.7%)

$125,600 + $261,900

$387,500

2016

$3,706 (−3.9%)

$125,600 + $211,300

$336,900

2015

$3,857 (+4.9%)

$103,200 + $215,300

$318,500

2014

$3,677 (+1.5%)

$103,200 + $189,100

$292,300

2013

$3,623 (+17.5%)

$103,200 + $172,500

$275,700

2012

$3,084 (−7.1%)

$84,900 + $151,600

$236,500

2011

$3,319

$84,900 + $174,600

$259,500

2009

$3,319

$84,900 + $174,600

$259,500

2006

$3,321

$106,500 + $205,900

$312,400

Tax history for 238 Columbia Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$7,997 (+8.6%)

$198,700 + $545,900

$744,600

2022

$7,365 (+9.1%)

$180,600 + $496,300

$676,900

2021

$6,750 (+34.0%)

$168,800 + $463,800

$632,600

2020

$5,038 (+15.2%)

$177,800 + $299,300

$477,100

2019

$4,372 (+0.6%)

$125,600 + $289,200

$414,800

2018

$4,347 (+5.9%)

$125,600 + $289,200

$414,800

2017

$4,104 (+10.7%)

$125,600 + $261,900

$387,500

2016

$3,706 (−3.9%)

$125,600 + $211,300

$336,900

2015

$3,857 (+4.9%)

$103,200 + $215,300

$318,500

2014

$3,677 (+1.5%)

$103,200 + $189,100

$292,300

2013

$3,623 (+17.5%)

$103,200 + $172,500

$275,700

2012

$3,084 (−7.1%)

$84,900 + $151,600

$236,500

2011

$3,319

$84,900 + $174,600

$259,500

2009

$3,319

$84,900 + $174,600

$259,500

2006

$3,321

$106,500 + $205,900

$312,400

*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
Permits

Beds

Baths

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

3,485 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

2019

Sq. Ft.

3,769

Year built

1930

Style

Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)

County

Suffolk County

APN

1300259

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 20, 2023.

ROXBURY NEIGHBORHOOD-3F-4000

BPD

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.

Zone overlays

Boulevard Planning Districts

Permitted uses

Include but are not limited to:

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

Sep 3, 2021 • Final

Electrical

Work on electrical systems.

Electrical

Electric meter

May 12, 2020 • Final

Short form bldg

Perform exterior renovations on a residential building.

Remodel

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 Open Parking
Parking Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Off Street, Unpaved

Interior

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 3

Basement Information
Basement: Full

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 15
Flooring: Vinyl, Carpet, Varies, Laminate
Interior Features: Kitchen, Living RM/Dining RM Combo

Unit #1 Information
# of Levels: 1
# of Floors: 1
Lease: N

Unit #2 Information
# of Levels: 1
# of Floors: 2
Lease: N

Unit #3 Information
# of Levels: 1
# of Floors: 3
Lease: N

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 3,770
Foundation Area: 9,999
Foundation Details: Stone
Construction Materials: Frame
Stories (Total): 3
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Actual
Color: Green

Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Porch

Property Information
PropertySubType: Multi Family

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.08
Lot Features: Gentle Sloping
ViewYN: Has View
View: City View(s)
Road Frontage Type: Public

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $4,372
Tax Year: 2019

Utilities

Utility Information
Utilities: for Gas Range
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: Circuit Breakers

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Natural Gas
Heating Units: 3
Cooling Units: 0

Location

Location Information
Directions: Waze
UnparsedAddress: 238 Columbia Rd, Boston MA 02121

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Medical Facility, Laundromat, T-Station, University

Public facts

Beds: 9
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 3,769
Stories: 3.0
Lot Size: 3,485 square feet
Style: Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
Year Built: 1930
Year Renovated: 2019
County: Suffolk County
APN: 1300259

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 20, 2023

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 3

Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools

Holland Elementary School

Public PreK-6 • Assigned • 0.2mi

5/10

Lilla G. Frederick Middle School

Public 7-8 • Assigned • 0.1mi

3/10

Carter School

Public 8-12 • Assigned • 0.1mi

Boston Latin Academy

Public 7-12 • Assigned • 0.7mi

7/10

Community Academy Of Science And Health

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.9mi

2/10

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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 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 • 02121

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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

$982,000 – $1.19M

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Home values near 238 Columbia Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
243 Columbia Rd, Dorchester, MA 14 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 4485 Sq. Ft.	$1,247,237
247 Columbia Rd Apartment 3, Dorchester, MA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1059 Sq. Ft.	$338,769

Address	Redfin Estimate
247 Columbia Rd Apartment 1, Dorchester, MA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 938 Sq. Ft.	$340,208
244 Columbia Rd, Dorchester, MA 8 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 4929 Sq. Ft.	$926,988

Address	Redfin Estimate
247 Columbia Rd Apartment 2, Dorchester, MA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1046 Sq. Ft.	$293,808
233 Columbia Rd, Dorchester, MA 6 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 4101 Sq. Ft.	$1,086,495

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