Google street view image for 243 Columbia Rd, Dorchester, MA 02121

Off Market May 2002 for $430K

$1,261,847

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $3,274/mo

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4,485

sq ft

243 Columbia Rd, Dorchester, MA 02121

About this home

Multi-familyProperty Type

1920Year Built

3,901 sq ftLot Size

$281Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

Listed by Deidre Sligh • Mihome Real Estate

Bought with Deidre Sligh • Mihome Real Estate

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•Source:MLS PIN #30580858

Redfin Estimate

$1,261,847

$832K since sold in May 2002$0 since August

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This home's estimate is 5.1% higher than the average sale price ($1.20M) of 6 comparable homes.

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B
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SOLD MAY 11, 2026
$1,322,000
C
12 beds3 baths4,272 sq ft
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D
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E
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Market trends in Dudley-Brunswick King, MA

Last updated August 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

101.4%

1.0% MoM

Median sale price

$875K

$172K MoM

Avg. days on market

22d

1 days MoM

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Sale history for 243 Columbia Rd

Date

Event

Price

MLS PIN #30580858

May 10, 2002

Sold

$430,000

$96/sq ft

May 1, 2002

Listing Removed

—

Feb 18, 2002

Listed

$459,000

$102/sq ft

MLS PIN #30452509

Jan 29, 2001

Sold

$315,000

$70/sq ft

Oct 18, 2000

Listing Removed

—

Oct 11, 2000

Listed

$319,900

$71/sq ft

Public Records

Dec 15, 1988

Sold

$180,000

$40/sq ft

Public Records

Oct 30, 1987

Sold

$92,500

$21/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$8,811 (+4.6%)

$213,800 + $606,600

$820,400

2022

$8,422 (+9.1%)

$201,700 + $572,400

$774,100

2021

$7,719 (+24.7%)

$188,500 + $534,900

$723,400

2020

$6,191 (+7.2%)

$190,800 + $395,500

$586,300

2019

$5,776 (+10.7%)

$140,200 + $407,800

$548,000

2018

$5,220 (+5.9%)

$140,200 + $357,900

$498,100

2017

$4,928 (+4.0%)

$140,200 + $325,100

$465,300

2016

$4,739 (+10.5%)

$140,200 + $290,600

$430,800

2015

$4,288 (+7.1%)

$110,300 + $243,800

$354,100

2014

$4,004 (+1.5%)

$110,300 + $208,000

$318,300

2013

$3,946 (+13.2%)

$110,300 + $190,000

$300,300

2012

$3,486 (+2.0%)

$91,000 + $176,300

$267,300

2011

$3,419

$91,000 + $176,300

$267,300

2009

$3,419 (−14.6%)

$91,000 + $176,300

$267,300

2006

$4,005

$112,900 + $263,900

$376,800

Tax history for 243 Columbia Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$8,811 (+4.6%)

$213,800 + $606,600

$820,400

2022

$8,422 (+9.1%)

$201,700 + $572,400

$774,100

2021

$7,719 (+24.7%)

$188,500 + $534,900

$723,400

2020

$6,191 (+7.2%)

$190,800 + $395,500

$586,300

2019

$5,776 (+10.7%)

$140,200 + $407,800

$548,000

2018

$5,220 (+5.9%)

$140,200 + $357,900

$498,100

2017

$4,928 (+4.0%)

$140,200 + $325,100

$465,300

2016

$4,739 (+10.5%)

$140,200 + $290,600

$430,800

2015

$4,288 (+7.1%)

$110,300 + $243,800

$354,100

2014

$4,004 (+1.5%)

$110,300 + $208,000

$318,300

2013

$3,946 (+13.2%)

$110,300 + $190,000

$300,300

2012

$3,486 (+2.0%)

$91,000 + $176,300

$267,300

2011

$3,419

$91,000 + $176,300

$267,300

2009

$3,419 (−14.6%)

$91,000 + $176,300

$267,300

2006

$4,005

$112,900 + $263,900

$376,800

*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

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

3,920 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

1988

Sq. Ft.

4,817

Year built

1920

Style

Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)

County

Suffolk County

APN

1294216

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 20, 2023.

ROXBURY NEIGHBORHOOD-MFR

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Roxbury Neighborhood-Multifamily Residential Subdistricts

Multifamily Residential Subdistricts, as indicated by the designation MFR on said Maps. The Multifamily Residential Subdistricts are established to encourage medium-density multifamily areas with a variety of allowed housing types including one-, two-, and three-family Dwellings, Row Houses, Town Houses, and Multifamily Dwellings.

Zone overlays

Boulevard Planning Districts

Permitted uses

Include but are not limited to:

Religious facility
Day care facility
Housing-Group
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Housing-Senior
Fire house
Library
Police station
Park & open space

Property details

Interior

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 3

Basement Information
Basement: Full, Finished

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 20
Interior Features: Pantry, Living Room, Kitchen

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

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

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

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 4,485
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Stories (Total): 3
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Actual
Lead Paint: None

Property Information
PropertySubType: 3 Family
Security Features: Security System

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.09

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Year: 2001

Utilities

Utility Information
Water Source: Public, City/Town Water

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

Location

Location Information
UnparsedAddress: 243 Columbia Road, Boston MA 02121

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park

Public facts

Beds: 9
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 4,817
Stories: 3.0
Lot Size: 3,920 square feet
Style: Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
Year Built: 1920
Year Renovated: 1988
County: Suffolk County
APN: 1294216

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 • 0.1mi

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 • 0.8mi

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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Estimated sale price

$1.20M – $1.45M

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Home values near 243 Columbia Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
247 Columbia Road Unit 1, Dorchester, MA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 938 Sq. Ft.	$339,697
244 Columbia Road, Dorchester, MA 8 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 4929 Sq. Ft.	$905,981

Address	Redfin Estimate
247 Columbia Road Unit 2, Dorchester, MA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1046 Sq. Ft.	$292,236
238 Columbia Road, Dorchester, MA 9 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 3770 Sq. Ft.	$1,030,883

Address	Redfin Estimate
247 Columbia Road Unit 3, Dorchester, MA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1059 Sq. Ft.	$336,648
233 Columbia Road, Dorchester, MA 6 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 4101 Sq. Ft.	$1,131,991

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