Google street view image for 3-5 Sylvester Rd, Dorchester, MA 02122

Off market feb 1988 for $340K

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Est. refi paymentEst. refi $2,224/mo

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3-5 Sylvester Rd, Dorchester, MA 02122

About this home

3-5 Sylvester Rd is a 6,061 square foot multi-family home on a 7,841 square foot lot. - it last sold on February 10, 1988 for $340,000.

Multi-familyProperty Type

1910Year Built

7,841 sq ftLot Size

$56Price/Sq.Ft.

Source:Public Records

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Market trends in Lower East Mills-Cedar Grove, MA

Last updated October 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 3-5 Sylvester Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$9,428 (+1.9%)

$217,200 + $660,600

$877,800

2022

$9,250 (+1.6%)

$217,200 + $633,000

$850,200

2021

$9,108 (+10.0%)

$202,800 + $650,800

$853,600

2020

$8,277 (+4.8%)

$202,800 + $581,000

$783,800

2019

$7,900 (+22.8%)

$202,800 + $546,700

$749,500

2018

$6,435 (+1.9%)

$195,500 + $418,500

$614,000

2017

$6,317 (+6.7%)

$188,300 + $408,200

$596,500

2016

$5,918 (+4.1%)

$173,800 + $364,200

$538,000

2015

$5,686 (+1.7%)

$152,100 + $317,400

$469,500

2014

$5,592 (−0.8%)

$137,600 + $306,900

$444,500

2013

$5,637 (+4.0%)

$137,600 + $291,400

$429,000

2012

$5,418

$130,400 + $285,100

$415,500

2011

$130,400 + $277,100

$407,500

2009

$4,597

$130,400 + $302,100

$432,500

2006

$4,597

$130,400 + $302,100

$432,500

Tax history for 3-5 Sylvester Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$9,428 (+1.9%)

$217,200 + $660,600

$877,800

2022

$9,250 (+1.6%)

$217,200 + $633,000

$850,200

2021

$9,108 (+10.0%)

$202,800 + $650,800

$853,600

2020

$8,277 (+4.8%)

$202,800 + $581,000

$783,800

2019

$7,900 (+22.8%)

$202,800 + $546,700

$749,500

2018

$6,435 (+1.9%)

$195,500 + $418,500

$614,000

2017

$6,317 (+6.7%)

$188,300 + $408,200

$596,500

2016

$5,918 (+4.1%)

$173,800 + $364,200

$538,000

2015

$5,686 (+1.7%)

$152,100 + $317,400

$469,500

2014

$5,592 (−0.8%)

$137,600 + $306,900

$444,500

2013

$5,637 (+4.0%)

$137,600 + $291,400

$429,000

2012

$5,418

$130,400 + $285,100

$415,500

2011

$130,400 + $277,100

$407,500

2009

$4,597

$130,400 + $302,100

$432,500

2006

$4,597

$130,400 + $302,100

$432,500

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

Zoning

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

Exterior

Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Average
Construction Type: Frame
Exterior Wall: Wood Siding/Shingle

Property Information
Living Sq. Ft: 6,061
Gross Sq. Ft: 8,316
# of Units: 5
# of Stories: 3

Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 7,841
Municipality Name: BOSTON
Acres: 0.18
Zoning Code: R4
State Use Description: APARTMENT BLDG - 4-8 UNITS

Financial

Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2023

Public facts

Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: 6,061
Stories: 3.0
Lot Size: 7,841 square feet
Style: Multi-Family (5+ Unit)
Year Built: 1910
Year Renovated: 2017
County: Suffolk County
APN: 1316042

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 20, 2023

Around this home

Schools

K - 12
Preschool & daycare

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 • 1.1mi

3/10

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Lifestyle

Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic

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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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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Address	Redfin Estimate
4-6 Sylvester Rd, Dorchester, MA 6 Beds \| 2 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$1,215,210
16 Sylvester Rd, Dorchester, MA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2760 Sq. Ft.	$1,304,893
2 Sylvester Rd, Dorchester, MA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1040 Sq. Ft.	$585,658
55 Minot St, Dorchester, MA 6 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 3433 Sq. Ft.	$1,091,913
63 Minot St, Dorchester, MA 4 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 2140 Sq. Ft.	$836,563
70 Minot St, Dorchester, MA 6 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2611 Sq. Ft.	$1,077,627
7 Hallet St, Dorchester, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1956 Sq. Ft.	$883,826

Address	Redfin Estimate
11 Sylvester Rd, Dorchester, MA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1645 Sq. Ft.	$671,423
10 Sylvester Rd, Dorchester, MA 7 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 4345 Sq. Ft.	$1,314,031
10-12 Sylvester Rd, Dorchester, MA 7 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2886 Sq. Ft.	$1,045,613
59 Minot St, Dorchester, MA 5 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 1957 Sq. Ft.	$1,041,960
10 Wenlock Rd, Dorchester, MA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1366 Sq. Ft.	$711,503
64 Minot St, Dorchester, MA 6 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2880 Sq. Ft.	$1,033,559
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8 Sylvester Rd, Dorchester, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1934 Sq. Ft.	$1,017,313
55 Minot St Apt R, Dorchester, MA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1316 Sq. Ft.	$800,536
61 Minot St, Dorchester, MA 5 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2762 Sq. Ft.	$1,052,716
6 Wenlock Rd, Dorchester, MA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1581 Sq. Ft.	$1,049,803
62 Minot St, Dorchester, MA 5 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 6533 Sq. Ft.	$1,009,212
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