SOLD DEC 19, 2025

Off Market Dec 2025 for $750K

$1,025,964

•

3,117

sq ft

4 Ruthven St, Dorchester, MA 02121

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Attention builders, contractors and/or end users! Bring this home back to its original glory as a multi-family to occupy while generating substantial rental income, investment rental property or as a condominium conversion project. This home boasts high ceilings, well proportioned rooms and wood floors. The property offers a myriad of living arrangement possibilities including potentially utilizing the 3rd floor as an Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU). There is also a huge basement with great ceiling height that adds lots of potential additional living space. There is natural gas in the building for cooking as well as heating conversion options. The driveway provides 2-3 spaces of off street parking. This property is in a great commuting location near Franklin Park (White Stadium), Egleston Sq., newly renovated Walnut Ave playground and public transportation.

Multi-familyProperty Type

1900Year Built

3,471 sq ftLot Size

$329Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

3 spacesParking

Listed by Deanna Salemme • Coldwell Banker Realty - Newton

Bought with Shauna Fanning • William Raveis R.E. & Home Services

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•Source:MLS PIN #73456885

Redfin Estimate

$1,025,964

$276K since sold in December 2025$4,000 since August

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SOLD JUN 23, 2026
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B
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SOLD JUL 17, 2026
$1,025,000
C
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SOLD FEB 18, 2026
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D
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SOLD JAN 7, 2026
$475,000
E
6 beds2.5 baths2,791 sq ft
2 Otisfield St, Dorchester, MA 02121
SOLD MAR 6, 2026
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F
8 beds3 baths3,147 sq ft
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Market trends in Washington Park, MA

Last updated August 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

101.7%

0.8% MoM

Median sale price

$985K

$214K MoM

Avg. days on market

20d

1 days MoM

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Sale history for 4 Ruthven St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$5,957 (+8.6%)

$161,800 + $392,900

$554,700

2022

$5,487 (+9.1%)

$147,100 + $357,200

$504,300

2021

$5,029 (+28.8%)

$137,500 + $333,800

$471,300

2020

$3,905 (+7.2%)

$123,200 + $246,600

$369,800

2019

$3,643 (+8.6%)

$91,500 + $254,100

$345,600

2018

$3,354 (+3.0%)

$91,500 + $228,500

$320,000

2017

$3,257 (+7.8%)

$91,500 + $216,100

$307,600

2016

$3,022 (−2.6%)

$91,500 + $183,200

$274,700

2015

$3,103 (+12.7%)

$94,400 + $161,800

$256,200

2014

$2,754 (+0.6%)

$94,400 + $124,500

$218,900

2013

$2,738 (+10.8%)

$94,400 + $114,000

$208,400

2012

$2,472 (−0.1%)

$79,600 + $110,000

$189,600

2011

$2,475

$79,600 + $113,900

$193,500

2009

$2,475 (−17.3%)

$79,600 + $113,900

$193,500

2006

$2,994

$100,500 + $181,200

$281,700

Tax history for 4 Ruthven St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$5,957 (+8.6%)

$161,800 + $392,900

$554,700

2022

$5,487 (+9.1%)

$147,100 + $357,200

$504,300

2021

$5,029 (+28.8%)

$137,500 + $333,800

$471,300

2020

$3,905 (+7.2%)

$123,200 + $246,600

$369,800

2019

$3,643 (+8.6%)

$91,500 + $254,100

$345,600

2018

$3,354 (+3.0%)

$91,500 + $228,500

$320,000

2017

$3,257 (+7.8%)

$91,500 + $216,100

$307,600

2016

$3,022 (−2.6%)

$91,500 + $183,200

$274,700

2015

$3,103 (+12.7%)

$94,400 + $161,800

$256,200

2014

$2,754 (+0.6%)

$94,400 + $124,500

$218,900

2013

$2,738 (+10.8%)

$94,400 + $114,000

$208,400

2012

$2,472 (−0.1%)

$79,600 + $110,000

$189,600

2011

$2,475

$79,600 + $113,900

$193,500

2009

$2,475 (−17.3%)

$79,600 + $113,900

$193,500

2006

$2,994

$100,500 + $181,200

$281,700

*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

—

Sq. Ft.

3,117

Year built

1900

Style

Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)

County

Suffolk County

APN

1310713

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 20, 2023.

ROXBURY NEIGHBORHOOD-3F-4000

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.

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
Open Parking Spaces: 3
Parking Spaces: 3
Parking Features: Off Street, Tandem, Paved

Interior

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 3

Basement Information
Basement: Full, Partially Finished, Interior Entry

Appliances
Appliances: Washer, Dryer, Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 13
Window Features: Box/Bay/Bow Window(s), Insulated Windows, Storm Window(s)
Flooring: Wood, Tile, Vinyl, Hardwood
Interior Features: Bathroom With Tub & Shower, Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen

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

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

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 3,117
Foundation Details: Stone
Construction Materials: Frame
Stories (Total): 3
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Actual
Color: Yellow

Exterior Features
Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed
Roof: Shingle, Slate
Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Enclosed

Property Information
PropertySubType: 2 Family - 2 Units Up/Down
Above Grade Finished Area: 3117
Levels: 3

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.08
Lot Features: Level
Road Surface Type: Paved
Road Frontage Type: Public

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $7,309
Tax Year: 2025

Utilities

Utility Information
Utilities: for Gas Range
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Steam, Oil
Heating Units: 2

Location

School Information
Elementary School: Bps
Middle Or Junior School: Bps
High School: Bps

Location Information
Directions: Harold Street to Ruthven Street.
UnparsedAddress: 4 Ruthven St, Boston MA 02121

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Medical Facility, House of Worship, Public School, T-Station, University

Public facts

Beds: 4
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 3,117
Stories: 3.0
Lot Size: 3,485 square feet
Style: Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
Year Built: 1900
Year Renovated: —
County: Suffolk County
APN: 1310713

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 20, 2023

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 2

Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools

David A. Ellis Elementary School

Public PreK-6 • Assigned • 0.1mi

3/10

Hernandez K-8 School

Public PreK-8 • Assigned • 0.2mi

6/10

Egleston Community High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.3mi

Boston Latin Academy

Public 7-12 • Assigned • 0.5mi

7/10

Community Academy

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.6mi

Higginson/Lewis K-8

Public 3-8 • Assigned • 0.6mi

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 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

$975,000 – $1.18M

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Home values near 4 Ruthven St

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
8 Ruthven St, Dorchester, MA 7 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 3772 Sq. Ft.	$753,791
7 Ruthven St, Dorchester, MA 8 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 4215 Sq. Ft.	$1,123,098

Address	Redfin Estimate
6 Ruthven St, Dorchester, MA 6 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 3394 Sq. Ft.	$1,150,902
9 Ruthven St, Dorchester, MA 6 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 3989 Sq. Ft.	$873,635

Address	Redfin Estimate
5 Ruthven St, Dorchester, MA 8 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 4245 Sq. Ft.	$1,010,763
3 Ruthven St, Dorchester, MA 10 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 4356 Sq. Ft.	$1,234,434

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