Off market feb 2004 for $479K

$1,115,972

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $3,523/mo

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4,904

sq ft

42 Columbia Rd, Dorchester, MA 02121

About this home

Multi-familyProperty Type

1935Year Built

5,043 sq ftLot Size

$228Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 spacesParking

Listed by MacArthur Brodie • Burton Associates Real Estate

Bought with Charles Rheddick • Burton Associates Real Estate

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•Source:MLS PIN #30794968

Redfin Estimate

$1,115,972

$636K since sold in February 2004$7,000 since September

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This home's estimate is 0.4% lower than the average sale price ($1.12M) of 6 comparable homes.

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$1,275,000
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$1,050,000
B
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SOLD AUG 3, 2026
$1,000,000
C
8 beds3 baths4,191 sq ft
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SOLD SEP 18, 2026
$1,225,000
D
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SOLD OCT 7, 2026
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E
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F
12 beds3 baths4,230 sq ft
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Market trends in Franklin Field North, MA

Last updated September 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

98.3%

+2.2% MoM

Median sale price

$650K

$450K MoM

Avg. days on market

27d

1 days MoM

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2 MoM

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Sale history for 42 Columbia Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$8,606 (+8.6%)

$281,100 + $520,200

$801,300

2022

$7,925 (+9.1%)

$255,500 + $472,900

$728,400

2021

$7,264 (+6.2%)

$238,800 + $442,000

$680,800

2020

$6,840 (+15.3%)

$239,900 + $407,800

$647,700

2019

$5,934 (+0.6%)

$169,400 + $393,600

$563,000

2018

$5,900 (+5.9%)

$169,400 + $393,600

$563,000

2017

$5,570 (+10.6%)

$169,400 + $356,600

$526,000

2016

$5,036 (−2.8%)

$169,400 + $288,400

$457,800

2015

$5,181 (+4.9%)

$120,000 + $307,800

$427,800

2014

$4,939 (+1.5%)

$120,000 + $272,600

$392,600

2013

$4,867 (−5.8%)

$120,000 + $250,400

$370,400

2012

$5,166 (+2.0%)

$98,900 + $297,300

$396,200

2011

$5,067

$98,900 + $297,300

$396,200

2009

$5,067 (+5.2%)

$98,900 + $297,300

$396,200

2006

$4,816

$122,800 + $330,300

$453,100

Tax history for 42 Columbia Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$8,606 (+8.6%)

$281,100 + $520,200

$801,300

2022

$7,925 (+9.1%)

$255,500 + $472,900

$728,400

2021

$7,264 (+6.2%)

$238,800 + $442,000

$680,800

2020

$6,840 (+15.3%)

$239,900 + $407,800

$647,700

2019

$5,934 (+0.6%)

$169,400 + $393,600

$563,000

2018

$5,900 (+5.9%)

$169,400 + $393,600

$563,000

2017

$5,570 (+10.6%)

$169,400 + $356,600

$526,000

2016

$5,036 (−2.8%)

$169,400 + $288,400

$457,800

2015

$5,181 (+4.9%)

$120,000 + $307,800

$427,800

2014

$4,939 (+1.5%)

$120,000 + $272,600

$392,600

2013

$4,867 (−5.8%)

$120,000 + $250,400

$370,400

2012

$5,166 (+2.0%)

$98,900 + $297,300

$396,200

2011

$5,067

$98,900 + $297,300

$396,200

2009

$5,067 (+5.2%)

$98,900 + $297,300

$396,200

2006

$4,816

$122,800 + $330,300

$453,100

*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

5,227 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

2004

Sq. Ft.

4,904

Year built

1935

Style

Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)

County

Suffolk County

APN

1304224

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 20, 2023.

GREATER MATTAPAN NEIGHBORHOOD-3F-5000

Greater Mattapan Neighborhood-Three-Family Residential Subdistrict

The Three-Family Residential (3F) Subdistricts are established to preserve low density three-family areas with a variety of housing types appropriate to the existing fabric, including one-, two-, and three-family Dwellings, 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 3F Subdistrict, the maximum number of Dwelling Units allowed in a single Building, including a Town House Building or Row House Building, is 3.

Permitted uses

Include but are not limited to:

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

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Parking Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Off Street

Interior

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 3

Basement Information
Basement: Partial

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 2

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 17
Door Features: Storm Door(s)
Window Features: Storm Window(s)
Flooring: Wood, Carpet
Interior Features: Pantry, Philadelphia, Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen

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): 4,904
Foundation Details: Stone
Construction Materials: Frame
Stories (Total): 3
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Actual
Color: GREEN

Exterior Features
Fencing: Fenced
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Porch
Exterior Features: Rain Gutters

Property Information
PropertySubType: Multi Family

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.11
Lot Features: Wooded
Road Surface Type: Paved
Road Frontage Type: Public
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Year: 3

Utilities

Utility Information
Utilities: for Gas Range
Water Source: Public, City/Town Water
Electric: 60 Amps/Less, 100 Amp Service

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Hot Water, Steam, Natural Gas
Heating Units: 2
Cooling Units: 0

Location

Location Information
Directions: LOC BETW SEAVER & NORMANDY STRS SIDE
UnparsedAddress: 42 Columbia Road, Boston MA 02121

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Shopping, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Stable(s), Golf, Laundromat

Public facts

Beds: 7
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 4,904
Stories: 3.0
Lot Size: 5,227 square feet
Style: Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
Year Built: 1935
Year Renovated: 2004
County: Suffolk County
APN: 1304224

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 20, 2023

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 2

Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools

Holland Elementary School

Public PreK-6 • Assigned • 0.5mi

5/10

Albert D Holland School of Technology

Public 7-12 • Assigned • 0.2mi

2/10

King Elementary School

Public PreK-6 • Assigned • 0.6mi

3/10

Boston Latin Academy

Public 7-12 • Assigned • 0.8mi

7/10

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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

$1.06M – $1.28M

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Home values near 42 Columbia Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
46 Columbia Rd, Dorchester, MA 7 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 3312 Sq. Ft.	$931,873
26 Columbia Rd, Dorchester, MA 6 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 3775 Sq. Ft.	$865,937

Address	Redfin Estimate
38 Columbia Rd, Dorchester, MA 8 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 4187 Sq. Ft.	$914,443
39 Columbia Rd, Dorchester, MA 11 Beds \| 6 Baths \| 4436 Sq. Ft.	$1,354,647

Address	Redfin Estimate
34 Columbia Rd, Dorchester, MA 8 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 3096 Sq. Ft.	$932,467
43 Columbia Rd, Dorchester, MA 8 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 4110 Sq. Ft.	$991,156

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