OFF MARKET

Off market jul 2019 for $600K

$877,732

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $1,101/mo

•

1,627

sq ft

42 Rita Rd, Dorchester, MA 02124

About this home

HUGE PRUCE DROP! Rare Single Family Home in this Coveted Dorchester Location!! This property is located directly adjacent from Saint Brendan`s Church and School. This lovingly cared for single family home is looking for new memories to be made here. Updated kitchen with stainless steel appliances, newer heating system with central heat and A/C, large family room addition, fireplaced living room, finished attic space, 1 car garage, driveway, private rear yard and yes.....a roof deck! Close proximity to Pope John Paul 60 acre waterfront Park, Tot Lot and Adams Village with all of it`s great restaurants, shops and pubs. Property is being sold "as is"

Single-familyProperty Type

1935Year Built

3,680 sq ftLot Size

$539Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 garage spacesParking

Listed by Douglas Bosse • Olde Towne Real Estate Co.

Bought with Thomas Noto • RE/MAX Realty Plus

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•Source:MLS PIN #72492350

Redfin Estimate

$877,732

$278K since sold in July 2019$25K since October

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This home's estimate is 6.9% higher than the average sale price ($821K) of 6 comparable homes.

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A
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B
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SOLD AUG 28, 2026
$810,000
C
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SOLD DEC 11, 2025
$875,000
D
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SOLD MAY 4, 2026
$865,000
E
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SOLD BY REDFIN JUL 10, 2026
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F
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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

98.0%

3.2% MoM

Median sale price

$754K

$26K MoM

Avg. days on market

45d

24 days MoM

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Sale history for 42 Rita Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$8,131 (+2.7%)

$202,900 + $554,200

$757,100

2022

$7,921 (+8.8%)

$195,100 + $532,900

$728,000

2021

$7,281 (+8.9%)

$185,800 + $496,600

$682,400

2020

$6,683 (+7.3%)

$187,100 + $445,800

$632,900

2019

$6,231 (+9.6%)

$141,400 + $449,800

$591,200

2018

$5,684 (+3.9%)

$141,400 + $401,000

$542,400

2017

$5,471 (+4.0%)

$141,400 + $375,200

$516,600

2016

$5,261 (+10.8%)

$141,400 + $336,900

$478,300

2015

$4,747 (−1.9%)

$125,700 + $266,300

$392,000

2014

$4,837 (−2.3%)

$125,700 + $258,800

$384,500

2013

$4,952 (+13.1%)

$125,700 + $251,200

$376,900

2012

$4,380 (+2.0%)

$119,500 + $216,400

$335,900

2011

$4,296

$119,500 + $216,400

$335,900

2009

$4,296 (+12.5%)

$119,500 + $216,400

$335,900

2006

$3,819

$136,000 + $223,300

$359,300

Tax history for 42 Rita Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$8,131 (+2.7%)

$202,900 + $554,200

$757,100

2022

$7,921 (+8.8%)

$195,100 + $532,900

$728,000

2021

$7,281 (+8.9%)

$185,800 + $496,600

$682,400

2020

$6,683 (+7.3%)

$187,100 + $445,800

$632,900

2019

$6,231 (+9.6%)

$141,400 + $449,800

$591,200

2018

$5,684 (+3.9%)

$141,400 + $401,000

$542,400

2017

$5,471 (+4.0%)

$141,400 + $375,200

$516,600

2016

$5,261 (+10.8%)

$141,400 + $336,900

$478,300

2015

$4,747 (−1.9%)

$125,700 + $266,300

$392,000

2014

$4,837 (−2.3%)

$125,700 + $258,800

$384,500

2013

$4,952 (+13.1%)

$125,700 + $251,200

$376,900

2012

$4,380 (+2.0%)

$119,500 + $216,400

$335,900

2011

$4,296

$119,500 + $216,400

$335,900

2009

$4,296 (+12.5%)

$119,500 + $216,400

$335,900

2006

$3,819

$136,000 + $223,300

$359,300

*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

1.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

3,485 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

2020

Sq. Ft.

1,627

Year built

1935

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Suffolk County

APN

1316890

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 20, 2023.

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

Parking

Parking Information
Has Garage
Has Open Parking
# of Garage Spaces: 1
# of Covered Spaces: 1
Parking Spaces: 1
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Attached, Paved Drive, Off Street

Interior

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2

Basement Information
Basement: Full

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: Washer Hookup

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 1

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 6
Window Features: Insulated Windows
Flooring: Wood, Tile, Carpet

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 1,627
Foundation Details: Granite
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Actual
Color: White

Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Deck
Exterior Features: Deck

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.08
Lot Features: Gentle Sloping
Road Frontage Type: Public

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $6,231
Tax Year: 2019

Utilities

Utility Information
Utilities: Washer Hookup
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: Circuit Breakers, 100 Amp Service

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Central
Cooling: Central Air

Location

Location Information
Directions: Gallivan Blvd or Milton to Rita Rd.
UnparsedAddress: 42 Rita Road, Boston MA 02124

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Marina, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University

Public facts

Beds: 2
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,627
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 3,485 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1935
Year Renovated: 2020
County: Suffolk County
APN: 1316890

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 20, 2023

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 1

Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools

K - 12
Preschool & daycare

Kenny Elementary School

Public PreK-6 • Assigned • 0.4mi

5/10

Murphy K-8 School

Public PreK-8 • Assigned • 0.9mi

6/10

Henderson K-12 Inclusion School Upper

Public 2-12 • Assigned • 1.0mi

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 • 02124

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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

$834,000 – $1.01M

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Home values near 42 Rita Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
50 Rita Rd, Dorchester, MA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1028 Sq. Ft.	$693,818
30 Rita Rd, Dorchester, MA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1056 Sq. Ft.	$741,471
60 Saint Brendan Rd, Dorchester, MA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1232 Sq. Ft.	$675,823
29 Grayson St, Dorchester, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1350 Sq. Ft.	$707,472
39 Grayson St, Dorchester, MA 6 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2614 Sq. Ft.	$1,026,403
176 Milton St, Dorchester, MA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1502 Sq. Ft.	$716,324
182 Milton St, Dorchester, MA 4 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1455 Sq. Ft.	$879,539

Address	Redfin Estimate
46 Rita Rd, Dorchester, MA 5 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1566 Sq. Ft.	$761,706
26 Rita Rd, Dorchester, MA 2 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1432 Sq. Ft.	$734,254
56 Saint Brendan Rd, Dorchester, MA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1056 Sq. Ft.	$751,145
33 Grayson St, Dorchester, MA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1332 Sq. Ft.	$690,102
45 Grayson St, Dorchester, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1417 Sq. Ft.	$735,645
172 Milton St, Dorchester, MA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1604 Sq. Ft.	$782,103
180 Milton St, Dorchester, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2136 Sq. Ft.	$1,074,505

Address	Redfin Estimate
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49 Grayson St, Dorchester, MA 6 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2745 Sq. Ft.	$1,098,433
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