OFF MARKET

Off market jun 2017 for $450K

$1,009,426

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $2,756/mo

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2,602

sq ft

81 Ruthven St, Dorchester, MA 02121

About this home

Multi-familyProperty Type

1900Year Built

5,721 sq ftLot Size

$388Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 garage spacesParking

Listed by Bob DeVito • Cameron Real Estate Group

Bought with Kyle Zene-Moore • EXIT Realty Plus

Redfin checked: 2 minutes ago

•Source:MLS PIN #72120534

Redfin Estimate

$1,009,426

$559K since sold in June 2017$6,000 since September

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This home's estimate is 2.2% lower than the average sale price ($1.03M) of 6 comparable homes.

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$920,000
A
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B
8 beds3 baths2,628 sq ft
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SOLD DEC 19, 2025
$750,000
C
7 beds3 baths3,117 sq ft
4 Ruthven St, Dorchester, MA 02121
SOLD FEB 18, 2026
$1,354,500
D
6 beds3 baths2,691 sq ft
43 Boylston St, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
SOLD AUG 12, 2026
$1,160,000
E
6 beds3 baths3,255 sq ft
117 Williams St, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
SOLD JUL 7, 2026
$985,000
F
6 beds3 baths3,202 sq ft
14 Mayfair St, Roxbury, MA 02119

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Market trends in Washington Park, MA

Last updated September 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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There is a lot of potential to make this a great income property. The 3 family does need a lot of work- new kitchen, baths and there is evidence of water damage through out.
10 years ago• May not reflect the current state of the home
Megan McShane
Redfin Premier agent

Sale history for 81 Ruthven St

Date

Event

Price

RENT. #1

Aug 5, 2022

Price Changed

$2,900

$1/sq ft

MLS PIN #72120534

Jun 20, 2017

Sold

$450,000

$173/sq ft

Mar 28, 2017

Pending

—

Feb 18, 2017

Listed

$450,000

$173/sq ft

Public Records

Nov 13, 2006

Sold

$350,000

$135/sq ft

MLS PIN #70351655

Nov 10, 2006

Sold

$340,000

$131/sq ft

Sep 16, 2006

Listing Removed

—

Mar 17, 2006

Listed

$350,000

$135/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$8,424 (+5.6%)

$190,100 + $594,300

$784,400

2022

$7,974 (+6.1%)

$177,600 + $555,300

$732,900

2021

$7,519 (+26.8%)

$170,800 + $533,900

$704,700

2020

$5,932 (+12.6%)

$168,300 + $393,400

$561,700

2019

$5,266 (+20.4%)

$137,400 + $362,200

$499,600

2018

$4,374 (−1.0%)

$137,400 + $280,000

$417,400

2017

$4,420 (+10.7%)

$137,400 + $280,000

$417,400

2016

$3,993 (+6.4%)

$137,400 + $225,600

$363,000

2015

$3,752 (+7.8%)

$111,000 + $198,800

$309,800

2014

$3,480 (+1.5%)

$111,000 + $165,600

$276,600

2013

$3,430 (+13.6%)

$111,000 + $150,000

$261,000

2012

$3,019 (+2.0%)

$90,100 + $141,400

$231,500

2011

$2,961

$90,100 + $141,400

$231,500

2009

$2,961 (−5.5%)

$90,100 + $141,400

$231,500

2006

$3,133

$109,900 + $184,800

$294,700

Tax history for 81 Ruthven St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$8,424 (+5.6%)

$190,100 + $594,300

$784,400

2022

$7,974 (+6.1%)

$177,600 + $555,300

$732,900

2021

$7,519 (+26.8%)

$170,800 + $533,900

$704,700

2020

$5,932 (+12.6%)

$168,300 + $393,400

$561,700

2019

$5,266 (+20.4%)

$137,400 + $362,200

$499,600

2018

$4,374 (−1.0%)

$137,400 + $280,000

$417,400

2017

$4,420 (+10.7%)

$137,400 + $280,000

$417,400

2016

$3,993 (+6.4%)

$137,400 + $225,600

$363,000

2015

$3,752 (+7.8%)

$111,000 + $198,800

$309,800

2014

$3,480 (+1.5%)

$111,000 + $165,600

$276,600

2013

$3,430 (+13.6%)

$111,000 + $150,000

$261,000

2012

$3,019 (+2.0%)

$90,100 + $141,400

$231,500

2011

$2,961

$90,100 + $141,400

$231,500

2009

$2,961 (−5.5%)

$90,100 + $141,400

$231,500

2006

$3,133

$109,900 + $184,800

$294,700

*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

5,663 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

2017

Sq. Ft.

2,601

Year built

1900

Style

Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)

County

Suffolk County

APN

1310972

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 Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 1
# of Covered Spaces: 1
Parking Spaces: 4
Parking Features: Off Street

Interior

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 3

Basement Information
Basement: Full

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 14

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

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 2,602
Construction Materials: Frame
Stories (Total): 3
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Approximate

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

Property Information
PropertySubType: 3 Family

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.13
Road Frontage Type: Public

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $3,993
Tax Year: 2016

Utilities

Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: Other (See Remarks)

Location

Location Information
Directions: mapquest
UnparsedAddress: 81 Ruthven St, Boston MA 02121

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

Public facts

Beds: 8
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,601
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 5,663 square feet
Style: Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
Year Built: 1900
Year Renovated: 2017
County: Suffolk County
APN: 1310972

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 20, 2023

Other

Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools

David A. Ellis Elementary School

Public PreK-6 • Assigned • 0.2mi

3/10

Hernandez K-8 School

Public PreK-8 • Assigned • 0.3mi

6/10

Boston Latin Academy

Public 7-12 • Assigned • 0.4mi

7/10

Higginson/Lewis K-8

Public 3-8 • Assigned • 0.6mi

3/10

Egleston Community High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.4mi

Albert D Holland School of Technology

Public 7-12 • Assigned • 0.7mi

2/10

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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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Estimated sale price

$959,000 – $1.16M

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Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
73 Ruthven Street, Dorchester, MA 9 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 3510 Sq. Ft.	$1,029,652
83 Ruthven Street, Dorchester, MA 6 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 3697 Sq. Ft.	$952,551

Address	Redfin Estimate
75 Ruthven Street, Boston, MA 11 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 3000 Sq. Ft.	—
89 Ruthven Street, Dorchester, MA 14 Beds \| 6 Baths \| 7859 Sq. Ft.	$1,196,962

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95 Ruthven Street, Dorchester, MA 7 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 3246 Sq. Ft.	$876,021

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