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About this home
Historic brownstone in Dorchester featuring 4 bedrooms and 3.5 baths across three levels, PLUS a legal 1-bedroom, 1-bath garden-level apartment with a reliable long-term tenant paying $2,377/month (direct deposited). A tasteful blend of old-world charm and modern amenities, with all the comforts of a recently renovated home. Beautifully refinished hardwood floors, marble tile, custom built-ins, five 18th-century marble fireplaces, and custom stained-glass transoms and high-end design add character throughout. The open-concept living, dining, and kitchen areas make entertaining a breeze. The chef's kitchen features stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, a gas range, wine fridge/bar, abundant storage, and a newly added first-floor half bath. The second floor offers two spacious bedrooms and a beautifully renovated bathroom with a tub and rain shower. The third-floor primary suite boasts three built-in dressers, two walk-in closets, and a luxurious private bath. The fourth bedroom includes a relocated washer and dryer and an updated full bath. Enjoy a huge, partially covered deck overlooking a private, low-maintenance fenced-in turf yard with landscaping. Extensive renovations in 2025 included updated systems, central air, a new boiler, updated electrical, tankless hot water heaters, and more! Just four blocks from the Upham's Corner T station. Free, no permit, street parking. Nothing left to do but move in!
Dudley Triangle, located between Dudley Square (Nubian Square) and Franklin Park, is a historic and residential Boston neighborhood with classic triple-deckers and a strong civic streetscape. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around Washington Street at Dudley Street, where bus stops, corner markets, and small storefronts set a steady, street-level rhythm. Brick rowhouses and wood-frame homes line compact blocks, with pocket greens and schoolyards breaking up the grid. The Strand Theatre anchors local arts and performance in a landmark setting. Dudley Cafe and Haley House Bakery Cafe add a grounded, community-minded food scene. Side streets feel quieter, while the main corridors carry the neighborhood’s daily pulse.
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Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
13 rooms
Insulated doors
Insulated windows
Full, finished basement with walk-out access
5 fireplaces
Bathrooms
4 full bathrooms
1 half bathroom
Master bathroom
Kitchen
Range, dishwasher, disposal, microwave, refrigerator, freezer, wine refrigerator, range hood
Laundry & utility
Washer, dryer
Tankless water heater
Heating & cooling
Forced-air heating
Central air
Exterior features
Fenced yard
Porch
Wood deck
Covered patio and deck
City views
Home design
Single-family residence
Attached
Construction
Slab foundation
Renovated since originally built
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
Circuit breakers
200+ amp electrical service
HOA & community
Near public transportation and a park
Electricity and solar
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If you have been looking for a house with character and the wow factor; then look no further! Owner occupants and investors alike will find that this house really checks all the boxes. This property is split between a large 4 bed 3 full bath unit that spans across 3 levels of living, and a 1 bed 1 bath garden level unit that is always in high rental demand. Both units have been tastefully updated with modern amenities including smart home features, stainless steel appliances, quartz countertops, tiled bathrooms, new windows and 4 bedrooms large enough to fit king sized beds. Lets not forget about the 400sqft back deck or private fenced back yard. Curious about the location? This house is centrally located to well know Boston amenities such as 1.4 miles to the beach, 1.2 miles to Boston Medical Center, 1.4 miles to South Bay Mall and 5 blocks to the MBTA Commuter rail.
MLS PIN #70970163
Jan 4, 2010
Sold
$202,000
$64/sq ft
Sep 23, 2009
Contingent
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Sep 4, 2009
Listed
$188,100
$60/sq ft
+16
**Multiple offers Highest and best by Wednesday 9/9 at 3pm with MA PASS FORMS**Spacious Brick 2 Family. BANK SALE. SOLD AS IS. Bank will pay up to 3% of closing costs. All offers are contingent upon receipt of a fully executed and mutually acceptable Purchase & Sale Agreement. Including any and all of the seller's addendums Including any and all of the seller's addendums. ALL information is gathered from public record and should be verified by buyer.
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
Jun 30, 2026 • Final
Short form bldg
Perform interior and exterior work on a residential building.
Remodel
Oct 22, 2025 • Final
Plumbing
Work on plumbing.
Plumbing
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
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
Boston, MA • 02125
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Sun exposure
81/ 100
Very good sunlight
Sunscore
This home ranks in the top 19% for direct sun exposure in Boston. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
9.1 hrs
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JuneDecember
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Redfin Estimate for 20 W Cottage St
$1,296,566
$2,434 under list price of $1.30M
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