31 Lawrence Ave, Boston MA 02121
Boston, MA 02121 • Dorchester
$875,000
Est. $5,273/month
About this home
This is your chance to own a multi family on the desirable Roxbury/North Dorchester line. Spacious three family in need of cosmetics and updating, loaded with potential. Large lot, plenty of parking, near bus line, highway and downtown. Units full of original character, large rooms, oak floors throughout. Front and back porches.
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Property History
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Listed for Sale
Aug 1, 2026
$875,000
Original listing
| Date | Event | Price | Change | $/sqft | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/01/2026 | 🏠 Listed for Sale | $875,000 | - | - | Original listing |
Tax History
| Year | Taxes | Assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $7,782 | $672,000 |
Financial Details
Annual Property Tax
$7,782
Tax Year 2025
Assessed Value
$672,000
Facts & Features
2 Car Garage
Home Facts
Type
Residential Income
Style
3 Family
Year Built
1905
Living Area
3,159 sq ft
Lot Size
0.17 acres
Bedrooms
5
Full Baths
3
Total Rooms
14
Investment Metrics
Units
3
Unit 1 Rent
— · N
Unit 2 Rent
— · N
Interior
Heating
Baseboard, Natural Gas, Electric
Cooling
None
Flooring
Wood, Tile
Appliances
Range
Fireplace
None
Basement
Full
Laundry
None
Features
Living Room, Kitchen, Mudroom, Laundry Room, Office/den
Exterior
Construction
Frame
Architecture
None
Roof
Shingle
Features
None
Pool
None
Spa
None
Fencing
None
Patio/Porch
Porch, Enclosed
Parking
Garage Spaces
2
Has Garage
Yes
Features
Off Street
Total Spaces
5
Utilities
Electric
Circuit Breakers
Water
Public
Sewer
Public Sewer
Gas
None
Other
For Gas Range
Financial
Annual Tax
$7,782
Assessed Value
$672,000
HOA & Community
Fee Includes
None
Amenities
None
Optional Fee Includes
None
MA Disclosures
Seller Disclosures
None
Additional Details
Possession
None
Accepted Financing
None
Structure Type
[]
House Color
Red
Sq Ft Source
Public Record
Documents
None
County
Suffolk
Property Overview
Property Type
3 Family
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
1905
Bedrooms
5
Full Bathrooms
3
Living Area
3,159 sq ft
Total Rooms
14
Stories
3
Levels
3
Floor Layout
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Floor Layout
Finished Area
3,159 sq ft above grade
0 sq ft below grade
Display Options
Outdoor Areas
Patio & porchPorch, Enclosed
Room Markers
BABathroom (4)
BRBedroom (5)
DDining (1)
KKitchen (1)
LLiving (2)
OOffice (1)
Conceptual diagram based on MLS room data. It is not to scale and is not a substitute for architectural plans or on-site measurements.
Interior Features
Flooring:
Wood, Tile
Appliances:
Range
Interior Features:
Living Room, Kitchen, Mudroom, Laundry Room, Office/Den
Windows:
Basement:
Full
Laundry:
Security:
Construction & Materials
Year Built:
1905
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials:
Frame
Roof:
Shingle
Foundation:
Stone
Stories:
3
Heating, Cooling & Utilities
Heating:
Baseboard, Natural Gas, Electric
Heating Zones:
3
Cooling:
Hot Water:
Natural Gas
Water Source:
Public
Sewer:
Public Sewer
Energy Features:
Exterior & Lot
Exterior Features:
Patio & Porch:
Porch, Enclosed
Fencing:
Other Structures:
Lot Features:
Gentle Sloping
Road Surface:
Parking & Garage
Garage Spaces:
2
Total Parking Spaces:
5
Parking Features:
Off Street
Nearby Schools
School District
Boston School District local
C-
Where Graduates Go
Class of 2021
52%
attend college
38%
4-Year
14%
2-Year
7%
Out of State
7%
Working
School Safety
2024-25
3.7%
Above Average
3.2%
Suspensions
0.3%
In-School
0.5%
Emergency
1.8% below state avg
Elementary Schools
3 schools
Haynes EEC
0.2 mi
F
King Elementary School
0.2 mi
|
#823 of 824
|
Score: 22.7
Dropped 3 spots from last year
-35.6 below state avg
464 students
Diverse
Grades PK-06
Haynes Early Education Center
0.2 mi
168 students
Diverse
Grades PK-01
Middle Schools
3 schools
A
Uncommon Schools - Roxbury Preparatory Dorchester Campus Middle School
0.3 mi
|
#4 of 16
|
Score: 41.9
Improved 187 spots from last year
-16.3 below state avg
1,126 students
Diverse
Rising School
College Ready Curriculum
Grades 05-08
Frederick Pilot Middle
0.3 mi
Dearborn Middle School
0.4 mi
High Schools
2 schools
A+
Boston Latin Academy
0.4 mi
|
#2 of 25
|
Score: 63.9
Improved 214 spots from last year
+5.7 above state avg
1,693 students
Very Diverse
17 sports
• 1,298 athletes
High Graduation Rate
Rising School
Strong Athletics
Diverse Student Body
Grades 07-12
Burke High
0.4 mi
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Neighborhood
Dorchester
31 Lawrence Ave, Boston MA 02121
Boston, MA 02121
Listing Information
Listing Agent
Rickie Thompson
Listing Office
Prime Real Estate Sales
Office Phone
617-620-8519
Agent MLS ID
BB808030
Office MLS ID
BB3214
Listing Data Updated
Aug 1, 2026 9:55 AM EDT
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