31 Lawrence Ave, Boston MA 02121

Boston, MA 02121 • Dorchester
$875,000
$775,000
Est. $4,767/month
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5
Beds
3
Baths
3,159
Sq Ft
$245
Price/Sq Ft
0.17
Acres
1905
Year Built
2
Garage Spaces
46
Days on Market
Sale Pending Price Drop -$100,000 Listed Aug 1, 2026 • MLS# 73557806 Copied! • Updated Sep 23, 2026

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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

Market Insights

1
Price Changes
11.4%
Price Range

Property Timeline

📋
Status: Active under contract
Sep 4, 2026
Active → Active Under Contract
⏳
Pending Sale
Sep 1, 2026
Offer accepted, sale pending
•
Back On Market
Aug 29, 2026
Active
📋
Status: Active under contract
Aug 14, 2026
Active → Active Under Contract
⏳
Pending Sale
Aug 13, 2026
Offer accepted, sale pending
↓
Price Reduced
Aug 10, 2026
$775,000 $100,000 (-11.43%)
From $875,000 to $775,000 (-11.4%)
🏠
Listed for Sale
Aug 1, 2026
$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
Stories 3
Bedrooms 5
Full Baths 3
Total Rooms 14

Investment Metrics

Units 3
Unit 1 Rent — · N
Unit 2 Rent — · N
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
Construction Frame
Architecture None
Roof Shingle
Features None
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch Porch, Enclosed
Garage Spaces 2
Has Garage Yes
Features Off Street
Total Spaces 5
Electric Circuit Breakers
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other For Gas Range

Financial

Annual Tax $7,782
Assessed Value $672,000
Fee Includes None
Amenities None
Optional Fee Includes None
Down Payment Resource Eligible
Lead Paint Unknown
Seller Disclosures None
Possession None
Accepted Financing None
Structure Type []
House Color Red
Sq Ft Source Public Record
Documents None
County Suffolk
Total market time (incl. prior listings) 47 days

Property Overview

Property Type
3 Family
Listing Type
Sale Pending
Year Built
1905
Bedrooms
5
Full Bathrooms
3
Living Area
3,159 sq ft
Total Rooms
14
Stories
3
Levels
3

Floor Layout

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
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
E

Elementary Schools

10 schools
F
King Elementary School
0.2 mi | #824 of 825 | Score: 21.4
Dropped 4 spots from last year
-36.8 below state avg
454 students Diverse
Grades PK-06
C-
Winthrop Elementary School
0.4 mi | #670 of 825 | Score: 37.4
Dropped 176 spots from last year
-20.8 below state avg
256 students Diverse
Grades PK-06
C+
Bridge Boston Charter School
0.4 mi | #238 of 352 | Score: 37.3
Dropped 77 spots from last year
-20.9 below state avg
347 students Diverse
Grades PK-08
C+
Conservatory Lab Charter School
0.5 mi | #246 of 352 | Score: 36.7
Improved 11 spots from last year
-21.5 below state avg
467 students Diverse
Grades PK-08
D
Trotter Elementary School
0.5 mi | #788 of 825 | Score: 29.5
Same rank as last year
-28.7 below state avg
360 students Diverse
Grades PK-06
C-
UP Academy Holland School
0.5 mi | #731 of 825 | Score: 33.6
Improved 88 spots from last year
-24.6 below state avg
628 students Diverse
Rising School
Grades PK-06
Compass School
0.7 mi
Grades PK-12
F
Ellis Elementary School
0.8 mi | #818 of 825 | Score: 24.8
Dropped 58 spots from last year
-33.4 below state avg
418 students Moderate
Grades PK-06
D
Mather Elementary School
1.0 mi | #752 of 825 | Score: 32.3
Dropped 255 spots from last year
-25.9 below state avg
479 students Very Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-06
C-
Everett Elementary School
1.0 mi | #733 of 825 | Score: 33.5
Dropped 58 spots from last year
-24.8 below state avg
283 students Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-06
M

Middle Schools

10 schools
A
Uncommon Schools - Roxbury Preparatory Dorchester Campus Middle School
0.3 mi | #4 of 16 | Score: 42.5
Improved 187 spots from last year
-15.7 below state avg
1,225 students Diverse
Rising School College Ready Curriculum
Grades 05-08
Dearborn Middle School
0.4 mi
Mother Caroline Academy
0.5 mi
Grades 05-08
F
Higginson/Lewis K-8 School
0.7 mi | #349 of 352 | Score: 23.2
Improved 3 spots from last year
-35 below state avg
246 students Diverse
Grades 03-08
Nativity Prep School
1.3 mi
Grades 05-08
Epiphany School
1.5 mi
Grades 05-08
Middle School Academy
2.0 mi
C
Ohrenberger School
5.1 mi | #266 of 352 | Score: 35.0
Improved 19 spots from last year
-23.2 below state avg
458 students Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades 03-08
Frederick Pilot Middle
0.3 mi
Timilty Middle
1.4 mi
H

High Schools

10 schools
A+
Boston Latin Academy
0.4 mi | #2 of 25 | Score: 64.9
Improved 214 spots from last year
+6.7 above state avg
1,669 students Very Diverse
17 sports • 1,298 athletes
Strong AP Program High Graduation Rate Rising School Strong Athletics
Grades 07-12
B
Dearborn STEM Academy
1.0 mi | #13 of 25 | Score: 33.4
Improved 356 spots from last year
-24.8 below state avg
565 students Moderate
10 sports • 242 athletes
Early College Program Rising School
Grades 07-12
Meridian Academy
1.3 mi
Grades 06-09
A-
O'Bryant School of Math & Science
1.4 mi | #90 of 346 | Score: 61.6
Improved 94 spots from last year
+3.4 above state avg
1,518 students Very Diverse
High Graduation Rate Rising School College Ready Curriculum Diverse Student Body
Grades 07-12
D
English High School
1.6 mi | #328 of 346 | Score: 28.9
Improved 30 spots from last year
-29.3 below state avg
653 students Diverse
8 sports • 332 athletes
Rising School Career Tech Programs
Grades 07-12
C
Ruth Batson Academy
1.8 mi | #20 of 25 | Score: 29.1
Improved 345 spots from last year
-29.1 below state avg
584 students Diverse
8 sports • 128 athletes
Early College Program Rising School
Grades 07-12
B-
Margarita Muniz Academy
1.9 mi | #14 of 25 | Score: 31.6
Improved 349 spots from last year
-26.7 below state avg
480 students Less Diverse
Rising School
Grades 07-12
B+
TechBoston Academy
1.9 mi | #10 of 25 | Score: 34.9
Improved 350 spots from last year
-23.3 below state avg
869 students Diverse
Rising School
Grades 07-12
Cathedral High School
2.0 mi
9 sports • 430 athletes
Grades 07-12
A+
Boston Latin School
2.1 mi | #20 of 346 | Score: 73.7
Improved 60 spots from last year
+15.5 above state avg
2,382 students Very Diverse
18 sports • 2,006 athletes
Strong AP Program High Graduation Rate Rising School Strong Athletics
Grades 07-12
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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 Sep 23, 2026 3:30 AM EDT
Listing information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Data provided by MLS Property Information Network, Inc. All information should be independently verified.

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