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61 Wayland St, Boston MA 02125

Boston, MA 02125
$670,000
Est. $4,024/month
8
Beds
3
Baths
2,964
Sq Ft
$226
Price/Sq Ft
0.13
Acres
1920
Year Built
Single Family Residence
Type
14
Days on Market
Closed Listed Nov 20, 2023 • MLS# 73181824 Copied!

About this home

Welcome to this grand center entrance colonial with period details just waiting to be brought back to its original splendor. Whether you're an investor looking to maximize the potential of a single-family home surrounded by multi-families or an end user looking to build a dream home, there are endless options. Boasting 8 bedrooms, 3 full bathrooms, high ceilings, spacious rooms, two decks, a morning staircase, original woodwork, pocket doors, beautiful antique fireplaces, three levels and 2,964 sf. of above grade finished space this is a true equity building opportunity!

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Public Records

Current Owner

Owner ALSTON GERALD SR
Mailing Address 61 WAYLAND ST, DORCHESTER, MA, 02125

Land Use

Use Code 101
Description Single Family
Style Colonial

Tax Information

Assessed Value $486,900

Assessment History

Year Land Building Total Change
FY2023 $177,100 $309,800 $486,900 —

Sale History

Date Price Book/Page
Jan 26, 1999 $155,000 23374/172

Building Permit History

Issued Type / Work Status Value
Nov 20, 2025 Certificate of Occupancy
CHGOCC
Change Occupancy
Permit #COO1796492 		Closed $626,000
Jun 5, 2025 Long Form/Alteration Permit
CHGOCC
Change Occupancy
Permit #ALT1691018 		Closed $100,000
Feb 11, 2025 Short Form Bldg Permit
INTEXT
Interior/Exterior Work
Permit #SF1690965 		Closed $500,000
Nov 4, 2024 Short Form Bldg Permit
OTHER
Other
Permit #SF1668311 		Open $10,000
Aug 14, 2024 Short Form Bldg Permit
EXTREN
Renovations - Exterior
Permit #SF1639853 		Closed $6,000
Mar 7, 2024 Plumbing Permit
PLUMBING
Plumbing
Permit #PL1577828 		Open $4,000
Jan 26, 2024 Plumbing Permit
PLUMBING
Plumbing
Permit #PL1565496 		Closed $18,500
Jan 26, 2024 Gas Permit
GAS
Gas
Permit #G1565501 		Open $4,000
Jan 26, 2024 Short Form Bldg Permit
INTEXT
Interior/Exterior Work
Permit #SF1565647 		Closed $16,000
Jan 24, 2024 Short Form Bldg Permit
INTEXT
Interior/Exterior Work
Permit #SF1564816 		Closed $200,000
Jan 23, 2024 Electrical Permit
ELECTRICAL
Electrical
Permit #E1564407 		Closed $20,000
Data: City of Boston Open Data (Analyze Boston)

Municipal Context: BOSTON

Match: address_exact (95.0% confidence) · Data as of Jun 1, 2026

Property Overview

Property Type
Single Family Residence
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
1920
Bedrooms
8
Full Bathrooms
3
Living Area
2,964 sq ft
Total Rooms
14

Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $600,000
Final Sale Price: $670,000
Difference: +$70,000 (+11.7%)
Performance Metrics
111.7%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold above asking price
14
Days on Market
Quick sale
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $202
Sale $/sq ft: $226
This property sold for $226 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 11.7% above the original asking price, indicating strong buyer demand.

With only 14 days on market, this was a quick sale compared to typical market conditions.

Facts & Features

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Single Family Residence
Year Built 1920
Living Area 2,964 sq ft
Lot Size 0.13 acres
Bedrooms 8
Full Baths 3
Total Rooms 14

Interior

Heating Hot Water
Cooling Window Unit(s)
Flooring Wood, Tile, Vinyl, Flooring - Hardwood
Appliances Range, Dishwasher
Fireplace None
Fireplaces 2
Basement Unfinished
Laundry Washer Hookup
Features Bedroom, Mud Room, Bonus Room

Exterior

Construction Frame
Architecture Colonial
Roof Shingle
Features Porch, Deck
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch Porch, Deck

Parking

Features Off Street
Total Spaces 4

Utilities

Electric 100 Amp Service
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other For Gas Range, Washer Hookup

Financial

Annual Tax $5,229
Assessed Value $486,900

Interior Features

Flooring: Wood, Tile, Vinyl, Flooring - Hardwood
Appliances: Range, Dishwasher
Interior Features: Bedroom, Mud Room, Bonus Room
Windows:
Basement: Unfinished
Laundry: Washer Hookup
Security:

Construction & Materials

Style: Colonial
Year Built: 1920
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials: Frame
Roof: Shingle
Foundation: Stone

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Hot Water
Heating Zones: 1
Cooling: Window Unit(s)
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features: Porch, Deck
Patio & Porch: Porch, Deck
Fencing:
Other Structures:
Lot Features: Level
Road Surface:

Parking & Garage

Total Parking Spaces: 4
Parking Features: Off Street

Special Features

Fireplaces: 2
Fireplace Type:
Community Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Medical Facility, Highway Access, T-Station

Location

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Neighborhood

61 Wayland St, Boston MA 02125

Boston, MA 02125

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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
E

Elementary Schools

10 schools
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
C-
Winthrop Elementary School
0.3 mi | #665 of 824 | Score: 37.6
Dropped 171 spots from last year
-20.6 below state avg
226 students Diverse
Grades PK-06
C
Conservatory Lab Charter School
0.3 mi | #261 of 352 | Score: 35.6
Dropped 4 spots from last year
-22.6 below state avg
454 students Diverse
Grades PK-08
C+
Bridge Boston Charter School
0.5 mi | #241 of 352 | Score: 37.2
Dropped 80 spots from last year
-21 below state avg
329 students Diverse
Grades PK-08
C-
UP Academy Holland School
0.5 mi | #721 of 824 | Score: 34.1
Improved 98 spots from last year
-24.1 below state avg
641 students Diverse
Rising School
Grades PK-06
Compass School
0.6 mi
Grades PK-12
F
Trotter Elementary School
0.7 mi | #794 of 824 | Score: 29.2
Dropped 6 spots from last year
-29 below state avg
352 students Diverse
Grades PK-06
C-
Everett Elementary School
0.7 mi | #728 of 824 | Score: 33.7
Dropped 53 spots from last year
-24.5 below state avg
288 students Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-06
D
Mather Elementary School
0.8 mi | #754 of 824 | Score: 32.2
Dropped 257 spots from last year
-26 below state avg
473 students Very Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-06
B
Boston Collegiate Charter School
0.9 mi | #167 of 346 | Score: 53.7
Improved 31 spots from last year
-4.5 below state avg
708 students Diverse
Rising School College Ready Curriculum Diverse Student Body
Grades 05-12
M

Middle Schools

10 schools
A
Uncommon Schools - Roxbury Preparatory Dorchester Campus Middle School
0.2 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
Dearborn Middle School
0.6 mi
Mother Caroline Academy
0.7 mi
Grades 05-08
F
Higginson/Lewis K-8 School
0.8 mi | #349 of 352 | Score: 23.6
Improved 3 spots from last year
-34.6 below state avg
213 students Diverse
Grades 03-08
Nativity Prep School
1.5 mi
Grades 05-08
Epiphany School
1.5 mi
Grades 05-08
Middle School Academy
1.8 mi
C
Ohrenberger School
5.3 mi | #265 of 352 | Score: 34.9
Improved 20 spots from last year
-23.3 below state avg
477 students Diverse
Rising School 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
0.5 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
B
Dearborn STEM Academy
0.9 mi | #13 of 25 | Score: 31.7
Improved 356 spots from last year
-26.6 below state avg
565 students Diverse
10 sports • 242 athletes
Early College Program Rising School
Grades 07-12
A-
O'Bryant School of Math & Science
1.4 mi | #90 of 346 | Score: 61.1
Improved 94 spots from last year
+2.9 above state avg
1,509 students Very Diverse
High Graduation Rate Rising School College Ready Curriculum Diverse Student Body
Grades 07-12
Meridian Academy
1.5 mi
Grades 06-09
C
Ruth Batson Academy
1.6 mi | #19 of 25 | Score: 27.6
Improved 346 spots from last year
-30.6 below state avg
604 students Diverse
8 sports • 128 athletes
Early College Program Rising School
Grades 07-12
D
English High School
1.9 mi | #324 of 346 | Score: 29.7
Improved 34 spots from last year
-28.5 below state avg
720 students Moderate
8 sports • 332 athletes
Rising School Career Tech Programs
Grades 07-12
Cathedral High School
1.9 mi
9 sports • 430 athletes
Grades 07-12
B+
TechBoston Academy
2.0 mi | #11 of 25 | Score: 34.1
Improved 349 spots from last year
-24.1 below state avg
850 students Diverse
Rising School
Grades 07-12
B-
Margarita Muniz Academy
2.1 mi | #14 of 25 | Score: 31.3
Improved 349 spots from last year
-26.9 below state avg
428 students Less Diverse
Strong AP Program Rising School
Grades 07-12
A+
Boston Latin School
2.2 mi | #19 of 346 | Score: 73.3
Improved 61 spots from last year
+15.1 above state avg
2,424 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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Market Insights

68.4%
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15
Total Days on Market

Property Timeline

Current Active Listing - MLS #73528710
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Currently Listed
Jun 3, 2026
$1,899,000
MLS #73528710 - Active
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Sold
Jan 11, 2024
$670,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 15
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Listed for Sale
Nov 20, 2023
$600,000
Original listing
Agent: Alysa O'Hara Office: Coldwell Banker Realty - Norwell - Hanover Regional Office

Price & Status History

Date Event Price Change
Jun 3, 2026 Sold $1,899,000 —
Nov 20, 2023 New Listing Added $600,000 —

Market Statistics

Days on Market
14 days
Price per Sq Ft
$226

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2023 $5,229 $486,900

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$5,229
Tax Year 2023
Assessed Value
$486,900

Listing Information

Listing Agent Alysa O'Hara
Listing Office Coldwell Banker Realty - Norwell - Hanover Regional Office
Agent MLS ID A8001247
Office MLS ID AN8169
Listing Data Updated Jan 11, 2024 4:57 PM EST
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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