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61 Wayland Street, Boston MA 02125

Boston, MA 02125 • Dorchester
$1,899,000
Est. $10,403/month
8
Beds
5
Baths
4,602
Sq Ft
$413
Price/Sq Ft
0.10
Acres
1920
Year Built
12 hours 56 minutes
Time on Market
Active Listed Jun 11, 2026 • MLS# 73534721 Copied!

About this home

Extensively renovated and expanded, this exceptional Dorchester property offers over 4,600 SF of thoughtfully designed living space. Classic colonial details, elegant millwork, and a grand staircase blend seamlessly with modern updates throughout. The main residence features sun-filled living spaces, an exquisite fireplace, and a stunning chef’s kitchen with an oversized island, custom cabinetry, professional appliances, and designer finishes. Upstairs, the expansive primary suite is complemented by additional bedrooms and a second-floor living area opening directly to the upper deck. Configured with two distinct living areas, the property offers 8 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms, and exceptional flexibility for a variety of occupancy needs, including a thoughtfully designed lower-level living unit with its own private entrance. Outdoor spaces include a two-story deck, patio, yard, and paved driveway. A rare offering combining timeless character, modern luxury, and versatility.

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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

Property Data Comparison

Field Assessor MLS Match
Year built 1,920 1,920
Match: address_exact (95.0% confidence) · Data as of Jun 1, 2026

Property Overview

Property Type
Multi Family
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
1920
Bedrooms
8
Full Bathrooms
5
Living Area
4,602 sq ft
Total Rooms
16
Stories
4
Levels
4

Facts & Features

Central AC

Home Facts

Type Residential Income
Style Multi Family
Year Built 1920
Living Area 4,602 sq ft
Lot Size 0.10 acres
Bedrooms 8
Full Baths 5
Total Rooms 16

Interior

Heating Ductless, Central, Forced Air
Cooling Ductless, Central Air
Flooring Tile, Hardwood
Appliances Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator
Fireplace Electric
Fireplaces 1
Basement Full, Finished
Laundry Washer & Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Features Storage, Bathroom With Tub & Shower, Remodeled, Upgraded Cabinets, Upgraded Countertops, Open Floorplan, Living Room, Kitchen, Laundry Room, Mudroom, Dining Room, Family Room, Office/den

Exterior

Construction Frame, Cement Board
Architecture None
Roof Rubber, Asphalt/composition Shingles
Features Balcony/deck, Balcony
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing Fenced/enclosed, Fenced
Patio/Porch Porch, Deck, Covered

Parking

Features Paved Drive, Paved
Total Spaces 4

Utilities

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

Financial

Annual Tax $7,206
Assessed Value $576,400

Interior Features

Flooring: Tile, Hardwood
Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator
Interior Features: Storage, Bathroom With Tub & Shower, Remodeled, Upgraded Cabinets, Upgraded Countertops, Open Floorplan, Living Room, Kitchen, Laundry Room, Mudroom, Dining Room, Family Room, Office/Den
Windows:
Basement: Full, Finished
Laundry: Washer & Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Security:

Construction & Materials

Year Built: 1920
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials: Frame, Cement Board
Roof: Rubber, Asphalt/Composition Shingles
Foundation: Stone
Stories: 4

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Ductless, Central, Forced Air
Heating Zones: 3
Cooling: Ductless, Central Air
Cooling Zones: 3
Hot Water: Electric, Tank
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features: Balcony/Deck, Balcony
Patio & Porch: Porch, Deck, Covered
Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed, Fenced
Other Structures: Shed(s)
Lot Features:
Road Surface:

Parking & Garage

Total Parking Spaces: 4
Parking Features: Paved Drive, Paved

Special Features

Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Type: Electric
Community Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University

Location

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Neighborhood

Dorchester

61 Wayland Street, 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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Previous Sales

Property Timeline

🏠
Listed for Sale
Jun 11, 2026
$1,899,000
Original listing
Agent: Jason Lisherness Office: The Agency Boston
Previous Transaction - MLS #73181824
Full transaction history available when tracking began
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Previously Sold
Jan 11, 2024
$670,000
MLS #73181824

Price & Status History

Date Event Price Change
Jun 11, 2026 Sold $1,899,000
Jun 11, 2026 New Listing Added $1,899,000
Jan 11, 2024 Sold $670,000

Market Statistics

Time on Market
12 hours 56 minutes
Price per Sq Ft
$413

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2026 $7,206 $576,400

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$7,206
Tax Year 2026
Assessed Value
$576,400

Listing Information

Listing Agent Jason Lisherness
Listing Office The Agency Boston
Agent MLS ID CN261901
Office MLS ID AN9009
Listing Data Updated Jun 11, 2026 3:26 PM 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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