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79 W Cottage St, Boston MA 02125

Boston, MA 02125 • Dorchester
$1,024,900
Est. $6,237/month
6
Beds
3
Baths
2,609
Sq Ft
$393
Price/Sq Ft
0.15
Acres
1885
Year Built
2 Family - 2 Units Up/Down
Type
46
Days on Market
Active Listed Nov 12, 2025 • MLS# 73453925 Copied!

About this home

Welcome to the turnkey investment property you have been waiting for. Extensive renovations completed in 2021 includes the roof, siding, heating systems, central air, hot water heaters, kitchens, bathrooms and more. Hardwood floors and modern updates throughout offering 3 levels of living space, nothing to do but move right in. Rare off street parking for 7+ cars. The basement is framed to add 2 bedrooms for additional living space. Perfect for investors and owner occupants. First time on the market in 31 years.

Property Overview

Property Type
2 Family - 2 Units Up/Down
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
1885
Bedrooms
6
Full Bathrooms
3
Living Area
2,609 sq ft
Total Rooms
10
Stories
3
Levels
3

Facts & Features

Central AC

Home Facts

Type Residential Income
Style 2 Family - 2 Units Up/Down
Year Built 1885
Living Area 2,609 sq ft
Lot Size 0.15 acres
Bedrooms 6
Full Baths 3
Total Rooms 10

Interior

Heating Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling Central Air
Flooring Tile, Hardwood
Appliances Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Microwave
Fireplace None
Basement Interior Entry, Bulkhead, Concrete, Unfinished
Laundry Electric Dryer Hookup
Features Stone/granite/solid Counters, Upgraded Cabinets, Bathroom With Shower Stall, Internet Available - Unknown, Living Room, Kitchen, Laundry Room

Exterior

Construction Frame
Architecture None
Roof Shingle
Features Balcony/deck, Rain Gutters
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing Fenced/enclosed, Fenced
Patio/Porch Porch, Deck - Wood

Parking

Features Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved
Total Spaces 7

Utilities

Electric None
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other For Gas Range, For Electric Dryer

Financial

Annual Tax $10,254
Assessed Value $885,500

Interior Features

Flooring: Tile, Hardwood
Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Microwave
Interior Features: Stone/Granite/Solid Counters, Upgraded Cabinets, Bathroom with Shower Stall, Internet Available - Unknown, Living Room, Kitchen, Laundry Room
Windows: Box/Bay/Bow Window(s), Insulated Windows
Basement: Interior Entry, Bulkhead, Concrete, Unfinished
Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup
Security: Security System

Construction & Materials

Year Built: 1885
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials: Frame
Roof: Shingle
Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
Stories: 3

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
Heating Zones: 2
Cooling: Central Air
Cooling Zones: 2
Hot Water: Natural Gas
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features: Balcony/Deck, Rain Gutters
Patio & Porch: Porch, Deck - Wood
Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed, Fenced
Other Structures:
Lot Features:
Road Surface: Paved

Parking & Garage

Total Parking Spaces: 7
Parking Features: Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved

Location

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Neighborhood

Dorchester

79 W Cottage 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
C-
Winthrop Elementary School
0.2 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+
Bridge Boston Charter School
0.4 mi | #241 of 352 | Score: 37.2
Dropped 80 spots from last year
-21 below state avg
329 students Diverse
Grades PK-08
F
King Elementary School
0.7 mi | #823 of 824 | Score: 22.7
Dropped 3 spots from last year
-35.6 below state avg
464 students Diverse
Grades PK-06
D
Orchard Gardens K-8 School
0.7 mi | #326 of 352 | Score: 28.7
Improved 13 spots from last year
-29.5 below state avg
689 students Diverse
Grades PK-08
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
Conservatory Lab Charter School
0.7 mi | #261 of 352 | Score: 35.6
Dropped 4 spots from last year
-22.6 below state avg
454 students Diverse
Grades PK-08
B
Boston Collegiate Charter School
0.8 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
C
Hale Elementary School
0.8 mi | #582 of 824 | Score: 41.7
Dropped 281 spots from last year
-16.5 below state avg
162 students Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-06
F
Ellis Elementary School
0.9 mi | #817 of 824 | Score: 24.7
Dropped 57 spots from last year
-33.5 below state avg
391 students Moderate
Grades PK-06
Saint John Paul II Academy - Columbia
0.9 mi
Grades PK-08
M

Middle Schools

10 schools
F
Higginson/Lewis K-8 School
0.5 mi | #349 of 352 | Score: 23.6
Improved 3 spots from last year
-34.6 below state avg
213 students Diverse
Grades 03-08
A
Uncommon Schools - Roxbury Preparatory Dorchester Campus Middle School
0.7 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
1.0 mi
Mother Caroline Academy
1.0 mi
Grades 05-08
Nativity Prep School
1.3 mi
Grades 05-08
Middle School Academy
1.6 mi
Epiphany School
2.0 mi
Grades 05-08
C
Ohrenberger School
5.5 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
0.8 mi
Timilty Middle
1.0 mi
H

High Schools

10 schools
B
Dearborn STEM Academy
0.5 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+
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
A-
O'Bryant School of Math & Science
1.0 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
Cathedral High School
1.5 mi
9 sports • 430 athletes
Grades 07-12
Meridian Academy
1.5 mi
Grades 06-09
C
Ruth Batson Academy
1.7 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
A+
Boston Latin School
1.7 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
D
English High School
2.0 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
C
Quincy Upper School
2.0 mi | #268 of 346 | Score: 44.6
Improved 4 spots from last year
-13.6 below state avg
557 students Very Diverse
12 sports • 208 athletes
High Graduation Rate Diverse Student Body
Grades 06-12
B-
Margarita Muniz Academy
2.2 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
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👁️
Showing Instructions Updated
Nov 18, 2025
New showing requirements
🏠
Listed for Sale
Nov 12, 2025
$1,024,900
Original listing
Agent: Team Lillian Montalto Office: Lillian Montalto Signature Properties

Price & Status History

Date Event Price Change
Nov 12, 2025 New Listing Added $1,024,900 —

Market Statistics

Days on Market
46 days
Price per Sq Ft
$393

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2025 $10,254 $885,500

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$10,254
Tax Year 2025
Assessed Value
$885,500

Listing Information

Listing Agent Team Lillian Montalto
Listing Office Lillian Montalto Signature Properties
Agent MLS ID TM338007
Office MLS ID G62122
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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