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81 Ellington St, Boston MA 02121

Boston, MA 02121
$1,299,000
$1,190,000
Est. $7,082/month
8
Beds
3
Baths
2,763
Sq Ft
$431
Price/Sq Ft
0.06
Acres
1905
Year Built
72
Days on Market
Active Price Drop -$109,000 Listed May 5, 2026 • MLS# 73513065 Copied! • Updated Jun 8, 2026

About this home

Attention investors and owner occupants! Rare opportunity to purchase a recently renovated triple decker in great location with one vacant unit! This property has had full scope of renovations done to it over the last several years including new kitchens, bathrooms, windows/siding, floors, plumbing, and electrical throughout. Unit 1 consists of a 2 bed/1 bath unit and unit 2 and 3 are both 3 bed/1 bath units. Hardwood floors and great finishes including shaker cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, new vanities and tile in the baths, and recessed lighting. Excellent location in Dorchester convenient to Franklin Park, the commuter rail station, and all the best the city has to offer. Don't miss your chance to get into a renovated building with two strong leases already in place!

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Property History

Market Insights

2
Price Changes
8.4%
Price Range

Property Timeline

Price Reduced
Jun 4, 2026
$1,190,000 $60,000 (-4.8%)
From $1,250,000 to $1,190,000 (-4.8%)
Price Reduced
May 27, 2026
$1,250,000 $49,000 (-3.77%)
From $1,299,000 to $1,250,000 (-3.8%)
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Listed for Sale
May 5, 2026
$1,299,000
Original listing
Agent: Lior Rozhansky Office: Keller Williams Realty Evolution

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2025 $10,381 $896,500

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$10,381
Tax Year 2025
Assessed Value
$896,500

Facts & Features

Home Facts

Type Residential Income
Style 3 Family
Year Built 1905
Living Area 2,763 sq ft
Lot Size 0.06 acres
Bedrooms 8
Full Baths 3
Total Rooms 15

Investment Metrics

Units 3
Unit 1 Rent $3,200/mo · N
Unit 2 Rent — · N
Unit 3 Rent $3,550/mo · N
Total Monthly Rent $6,750/mo
Gross Income $81,000
Net Operating Income $81,000
Cap Rate 6.81%
Heating Electric
Cooling None
Flooring Wood
Appliances Range, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Freezer
Fireplace None
Basement Full, Unfinished
Laundry None
Features None
Construction None
Architecture None
Roof Rubber
Features None
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch Deck
Features Paved Drive, On Street
Electric 200+ Amp Service
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other For Gas Range

Financial

Annual Tax $10,381
Assessed Value $896,500
Fee Includes None
Amenities None
Optional Fee Includes None
Down Payment Resource Eligible
Seller Disclosures Pictures Are Of Unit 3 Prior To Tenant Move In.
Possession None
Accepted Financing None
Structure Type []
Sq Ft Source Public Record
Documents None
County Suffolk
Total market time (incl. prior listings) 34 days

Property Overview

Property Type
3 Family
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
1905
Bedrooms
8
Full Bathrooms
3
Living Area
2,763 sq ft
Total Rooms
15
Stories
3
Levels
3

Room Details

Other Floor

Bathroom1
Bedroom5
Bedroom4
Bedroom3
Dining Room
Kitchen
Bathroom2
Bedroom2
Living Room
Bathroom3
Master Bedroom
Office
Family Room
Master Bathroom

Interior Features

Flooring: Wood
Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Freezer
Interior Features:
Windows:
Basement: Full, Unfinished
Laundry:
Security:

Construction & Materials

Year Built: 1905
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials:
Roof: Rubber
Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
Stories: 3

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Electric
Cooling:
Hot Water: Natural Gas
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

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

Parking & Garage

Parking Features: Paved Drive, On 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
D
Greenwood Sarah K-8 School
0.3 mi | #334 of 352 | Score: 27.2
Same rank as last year
-31 below state avg
357 students Less Diverse
Grades PK-08
C-
Holmes Elementary School
0.4 mi | #710 of 824 | Score: 34.7
Dropped 24 spots from last year
-23.5 below state avg
283 students Diverse
Grades PK-06
C-
UP Academy Holland School
0.6 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
C-
UP Academy Charter School of Dorchester
0.6 mi | #308 of 352 | Score: 30.7
Dropped 17 spots from last year
-27.5 below state avg
640 students Diverse
Grades PK-08
D
Lee K-8 School
0.6 mi | #335 of 352 | Score: 27.1
Improved 8 spots from last year
-31.1 below state avg
551 students Diverse
Grades PK-08
A
Brooke Charter School Mattapan
0.7 mi | #45 of 346 | Score: 67.9
Improved 79 spots from last year
+9.7 above state avg
2,216 students Diverse
Rising School College Ready Curriculum
Grades K-12
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
Compass School
1.0 mi
Grades PK-12
C-
Codman Academy Charter Public School
1.0 mi | #293 of 346 | Score: 40.3
Dropped 9 spots from last year
-17.9 below state avg
344 students Moderate
College Ready Curriculum
Grades PK-12
C
Conservatory Lab Charter School
1.0 mi | #261 of 352 | Score: 35.6
Dropped 4 spots from last year
-22.6 below state avg
454 students Diverse
Grades PK-08
M

Middle Schools

10 schools
Dearborn Middle School
0.5 mi
Mother Caroline Academy
0.5 mi
Grades 05-08
A
Uncommon Schools - Roxbury Preparatory Dorchester Campus Middle School
0.8 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
Epiphany School
1.0 mi
Grades 05-08
F
Higginson/Lewis K-8 School
1.4 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
1.7 mi
Grades 05-08
Middle School Academy
2.8 mi
C
Ohrenberger School
4.4 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
0.7 mi
Timilty Middle
2.1 mi
H

High Schools

10 schools
A+
Boston Latin Academy
1.1 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+
TechBoston Academy
1.1 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
Meridian Academy
1.4 mi
Grades 06-09
D
English High School
1.4 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
B-
Margarita Muniz Academy
1.7 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
B
Dearborn STEM Academy
1.8 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
2.1 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
C
Ruth Batson Academy
2.3 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
2.7 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
Cathedral High School
2.9 mi
9 sports • 430 athletes
Grades 07-12
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81 Ellington St, Boston MA 02121

Boston, MA 02121

Listing Information

Listing Agent Lior Rozhansky
Listing Office Keller Williams Realty Evolution
Office Phone 781-395-5600
Agent MLS ID CN222912
Office MLS ID AN6887
Listing Data Updated Jun 8, 2026 3:05 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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