20 W Cottage St
Boston, MA 02125
- Bedrooms
- 5
- Bathrooms
- 4.5
- Square feet
- 3,132
- Year built
- 1900
- Price per sq ft
- $399
- Annual taxes
- $11,104 (2025)
Listing brokerage: Stuart St James, Inc.Listing agent: Darin Thompson
Overview
Historic brownstone in Dorchester featuring 4 bedrooms and 3.5 baths across three levels, PLUS a legal 1-bedroom, 1-bath garden-level apartment with a reliable long-term tenant paying $2,377/month (direct deposit). A tasteful blend of old-world charm and modern amenities, with all the comforts of a recently renovated home. Main unit: Beautifully refinished hardwood floors, marble tile, custom built-ins, five 18th-century marble fireplaces, and custom stained-glass transoms and high-end design add character throughout. The open-concept living, dining, and kitchen areas make entertaining a breeze. The chef's kitchen features stainless steel appliances, quartz countertops, a gas range, wine fridge/bar, abundant storage, and an adjacent newly added first-floor half bath. The second floor offers two spacious bedrooms and a beautifully renovated bathroom with a tub and rain shower. The third-floor primary suite boasts three built-in dressers, two walk-in closets, and a luxurious private bath. The fourth bedroom includes a new washer and dryer and an updated full bath. Enjoy a huge, partially covered deck overlooking a private, low-maintenance turf yard with landscaping and a new wood privacy fence. Garden Unit: Fully updated one bed, one bath apartment with ductless AC and private front and back entrances. Both Units: Extensive renovations in 2025 included updated systems, central air, a new boiler, updated electrical, tankless hot water heaters, and more! Just four blocks from the Upham's Corner T station (10 minutes to South Station) + available parking. Nothing left to do but move in! Note: Maps and Street View haven’t caught up with the beautiful improvements to the block. Come see the transformation in and around 20 W Cottage for yourself!
Major reno in 2025. New bathroom, HVAC, updated electrical. City permits were pulled and closed by contractor/sub-contractors.
Property details
- Type
- Multi Family · Residential Income
- MLS number
- 73596683
- Neighborhood
- Dorchester
- County
- Suffolk
- Rooms
- 15
- Full baths
- 4
- Half baths
- 1
- Living area
- 3,132 sq ft
- Lot
- 0.05 acres
- Parking
- 2 spaces
- Basement
- Full, Finished, Walk-Out Access
- Fireplaces
- 5
- Annual taxes
- $11,104 (2025)
- Lead paint
- Certified Treated
- Listed
- October 29, 2026
Inside
- Insulated Windows
Outside
- Garden
- Porch
- Deck
- Deck - Roof
- Deck - Wood
- Patio
- Patio - Enclosed
- Covered
- City View(s)
- City
Building and community
- Public Transportation
- Shopping
- Park
- Walk/Jog Trails
- Laundromat
- Highway Access
- House of Worship
- Private School
- Public School
Utilities
- Public
- Public Sewer
- Circuit Breakers
- 200+ Amp Service
Location
20 W Cottage St, Boston, MA 02125
Mortgage calculator
- Principal and interest
- $6,315
- Property taxes
- $925
- Estimated monthly payment
- $7,241
An estimate, before insurance. A lender will give you the real figures.
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