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A quintessential Philadelphia-style Victorian 2-Family located in Dorchester's coveted Melville Park, exemplifying the neighborhood at its highest capacity. Opportunities of this scale and condition rarely enter the market. This dignified, one-of-a-kind residence offers over 4,000+ SF above grade with add'l 1,000+ SF in the walk-out lower level. Delivered fully vacant and meticulously maintained, the home features gleaming hardwoods, preserved crown molding, soaring ceilings, oversized rooms, double parlors, replacement windows, and extraordinary period detail throughout. Unit 1 spans two above grade levels with 4 bedrooms. Unit 2 offers 3 bedrooms, a gas fireplace, front balcony, and a 280 SF private deck, plus rooftop deck views over Melville Park. 4yr old roof, parking for 3, cobblestone driveway, wrought iron fencing, and a backyard glass house with potential to be converted into ADU. Minutes to Fields Corner T and Doherty Playground. Proforma rent ~$10,000 / month.

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Basic Information

  • Contingency Pending P&S
  • Gross Income $120,000
  • Mls StatusUnder Agreement
  • Parcel Number 1299775

Tax Information

  • Tax Assessed Value $984,300
  • Tax Year 2026
  • Taxes$12,205

Parking

  • Open Parking YN Yes
  • Parking Features Off Street, Driveway
  • Parking Spaces3

Rooms

  • Bathroom6
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal 5.5
  • Bedrooms7
  • Full Bath5
  • Half Baths1

Basic Information

  • List Price$1,449,999
  • MLS Number73521534
  • Modification Date06/10/2026
  • Property SubTypeMulti Family
  • Purchase Contract Date05/27/2026
  • Virtual TourView Tour

Location

  • Address23 Tonawanda Street
  • Building Number23
  • CountySuffolk
  • StateMA
  • StreetTonawanda Street
  • TownBoston
  • Zip02124

Building

  • BasementFull, Walk-Out Access
  • Building Area Units Square Feet
  • Construction Materials Frame
  • FireplaceYes
  • Fireplaces Total 1
  • FoundationStone
  • Levels 4
  • Patio And Porch Features Porch, Deck, Deck - Roof
  • Rooms19
  • Stories4
  • Units2
  • Utilities For Gas Range, Washer Hookup
  • Year Built1900
  • Year Built Details Actual
  • Year Built Source Public Records

Property

  • Acreage0.13
  • Other Structures Greenhouse

Interior

  • Flooring Tile, Hardwood, Stone / Slate

Exterior

  • Exterior Features Garden
  • Fencing Fenced/Enclosed, Fenced
  • RoofShingle

Utilities

  • Electric Circuit Breakers
  • Sewer Public Sewer
  • Water Source Public

Property Information

  • Building Area Source Other
  • Living Area 5,025
  • Lot Size Square Feet 5,500
  • Lot Size Units Acres
  • Square Feet5,025
  • View YN Yes

Amenities

  • Amenities
    • Bike Path
    • Highway Access
    • House of Worship
    • Laundromat
    • Medical Facility
    • Park
    • Private School
    • Public School
    • Public Transportation
    • Shopping
    • T-Station
    • Tennis Court(s)
    • University
  • Other AmenitiesBasement, Fireplace, Garden, Tennis

Legal

  • ZoningR2

Other

  • Date Listed05/20/2026
  • Farm Land Area Units Square Feet
  • View Count7

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Listed by John Willette of Smith and Oak Real Estate Co.

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