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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 havenāt caught up with the beautiful improvements to the block. Come see the transformation in and around 20 W Cottage for yourself!
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Basic Information
- Gross Income $90,924
- Mls StatusNew
- Parcel Number 1296205
Tax Information
- Tax Assessed Value $958,874
- Tax Year 2025
- Taxes$11,104
Parking
- Parking Features Off Street, Leased, Guest, Other
- Parking Spaces2
Rooms
- Bathroom5
- Bathrooms Total Decimal 4.5
- Bedrooms5
- Full Bath4
- Half Baths1
Basic Information
- List Price$1,299,000
- MLS Number73596683
- Modification Date10/29/2026
- Property SubTypeMulti Family
Location
- Address20 W Cottage Street
- Building Number20
- CountySuffolk
- NeighborhoodDorchester
- StateMA
- StreetW Cottage Street
- SubdivisionDorchester
- TownBoston
- Zip02125
Building
- BasementFull, Finished, Walk-Out Access
- Building Area Units Square Feet
- Door Features Insulated Doors
- FireplaceYes
- Fireplaces Total 5
- FoundationSlab
- Levels 4
- Patio And Porch Features Porch, Deck, Deck - Roof, Deck - Wood, Patio, Patio - Enclosed, Covered
- Rooms15
- Stories4
- Units2
- Window Features Insulated Windows
- Year Built1900
- Year Built Details Renovated Since
- Year Built Source Public Records
Property
- Acreage0.05
Exterior
- Exterior Features Garden
- Fencing Fenced
Utilities
- Electric Circuit Breakers,200+ Amp Service
- Sewer Public Sewer
- Water Source Public
Property Information
- Building Area Source Public Records
- Living Area 3,132
- Lot Size Square Feet 1,965
- Lot Size Units Acres
- Square Feet3,132
- View YN Yes
Amenities
- Amenities
- Highway Access
- House of Worship
- Laundromat
- Park
- Private School
- Public School
- Public Transportation
- Shopping
- Walk/Jog Trails
- Other AmenitiesBasement, Fireplace, Garden
Legal
- Zoning104
Other
- Date Listed10/29/2026
- Farm Land Area Units Square Feet
- View Count1
Map Location
Listed by Darin Thompson of Stuart St James,Inc.
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