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5 Beds
5 Baths
3,132 sqft

$1,299,000

20 W Cottage St, Boston MA, 02125

Price per sqft$414.75
Built in1900
Property size3,132 sqft
Property typeResidential

Overview

Active

New

Listed Oct 20, 2026

Updated 8h ago

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. 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 fenced-in turf yard with landscaping and a new wood privacy fence. 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. Free, no permit, street parking. Nothing left to do but move in!

$8,642/mo

Est. mortgage payment based on a $1,299,000 home price.

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Additional information

MLS® ID
73592848

Interior Features

Bedrooms
5
Bathrooms
5
Fireplace
Yes
Cooling
Yes
Heating
Yes
Basement
Yes

Exterior Features

Lot Size
0.05 Acres

Other Property Details

Taxes
$11,104
Tax Frequency
Annually
View
Yes
55+/Senior Community
No

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