164 Ruthven St # 1, Boston MA 02121

Boston, MA 02121 • Dorchester

$579,000

Est. $4,119/month

3

Beds

2

Baths

1,768

Sq Ft

$327

Price/Sq Ft

0.04

Acres

1925

Year Built

Condominium

Type

155

Days on Market

Pending Price Drop -$50,900 Listed Jul 28, 2025 • MLS# 73410378 Copied!

About this home

This stunning Boston condo blends modern updates with timeless charm in a grand Victorian-style building. Featuring high ceilings, a fully renovated kitchen with new cabinets, countertops, sink, faucet, and stainless steel appliances, plus an updated laundry space with a new washer/dryer and laundry sink. Enjoy a fully renovated primary bath, updated second bath, fresh paint throughout, and new decking off the kitchen. A new door creates a flexible third bedroom, office, guest space, family room, or den. Fireplaces have been beautifully refurbished, with tile accents and original wood preserved in the primary. Fully insulated with thoughtful updates throughout. Located near the Orange Line, commuter rail, and buses, with walkable access to Franklin Park’s trails, zoo, golf, and tennis. Close to Jamaica Plain, Harvard Arboretum, and the Emerald Necklace. Easy access to Downtown and Longwood Medical. A perfect blend of character and convenience with two private outdoor spaces and parking

Property Overview

Property Type

Condominium

Listing Type

For Sale

Year Built

1925

Bedrooms

3

Full Bathrooms

2

Living Area

1,768 sq ft

Total Rooms

5

Stories

1

Entry Level

1

Facts & Features

Home Facts

Type Residential

Style Condominium

Year Built 1925

Living Area 1,768 sq ft

Lot Size 0.04 acres

Bedrooms 3

Full Baths 2

Total Rooms 5

Interior

Heating Baseboard

Cooling Window Unit(s)

Flooring Wood

Appliances Range, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer

Fireplace None

Fireplaces 3

Basement Y

Laundry First Floor, In Unit

Features None

Exterior

Construction None

Architecture Other (see Remarks)

Roof Shingle

Features Porch - Enclosed, Deck, Covered Patio/deck

Pool None

Spa None

Fencing None

Patio/Porch Enclosed, Deck, Covered

Parking

Features Deeded, Paved

Total Spaces 1

Utilities

Electric None

Water Public

Sewer Public Sewer

Gas None

Other None

Financial

Annual Tax $6,814

Assessed Value $588,400

Interior Features

Flooring: Wood

Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer

Interior Features:

Windows:

Basement: Y

Laundry: First Floor, In Unit

Security:

Construction & Materials

Style: Other (See Remarks)

Year Built: 1925

Structure Type:

Exterior Materials:

Roof: Shingle

Foundation:

Stories: 1

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Baseboard

Cooling: Window Unit(s)

Hot Water:

Water Source: Public

Sewer: Public Sewer

Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features: Porch - Enclosed, Deck, Covered Patio/Deck

Patio & Porch: Enclosed, Deck, Covered

Fencing:

Other Structures:

Lot Features:

Road Surface:

Parking & Garage

Total Parking Spaces: 1

Parking Features: Deeded, Paved

Special Features

Fireplaces: 3

Fireplace Type:

Community Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University

Location

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Neighborhood

Dorchester

164 Ruthven St # 1, Boston MA 02121

Boston, MA 02121

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Nearby Schools

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

F

Trotter Elementary School

0.3 mi | #794 of 824 | Score: 29.2

Dropped 6 spots from last year

-29 below state avg

352 students Diverse

Grades PK-06

C+

Bridge Boston Charter School

0.4 mi | #241 of 352 | Score: 37.2

Dropped 80 spots from last year

-21 below state avg

329 students Diverse

Grades PK-08

F

Ellis Elementary School

0.4 mi | #817 of 824 | Score: 24.7

Dropped 57 spots from last year

-33.5 below state avg

391 students Moderate

Grades PK-06

C-

Hernandez Elementary School

0.6 mi | #692 of 824 | Score: 36.2

Dropped 88 spots from last year

-22 below state avg

372 students Moderate

Grades PK-06

F

King Elementary School

0.6 mi | #823 of 824 | Score: 22.7

Dropped 3 spots from last year

-35.6 below state avg

464 students Diverse

Grades PK-06

Neighborhood School

0.7 mi

Grades PK-06

C-

Winthrop Elementary School

0.7 mi | #665 of 824 | Score: 37.6

Dropped 171 spots from last year

-20.6 below state avg

226 students Diverse

Grades PK-06

C-

Mendell Elementary School

0.8 mi | #674 of 824 | Score: 37.2

Dropped 147 spots from last year

-21 below state avg

309 students Very Diverse

Diverse Student Body

Grades PK-06

C-

UP Academy Holland School

0.8 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

Conservatory Lab Charter School

0.9 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

Mother Caroline Academy

0.3 mi

Grades 05-08

Dearborn Middle School

0.5 mi

F

Higginson/Lewis K-8 School

0.6 mi | #349 of 352 | Score: 23.6

Improved 3 spots from last year

-34.6 below state avg

213 students Diverse

Grades 03-08

A

Uncommon Schools - Roxbury Preparatory Dorchester Campus Middle School

0.7 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

Nativity Prep School

1.0 mi

Grades 05-08

Epiphany School

1.7 mi

Grades 05-08

Middle School Academy

2.4 mi

C

Ohrenberger School

4.7 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

1.3 mi

H

High Schools

10 schools

A+

Boston Latin Academy

0.3 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

Meridian Academy

0.8 mi

Grades 06-09

B

Dearborn STEM Academy

1.1 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

D

English High School

1.2 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

A-

O'Bryant School of Math & Science

1.3 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

B-

Margarita Muniz Academy

1.4 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

A+

Boston Latin School

1.9 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

B+

TechBoston Academy

1.9 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

Cathedral High School

2.2 mi

9 sports • 430 athletes

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

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Listed for Sale

Jul 28, 2025

$579,000

Original listing

Agent: Corey Bashaw Office: Homie Realty Group

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Jul 28, 2025

$579,000

Original listing

Agent: Corey Bashaw Office: Homie Realty Group

Date	Event	Price	Change	$/sqft	Details
07/28/2025	🏠 Listed for Sale	$579,000	-	-	Original listing
07/28/2025	🏠 Listed for Sale	$579,000	-	-	Original listing

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Date	Event	Price	Change
Jul 28, 2025	New Listing Added	$579,000	—
Jul 28, 2025	New Listing Added	$579,000	—

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Days on Market

155 days

Price per Sq Ft

$327

Total Price Drop

-$50,900

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Year	Taxes	Assessment
2025	$6,814	$588,400

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Tax Year 2025

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