31 Lawrence Ave, Boston MA 02121
Boston, MA 02121 • Dorchester
$875,000
Est. $5,273/month
About this home
This is your chance to own a multi family on the desirable Roxbury/North Dorchester line. Spacious three family in need of cosmetics and updating, loaded with potential. Large lot, plenty of parking, near bus line, highway and downtown. Units full of original character, large rooms, oak floors throughout. Front and back porches.
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Property History
Property Timeline
Listed for Sale
Aug 1, 2026
$875,000
Original listing
| Date | Event | Price | Change | $/sqft | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/01/2026 | 🏠 Listed for Sale | $875,000 | - | - | Original listing |
Tax History
| Year | Taxes | Assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $7,782 | $672,000 |
Financial Details
Annual Property Tax
$7,782
Tax Year 2025
Assessed Value
$672,000
Facts & Features
2 Car Garage
Home Facts
Type
Residential Income
Style
3 Family
Year Built
1905
Living Area
3,159 sq ft
Lot Size
0.17 acres
Bedrooms
5
Full Baths
3
Total Rooms
14
Investment Metrics
Units
3
Unit 1 Rent
— · N
Unit 2 Rent
— · N
Interior
Heating
Baseboard, Natural Gas, Electric
Cooling
None
Flooring
Wood, Tile
Appliances
Range
Fireplace
None
Basement
Full
Laundry
None
Features
Living Room, Kitchen, Mudroom, Laundry Room, Office/den
Exterior
Construction
Frame
Architecture
None
Roof
Shingle
Features
None
Pool
None
Spa
None
Fencing
None
Patio/Porch
Porch, Enclosed
Parking
Garage Spaces
2
Has Garage
Yes
Features
Off Street
Total Spaces
5
Utilities
Electric
Circuit Breakers
Water
Public
Sewer
Public Sewer
Gas
None
Other
For Gas Range
Financial
Annual Tax
$7,782
Assessed Value
$672,000
HOA & Community
Fee Includes
None
Amenities
None
Optional Fee Includes
None
MA Disclosures
Seller Disclosures
None
Additional Details
Possession
None
Accepted Financing
None
Structure Type
[]
House Color
Red
Sq Ft Source
Public Record
Documents
None
County
Suffolk
Property Overview
Property Type
3 Family
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
1905
Bedrooms
5
Full Bathrooms
3
Living Area
3,159 sq ft
Total Rooms
14
Stories
3
Levels
3
Floor Layout
Interactive room guide
Floor Layout
Finished Area
3,159 sq ft above grade
0 sq ft below grade
Display Options
Outdoor Areas
Patio & porchPorch, Enclosed
Room Markers
BABathroom (4)
BRBedroom (5)
DDining (1)
KKitchen (1)
LLiving (2)
OOffice (1)
Conceptual diagram based on MLS room data. It is not to scale and is not a substitute for architectural plans or on-site measurements.
Interior Features
Flooring:
Wood, Tile
Appliances:
Range
Interior Features:
Living Room, Kitchen, Mudroom, Laundry Room, Office/Den
Windows:
Basement:
Full
Laundry:
Security:
Construction & Materials
Year Built:
1905
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials:
Frame
Roof:
Shingle
Foundation:
Stone
Stories:
3
Heating, Cooling & Utilities
Heating:
Baseboard, Natural Gas, Electric
Heating Zones:
3
Cooling:
Hot Water:
Natural Gas
Water Source:
Public
Sewer:
Public Sewer
Energy Features:
Exterior & Lot
Exterior Features:
Patio & Porch:
Porch, Enclosed
Fencing:
Other Structures:
Lot Features:
Gentle Sloping
Road Surface:
Parking & Garage
Garage Spaces:
2
Total Parking Spaces:
5
Parking Features:
Off Street
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
Elementary Schools
10 schools
F
King Elementary School
0.2 mi
|
#823 of 824
|
Score: 22.7
Dropped 3 spots from last year
-35.6 below state avg
464 students
Diverse
Grades PK-06
C-
Winthrop Elementary School
0.4 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+
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
C
Conservatory Lab Charter School
0.5 mi
|
#261 of 352
|
Score: 35.6
Dropped 4 spots from last year
-22.6 below state avg
454 students
Diverse
Grades PK-08
F
Trotter Elementary School
0.5 mi
|
#794 of 824
|
Score: 29.2
Dropped 6 spots from last year
-29 below state avg
352 students
Diverse
Grades PK-06
C-
UP Academy Holland School
0.5 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
Compass School
0.7 mi
Grades PK-12
F
Ellis Elementary School
0.8 mi
|
#817 of 824
|
Score: 24.7
Dropped 57 spots from last year
-33.5 below state avg
391 students
Moderate
Grades PK-06
D
Mather Elementary School
1.0 mi
|
#754 of 824
|
Score: 32.2
Dropped 257 spots from last year
-26 below state avg
473 students
Very Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-06
C-
Everett Elementary School
1.0 mi
|
#728 of 824
|
Score: 33.7
Dropped 53 spots from last year
-24.5 below state avg
288 students
Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-06
Middle Schools
10 schools
A
Uncommon Schools - Roxbury Preparatory Dorchester Campus Middle School
0.3 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
Dearborn Middle School
0.4 mi
Mother Caroline Academy
0.5 mi
Grades 05-08
F
Higginson/Lewis K-8 School
0.7 mi
|
#349 of 352
|
Score: 23.6
Improved 3 spots from last year
-34.6 below state avg
213 students
Diverse
Grades 03-08
Nativity Prep School
1.3 mi
Grades 05-08
Epiphany School
1.5 mi
Grades 05-08
Middle School Academy
2.0 mi
C
Ohrenberger School
5.1 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
0.3 mi
Timilty Middle
1.4 mi
High Schools
10 schools
A+
Boston Latin Academy
0.4 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
B
Dearborn STEM Academy
1.0 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
Meridian Academy
1.3 mi
Grades 06-09
A-
O'Bryant School of Math & Science
1.4 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
D
English High School
1.6 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
C
Ruth Batson Academy
1.8 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
B-
Margarita Muniz Academy
1.9 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
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
2.0 mi
9 sports
• 430 athletes
Grades 07-12
A+
Boston Latin School
2.1 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
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Neighborhood
Dorchester
31 Lawrence Ave, Boston MA 02121
Boston, MA 02121
Listing Information
Listing Agent
Rickie Thompson
Listing Office
Prime Real Estate Sales
Office Phone
617-620-8519
Agent MLS ID
BB808030
Office MLS ID
BB3214
Listing Data Updated
Aug 1, 2026 9:55 AM EDT
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