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61 Wayland St, Boston MA 02125

Boston, MA 02125
$670,000
Est. $4,024/month
8
Beds
3
Baths
2,964
Sq Ft
$226
Price/Sq Ft
0.13
Acres
1920
Year Built
14
Days on Market
Closed Listed Nov 20, 2023 • MLS# 73181824 Copied!

About this home

Welcome to this grand center entrance colonial with period details just waiting to be brought back to its original splendor. Whether you're an investor looking to maximize the potential of a single-family home surrounded by multi-families or an end user looking to build a dream home, there are endless options. Boasting 8 bedrooms, 3 full bathrooms, high ceilings, spacious rooms, two decks, a morning staircase, original woodwork, pocket doors, beautiful antique fireplaces, three levels and 2,964 sf. of above grade finished space this is a true equity building opportunity!

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Public Records

Current Owner

Owner ALSTON GERALD SR
Mailing Address 61 WAYLAND ST, DORCHESTER, MA, 02125

Land Use

Use Code 101
Description Single Family
Style Colonial

Tax Information

Assessed Value $486,900
Tax Rate $10.29 per $1,000
Base Tax $5,010
CPA Surcharge 1% ($40)
Estimated Annual Tax $5,050

Assessment History

Year Land Building Total Change
FY2023 $177,100 $309,800 $486,900

Sale History

Date Price Book/Page
Jan 26, 1999 $155,000 23374/172

Building Permit History

Issued Type / Work Status Value
Nov 20, 2025 Certificate of Occupancy
CHGOCC
Change Occupancy
Permit #COO1796492
Closed $626,000
Jun 5, 2025 Long Form/Alteration Permit
CHGOCC
Change Occupancy
Permit #ALT1691018
Closed $100,000
Feb 11, 2025 Short Form Bldg Permit
INTEXT
Interior/Exterior Work
Permit #SF1690965
Closed $500,000
Nov 4, 2024 Short Form Bldg Permit
OTHER
Other
Permit #SF1668311
Open $10,000
Aug 14, 2024 Short Form Bldg Permit
EXTREN
Renovations - Exterior
Permit #SF1639853
Closed $6,000
Mar 7, 2024 Plumbing Permit
PLUMBING
Plumbing
Permit #PL1577828
Open $4,000
Jan 26, 2024 Plumbing Permit
PLUMBING
Plumbing
Permit #PL1565496
Closed $18,500
Jan 26, 2024 Gas Permit
GAS
Gas
Permit #G1565501
Open $4,000
Jan 26, 2024 Short Form Bldg Permit
INTEXT
Interior/Exterior Work
Permit #SF1565647
Closed $16,000
Jan 24, 2024 Short Form Bldg Permit
INTEXT
Interior/Exterior Work
Permit #SF1564816
Closed $200,000
Jan 23, 2024 Electrical Permit
ELECTRICAL
Electrical
Permit #E1564407
Closed $20,000
Data: City of Boston Open Data (Analyze Boston)

Municipal Context: BOSTON

Median Home Value $745,000
Avg SF Tax Bill $4,523
Residential Tax Rate $10.29/1000
CPA Surcharge 1%
County Suffolk
Match: address_exact (95.0% confidence) · Data as of Jun 1, 2026

Property Overview

Property Type
Single Family Residence
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
1920
Bedrooms
8
Full Bathrooms
3
Living Area
2,964 sq ft
Total Rooms
14

Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $600,000
Final Sale Price: $670,000
Difference: +$70,000 (+11.7%)
Performance Metrics
111.7%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold above asking price
14
Days on Market
Quick sale
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $202
Sale $/sq ft: $226
This property sold for $226 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 11.7% above the original asking price, indicating strong buyer demand.

With only 14 days on market, this was a quick sale compared to typical market conditions.

Nearby Sales Comparison

Based on 2 similar properties sold within 0.5 miles in the last 90 days

This Property
$226/sq ft
Area Average
$290/sq ft
Difference
22.1%

This property sold below the area average, potentially representing good value for the buyer.

Facts & Features

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Single Family Residence
Year Built 1920
Living Area 2,964 sq ft
Lot Size 0.13 acres
Bedrooms 8
Full Baths 3
Total Rooms 14

Interior

Heating Hot Water
Cooling Window Unit(s)
Flooring Wood, Tile, Vinyl, Flooring - Hardwood
Appliances Range, Dishwasher
Fireplace None
Fireplaces 2
Basement Unfinished
Laundry Washer Hookup
Features Bedroom, Mud Room, Bonus Room

Exterior

Construction Frame
Architecture Colonial
Roof Shingle
Features Porch, Deck
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch Porch, Deck

Parking

Features Off Street
Total Spaces 4

Utilities

Electric 100 Amp Service
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other For Gas Range, Washer Hookup

Financial

Annual Tax $5,229
Assessed Value $486,900

Interior Features

Flooring: Wood, Tile, Vinyl, Flooring - Hardwood
Appliances: Range, Dishwasher
Interior Features: Bedroom, Mud Room, Bonus Room
Windows:
Basement: Unfinished
Laundry: Washer Hookup
Security:

Construction & Materials

Style: Colonial
Year Built: 1920
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials: Frame
Roof: Shingle
Foundation: Stone

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Hot Water
Heating Zones: 1
Cooling: Window Unit(s)
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features: Porch, Deck
Patio & Porch: Porch, Deck
Fencing:
Other Structures:
Lot Features: Level
Road Surface:

Parking & Garage

Total Parking Spaces: 4
Parking Features: Off Street

Special Features

Fireplaces: 2
Fireplace Type:
Community Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Medical Facility, Highway Access, T-Station

Location

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Neighborhood

61 Wayland St, Boston MA 02125

Boston, MA 02125

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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

3 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
Haynes EEC
0.3 mi
Haynes Early Education Center
0.3 mi
168 students Diverse
Grades PK-01
M

Middle Schools

3 schools
A
Uncommon Schools - Roxbury Preparatory Dorchester Campus Middle School
0.2 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
Frederick Pilot Middle
0.3 mi
Dearborn Middle School
0.6 mi
H

High Schools

2 schools
A+
Boston Latin Academy
0.5 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
Burke High
0.6 mi
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Year 1
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Year 15
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Year 30
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Property History

Market Insights

68.4%
Price Range
15
Total Days on Market

Property Timeline

Current Active Listing - MLS #73528710
Full transaction history available when tracking began
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Currently Listed
Jun 3, 2026
$1,899,000
MLS #73528710 - Active
Sold
Jan 11, 2024
$670,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 15
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Listed for Sale
Nov 20, 2023
$600,000
Original listing
Agent: Alysa O'Hara Office: Coldwell Banker Realty - Norwell - Hanover Regional Office

Price & Status History

Date Event Price Change
Jun 3, 2026 Sold $1,899,000
Nov 20, 2023 New Listing Added $600,000

Market Statistics

Days on Market
14 days
Price per Sq Ft
$226

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2023 $5,229 $486,900

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$5,229
Tax Year 2023
Assessed Value
$486,900

Listing Information

Listing Agent Alysa O'Hara
Listing Office Coldwell Banker Realty - Norwell - Hanover Regional Office
Agent MLS ID A8001247
Office MLS ID AN8169
Listing Data Updated Jan 11, 2024 4:57 PM EST
Listing information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Data provided by MLS Property Information Network, Inc. All information should be independently verified.

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