49 W Cottage St, Boston MA 02125

Boston, MA 02125 • Dorchester
$890,000
3
Beds
3
Baths
2,821
Sq Ft
$315
Price/Sq Ft
0.06
Acres
1880
Year Built
4
Parking
3 Family
Type
-1
Days on Market
Sold Listed Mar 5, 2024 • MLS# 73208782 Copied! • Updated Mar 27, 2024

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Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $799,000
Final Sale Price: $890,000
Difference: +$91,000 (+11.4%)
Performance Metrics
111.4%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold above asking price
-1
Days on Market
Very fast sale
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $283
Sale $/sq ft: $315
This property sold for $315 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 11.4% above the original asking price, indicating strong buyer demand.

With only -1 days on market, this was a quick sale compared to typical market conditions.

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Property History

Market Insights

30.5%
Price Range
76
Total Days on Market

Property Timeline

Current Active Listing - MLS #73588403
Full transaction history available when tracking began
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Currently Listed
Oct 8, 2026
$1,149,000
MLS #73588403 - Active
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Sold
Mar 27, 2024
$890,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 76
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Listed for Sale
Mar 5, 2024
$799,000
Original listing
Agent: Thomas McKenna Office: Coldwell Banker Realty - Boston

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2023 $6,770 $630,400

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$6,770
Tax Year 2023
Assessed Value
$630,400

Facts & Features

Home Facts

Type Residential Income
Style 3 Family
Year Built 1880
Living Area 2,821 sq ft
Lot Size 0.06 acres
Bedrooms 3
Full Baths 3
Total Rooms 9

Investment Metrics

Units 3
Unit 1 Rent — · N
Unit 2 Rent — · N
Heating None
Cooling None
Flooring None
Appliances None
Fireplace None
Basement None
Laundry None
Features None
Construction None
Architecture None
Roof None
Features None
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch None
Features None
Total Spaces 4
Electric None
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other None

Financial

Annual Tax $6,770
Assessed Value $630,400
Fee Includes None
Amenities None
Optional Fee Includes None
Seller Disclosures None
Possession None
Accepted Financing None
Structure Type []
Sq Ft Source Public Record
Documents None
County Suffolk
Total market time (incl. prior listings) 76 days

Property Overview

Property Type
3 Family
Listing Type
Sold
Year Built
1880
Bedrooms
3
Full Bathrooms
3
Living Area
2,821 sq ft
Total Rooms
9
Stories
3
Levels
3

Floor Layout

Interior Features

Flooring:
Appliances:
Interior Features:
Windows:
Basement:
Laundry:
Security:

Construction & Materials

Year Built: 1880
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials:
Roof:
Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
Stories: 3

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating:
Cooling:
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features:
Patio & Porch:
Fencing:
Other Structures:
Lot Features: Easements
Road Surface:

Parking & Garage

Total Parking Spaces: 4
Parking Features:
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
C-
Winthrop Elementary School
0.2 mi | #670 of 825 | Score: 37.4
Dropped 176 spots from last year
-20.8 below state avg
256 students Diverse
Grades PK-06
C+
Bridge Boston Charter School
0.5 mi | #238 of 352 | Score: 37.3
Dropped 77 spots from last year
-20.9 below state avg
347 students Diverse
Grades PK-08
C+
Conservatory Lab Charter School
0.7 mi | #246 of 352 | Score: 36.7
Improved 11 spots from last year
-21.5 below state avg
467 students Diverse
Grades PK-08
F
King Elementary School
0.7 mi | #824 of 825 | Score: 21.4
Dropped 4 spots from last year
-36.8 below state avg
454 students Diverse
Grades PK-06
D
Orchard Gardens K-8 School
0.7 mi | #325 of 352 | Score: 28.8
Improved 14 spots from last year
-29.4 below state avg
716 students Diverse
Grades PK-08
B
Boston Collegiate Charter School
0.7 mi | #154 of 346 | Score: 55.7
Improved 44 spots from last year
-2.5 below state avg
688 students Diverse
High Graduation Rate Rising School College Ready Curriculum Diverse Student Body
Grades 05-12
D
Trotter Elementary School
0.8 mi | #788 of 825 | Score: 29.5
Same rank as last year
-28.7 below state avg
360 students Diverse
Grades PK-06
Saint John Paul II Academy - Columbia
0.9 mi
Grades PK-08
F
Clap Elementary School
0.9 mi | #811 of 825 | Score: 25.6
Dropped 26 spots from last year
-32.6 below state avg
144 students Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-06
C
Hale Elementary School
0.9 mi | #589 of 825 | Score: 41.3
Dropped 288 spots from last year
-16.9 below state avg
167 students Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-06
M

Middle Schools

10 schools
F
Higginson/Lewis K-8 School
0.6 mi | #349 of 352 | Score: 23.2
Improved 3 spots from last year
-35 below state avg
246 students Diverse
Grades 03-08
A
Uncommon Schools - Roxbury Preparatory Dorchester Campus Middle School
0.7 mi | #4 of 16 | Score: 42.5
Improved 187 spots from last year
-15.7 below state avg
1,225 students Diverse
Rising School College Ready Curriculum
Grades 05-08
Dearborn Middle School
1.0 mi
Mother Caroline Academy
1.0 mi
Grades 05-08
Nativity Prep School
1.4 mi
Grades 05-08
Middle School Academy
1.5 mi
Epiphany School
2.0 mi
Grades 05-08
C
Ohrenberger School
5.6 mi | #266 of 352 | Score: 35.0
Improved 19 spots from last year
-23.2 below state avg
458 students Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades 03-08
Frederick Pilot Middle
0.8 mi
Timilty Middle
1.1 mi
H

High Schools

10 schools
B
Dearborn STEM Academy
0.5 mi | #13 of 25 | Score: 33.4
Improved 356 spots from last year
-24.8 below state avg
565 students Moderate
10 sports • 242 athletes
Early College Program Rising School
Grades 07-12
A+
Boston Latin Academy
0.6 mi | #2 of 25 | Score: 64.9
Improved 214 spots from last year
+6.7 above state avg
1,669 students Very Diverse
17 sports • 1,298 athletes
Strong AP Program High Graduation Rate Rising School Strong Athletics
Grades 07-12
A-
O'Bryant School of Math & Science
1.1 mi | #90 of 346 | Score: 61.6
Improved 94 spots from last year
+3.4 above state avg
1,518 students Very Diverse
High Graduation Rate Rising School College Ready Curriculum Diverse Student Body
Grades 07-12
Cathedral High School
1.5 mi
9 sports • 430 athletes
Grades 07-12
Meridian Academy
1.5 mi
Grades 06-09
C
Ruth Batson Academy
1.6 mi | #20 of 25 | Score: 29.1
Improved 345 spots from last year
-29.1 below state avg
584 students Diverse
8 sports • 128 athletes
Early College Program Rising School
Grades 07-12
A+
Boston Latin School
1.8 mi | #20 of 346 | Score: 73.7
Improved 60 spots from last year
+15.5 above state avg
2,382 students Very Diverse
18 sports • 2,006 athletes
Strong AP Program High Graduation Rate Rising School Strong Athletics
Grades 07-12
C
Quincy Upper School
1.9 mi | #279 of 346 | Score: 44.4
Dropped 7 spots from last year
-13.8 below state avg
575 students Very Diverse
12 sports • 208 athletes
Diverse Student Body
Grades 06-12
D
English High School
2.0 mi | #328 of 346 | Score: 28.9
Improved 30 spots from last year
-29.3 below state avg
653 students Diverse
8 sports • 332 athletes
Rising School Career Tech Programs
Grades 07-12
Newman School
2.2 mi
Grades 07-12
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Neighborhood

Dorchester

49 W Cottage St, Boston MA 02125

Boston, MA 02125

Listing Information

Listing Agent Thomas McKenna
Listing Office Coldwell Banker Realty - Boston
Office Phone 617-266-4430
Agent MLS ID CN240947
Office MLS ID AN6192
Listing Data Updated Mar 27, 2024 5:32 PM EDT
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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