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254 E Cottage St # 3, Boston MA 02125

Boston, MA 02125 • Dorchester's Savin Hill
$5,750
Est. $229/month
4
Beds
2
Baths
2,000
Sq Ft
$3
Price/Sq Ft
2,683
Lot Sq Ft
1905
Year Built
15 hours 21 minutes
Time on Market
Active Listed Jun 19, 2026 • MLS# 73538912 Copied!

About this home

SEASONAL RENTAL AVAILABLE SEPTEMBER 1 – MAY 31! Live in the heart of Savin Hill at this beautifully updated penthouse-style apartment located at 254 E Cottage St. This sun-filled home features soaring ceilings, oversized windows, hardwood floors, and an open layout perfect for comfortable city living. The modern kitchen offers granite countertops, a breakfast bar, and stainless steel appliances including a gas range, dishwasher, and disposal. Four generously sized bedrooms provide ample space for sleeping, studying, or working from home, plus a flexible bonus room ideal for an office. Enjoy two full bathrooms, central A/C, in-unit laundry, and a large private deck perfect for relaxing or entertaining. Unbeatable location just a short walk to JFK/UMass Station, Carson Beach, Dorchester Ave restaurants, and South Bay shopping. Easy access to South Boston, Downtown Boston, and major highways.

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Public Records

Current Owner

Owner TWO-54 EAST COTTAGE ST CONDO
Mailing Address 254 E COTTAGE ST, DORCHESTER, MA, 02125

Land Use

Use Code 995
Description N/A
Style Decker

Tax Information

Assessed Value $0
Tax Rate $10.29 per $1,000

Assessment History

Year Land Building Total Change
FY2023 $0 $578,100 $578,100

Sale History

Date Price Book/Page
Jan 16, 2018 $610,000 59065/031
Sep 22, 2006 $275,000 40427/114
Mar 31, 2003 $250,000 30994/175

Building Permit History

No building permits on record since 2009.

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

Property Data Comparison

Field Assessor MLS Match
Year built 1,905 1,905
Match: address_exact (90.0% confidence) · Data as of Jun 1, 2026

Property Overview

Property Type
Condominium
Listing Type
For Rent
Year Built
1905
Bedrooms
4
Full Bathrooms
2
Living Area
2,000 sq ft
Total Rooms
7
Entry Level
3

Facts & Features

Home Facts

Type Residential Lease
Style Condominium
Year Built 1905
Living Area 2,000 sq ft
Lot Size 2,683 sq ft
Bedrooms 4
Full Baths 2
Total Rooms 7

Interior

Heating Natural Gas, Forced Air, Hot Water
Cooling None
Flooring None
Appliances Range, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator
Fireplace None
Fireplaces 1
Basement None
Laundry In Unit
Features None

Exterior

Construction None
Architecture None
Roof None
Features Patio
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch Patio

Parking

Features None
Total Spaces 1

Utilities

Electric None
Water None
Sewer None
Gas None
Other None

Financial

No financial details available

Interior Features

Flooring:
Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator
Interior Features:
Windows:
Basement:
Laundry: In Unit
Security:

Construction & Materials

Year Built: 1905
Structure Type:
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Roof:
Foundation:

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air, Hot Water
Cooling:
Hot Water:
Water Source:
Sewer:
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features: Patio
Patio & Porch: Patio
Fencing:
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Road Surface:

Parking & Garage

Total Parking Spaces: 1
Parking Features:

Special Features

Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Type:
Community Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, Pool, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Highway Access, House of Worship, Marina, Public School, T-Station, University

Location

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Neighborhood

Dorchester's Savin Hill

254 E Cottage St # 3, Boston MA 02125

Boston, MA 02125

Walkability

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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
Saint John Paul II Academy - Columbia
0.1 mi
Grades PK-08
B
Boston Collegiate Charter School
0.2 mi | #167 of 346 | Score: 53.7
Improved 31 spots from last year
-4.5 below state avg
708 students Diverse
Rising School College Ready Curriculum Diverse Student Body
Grades 05-12
F
Clap Elementary School
0.3 mi | #808 of 824 | Score: 26.3
Dropped 23 spots from last year
-31.9 below state avg
140 students Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-06
C-
Everett Elementary School
0.4 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
D
Mather Elementary School
0.7 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
Conservatory Lab Charter School
0.8 mi | #261 of 352 | Score: 35.6
Dropped 4 spots from last year
-22.6 below state avg
454 students Diverse
Grades PK-08
D
Dever Elementary School
0.8 mi | #752 of 824 | Score: 32.4
Improved 56 spots from last year
-25.9 below state avg
445 students Diverse
Rising School
Grades K-06
Compass School
0.9 mi
Grades PK-12
C-
Winthrop Elementary School
0.9 mi | #665 of 824 | Score: 37.6
Dropped 171 spots from last year
-20.6 below state avg
226 students Diverse
Grades PK-06
B
Excel Academy Charter School
1.0 mi | #155 of 346 | Score: 54.9
Improved 160 spots from last year
-3.3 below state avg
1,379 students Moderate
High Graduation Rate Rising School
Grades 05-12
M

Middle Schools

10 schools
A
Uncommon Schools - Roxbury Preparatory Dorchester Campus Middle School
0.9 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
Middle School Academy
1.1 mi
Dearborn Middle School
1.4 mi
F
Higginson/Lewis K-8 School
1.5 mi | #349 of 352 | Score: 23.6
Improved 3 spots from last year
-34.6 below state avg
213 students Diverse
Grades 03-08
Mother Caroline Academy
1.5 mi
Grades 05-08
Epiphany School
1.8 mi
Grades 05-08
Nativity Prep School
2.2 mi
Grades 05-08
C
Ohrenberger School
6.1 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
McCormack Middle
0.8 mi
UP Academy
1.1 mi
H

High Schools

10 schools
C
Ruth Batson Academy
0.8 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
Dearborn STEM Academy
1.3 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
A+
Boston Latin Academy
1.3 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
Cathedral High School
1.7 mi
9 sports • 430 athletes
Grades 07-12
A-
O'Bryant School of Math & Science
1.8 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
C
Quincy Upper School
2.0 mi | #268 of 346 | Score: 44.6
Improved 4 spots from last year
-13.6 below state avg
557 students Very Diverse
12 sports • 208 athletes
High Graduation Rate Diverse Student Body
Grades 06-12
Meridian Academy
2.3 mi
Grades 06-09
B+
TechBoston Academy
2.5 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
A+
Boston Latin School
2.6 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
Newman School
2.6 mi
Grades 07-12
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Previous Sales

Property Timeline

🏠
Listed for Sale
Jun 19, 2026
$5,750
Original listing
Agent: Valencia Jacobs Brown Office: J. Brown Realty
Previous Transaction - MLS #72248546
Full transaction history available when tracking began
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Previously Sold
Jan 16, 2018
$610,000
MLS #72248546
Previous Transaction - MLS #71762609
Full transaction history available when tracking began
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Previously Sold
Feb 19, 2015
$410,000
MLS #71762609

Price & Status History

Date Event Price Change
Jun 19, 2026 New Listing Added $5,750
Jan 16, 2018 Sold $610,000
Feb 19, 2015 Sold $410,000

Market Statistics

Time on Market
15 hours 21 minutes
Price per Sq Ft
$3

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
Tax history not available

Listing Information

Listing Agent Valencia Jacobs Brown
Listing Office J. Brown Realty
Agent MLS ID CN226016
Office MLS ID AN8329
Listing Data Updated Jun 19, 2026 1:19 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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