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20 Folsom Street, Boston MA 02125

Boston, MA 02125
$550,000
Est. $3,084/month
5
Beds
1
Baths
1,840
Sq Ft
$299
Price/Sq Ft
0.06
Acres
1905
Year Built
Single Family Residence
Type
11
Days on Market
For Sale Listed Aug 17, 2026 • MLS# 73564592 Copied! • Updated Aug 21, 2026

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About this home

Discover the potential in this charming three level single family home in Dorchester! Offering 5 bedrooms and 1 full bath, this home is filled with character, featuring a ceiling medallion, inviting staircase, and decorative (non working) fireplace. The first floor boasts an open, sunlit layout with adjoining living and dining rooms, an eat in kitchen, with direct access to a fully fenced backyard, perfect for cookouts, gardening, and outdoor gatherings. Minutes from South Bay Plaza, restaurants, parks, major highways, hospitals, and nearby universities, this location offers unbeatable convenience. While the property needs some TLC, it’s an incredible opportunity to bring your vision and customize this home. On street parking only.SELLER AND LISTING BROKER / AGENT MAKE NO REPRESENTATIONS, IMPLIED OR OTHERWISE. BUYER AND BUYER BROKER / AGENT TO PERFORM THEIR OWN DUE DILIGENCE, INCLUDING VERIFICATION OF ALL INFORMATION CONTAINED IN MLS. PROPERTY TO BE SOLD IN "AS IS" CONDITION; SALE IS SUBJECTED TO SUFFOLK PROBATE COURT APPROVAL.

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Property History

Property Timeline

🏠
Listed for Sale
Aug 17, 2026
$550,000
Original listing

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2026 $1,230 $450,300

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$1,230
Tax Year 2026
Assessed Value
$450,300

Facts & Features

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Single Family Residence
Year Built 1905
Living Area 1,840 sq ft
Lot Size 0.06 acres
Bedrooms 5
Full Baths 1
Total Rooms 8

Interior

Heating Steam
Cooling Window Unit(s)
Flooring Tile, Hardwood
Appliances Gas Water Heater, Range, Range Hood, Plumbed For Ice Maker
Fireplace Living Room
Fireplaces 1
Basement None
Laundry None
Features None

Exterior

Construction None
Architecture Colonial
Roof None
Features Rain Gutters
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch None
Features On Street
Electric None
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other For Gas Range, Icemaker Connection
Annual Tax $1,230
Assessed Value $450,300
Fee Includes None
Amenities None
Optional Fee Includes None
Down Payment Resource Eligible
Lead Paint Unknown
Seller Disclosures Property To Be Sold In As Is Condition; Sale Is Subjected To Suffolk Probate Court Approval.
Possession None
Accepted Financing Estate Sale
Structure Type []
Sq Ft Source Public Record
Documents None
County Suffolk
Total market time (incl. prior listings) 4 days

Property Overview

Property Type
Single Family Residence
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
1905
Bedrooms
5
Full Bathrooms
1
Living Area
1,840 sq ft
Total Rooms
8

Floor Layout

Interior Features

Flooring: Tile, Hardwood
Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Range, Range Hood, Plumbed For Ice Maker
Interior Features:
Windows:
Basement:
Laundry:
Security:

Construction & Materials

Style: Colonial
Year Built: 1905
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials:
Roof:
Foundation: Other

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

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

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features: Rain Gutters
Patio & Porch:
Fencing:
Other Structures:
Lot Features: Cleared
Road Surface:

Parking & Garage

Parking Features: On Street

Special Features

Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Type: Living Room
Community Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, Pool, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Highway Access, House of Worship, Public School, University
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 | #665 of 824 | Score: 37.6
Dropped 171 spots from last year
-20.6 below state avg
226 students Diverse
Grades PK-06
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
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
B
Boston Collegiate Charter School
0.6 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
C+
Bridge Boston Charter School
0.6 mi | #241 of 352 | Score: 37.2
Dropped 80 spots from last year
-21 below state avg
329 students Diverse
Grades PK-08
C-
Everett Elementary School
0.7 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
Saint John Paul II Academy - Columbia
0.7 mi
Grades PK-08
F
Clap Elementary School
0.8 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
Compass School
0.8 mi
Grades PK-12
C-
UP Academy Holland School
0.9 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
M

Middle Schools

10 schools
A
Uncommon Schools - Roxbury Preparatory Dorchester Campus Middle School
0.5 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
F
Higginson/Lewis K-8 School
0.8 mi | #349 of 352 | Score: 23.6
Improved 3 spots from last year
-34.6 below state avg
213 students Diverse
Grades 03-08
Dearborn Middle School
0.9 mi
Mother Caroline Academy
1.0 mi
Grades 05-08
Middle School Academy
1.5 mi
Nativity Prep School
1.6 mi
Grades 05-08
Epiphany School
1.8 mi
Grades 05-08
C
Ohrenberger School
5.6 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
0.7 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
0.7 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-
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
C
Ruth Batson Academy
1.4 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
Cathedral High School
1.6 mi
9 sports • 430 athletes
Grades 07-12
Meridian Academy
1.7 mi
Grades 06-09
A+
Boston Latin School
2.0 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
C
Quincy Upper School
2.1 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
D
English High School
2.1 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
B+
TechBoston Academy
2.3 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
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20 Folsom Street, Boston MA 02125

Boston, MA 02125

Listing Information

Listing Agent Tiesha Guichard
Listing Office Hue Realty Group
Office Phone 781-208-3318
Agent MLS ID BB954492
Office MLS ID AN7154
Listing Data Updated Aug 21, 2026 3:05 AM EDT
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