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9 A Ruthven # 2, Boston MA 02121

Boston, MA 02121 • Dorchester
$4,200
$3,550/mo
4
Beds
2
Baths
1,200
Sq Ft
3,989
Lot Sq Ft
346
Days on Market
Active Price Drop -$650 Listed Jul 29, 2025 • MLS# 73410505 Copied! • Updated Jul 4, 2026

About this home

This beautifully updated 4-bedroom, 2-bath top-floor unit has everything you need — space, style, and location! Just minutes from Jamaica Plain, the Longwood Medical Area, and downtown Boston. Step into a modern eat-in kitchen with stainless steel appliances, a bright and airy living room with recessed lighting, and natural hardwood floors throughout. The bedrooms vary in size, with the largest easily fitting a king-size bed. Enjoy easy access to Franklin Park & Zoo, Nubian Square, and public transit — all in a vibrant, well-connected neighborhood.

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Property History

Market Insights

4
Price Changes
10.1%
Price Range

Property Timeline

Price Reduced
Mar 19, 2026
$3,550 $75 (-2.07%)
From $3,625 to $3,550 (-2.1%)
Price Reduced
Mar 13, 2026
$3,625 $25 (-0.68%)
From $3,650 to $3,625 (-0.7%)
Price Reduced
Feb 20, 2026
$3,650 $50 (-1.35%)
From $3,700 to $3,650 (-1.4%)
Price Reduced
Jan 22, 2026
$3,700 $250 (-6.33%)
From $3,950 to $3,700 (-6.3%)
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Listed for Sale
Jul 29, 2025
$3,950
Original listing
Agent: Anthony Brewster Office: Keller Williams Realty Boston-Metro | Back Bay

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
Tax history not available

Facts & Features

Home Facts

Type Residential Lease
Style Apartment
Living Area 1,200 sq ft
Lot Size 3,989 sq ft
Bedrooms 4
Full Baths 2
Total Rooms 6

Rental Details

Available Available Now
Lease Term Term of Rental(12)
Rent Includes Water
Security Deposit $4,200
Required First MonthDepositReferences
Pets No
Pet Policy No Pets
Heating Natural Gas
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

Utilities

Electric None
Water None
Sewer None
Gas None
Other None

Building & Pet Policy

Fee Includes None
Amenities None
Optional Fee Includes None
Possession None
Accepted Financing None
Structure Type []
Unit/Building 2
Sq Ft Source Other
Documents None
County Suffolk
Total market time (incl. prior listings) 340 days

Property Overview

Property Type
Apartment
Listing Type
For Rent
Bedrooms
4
Full Bathrooms
2
Living Area
1,200 sq ft
Total Rooms
6
Entry Level
1

Room Details

Other Floor

Bathroom1
Bedroom5
Bedroom4
Bedroom3
Dining Room
Kitchen
Bathroom2
Bedroom2
Living Room
Bathroom3
Master Bedroom
Office
Family Room
Master Bathroom

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Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Natural Gas
Cooling:
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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
F
Ellis Elementary School
0.1 mi | #817 of 824 | Score: 24.7
Dropped 57 spots from last year
-33.5 below state avg
391 students Moderate
Grades PK-06
F
Trotter Elementary School
0.3 mi | #794 of 824 | Score: 29.2
Dropped 6 spots from last year
-29 below state avg
352 students Diverse
Grades PK-06
C-
Hernandez Elementary School
0.3 mi | #692 of 824 | Score: 36.2
Dropped 88 spots from last year
-22 below state avg
372 students Moderate
Grades PK-06
C-
Mendell Elementary School
0.5 mi | #674 of 824 | Score: 37.2
Dropped 147 spots from last year
-21 below state avg
309 students Very Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-06
Neighborhood School
0.5 mi
Grades PK-06
C+
Bridge Boston Charter School
0.5 mi | #241 of 352 | Score: 37.2
Dropped 80 spots from last year
-21 below state avg
329 students Diverse
Grades PK-08
C
Hale Elementary School
0.8 mi | #582 of 824 | Score: 41.7
Dropped 281 spots from last year
-16.5 below state avg
162 students Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-06
C
John F Kennedy School
0.8 mi | #633 of 824 | Score: 39.2
Dropped 58 spots from last year
-19 below state avg
399 students Diverse
Grades PK-06
Parkside Christian Academy/Cross Factor Academy
0.8 mi
Grades PK-12
F
King Elementary School
0.9 mi | #823 of 824 | Score: 22.7
Dropped 3 spots from last year
-35.6 below state avg
464 students Diverse
Grades PK-06
M

Middle Schools

10 schools
F
Higginson/Lewis K-8 School
0.5 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
0.7 mi
Grades 05-08
Nativity Prep School
0.7 mi
Grades 05-08
Dearborn Middle School
0.8 mi
A
Uncommon Schools - Roxbury Preparatory Dorchester Campus Middle School
1.0 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
Epiphany School
2.0 mi
Grades 05-08
Middle School Academy
2.5 mi
C
Ohrenberger School
4.7 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
1.0 mi
Timilty Middle
1.1 mi
H

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
Meridian Academy
0.6 mi
Grades 06-09
D
English High School
1.0 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
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
A-
O'Bryant School of Math & Science
1.2 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
B-
Margarita Muniz Academy
1.2 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
A+
Boston Latin School
1.7 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
B+
TechBoston Academy
2.2 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
2.2 mi
9 sports • 430 athletes
Grades 07-12
C
Ruth Batson Academy
2.5 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
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Dorchester

9 A Ruthven # 2, Boston MA 02121

Boston, MA 02121

Listing Information

Listing Agent Anthony Brewster
Listing Office Keller Williams Realty Boston-Metro | Back Bay
Office Phone 617-542-0012
Agent MLS ID CN219298
Office MLS ID BB5522
Listing Data Updated Jul 4, 2026 3:05 AM 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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