20 W Cottage St · Boston

FOR SALE · MLS #73592848

$1,249,000

beds
5
baths
4.5
sqft
3,132

20 W Cottage St

Boston, MA 02125

LOCATION

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20 W Cottage St, Boston, MA 02125Open Street View

Between Brook Ave and Dudley Street

Home type
Single Family Residence
Interior living area
3,132 sqft
Year built
1900
Lot size
1,965 sqft (about 0.05 acres)
Parking spaces
0
Price per sqft
$399/sqft

About this home

Historic brownstone in Dorchester featuring 4 bedrooms and 3.5 baths across three levels, PLUS a legal 1-bedroom, 1-bath garden-level apartment with a reliable long-term tenant paying $2,377/month (direct deposit). A tasteful blend of old-world charm and modern amenities, with all the comforts of a recently renovated home. Beautifully refinished hardwood floors, marble tile, custom built-ins, five 18th-century marble fireplaces, and custom stained-glass transoms and high-end design add character throughout. The open-concept living, dining, and kitchen areas make entertaining a breeze. The chef's kitchen features stainless steel appliances, quartz countertops, a gas range, wine fridge/bar, abundant storage, and an adjacent newly added first-floor half bath. The second floor offers two spacious bedrooms and a beautifully renovated bathroom with a tub and rain shower. The third-floor primary suite boasts three built-in dressers, two walk-in closets, and a luxurious private bath. The fourth bedroom includes a new washer and dryer and an updated full bath. Enjoy a huge, partially covered deck overlooking a private, low-maintenance turf yard with landscaping and a new wood privacy fence. Extensive renovations in 2025 included updated systems, central air, a new boiler, updated electrical, tankless hot water heaters, and more! Just four blocks from the Upham's Corner T station (10 minutes to South Station) + parking available. Nothing left to do but move in! Note: Maps and Street View haven’t caught up with the beautiful improvements to the block. Come see the transformation in and around 20 W Cottage for yourself!

Listed by Darin Thompson · Stuart St James, Inc.
MLS PIN #73592848 · Updated 10/31/2026, 8:20:00 AM ET

Facts & features

Home overview
Property subtype
Single Family Residence
Property category
Residential
MLS status
Price Changed
Bedrooms
5
Full bathrooms
4
Half bathrooms
1
Total bathrooms
4.5
Total rooms
13
Living area
3,132 sqft
Living area source
Public Record
Above grade finished area
3,132 sqft
Building area
3,132
Building area units
Square Feet
Building area source
Public Records
Area includes basement
No
Interior & systems
Heating
Forced Air
Heating available
Yes
Cooling
Central Air
Cooling available
Yes
Appliances
Tankless Water Heater · Range · Dishwasher · Disposal · Microwave · Refrigerator · Freezer · Washer · Dryer · ENERGY STAR Qualified Refrigerator · Wine Refrigerator · ENERGY STAR Qualified Dryer · ENERGY STAR Qualified Dishwasher · ENERGY STAR Qualified Washer · Range Hood
Basement
Full · Finished · Walk-Out Access
Fireplace
Yes
Fireplaces
5
Electrical service
Circuit Breakers · 200+ Amp Service
Windows
Insulated Windows
Doors
Insulated Doors
Primary bathroom features
Yes

Price & tax details

Current asking price$1,249,000
Original asking price$1,299,000
Listed on2026-10-20
Days on market11
Tax record supplied by MLS
YearProperty taxAssessed value
2025$11,104$958,874

These records are supplied by the current listing. Assessed value is not market value; confirm taxes with the local assessor.

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SCHOOLS & EDUCATION

Schools & performance

2026 MA DESE

School names, grades and state-reported measures are listed below.

This listing does not name individual schools. Public school information below is context, not an attendance assignment for this address.

Nearby public schools

Sorted by straight-line distance within the city. These are not attendance boundaries or a guarantee of enrollment.

17DESE percentile

Nearby public school · not assigned

Mason Elementary School

Grades PK · K · 1 · 2 · 3 · 4 · 5

Straight-line distance 0.61 km

Progress toward targets 77%

—DESE percentile

Nearby public school · not assigned

Haynes Early Education Center

Grades PK · K · 1

Straight-line distance 0.78 km

DESE does not report a percentile for this school.

9DESE percentile

Nearby public school · not assigned

Dearborn STEM Academy

Grades 7 · 8 · 9 · 10 · 11 · 12

Straight-line distance 0.87 km

Progress toward targets 42%

89DESE percentile

Nearby public school · not assigned

Boston Latin Academy

Grades 7 · 8 · 9 · 10 · 11 · 12

Straight-line distance 1.06 km

Progress toward targets 51%

2DESE percentile

Nearby public school · not assigned

Higginson-Lewis K-8 School

Grades 3 · 4 · 5 · 6 · 7 · 8

Straight-line distance 1.07 km

Progress toward targets 53%

3DESE percentile

Nearby public school · not assigned

King Elementary School

Grades PK · K · 1 · 2 · 3 · 4 · 5 · 6

Straight-line distance 1.09 km

Progress toward targets 56%

MLS school names do not guarantee attendance. Assignment can vary by school year, grade and admissions policy; confirm with the district before committing.
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