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$1,299,000
5 Beds 5 Baths
HOA
N/A
SQFT
3132
20 W Cottage St
Boston, MA 02125
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Property Description

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 fenced-in 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. Free, no permit, street parking. Nothing left to do but move in!

Property Details

Amenities

  • Park
  • Public Transportation

Kitchen, Dining, and Appliances

  • Dishwasher, Dishwasher - ENERGY STAR, Disposal, Dryer, Dryer - ENERGY STAR, Freezer, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Refrigerator - ENERGY STAR, Refrigerator - Wine Storage, Vent Hood, Washer, Washer - ENERGY STAR

Bathrooms

  • Full Baths: 4
  • Half Baths 1
  • Master Bath: 1

Bedrooms

  • Bedrooms: 5

Other Rooms

  • Total Rooms: 13
  • Laundry Room Features: Finished, Full, Walk Out

Utilities

  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Hot Water: Tankless
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Electric Info: 200 Amps, Circuit Breakers
  • Energy Features: Insulated Doors, Insulated Windows
  • Water: City/Town Water
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer

Interior Features

  • Square Feet: 3132
  • Fireplaces: 5
  • Accessability Features: Unknown

Construction

  • Year Built: 1900
  • Type: Attached
  • Style: Victorian
  • Foundation Info: Slab
  • Lead Paint: None
  • Warranty: No

Exterior & Lot

  • Lot Description: City View(s), Fenced/Enclosed
  • Exterior Features: City View(s), Covered Patio/Deck, Deck, Deck - Wood, Fenced Yard, Patio, Porch

Other Information

  • MLS ID# 73592848
  • Last Updated: 10/24/26
  • HOA: No
  • Reqd Own Association: Unknown

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Seller's Representative: Darin Thompson, Stuart St James, Inc.
Sub Agent Compensation: n/a
Buyer Agent Compensation: n/a
Facilitator Compensation: n/a
Compensation Based On: n/a
Sub-Agency Relationship Offered: No

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