23 Tonawanda St, Boston, MA 02124
$1,599,999 - Dorchester's Dorchester Center
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Located in Dorchester’s sought-after Melville Park neighborhood, 23 Tonawanda St. captures true Philly-style living with timeless character and exceptional potential. This classic two-family home offers 2 units spanning two levels in each, providing the feel of a single-family home with added income opportunity. The property includes architectural plans that are already stamped and ready to be used for ADU approval, ideal for multi-generational living or extra rental income. Distinctive features include a wrought iron fence surrounding the property, a cobblestone driveway and walkway, a tin ceiling on the front porch, and an original corbel captain’s porch that reflects the craftsmanship of a bygone era. High ceilings, spacious rooms, and period details throughout make this home a rare find. Conveniently located near the Red Line T, shops, and parks—this is Melville Park charm at its finest.
— MLSPIN #: 73449239Map of 23 Tonawanda St, Boston, MA 02124
| List Price: | $1,599,999 |
|---|---|
| Status: | Active |
| MLS ID: | 73449239 |
| Town: | Boston |
| Neighborhood: | Dorchester's Dorchester Center |
| County: | Suffolk |
| Zip: | 02124 |
| Property Type: | Residential Income |
| Property Sub Type: | 2 Family - 2 Units Up/Down |
| Bedrooms: | 6 |
| Full Baths: | 5 |
| Half Baths: | 1 |
| Living Area: | 4,024 sqft |
| Acres: | 0.13 |
| Taxes: | 10,654 |
| Appliances: | Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer |
| Flooring: | Wood, Tile, Varies, Hardwood, Stone / Slate, Stone/Ceramic Tile |
| Lot Features: | Level |
| Parking Features: | Paved Drive, Off Street, Tandem, Driveway, Paved |
| Status: | Active |
| Water Source: | Public |
| Year Built: | 1900 |
| Roof: | Shingle |
| Window Features: | Insulated Windows, Screens |
| Directions: | Please use Waze or Google maps |
| Laundry Features: | Washer & Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, Gas Dryer Hookup |
| Foundation Details: | Stone |
| Electric: | Circuit Breakers, Individually Metered |
| Construction Materials: | Frame |
| Fireplace Features: | Gas |
| Listing Contract Date: | 2025-10-29 |
| Fireplace?: | Yes |
| Lot Size Area: | 0.13 |
| Lot Size Square Feet: | 5,500 |
| Fireplaces Total: | 1 |
| Rooms Total: | 16 |
| Bathrooms Total Integer: | 6 |
| Building Area Source: | Public Records |
| Building Area Total: | 4,024 |
| Community Features: | Public Transportation, Shopping, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Park, Stable(s), Medical Facility, Laundromat, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University, Sidewalks |
| Door Features: | Insulated Doors, Storm Door(s) |
| Exterior Features: | Rain Gutters |
| Fencing: | Fenced/Enclosed, Fenced |
| Interior Features: | Philadelphia, High Speed Internet, Bathroom With Tub & Shower, Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen, Laundry Room, Office/Den |
| Levels: | 4 |
| Living Area Units: | Square Feet |
| Lot Size Units: | Acres |
| Number Of Units Total: | 2 |
| Open Parking?: | Yes |
| Parcel Number: | W:17 P:02243 S:000, 1299775 |
| Patio And Porch Features: | Porch, Enclosed, Patio |
| Rent Includes: | Unit 1(Water), Unit 2(Water) |
| Road Frontage Type: | Public |
| Road Surface Type: | Paved |
| Sewer: | Public Sewer |
| Utilities: | for Gas Range, for Gas Dryer, Washer Hookup, Varies per Unit |
| Waterfront Features: | Beach Access, Bay, Harbor, 3/10 to 1/2 Mile To Beach, Beach Ownership(Public) |
| Zoning: | R2 |
| Elementary School: | Bps |
| Exclusions: | Dining Room, Main Bathroom Chandelier, Lamp On The Wall - Plants In The Pots In The Yard Front |
| Green Energy Efficient: | Thermostat, Varies per Unit |
| High School: | Bps |
| Middle Or Junior School: | Bps |
| Stories Total: | 4 |
| Year Built Source: | Public Records |
| Disclosures: | Architectural drawings for the main house as the ADU / Greenhouse in the rear. The plans for the Greenhouse are stamped. Showings will start at the Brokers open house on Thursday Oct 30 from 11am to 1 pm |
| Farm Land Area Units: | Square Feet |
| Listing Agreement: | Exclusive Right To Sell |
| Listing Terms: | Contract |
| Apod Available: | No |
| Color: | blue |
| Disclosure: | No |
| Dpr Flag: | No |
| Flrs 1: | 1 |
| Flrs 2: | 2 |
| Lead Paint: | Unknown |
| Lease 1: | No |
| Lease 2: | No |
| Levels 1: | 2 |
| Levels 2: | 2 |
| Listing Alert: | No |
| List Price Per Sqft: | $397.61 |
| Page: | 274 |
| Price Per Sqft: | $397.61 |
| Sewage District: | BWS |
| Square Feet Disclosures: | There is a glass house in rear / living quarters in the rear and finished in the basement |
| Square Feet Incl Base: | No |
| Original List Price: | $1,599,999 |
| Parking Total: | 2 |
| Road Responsibility: | Public Maintained Road |
| Sign On Property?: | Yes |
| Tax Assessed Value: | $920,000 |
| Tax Year: | 2025 |
| Year Built Details: | Actual |
| Waterview Flag: | No |
| Bedrms 1: | 4 |
| Bedrms 2: | 4 |
| F Bths 1: | 1 |
| F Bths 2: | 1 |
| Hot Water: | Natural Gas |
| H Bths 2: | 1 |
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MLS Property Information Network, Inc. data last updated on November 06, 2025 07:11 AM
Property Last Updated: November 02, 2025 04:06 AM
Listing Courtesy of: RE/MAX Real Estate Center
Listing Agent: Melvin A Vieira


