Welcome to the turnkey investment property you have been waiting for. Extensive renovations completed in 2021 includes the roof, siding, heating systems, central air, hot water heaters, kitchens, bathrooms and more. Hardwood floors and modern updates throughout offering 3 levels of living space, nothing to do but move right in. Rare off street parking for 7+ cars. The basement is framed to add 2 bedrooms for additional living space. Perfect for investors and owner occupants. First time on the market in 31 years.
— MLSPIN #: 73453925Map of 79 W Cottage St, Boston, MA 02125
| List Price: | $1,024,900 |
|---|---|
| Status: | New |
| MLS ID: | 73453925 |
| Town: | Boston |
| Neighborhood: | Dorchester |
| County: | Suffolk |
| Zip: | 02125 |
| Property Type: | Residential Income |
| Property Sub Type: | 2 Family - 2 Units Up/Down |
| Bedrooms: | 6 |
| Full Baths: | 3 |
| Living Area: | 2,609 sqft |
| Acres: | 0.15 |
| Taxes: | 10,254 |
| Appliances: | Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Microwave |
| Cooling: | Central Air |
| Flooring: | Tile, Hardwood |
| Heating: | Forced Air, Natural Gas |
| Parking Features: | Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved |
| Status: | Active |
| Water Source: | Public |
| Year Built: | 1885 |
| Roof: | Shingle |
| Window Features: | Box/Bay/Bow Window(s), Insulated Windows |
| Directions: | Blue Hill Ave to W Cottage St |
| Laundry Features: | Electric Dryer Hookup |
| Foundation Details: | Concrete Perimeter |
| Construction Materials: | Frame |
| Listing Contract Date: | 2025-11-12 |
| Cooling?: | Yes |
| Heating?: | Yes |
| Lot Size Area: | 0.15 |
| Lot Size Square Feet: | 6,450 |
| Rooms Total: | 10 |
| Bathrooms Total Integer: | 3 |
| Basement: | true |
| Basement: | Interior Entry, Bulkhead, Concrete, Unfinished |
| Building Area Source: | Public Records |
| Building Area Total: | 2,609 |
| Community Features: | Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Highway Access, House of Worship, Public School, T-Station |
| Door Features: | Insulated Doors |
| Exterior Features: | Balcony/Deck, Rain Gutters |
| Fencing: | Fenced/Enclosed, Fenced |
| Interior Features: | Stone/Granite/Solid Counters, Upgraded Cabinets, Bathroom with Shower Stall, Internet Available - Unknown, Living Room, Kitchen, Laundry Room |
| Levels: | 3 |
| Living Area Units: | Square Feet |
| Lot Size Units: | Acres |
| Number Of Units Total: | 2 |
| Open Parking?: | Yes |
| Parcel Number: | W:08 P:03020 S:000, 1301461 |
| Patio And Porch Features: | Porch, Deck - Wood |
| Rent Includes: | Unit 1(Water), Unit 2(Water) |
| Road Frontage Type: | Public |
| Road Surface Type: | Paved |
| Sewer: | Public Sewer |
| Utilities: | for Gas Range, for Electric Dryer |
| Zoning: | R2 |
| Elementary School: | Winthrop Elementary School |
| Exclusions: | See Inclusion Exclusion List Attached To Listing |
| High School: | Boston Day And Evening Academy |
| Middle Or Junior School: | Dearborn Middle School |
| Stories Total: | 3 |
| Year Built Source: | Public Records |
| Disclosures: | Unit 2 is rented at 4, 600/month until 3/3/26. Unit 1 is a tenant at will and can be delivered vacant. Unit 1 paying under market rent at 2, 000/month and help manage the property. 7+ Parking spaces in paved driveway, could fit more if you park tandem. Buyers responsible for own due diligence |
| Farm Land Area Units: | Square Feet |
| Financial Data Source: | Owner |
| Gross Income: | $79,200 |
| Listing Agreement: | Exclusive Right To Sell |
| Apod Available: | No |
| Color: | Blue |
| Cooling Units: | 2 |
| Mh:Cooling Zones, Cc:Cooling Zones, Mf:Cooling Zones, Sf:Cooling Zones: | 2 |
| Disclosure: | Yes |
| Dpr Flag: | No |
| Flrs 1: | 1 |
| Flrs 2: | 2 |
| Heat Units: | 2 |
| Heat Zones: | 2 |
| Lead Paint: | Unknown |
| Lease 1: | No |
| Lease 2: | Yes |
| Levels 1: | 1 |
| Levels 2: | 2 |
| Listing Alert: | No |
| List Price Per Sqft: | $392.83 |
| Page: | 190 |
| Price Per Sqft: | $392.83 |
| Square Feet Disclosures: | 3 levels total. Unit 1 has unfinished basement; Unit 2 spans 2 floors. Broker not responsible for SF |
| Square Feet Incl Base: | No |
| Year Round: | Yes |
| Net Operating Income: | $79,200 |
| Original List Price: | $1,024,900 |
| Parking Total: | 7 |
| Road Responsibility: | Public Maintained Road |
| Security Features: | Security System |
| Tax Assessed Value: | $885,500 |
| Tax Year: | 2025 |
| Total Actual Rent: | $6,600 |
| Year Built Details: | Actual |
| Waterview Flag: | No |
| Bedrms 1: | 2 |
| Bedrms 2: | 4 |
| F Bths 1: | 1 |
| F Bths 2: | 2 |
| Hot Water: | Natural Gas |
| Rent1: | 2,000 |
| Rent2: | 4,600 |
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MLS Property Information Network, Inc. data last updated on November 13, 2025 01:55 AM
Property Last Updated: November 12, 2025 11:13 AM
Listing Courtesy of: Lillian Montalto Signature Properties
Listing Agent: Team Lillian Montalto


