20 W Cottage St, Boston, MA 02125

$1,248,943 · For sale

20 W Cottage St, Boston

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. Main unit: 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. Garden Unit: Fully updated one bed, one bath apartment with ductless AC and private front and back entrances. Both Units: 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) + available parking. 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!

About this address

20 W Cottage St is a multi-family home for sale in Boston, MA 02125 with 3,132 square feet, asking $1,248,943. It was built in 1900. It has been on our site since October 29, 2026.

At $399 a square foot, it compares with a median of $420 among the 293 other multi-family homes for sale in Boston with a stated size.

The whole property at this address is assessed at $841,800 for fiscal year 2023. It last sold for $202,000 in January 2010.

It scores 85 out of 100 for walkability, from how close everyday places are.

The closest train or subway stop is Uphams Corner (MBTA Fairmount Line and Franklin/Foxboro Line), about 0.3 miles away. The closest bus stop is Dudley St @ W Cottage St (MBTA routes 15, 41), about 0.1 miles away.

The closest public schools by level are Winthrop Elementary School (0.2 miles), Higginson-Lewis K-8 School (0.7 miles) and Dearborn 6-12 STEM Academy (0.5 miles). The district decides which school serves an address.

Listing information from MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN), MLS #73596683, deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Prices are compared with other homes listed on this site today. Trains and buses come from the transit agencies’ published schedules and schools from the National Center for Education Statistics. Distances are straight-line. Assessed values and past sales are public records from municipal assessors, published by MassGIS. An assessed value is set for taxation and may differ from market value.

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