New Listing
In-Person: 08/28 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM89 Ruthven Street is a fully leased, three-unit apartment building in Dorchester, offering a large unit mix headlined by one 4-bedroom/2-bath apartment and two 5-bedroom/2-bath apartments. All units are lead-paint certified, and the roof was replaced in 2023, minimizing near-term capital needs for a new owner. Coin-operated laundry on site adds an additional income stream, rounding out a well-maintained asset with an outsized unit mix for the submarket. Dorchester has emerged as one of Boston's most dynamic, fast-growing neighborhoods, offering a rare mix of accessibility, character, and long-term upside just minutes from downtown. With Red Line and bus access, tree-lined streets, and an ever-expanding mix of restaurants and shops, Dorchester continues to draw renewed investment and rising demand, cementing its place among Boston's most sought-after residential submarkets.
| MLS # | 73568044 |
|---|---|
| Listing Type | For Sale |
| Style | House |
| Sub-Type | Resale |
| Status | Active |
| Year | 1905 |
| Listing Provided By | Boston Realty Advisors | Kevin Benzinger |
| Bed(s) | 14 |
|---|---|
| Bath(s) | 6 Total |
| SQ Feet | 7,859 |
| Story(s) | 3 |
| Units | 3 |
| Zoning | 3F-4000 |
| Acreage | 0.13 |
| Rooms Total | 26 |
|---|---|
| Fireplaces Total | 0 |
| Fireplace Yes / No | No |
| Flooring | Other |
| Exterior Features | Other |
|---|---|
| Roof | Other |
| Construction Materials | See Remarks |
| Foundation Details | Other |
| Lot Features | Other |
| Garage Yes / No | No |
|---|---|
| Parking Features | Other |
| Sewer | Public Sewer |
|---|
| Tax Annual Amount | 15176 |
|---|---|
| Tax Assessed Value | 1212800 |
| Tax Year | 2026 |
| Community Features | Other |
|---|---|
| Senior Community Yes / No | No |
| State | MA |
|---|---|
| County | Suffolk |
| City | Boston |
| Zip Code | 02121 |
| Area | Dorchester |
| Listing VS Median (in 02121) | |
Price: $1,169,000 low | high Med: $3,950 sqft: 7,859 low | high Med: 1,600 $ / sqft: $149 low | high Med: $2 | |
| Open House |
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| In-Person 08/28 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM |
| State | MA |
|---|---|
| County | Suffolk |
| City | Boston |
| Zip Code | 02121 |
| Area | Dorchester |
| Listing VS Median (in 02121) | |
Price: $1,169,000 low | high Med: $3,950 sqft: 7,859 low | high Med: 1,600 $ / sqft: $149 low | high Med: $2 | |
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