Rare opportunity to acquire a substantially gutted single-family property in the highly desirable Polish Triangle neighborhood of Dorchester, being delivered with architectural plans and an approved building permit at closing for conversion and expansion into a three-unit residential building.The existing home is approximately 90% gutted, and approved plans for an addition and full conversion into three residential units, creating an attractive opportunity for either a condominium development and sellout or a long-term rental investment. Two plan configurations are available, providing options for either two or three underground parking spaces—an especially valuable amenity for new condominium or rental product in this part of Dorchester.Located just steps from JFK/UMass Station and the Red Line, 17 Buttonwood offers exceptional access to Downtown Boston, South Boston, UMass Boston, and Cambridge. The Polish Triangle's location between Dorchester and South Boston continues to make it an attractive area for both owner-occupants and renters seeking convenient transit access and proximity to the city.
| Units | 3 |
| Living area | 3,054 sqft |
| Lot size | 2,784 sqft |
| Year built | 1910 |
| Price / sqft | $401 |
| County | Suffolk |
| MLS # | 73570651 |
| Days on market | 0 days |
| Listed on | September 1, 2026 |
| Annual property tax | $11,701 |
| Tax year | 2026 |
| Assessed value | $943,600 |
| Zoning | 3F-D-2000 |
| Total actual rent | $0/mo |
| Stories | 4 |
| Total rooms | 18 |
| Lot size | 0.06 acres |
| Garage spaces | 3 |
| Parking spaces | 6 |
| Foundation | Concrete Perimeter |
| Sewer | Public Sewer |
| Water | Public |
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It is a 3-unit multi-family property with 3,054 sqft of living area, built in 1910.
17 Buttonwood, Boston MA 02125 has been listed for 0 days (since September 1, 2026).
At a list price of $1,225,000 across 3 units, that works out to roughly $408,333 per unit.
Annual property taxes are $11,701 (2026), on an assessed value of $943,600.
At $1,225,000 for 3,054 sqft, that's about $401 per square foot.
3 garage spaces and 6 total parking spaces.
17 Buttonwood, Boston MA 02125 is in Boston, Suffolk County, MA 02125.

Justin Rollo is a Broker Associate with Signal Real Estate (MA Lic. #9534264) and a lifelong Massachusetts resident. Over 14 years and hundreds of transactions, he has worked investment properties — multi-families and house-hacking — across Greater Boston full-time. Away from real estate, Justin is a proud dad, youth coach and local school-committee member — and a former professional poker player who still loves golf and following local sports.