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About this property
89 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.
Property details
| Units | 3 |
| Living area | 7,859 sqft |
| Lot size | 5,823 sqft |
| Year built | 1905 |
| Price / sqft | $165 |
| County | Suffolk |
| MLS # | 73568044 |
Listing status
| Days on market | 4 days |
| Listed on | August 25, 2026 |
Taxes & financials
| Annual property tax | $15,176 |
| Tax year | 2026 |
| Assessed value | $1,212,800 |
| Zoning | 3F-4000 |
| Gross income (actual) | $128,400/yr |
| Net operating income (actual) | $128,400/yr |
| Total actual rent | $10,700/mo |
Building & lot
| Stories | 3 |
| Total rooms | 26 |
| Lot size | 0.13 acres |
| Garage spaces | 0 |
| Parking spaces | 0 |
| Parking | Other |
| Foundation | Other |
| Roof | Other |
| Construction | See Remarks |
| Flooring | Other |
Utilities & systems
| Sewer | Public Sewer |
| Water | Public |
Location
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Questions & answers
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How many units does 89 Ruthven Street, Boston MA 02121 have?
It is a 3-unit multi-family property with 7,859 sqft of living area, built in 1905.
How long was 89 Ruthven Street, Boston MA 02121 on the market before it sold?
89 Ruthven Street, Boston MA 02121 sold after about 42 days on the market (listed August 25, 2026, closed October 6, 2026).
What is the price per unit?
At a list price of $1,169,000 across 3 units, that works out to roughly $389,667 per unit.
What are the property taxes on 89 Ruthven Street, Boston MA 02121?
Annual property taxes are $15,176 (2026), on an assessed value of $1,212,800.
What is the price per square foot?
At $1,169,000 for 7,859 sqft, that's about $165 per square foot.
Where is this property located?
89 Ruthven Street, Boston MA 02121 is in Boston, Suffolk County, MA 02121.
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