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.
For sale
$1,169,000
89 Ruthven St, Dorchester, MA 02121
14beds
7,859sqft
3 Family - 3 Units Up/Down
Built in 1905
-- sqft lot
$1,340,900 Zestimate®
$149/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Tree-lined streetsCoin-operated laundry on site
- 1 day |
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Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Kevin Benzinger 860-424-7613,
Boston Realty Advisors 617-375-7900
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73568044
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 14
- Bathrooms: 6
- Full bathrooms: 6
Features
- Flooring: Other
- Has basement: No
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 7,859
- Total interior livable area: 7,859 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 7,859
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Other
Features
- Exterior features: Other
Lot
- Size: 5,823 Square Feet
- Features: Other
Details
- Parcel number: 1310974
- Zoning: 3F-4000
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: MultiFamily
- Property subtype: 3 Family - 3 Units Up/Down
Materials
- See Remarks
- Foundation: Other
- Roof: Other
Condition
- Year built: 1905
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Green energy
- Energy efficient items: Other (See Remarks)
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Other
Location
- Region: Dorchester
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $149/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,212,800
- Annual tax amount: $15,176
- Date on market: 8/25/2026
- Listing terms: Other (See Remarks)
- Total actual rent: 10700
Estimated market value
Zestimate®
$1,340,900
Estimated sales range
$1.19M - $1.47M
Rent Zestimate®
$3,223/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/25/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,169,000-10.1%$149/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73568044 Report a problem | ||
| 4/26/2021 | Sold | $1,300,000+52.9%$165/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 1/31/2020 | Sold | $850,000-3.2%$108/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 9/19/2019 | Listing removed | $878,000$112/sqft |
Source: Powell Realty Group #72541116 Report a problem | ||
| 9/5/2019 | Pending sale | $878,000$112/sqft |
Source: Powell Realty Group #72541116 Report a problem | ||
| 7/28/2019 | Listed for sale | $878,000$112/sqft |
Source: Powell Realty Group #72541116 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $13,125 +4.1% | $1,133,400 -2% |
| 2024 | $12,606 +13.7% | $1,156,500 +12% |
| 2023 | $11,086 +25.9% | $1,032,200 +27.6% |
| 2022 | $8,802 +15.9% | $809,000 +13.7% |
| 2021 | $7,592 +44.1% | $711,500 +42.6% |
| 2020 | $5,270 +12.2% | $499,100 +12% |
| 2019 | $4,697 +5.6% | $445,600 +5% |
| 2018 | $4,446 +748.3% | $424,200 |
| 2017 | $524 -87.1% | $424,200 +15% |
| 2016 | $4,058 +11.8% | $368,900 +23% |
| 2015 | $3,631 | $299,800 |
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Neighborhood: Roxbury
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 3/10David A. Ellis Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-6Distance: 0.2 mi
- 6/10Hernandez K-8 SchoolGrades: PK-6,8Distance: 0.4 mi
- 7/10Boston Latin AcademyGrades: 7-12Distance: 0.4 mi
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