Sold
Last Sold Price
6 beds3,326 sqft$180/sqft
12 Butler St, Boston, MA 02124
Single FamilyProperty Type
10,870 sq ftLot Size
1870Year Built
$180/sq ftPrice per sq ft
5 carsParking Spaces

Description

This is it, the home you've been waiting for in one of Dorchester's most desirable neighborhoods. This stunning Victorian gem absolutely dripping with detail and original woodwork has been in the same family for over 50 years. Nestled in a tight community with superior access to public transportation, shopping & Dorchester's historic 26 acre park this home has it all. The current owner has maintained this house meticulously and is ready to pass it on to a new owner. The size, beauty and craftsmanship...This is it, the home you've been waiting for in one of Dorchester's most desirable neighborhoods. This stunning Victorian gem absolutely dripping with detail and original woodwork has been in the same family for over 50 years. Nestled in a tight community with superior access to public transportation, shopping & Dorchester's historic 26 acre park this home has it all. The current owner has maintained this house meticulously and is ready to pass it on to a new owner. The size, beauty and craftsmanship truly needs to be seen first hand to be fully appreciated. Walk to Butler Station, Lower Mills Village, Dorchester Park & the Neponset Bike Path.
Listing closed: 02/26/2015 12:00 AM • Source: MLS PIN, MLS#: 71772354

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$735,000

Avg days on market

49

Sale-to-list ratio

92.6%

Boston, MA

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Location

Sold By Gibson Sotheby's International Realty, Don Benoit

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Property Information for 12 Butler Street

Property Details
  • Taxes: $3,620 / year
  • MLS Type: Single Family / Detached
  • Town: Boston
  • MLS Area: Dorchester's Lower Mills
  • Area: MA-Boston-Dorchester's Lower Mills, MA-Boston
  • Architectural Style: Victorian
  • Style: Victorian
  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Parking Spaces Total: 5
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1870
  • Lot Size: 0.25 AC / 10,870 SF
General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, T-Station
  • Current Financing: Conv. Fixed
  • Living Area: 3326.0
  • Color: White
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water View: No
  • Year Built Details: Actual
  • Year Built Source: Owner
Location/School
  • Neighborhood: Dorchester
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Utility Connections for Gas Range
  • Basement Features: Full, Walk Out
  • Num of Baths: 2.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 2
  • Num of Half Baths: 0
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 2.00
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Flooring: Wood
  • Interior Features: Window AC
  • Primary Bath: No
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Porch
  • Lot Description: Level
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch
  • Roof Material: Shingle, Rubber
Parking Features
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: 1.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Parking: Detached, Off-Street
  • Parking Features: Detached, Off-Street
  • Parking Features: Off-Street
Utilities
  • Cooling: Window AC
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers, 100 Amp Service
  • Heating: Steam, Natural Gas
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Utility Connections: for Gas Range
  • Water: Public
Property Information
Property Info
  • UFFI: Unknown
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Disclosures: Shown by appointment only,please do not go to home without appointment.
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: 1316167
  • Assessments: $428,000
  • Book: 000
  • Tax Year: 2015
  • Zoning: RES
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 6
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Stone, Granite
Market and Agent Information
Sale Info
  • Buyer Broker Comp: 2.25
  • Other Agent Compensation: 0

Property History for 12 Butler Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Feb 26, 2015

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #489169105

$600,000

+857.2% / yr

Feb 26, 2015

Sold

MLS PIN #71772354

$600,000
Dec 14, 2014

Contingent

MLS PIN #71772354

DateEvent & SourcePrice
02/26/2015

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #489169105

$600,000

+857.2% / yr

02/26/2015

Sold

MLS PIN #71772354

$600,000
12/14/2014

Contingent

MLS PIN #71772354

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 12 Butler Street

Taxable ValueLand$361,500Additions$700,500Total$1,062,000
Tax Record2025$12,298 ($1,025 / month)
Home Facts
Beds6Baths3Total Finished SqFt3,326 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,326 SqFtStories2Lot Size10,870 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1900Year Renovated2015ZoningR1CountySUFFOLKAPNDORC W:17 P:03512 S:000

Schools near 12 Butler Street

This home is within Boston Public Schools.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - 2 to 12
Public - PK to 6
Public - PK to 3
Public - 7 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Henderson K-12 Inclusion School Upper
Public2 to 12

Taylor Elementary School
PublicPK to 6

Lee Academy
PublicPK to 3

Techboston Academy
Public7 to 12

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 12 Butler Street, Boston, MA 02124
$600,000
6
3,326
10,870
$388,000
4
1,723
8,882
3
4,226
6,650
4
1.5
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