Last Sold Price
7 beds3,486 sqft$109/sqft
136 Ruthven St, Boston, MA 02121

Description

Rare opportunity to own this well-maintained two-family house on a quiet street with many updates. Hardwood floor on the first floor. Two fireplaces in the first unit. Five large bedrooms in the first unit with a master bath for first floor-bedroom. Lots of closet space. The second unit has separate entrance featuring two large bedrooms and a fireplace.Rare opportunity to own this well-maintained two-family house on a quiet street with many updates. Hardwood floor on the first floor. Two fireplaces in the first unit. Five large bedrooms in the first unit with a master bath for first floor-bedroom. Lots of closet space. The second unit has separate entrance featuring two large bedrooms and a fireplace.
LISTING CLOSED: 11/04/2009 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Paul A. Dobson • Dobson Real Estate

Property Details for 136 Ruthven Street

Status
MLS #
70955008
Days on Market
31
Taxes
$3,359 / year
HOA Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Multi-family / 2 Family
Year Built
1900
Town
Boston
MLS Area
Dorchester
Area
MA-Boston-Dorchester, MA-Boston
Garage Spaces
2
Open Parking Spaces
5.00
Parking Spaces Total
5

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$999,999

Avg days on market

41

Sale-to-list ratio

93.0%

Boston, MA

9 comparable properties found

$1,100,000 | 373 Adams Street, Boston, MA 02122
1/43
1

$1,100,000

Sold 02/21/25

7
Bedrooms
3,899
Square Feet
0.28
Acres
$1,840,000 | 17 Myrtle Street, Boston, MA 02130
1/43
2

$1,840,000

Sold 09/30/25

7
Bedrooms
3,236
Square Feet
0.16
Acres
a front view of a house with a garden
1/42
3

$999,999

Sold 01/09/26

7
Bedrooms
2,778
Square Feet
0.10
Acres
a front view of a house with patio
1/20
4

$750,000

Sold 12/19/25

7
Bedrooms
3,117
Square Feet
0.08
Acres
a house view
1/29
5

$375,697

Sold 12/19/25

6
Bedrooms
3,120
Square Feet
0.19
Acres
$865,000 | 119 Blue Hill Avenue, Boston, MA 02119
1/23
6

$865,000

Sold 05/22/26

6
Bedrooms
3,345
Square Feet
0.05
Acres
$788,000 | 39 Pasadena Road, Boston, MA 02121
1/14
7

$788,000

Sold 02/05/25

6
Bedrooms
3,954
Square Feet
0.12
Acres
$1,200,700 | 12 Capen Street, Boston, MA 02124
1/35
8

$1,200,700

Sold 02/28/25

7
Bedrooms
2,710
Square Feet
0.08
Acres
a front view of a house with yard and green space
1/18
9

$1,100,000

Sold 10/07/25

7
Bedrooms
3,082
Square Feet
0.16
Acres

Location

Listing Courtesy of Dobson Real Estate, Paul A. Dobson

Sold By Howe Realty Group, Curtis Howe

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Building Information for 136 Ruthven Street

Stories4Residences2Year Built1900Building Size-Lot Size0.19 AC / 8,457 SF

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$2,211 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$1,931

Property Taxes

$280

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 136 Ruthven Street

General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Swimming Pool, Tennis Court, Golf Course, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Sidewalks
  • Current Financing: Conv. Fixed
  • Living Area: 3486.0
  • Total Units: 2
  • Waterfront: No
  • Year Built Details: Actual
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Location/School
  • High School: Latin School
  • Middle School: Latin School
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Unit 1(Range, Wall Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Countertop Range), Unit 2(Range, Disposal), Gas Water Heater, Utility Connections for Gas Range, Utility Connections for Electric Range
  • Basement Features: Full, Finished, Walk Out
  • Num of Baths: 4.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 4
  • Num of Half Baths: 0
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 4.00
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 4
  • DoorFeatures: Insulated Doors
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 3
  • Flooring: Wood, Tile, Vinyl, Carpet
  • Interior Features: Unit 1(Ceiling Fans, Pantry, Cathedral/Vaulted Ceilings, Storage), Unit 2(Ceiling Fans, Pantry), Unit 1 Rooms(Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen, Family Room), Unit 2 Rooms(Living Room
  • Laundry Features: Unit 1 Laundry Room
  • Other Equipment: Unit 1 Intercom, Unit 2 Intercom
  • Window Features: Insulated Windows
Exterior Features
  • Lot Description: Corner Lot
Parking Features
  • Covered Spaces: 2.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Parking: Paved Drive, Off-Street
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Paved Drive, Off-Street
  • Parking Features: Off-Street
Utilities
  • Cooling: Unit 1(Window AC), Unit 2(Window AC)
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Electric: 110 Volts, 220 Volts
  • Heating: Unit 1(Steam, Electric, Unit Control), Unit 2(Steam
  • Heating: Yes
  • Utility Connections: for Gas Range, for Electric Range
  • Water: Public, City/Town Water
Property Information
Property Info
  • UFFI: Unknown
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • WARRANTY: No
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
Tax Information
  • Listing Terms: Contract
  • Tax ID: W:12 P:02219 S:000,1311280
  • Assessments: $316,000
  • Book: 0
  • Tax Year: 2009
  • Zoning: residence
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 7
  • Total Living Levels: 4
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter, Brick/Mortar
  • Foundation Area: 845.0
  • Frontage: 24.00
  • Heat Units: 1
  • Heat Zones: 3
Income / Expenses
  • GOI: $18,000.00
  • GRE: $2,000
  • NOI: $18,000.00
  • Operating Expense: $2,000.00
Complex & Association Information
  • Association Security: Unit 1 Security System, Unit 2 Security System
  • Adult Community: No
Unit Information
Unit 1 Description
  • Floor U1: 1
  • Lease U1: N
  • Levels U1: 2
Unit 2 Description
  • Floor U2: 3
  • Lease U2: N
  • Levels U2: 1
Rental Info
Rental Info
  • Total Actual Rent: $.00
Market and Agent Information
Sale Info
  • Buyer Broker Comp: 1.5
  • Other Agent Compensation: 0

Property History for 136 Ruthven Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Nov 4, 2009

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #278420234

$380,000
Nov 4, 2009

Sold

MLS PIN #70955008

$380,000
Aug 30, 2009

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #70955008

DateEvent & SourcePrice
11/04/2009

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #278420234

$380,000
11/04/2009

Sold

MLS PIN #70955008

$380,000
08/30/2009

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #70955008

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

Public Records for 136 Ruthven Street

Taxable ValueLand$337,200Additions$529,000Total$866,200
Tax Record2025$10,031 ($836 / month)
Home Facts
Baths4Total Finished SqFt4,259 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt4,259 SqFtStories2Lot Size8,457 SqFtStyleDuplexYear Built1900ZoningR2CountySUFFOLKAPNROXB W:12 P:02219 S:000Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 136 Ruthven Street

This home is within Boston Public Schools.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 6
Public - 7 to 12
Public - PK to 6
Public - PK to 2
Rating
School
Distance
Trotter Elementary School
PublicPK to 6

Boston Latin Academy
Public7 to 12

David A. Ellis Elementary School
PublicPK to 6

Higginson School
PublicPK to 2

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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Listing Courtesy of Dobson Real Estate, Paul A. Dobson

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