4 Ruthven St

$750,000
Last Sold Price
3,117 Sq. Ft.
$241 / Sq. Ft.
3,117
Sq. Ft.
$241
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Attention builders, contractors and/or end users! Bring this home back to its original glory as a multi-family to occupy while generating substantial rental income, investment rental property or as a condominium conversion project. This home boasts high ceilings, well proportioned rooms and wood floors. The property offers a myriad of living arrangement possibilities including potentially utilizing the 3rd floor as an Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU). There is also a huge basement with great ceiling...Attention builders, contractors and/or end users! Bring this home back to its original glory as a multi-family to occupy while generating substantial rental income, investment rental property or as a condominium conversion project. This home boasts high ceilings, well proportioned rooms and wood floors. The property offers a myriad of living arrangement possibilities including potentially utilizing the 3rd floor as an Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU). There is also a huge basement with great ceiling height that adds lots of potential additional living space. There is natural gas in the building for cooking as well as heating conversion options. The driveway provides 2-3 spaces of off street parking. This property is in a great commuting location near Franklin Park (White Stadium), Egleston Sq., newly renovated Walnut Ave playground and public transportation.
  1. Listed by Deanna Salemme • Coldwell Banker Realty - Newton

Property Details for 4 Ruthven Street

Town
Boston
Area
MA-Boston
Garage Spaces
0
Parking Spaces
3.00
Parking Spaces Total
3
LISTING UPDATED: 12/20/2025 02:50 PM

Property Details for 4 Ruthven Street

StatusSold
MLS #73456885
Days on Market7
Taxes$7,309 / year
HOA Fees-
Compass TypeMulti Family
MLS TypeMulti-family / 2 Family - 2 Units Up/Down
Year Built1900
CountySuffolk County

Location

Listing Courtesy of Coldwell Banker Realty - Newton, Deanna Salemme

Sold By William Raveis R.E. & Home Services, Shauna Fanning

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Building Information for 4 Ruthven Street

Stories3Residences2Year Built1900Building Size-Lot Size0.08 AC / 3,471 SF

Payment Calculator

$4,264 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$3,655

Property Taxes

$609

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 4 Ruthven Street

General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf Course, Medical Facility, House of Worship, Public School, T-Station, University
  • Current Financing: FHA
  • Living Area: 3117.0
  • Color: Yellow
  • SqFt with Basement: No
  • Total Units: 2
  • Waterfront: No
  • Year Built Details: Actual
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Location/School
  • Grade School: Bps
  • High School: Bps
  • Middle School: Bps
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Washer, Dryer, Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator
  • Basement Features: Full, Partially Finished, Interior Access
  • Num of Baths: 3.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 3
  • Num of Half Baths: 0
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 3.00
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 3
  • FireplaceYN: No
  • Fireplaces: 0
  • Flooring: Wood, Tile, Vinyl, Hardwood
  • Interior Features: Bathroom With Tub & Shower, Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen
  • SpaYN: No
  • Window Features: Box/Bay/Bow Window(s), Insulated Windows, Storm Window(s)
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Porch, Porch - Enclosed
  • Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed
  • Lot Description: Level
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Enclosed
  • Roof Material: Shingle, Slate
Parking Features
  • Covered Spaces: .00
  • Garage: No
  • Garage Parking: Off-Street, Tandem, Paved Driveway
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Off-Street, Tandem, Paved Driveway
  • Parking Features: Off-Street, Tandem, Paved Driveway
Utilities
  • Heating: Steam, Oil
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Utility Connections: for Gas Range
  • Water: Public
Property Information
Property Info
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • WARRANTY: No
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Disclosures: Being sold “as is.” Seller and Seller's agent make no representations. Buyer/buyer's agent should exercise due diligence and verify all information and uses. Some radiators on 3rd floor are not connected.
Tax Information
  • Listing Terms: Contract
  • Tax ID: W:12 P:03020 S:000,1310713
  • Assessments: $631,200
  • Book: 68368
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Zoning: R2
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 7
  • Total Living Levels: 3
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Stone
  • Levels: 3
  • Heat Units: 2
  • Heat Zones: 2
Complex & Association Information
  • Adult Community: No
Unit Information
Unit 1 Description
  • Floor U1: 1
  • Lease U1: N
  • Levels U1: 1
Unit 2 Description
  • Floor U2: 2
  • Lease U2: N
  • Levels U2: 2
Rental Info
Rental Info
  • Total Actual Rent: $.00

Property History for 4 Ruthven Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Dec 19, 2025

Sold

MLS PIN #73456885

$750,000
Nov 20, 2025

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #73456885

Nov 20, 2025

Contingent

MLS PIN #73456885

Nov 20, 2025

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73456885

$699,000
Aug 23, 2025

Canceled

MLS PIN #73410401

$699,000
Aug 15, 2025

Contingent

MLS PIN #73410401

Jul 28, 2025

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73410401

$699,000
Sep 20, 2006

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #326782822

$1
DateEvent & SourcePrice
12/19/2025

Sold

MLS PIN #73456885

$750,000
11/20/2025

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #73456885

11/20/2025

Contingent

MLS PIN #73456885

11/20/2025

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73456885

$699,000
08/23/2025

Canceled

MLS PIN #73410401

$699,000
08/15/2025

Contingent

MLS PIN #73410401

07/28/2025

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73410401

$699,000
09/20/2006

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #326782822

$1

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Public Records for 4 Ruthven Street

Taxable ValueLand$215,800Additions$415,400Total$631,200
Tax Record2025$7,309 ($609 / month)
Home Facts
Baths2Total Finished SqFt3,117 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,117 SqFtStories3Lot Size3,471 SqFtStyleDuplexYear Built1900ZoningR2CountySUFFOLKAPNROXB W:12 P:03020 S:000

Schools near 4 Ruthven Street

This home is within Boston Public Schools.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 6
Public - PK to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - PK to 2
Rating
School
Distance
David A. Ellis Elementary School
PublicPK to 6

Hernandez K-8 School
PublicPK to 8

Egleston Community High School
Public9 to 12

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 Coldwell Banker Realty - Newton, Deanna Salemme

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