Sold
Last Sold Price
7 beds3,117 sqft$241/sqft
4 Ruthven St, Boston, MA 02121
Multi FamilyProperty Type
3,471 sq ftLot Size
1900Year Built
$241/sq ftPrice per sq ft
3 carsParking Spaces

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.

Listing Agent

  1. Deanna Salemme

    Deanna Salemme

    Listing Agent

    Coldwell Banker Realty - Newton

    P: (617) 969-2447

    M: (617) 877-7576

Listing closed: 12/19/2025 12:00 AM • Source: MLS PIN, MLS#: 73456885

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$835,000

Avg days on market

41

Sale-to-list ratio

101.8%

Boston, MA

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Location

Listing Courtesy of Coldwell Banker Realty - Newton, Deanna Salemme

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

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Principal and Interest

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Property Taxes

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Property Information for 4 Ruthven Street

Property Details
  • Taxes: $7,309 / year
  • MLS Type: Multi-family / 2 Family - 2 Units Up/Down
  • Town: Boston
  • Area: MA-Boston
  • Garage Spaces: 0
  • Open Parking Spaces: 3.00
  • Parking Spaces Total: 3
Building Information
  • Stories: 3
  • Residences: 2
  • Year Built: 1900
  • Lot Size: 0.08 AC / 3,471 SF
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

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

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

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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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 4 Ruthven Street, Boston, MA 02121
$750,000
7
3,117
3,471
$525,000
6
3,394
3,709
2
4,491
5,862
$340,500
7
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Listing Courtesy of Coldwell Banker Realty - Newton, Deanna Salemme

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