5 Lafield St

3,885 Sq. Ft.
$338 / Sq. Ft.
3,885
Sq. Ft.
$338
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Welcome to 5 Lafield Street, a well-maintained three-family home in the heart of Fields Corner, one of Dorchester’s most desirable neighborhoods. Located on a quiet residential street, this property offers easy access to the Fields Corner Red Line station, bus routes, shops, restaurants, and parks. Each spacious unit features 3+ bedrooms, 1 full bath, a living room, kitchen, and in-unit laundry. Units 2 and 3 include front and rear balconies for added outdoor space. Classic details such as hardwood...Welcome to 5 Lafield Street, a well-maintained three-family home in the heart of Fields Corner, one of Dorchester’s most desirable neighborhoods. Located on a quiet residential street, this property offers easy access to the Fields Corner Red Line station, bus routes, shops, restaurants, and parks. Each spacious unit features 3+ bedrooms, 1 full bath, a living room, kitchen, and in-unit laundry. Units 2 and 3 include front and rear balconies for added outdoor space. Classic details such as hardwood floors, high ceilings, and oversized windows bring warmth and natural light throughout. Additional highlights include separate utilities, a finished basement, and a large backyard ideal for entertaining or recreation. Currently generating $9,300 per month in rental income (all tenants are tenants-at-will), this property presents an exceptional investment opportunity in a prime Dorchester location. Showings begin at Open House on Friday, June 5 from 5-7pm and Saturaday, June 6 from 11-1pm.
  1. Listed by Marley Kanda • Coldwell Banker Realty - Boston

Property Details for 5 Lafield Street

Town
Boston
MLS Area
Dorchester's Fields Corner
Area
MA-Boston-Dorchester's Fields Corner, MA-Boston
Garage Spaces
0
Open Parking Spaces
.00
Parking Spaces Total
0
LISTING UPDATED: 06/06/2026 03:09 AM

Property Details for 5 Lafield Street

StatusActive
MLS #73528345
Days on Market6
Taxes$14,221 / year
HOA Fees-
Property TypeMulti Family
MLS TypeMulti-family / 3 Family - 3 Units Up/Down
Year Built1905
CountySuffolk County

Location

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Building Information for 5 Lafield Street

Stories4Residences3Year Built1905Building Size-Lot Size0.12 AC / 5,336 SF

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$7,738 per month

30 year fixed, 6.36% Interest

Principal and Interest

$6,553

Property Taxes

$1,185

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 5 Lafield Street

General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Walk/Jog Trails, Laundromat, Highway Access, House of Worship, Public School, T-Station
  • Living Area: 3885.0
  • Color: Brown
  • SqFt with Basement: No
  • Total Units: 3
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water View: No
  • Year Built Details: Actual
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • Basement Features: Full, Finished
  • Num of Baths: 4.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 4
  • Num of Half Baths: 0
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 4.00
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 4
  • FireplaceYN: No
  • Fireplaces: 0
  • Flooring: Wood, Tile, Hardwood
  • Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Lead Certification Available, Bathroom With Tub & Shower, Living Room, Kitchen, Laundry Room
  • Interior Features: Window AC
  • SpaYN: No
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Balcony/Deck, Balcony
  • Exterior Features: Fenced Yard, Balcony
  • Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed, Fenced
  • Lot Description: Cleared, Level
  • Roof Material: Rubber
Parking Features
  • Covered Spaces: .00
  • Garage: No
  • Garage Parking: On Street Permit
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: On Street Permit
  • Parking Features: On Street Permit
Utilities
  • Cooling: Window AC
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Electric: 100 Amp Service
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Water: Public
Property Information
Property Info
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • WARRANTY: No
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Disclosures: Lead Paint Unknown in Unit 3,Letter of Deleading Compliance on Unit 1 and 2. Buyer to do their own due diligence on all information.
Tax Information
  • Listing Terms: Contract
  • Tax ID: 1303405
  • Assessments: $1,136,500
  • Book: 53199
  • Tax Year: 2026
  • Zoning: 3F - 5000
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 9
  • Total Living Levels: 4
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Stone
  • Levels: 4
  • Cooling Units: 0
  • Cooling Zones: 0
  • Heat Units: 3
  • Heat Zones: 3
Income / Expenses
  • GOI: $111,600.00
  • NOI: $111,600.00
Complex & Association Information
  • Adult Community: No
Unit Information
Unit 1 Description
  • Floor U1: 1
  • Lease U1: Y
  • Levels U1: 1
Unit 2 Description
  • Floor U2: 2
  • Lease U2: Y
  • Levels U2: 1
Unit 3 Description
  • Floor U3: 3
  • Lease U3: Y
  • Levels U3: 1
Rental Info
Rental Info
  • Total Actual Rent: $9,300.00

Property History for 5 Lafield Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jun 2, 2026

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73528345

$1,315,000—
Jul 9, 2014

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #420213678

$620,000

+4.9% / yr

Jul 9, 2014

Sold

MLS PIN #71689289

$620,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
06/02/2026

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73528345

$1,315,000
07/09/2014

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #420213678

$620,000

+4.9% / yr

07/09/2014

Sold

MLS PIN #71689289

$620,000

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

Public Records for 5 Lafield Street

Taxable ValueLand$367,400Additions$746,900Total$1,114,300
Tax Record2025$12,904 ($1,075 / month)
Home Facts
Baths4Total Finished SqFt3,885 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,885 SqFtStories3Lot Size5,336 SqFtStyleTriplexYear Built1905Year Renovated1989ZoningR3CountySUFFOLKAPNDORC W:16 P:00945 S:000

Schools near 5 Lafield Street

This home is within Boston Public Schools.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 1
Public - PK to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - PK to 6
Rating
School
Distance
Henderson Inclusion Elementary School
PublicPK to 1

Murphy K-8 School
PublicPK to 8

Community Academy Of Science And Health
Public9 to 12

Kenny Elementary School
PublicPK to 6

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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5 Lafield Street is a multi-family home for sale in Boston, MA 02122. This property was listed for sale on June 2, 2026 by Coldwell Banker Realty - Boston, it's currently listed at $1,315,000. It has been on the market for a total of 6 days and was last sold on July 9, 2014. This listing's school district is Boston Public Schools. Nearby schools include Henderson Inclusion Elementary School, Murphy K-8 School and Community Academy Of Science And Health. 5 Lafield Street is a 9-bed, 4-bath, 3,885 sqft multi-family home built in 1905.

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Listing Courtesy of Coldwell Banker Realty - Boston, Marley Kanda

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