Last Sold Price
5 beds2,207 sqft$453/sqft
79 Butler St, Boston, MA 02124

Description

Lower mills! Lovely 2 family in a great location! Unit 1 is located on the first floor featuring 2 bedrooms, living room and large modern kitchen. In unit laundry and basement access. Unit 2 is bilevel and comprised of 2 bedrooms, living room and large modern kitchen with staircase to a large family room/3rd bedroom with walk-in closet, skylight, laundry and extra storage. Spacious enclosed back porch! Large basement with extra laundry hookup and plenty of storage leads to a back yard perfect for...Lower mills! Lovely 2 family in a great location! Unit 1 is located on the first floor featuring 2 bedrooms, living room and large modern kitchen. In unit laundry and basement access. Unit 2 is bilevel and comprised of 2 bedrooms, living room and large modern kitchen with staircase to a large family room/3rd bedroom with walk-in closet, skylight, laundry and extra storage. Spacious enclosed back porch! Large basement with extra laundry hookup and plenty of storage leads to a back yard perfect for entertaining! Driveway with 3 parking spaces as well as on street permit parking. Close to Neponset River Reservation, Route 93 and all that city living has to offer with a quaint neighborhood feel! Butler MBTA trolley stop is right next door! Take the ramp down to the trolley platform then two stops to Ashmont Red Line train for a car-free commute or trip into downtown for dinner, shopping or leisure! First showings at the open houses Friday 10/18 5:00-7:00 and Sunday 10/20 1:00-3:00!
LISTING CLOSED: 12/06/2024 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Audra Stevens • Escalate Real Estate

Property Details for 79 Butler Street

Status
MLS #
73303297
Days on Market
7
Taxes
$7,832 / year
HOA Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Multi-family / 2 Family - 2 Units Up/Down
Year Built
1920
Town
Boston
MLS Area
Dorchester's Lower Mills
Area
MA-Boston-Dorchester's Lower Mills, MA-Boston
Garage Spaces
0
Open Parking Spaces
3.00
Parking Spaces Total
3

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$990,000

Avg days on market

15

Sale-to-list ratio

102.6%

Boston, MA

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Location

Listing Courtesy of Escalate Real Estate, Audra Stevens

Sold By StartPoint Realty, Anthony McSharry

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Building Information for 79 Butler Street

Stories3Residences2Year Built1920Building Size-Lot Size0.12 AC / 5,368 SF

Payment Calculator

$5,736 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$5,083

Property Taxes

$653

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 79 Butler Street

General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf Course, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Marina, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University
  • Current Financing: Conv. Fixed
  • Living Area: 2207.0
  • SqFt with Basement: No
  • Total Units: 2
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water View: No
  • Year Built Details: Approximate
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Location/School
  • Grade School: Bps
  • High School: Bps
  • Middle School: Bps
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Microwave
  • Basement Features: Full, Walk Out, Interior Access, Unfinished Basement
  • 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: No
  • Fireplaces: 0
  • Flooring: Wood, Tile, Hardwood
  • Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Storage, Bathroom With Tub & Shower, Walk-In Closet(s), Living Room, Kitchen, Laundry Room
  • Interior Features: Window AC
  • SpaYN: No
  • Window Features: Skylight(s)
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Rain Gutters
  • Exterior Features: Porch - Enclosed, Patio
  • Lot Description: Corner Lot
  • Patio And Porch Features: Enclosed, Patio
  • Roof Material: Shingle
  • Waterfront Features: Beach Front, Ocean, Beach Ownership(Public)
Parking Features
  • Covered Spaces: .00
  • Garage: No
  • Garage Parking: Paved Drive, Off-Street, On Street Permit, Paved Driveway
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Paved Drive, Off-Street, On Street Permit, Paved Driveway
  • Parking Features: Off-Street, On Street Permit, Paved Driveway
Utilities
  • Cooling: Window AC
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Natural Gas
  • 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
  • Disclosures: Both units have TAW. Virtual tour available upon request.
Tax Information
  • Listing Terms: Seller W/Participate
  • Tax ID: W:17 P:03669 S:000,1316360
  • Assessments: $718,500
  • Book: 54375
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Zoning: R2
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 5
  • Total Living Levels: 3
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Heat Units: 2
  • Heat Zones: 2
Income / Expenses
  • GOI: $51,120.00
  • NOI: $51,120.00
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: $4,260.00

Property History for 79 Butler Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Dec 6, 2024

Sold

MLS PIN #73303297

$999,999
Oct 22, 2024

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #73303297

Oct 22, 2024

Contingent

MLS PIN #73303297

DateEvent & SourcePrice
12/06/2024

Sold

MLS PIN #73303297

$999,999
10/22/2024

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #73303297

10/22/2024

Contingent

MLS PIN #73303297

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

Public Records for 79 Butler Street

Taxable ValueLand$313,100Additions$426,800Total$739,900
Tax Record2025$8,568 ($714 / month)
Home Facts
Baths2Total Finished SqFt2,207 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,207 SqFtStories2Lot Size5,368 SqFtStyleDuplexYear Built1920ZoningR2CountySUFFOLKAPNDORC W:17 P:03669 S:000

Schools near 79 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 6
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Henderson K-12 Inclusion School Upper
Public2 to 12

Taylor Elementary School
PublicPK to 6

Kenny Elementary School
PublicPK to 6

Boston International High School
Public9 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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Listing Courtesy of Escalate Real Estate, Audra Stevens

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