79 W Cottage St

2,609 Sq. Ft.
$391 / Sq. Ft.
2,609
Sq. Ft.
$391
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Welcome to the turnkey investment property you have been waiting for. Extensive renovations completed in 2021 includes the roof, siding, heating systems, central air, hot water heaters, kitchens, bathrooms and more. Hardwood floors and modern updates throughout offering 3 levels of living space, nothing to do but move right in. Rare off street parking for 7+ cars. The basement is framed to add 2 bedrooms for additional living space. Perfect for investors and owner occupants. First time on the market...Welcome to the turnkey investment property you have been waiting for. Extensive renovations completed in 2021 includes the roof, siding, heating systems, central air, hot water heaters, kitchens, bathrooms and more. Hardwood floors and modern updates throughout offering 3 levels of living space, nothing to do but move right in. Rare off street parking for 7+ cars. The basement is framed to add 2 bedrooms for additional living space. Perfect for investors and owner occupants. First time on the market in 31 years.
  1. Listed by Team Lillian Montalto • Lillian Montalto Signature Properties
  2. Listed by Caroline Healey • Lillian Montalto Signature Properties
  3. Listed by Ani Santana • Lillian Montalto Signature Properties

Property Details for 79 West Cottage Street

Town
Boston
MLS Area
Dorchester
Area
MA-Boston-Dorchester, MA-Boston
Garage Spaces
0
Parking Spaces
7.00
Parking Spaces Total
7
LISTING UPDATED: 02/16/2026 11:42 AM

Property Details for 79 West Cottage Street

StatusSold
MLS #73453925
Days on Market61
Taxes$10,254 / year
HOA Fees-
Compass TypeMulti Family
MLS TypeMulti-family / 2 Family - 2 Units Up/Down
Year Built1885
CountySuffolk County

Location

Listing Courtesy of Lillian Montalto Signature Properties, Team Lillian Montalto; Lillian Montalto Signature Properties, Caroline Healey; Lillian Montalto Signature Properties, Ani Santana

Sold By Realty ONE Group Nest, Kennia Mejia

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Building Information for 79 West Cottage Street

Stories3Residences2Year Built1885Building Size-Lot Size0.15 AC / 6,450 SF

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$5,826 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$4,971

Property Taxes

$855

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 79 West Cottage Street

General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Highway Access, House of Worship, Public School, T-Station
  • Current Financing: Conv. Fixed
  • Living Area: 2609.0
  • Color: Blue
  • SqFt with Basement: No
  • Total Units: 2
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water View: No
  • Year Built Details: Actual
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Location/School
  • Grade School: Winthrop Elementary School
  • High School: Boston Day And Evening Academy
  • Middle School: Dearborn Middle School
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Microwave
  • Basement Features: Interior Access, Bulkhead, Concrete Floor, Unfinished Basement
  • Num of Baths: 3.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 3
  • Num of Half Baths: 0
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 3.00
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 3
  • DoorFeatures: Insulated Doors
  • FireplaceYN: No
  • Fireplaces: 0
  • Flooring: Tile, Hardwood
  • Interior Features: Stone/Granite/Solid Counters, Upgraded Cabinets, Bathroom with Shower Stall, Internet Available - Unknown, Living Room, Kitchen, Laundry Room
  • Interior Features: Internet Available - Unknown, Security System
  • Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup
  • SpaYN: No
  • Window Features: Box/Bay/Bow Window(s), Insulated Windows
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Balcony/Deck, Rain Gutters
  • Exterior Features: Fenced Yard, Porch, Deck - Wood
  • Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed, Fenced
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Deck - Wood
  • Roof Material: Shingle
Parking Features
  • Covered Spaces: .00
  • Garage: No
  • Garage Parking: Paved Drive, Off-Street, Paved Driveway
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Paved Drive, Off-Street, Paved Driveway
  • Parking Features: Off-Street, Paved Driveway
Utilities
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Utility Connections: for Gas Range, for Electric Dryer
  • Water: Public
Property Information
Property Info
  • Year Round: Yes
  • 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: Unit 2 is rented at 4,600/month until 3/3/26. Unit 1 is a tenant at will and can be delivered vacant. Unit 1 paying under market rent at 2,000/month and help manage the property. 7+ Parking spaces in paved driveway,could fit more if you park tandem. Buyers responsible for own due diligence
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: W:08 P:03020 S:000,1301461
  • Assessments: $885,500
  • Book: 19419
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Zoning: R2
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 6
  • Total Living Levels: 3
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Levels: 3
  • Cooling Units: 2
  • Cooling Zones: 2
  • Heat Units: 2
  • Heat Zones: 2
Income / Expenses
  • Annual Expenses Source: Owner
  • GOI: $79,200.00
  • NOI: $79,200.00
Complex & Association Information
  • Association Security: Security System
  • 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: Y
  • Levels U2: 2
Rental Info
Rental Info
  • Total Actual Rent: $6,600.00

Property History for 79 West Cottage Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Feb 13, 2026

Sold

MLS PIN #73453925

$1,020,000—
Dec 26, 2025

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #73453925

—
Dec 26, 2025

Contingent

MLS PIN #73453925

—
Nov 12, 2025

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73453925

$1,024,900—
Oct 29, 2025

Canceled

MLS PIN #73415643

$1,050,000—
Aug 8, 2025

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73415643

$1,200,000—
Nov 2, 1994

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #99940254

$52,000

-61.2% / yr

May 13, 1994

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #99939408

$81,390—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
02/13/2026

Sold

MLS PIN #73453925

$1,020,000
12/26/2025

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #73453925

—
12/26/2025

Contingent

MLS PIN #73453925

—
11/12/2025

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73453925

$1,024,900
10/29/2025

Canceled

MLS PIN #73415643

$1,050,000
08/08/2025

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73415643

$1,200,000
11/02/1994

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #99940254

$52,000

-61.2% / yr

05/13/1994

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #99939408

$81,390

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

Public Records for 79 West Cottage Street

Taxable ValueLand$289,400Additions$596,100Total$885,500
Tax Record2025$10,254 ($854 / month)
Home Facts
Baths2Total Finished SqFt2,609 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,609 SqFtStories2Lot Size6,450 SqFtStyleDuplexYear Built1885Year Renovated2022ZoningR2CountySUFFOLKAPNROXB W:08 P:03020 S:000

Schools near 79 West Cottage Street

This home is within Boston Public Schools.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 6
Public - 6 to 12
Public - PK to 1
Public - PK to 5
Rating
School
Distance
Winthrop Elementary School
PublicPK to 6

Dearborn Middle School
Public6 to 12

Haynes Early Education Center
PublicPK to 1

Samuel W. Mason Pilot Elementary
PublicPK to 5

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 Lillian Montalto Signature Properties, Team Lillian Montalto; Lillian Montalto Signature Properties, Caroline Healey; Lillian Montalto Signature Properties, Ani Santana

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