20 W Cottage St, Boston, MA 02125

• 5 beds |
• 5 baths |
• 3,132 sqft

Property Description

Historic brownstone in Dorchester featuring 4 bedrooms and 3.5 baths across three levels, PLUS a legal 1-bedroom, 1-bath garden-level apartment with a reliable long-term tenant paying $2,377/month (direct deposit). A tasteful blend of old-world charm and modern amenities, with all the comforts of a recently renovated home. Beautifully refinished hardwood floors, marble tile, custom built-ins, five 18th-century marble fireplaces, and custom stained-glass transoms and high-end design add character throughout. The open-concept living, dining, and kitchen areas make entertaining a breeze. The chef's kitchen features stainless steel appliances, quartz countertops, a gas range, wine fridge/bar, abundant storage, and an adjacent newly added first-floor half bath. The second floor offers two spacious bedrooms and a beautifully renovated bathroom with a tub and rain shower. The third-floor primary suite boasts three built-in dressers, two walk-in closets, and a luxurious private bath. The fourth bedroom includes a new washer and dryer and an updated full bath. Enjoy a huge, partially covered deck overlooking a private, low-maintenance fenced-in turf yard with landscaping and a new wood privacy fence. Extensive renovations in 2025 included updated systems, central air, a new boiler, updated electrical, tankless hot water heaters, and more! Just four blocks from the Upham's Corner T station. Free, no permit, street parking. Nothing left to do but move in!

Listing Status:

Active

Date Added:

October 20, 2026

Data Last Updated:

October 26, 2026 at 7:06PM

Listing Office:

Stuart St James, Inc. : 617-819-5850

Listing Agent:

Darin Thompson : 617-819-5850

MLS ID:

73592848

Interior

• Appliances: Tankless Water HeaterRangeDishwasherDisposalMicrowaveRefrigeratorFreezerWasherDryerENERGY STAR Qualified RefrigeratorWine RefrigeratorENERGY STAR Qualified DryerENERGY STAR Qualified DishwasherENERGY STAR Qualified WasherRange Hood
• Basement: FullFinishedWalk-Out Access
• A/C: Central Air
• Heating: Forced Air
• Fireplace: FireplaceFireplaces: 5

Exterior

• General: PorchDeckDeck - WoodPatioCovered Patio/DeckFenced YardCity View(s)
• Style: Victorian
• Parking: Parking spaces: 0

Construction

• Windows: Insulated Windows
• General: Slab

Location

• Originating MLS: MLS Property Information Network
• County: Suffolk

Lot

• Zoning: 1041296205
• View: City View(s)CityView
• Fencing: Fenced/EnclosedFenced

Utilities

• Utilities: Circuit Breakers200+ Amp Service
• Water: Public
• Sewer: Public Sewer

Financial

• Source: MLS Property Information Network