Sold
281 Ashmont St, Boston, MA
Boston · MA 02124
- $1,275,000
- Price
- 5
- Beds
- 3
- Baths
- 3842
- Sq. ft.
Overview
Property type:
Single Family
Year built:
Built in 1892
Lot size:
0.28 Acre Lot
Price per square foot:
$332 / Sq.Ft
Parking:
2 Garage Spaces
Heating & cooling:
Heat, Heat Pump, AC
About this home
Framed by flowering cherry trees at the crest of coveted Carruth Street, this Shingle Style home 'The General Drake House' is a picturesque example of the Architecture found in Ashmont-Adams. Designed by Longfellow, Alden & Harlow in 1892 with a bright, open feel and boasting Colonial Revival flourishes, wide arched openings, dramatic staircase oak balusters in three spiral patterns, dentil crown moulding and tiger oak floors. The current owner has extensively restored this stunning home with new shingles, exterior carpentry, new roof and so much more. Entertainers will marvel at the extensive renovation of the wonderful lower level den/ media room; completely refurbished working bar; a new half bath and direct access to the backyard! An idyllic au pair suite rounds out this property on the third floor featuring beautiful updates and a stylish new full bath.
Neighborhood & Transit
Dorchester's Ashmont
281 Ashmont St, Boston · MA 02124
Nearby transit
Within 0.5 mile, measured straight-line to the nearest station entrance.
-
Ashmont MattapanRed 0.15 mi
-
Cedar Grove Mattapan 0.44 mi
Price Insight
- Days on Market:
- 1652 days
- Listing Price:
- $1,275,000
- Price per Sq.Ft:
- $332
- Tax Assessment:
- $994,400 in 2021
- Taxes:
- $627 / Monthly
Home Facts
Interior Features
- Bedrooms
- 5
- Full Bathrooms
- 2
- Half Bathrooms
- 2
- Living Area
- 3,842 Sq.Ft
- Broker Disclosure about Living Area
- *square footage does not include approximate 500 sqf of finished basement.
- Kitchen
- Main Floor, Bathroom - Half, Flooring - Laminate, Deck - Exterior, Exterior Access, Lighting - Pendant, Dishwasher, Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
- Primary Bedroom
- Floor 2, Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box
- Laundry
- Unknown
- Living levels
- Unknown
- Rooms
- 13
- Above grade area
- Unknown
- Flooring
- Hardwood
- Lead paint
- Unknown
Utilities
- Heating Type
- Heat Pump, Unit Control
- Heating Zone
- 4
- Cooling
- Individual
- Cooling Zones
- 0
- Water
- City/Town Water
- Sewer
- City/Town Sewer
- Electric Features
- Fuses
Exterior Features
- Lot Size
- 12,401 Sq.Ft
- Lot Description
- Corner Lot, Paved Drive
- Exterior Features
- Garden Area, Porch - Enclosed, Deck
Parking
- Garage Parking
- 2 Parking Spaces, Detached
- Off Street Parking
- Unknown
Construction Details
- Construction Type
- Frame
- Siding
- Shingles
- Roof
- Asphalt/Fiberglass Shingles
Green Features
- Electric Vehicle Charger
- Unknown
- Solar Panels
- Unknown
- Green Certified
- Unknown
- Insulation Features
- Unknown
- Energy Features
- Unknown
Room details
- Living room level
- First Floor
- Living room dimensions
- 31X15
- Living room features
- Fireplace, Flooring - Hardwood, Lighting - Sconce, Decorative Molding
- Dining room level
- First Floor
- Dining room dimensions
- 19X14
- Dining room features
- Fireplace, Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Decorative Molding
- Family room level
- Basement
- Family room dimensions
- 19X21
- Family room features
- Bathroom - Half, Flooring - Vinyl, Wet bar, Exterior Access, Recessed Lighting, Remodeled, Walk-in Storage
- Kitchen dimensions
- 16X16
- Primary bedroom dimensions
- 16X13
- Bedroom 2 level
- Second Floor
- Bedroom 2 dimensions
- 13X17
- Bedroom 2 features
- Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
- Bedroom 3 level
- Second Floor
- Bedroom 3 dimensions
- 14X17
- Bedroom 3 features
- Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
- Bedroom 4 level
- Second Floor
- Bedroom 4 dimensions
- 11X14
- Bedroom 4 features
- Closet, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Hardwood
- Bedroom 5 level
- Third Floor
- Bedroom 5 dimensions
- 20X12
- Bedroom 5 features
- Closet
- Bathroom 1 level
- First Floor
- Bathroom 1 features
- Bathroom - Half
- Bathroom 2 level
- Second Floor
- Bathroom 2 features
- Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower
- Bathroom 3 level
- Basement
- Bathroom 3 features
- Bathroom - Half
Listing information
- Listing agent
- Leslie MacKinnon
- Listing office
- Compass
- MLS PIN #
- 72905737
- Disclosure
- *square footage does not include approximate 500 sqf of finished basement.
Similar homes nearby
2 matching listings
$1,489,000
$1,099,999