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42 Pleasant St, Boston, MA

Boston · MA 02125

$1,172,000
Price
3
Beds
3
Baths
3658
Sq. ft.

Overview

Property type: Single Family
Year built: Built in 1925
Lot size: 5,978 Sq.Ft Lot
Price per square foot: $327 / Sq.Ft
Parking: 2 Garage Spaces
Heating & cooling: Heat, Electric, AC

About this home

Perched on one of Dorchester?s most historic blocks, 42 Pleasant Street is a 1920s Colonial Revival blending architectural grandeur with modern comfort. Offering 3,000+ sqf., 3 bedrooms, 3 baths, a partially finished basement and a 2-car garage, this home combines space, character and convenience just minutes from downtown Boston. Inside, soaring ceilings, sweeping staircases, bay windows, built-in banquette seating and multiple fireplaces set a tone of quiet elegance. A gracious foyer flows into the dining room, while the kitchen with soapstone sink opens to a private fenced yard with grapevine-covered patio. Historic details abound - original millwork, crown moldings, and original glass doorknobs. Upstairs, 3 spacious bedrooms share a full bath and laundry room. The 3rd floor offers options for renovation as a primary suite, office or studio. The lower level offers a full bath and bonus living options. Enjoy local favorites: Comfort Kitchen, Yeanies, 224 & close to the Red Line T!

Neighborhood & Transit

Dorchester

42 Pleasant St, Boston · MA 02125

Nearby transit

Within 0.5 mile, measured straight-line to the nearest station entrance.

  • Savin Hill Red 0.43 mi
  • JFK/UMass Red Commuter Rail 3 routes 0.46 mi
    • Fall River/New Bedford Line
    • Greenbush Line
    • Kingston Line

Price Insight

Days on Market:
303 days
Listing Price:
$1,195,000
Price per Sq.Ft:
$327
Tax Assessment:
$1,243,000 in 2025
Taxes:
$875 / Monthly

Home Facts

Interior Features

Bedrooms
3
Full Bathrooms
3
Half Bathrooms
0
Living Area
3,658 Sq.Ft (Includes Basement)
Broker Disclosure about Living Area
Buyers due diligence on all measurements.
Kitchen
Dishwasher, Range, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer
Primary Bedroom
Unknown
Laundry
Unknown
Living levels
Unknown
Rooms
14
Above grade area
2589
Flooring
Tile, Hardwood
Lead paint
Unknown

Utilities

Heating Type
Electric Baseboard, Unit Control
Heating Zone
2
Cooling
Common
Cooling Zones
Unknown
Water
City/Town Water
Sewer
City/Town Sewer
Electric Features
200 Amps

Exterior Features

Lot Size
5,978 Sq.Ft
Lot Description
Paved Drive, Level
Exterior Features
Fruit Trees, Porch, Patio, Balcony, Gutters, Decorative Lighting, Fenced Yard

Parking

Garage Parking
2 Parking Spaces, Detached
Off Street Parking
None, Off-Street, Paved Driveway

Construction Details

Construction Type
Frame
Siding
Wood, Fiber Cement Siding
Roof
Asphalt/Fiberglass Shingles

Green Features

Electric Vehicle Charger
Unknown
Solar Panels
Unknown
Green Certified
Unknown
Insulation Features
Unknown
Energy Features
Unknown

Listing information

Listing agent
Leslie MacKinnon
Listing office
Compass
MLS PIN #
73429237
Disclosure
Buyers due diligence on all measurements.