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Triplex (3 Units, Any Combination)Residential
Last sold for $200,000 on Aug 17, 1988

252 E COTTAGE ST

DORCHESTER, MA 02125
7
Beds
4.5
Baths
5,352 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
2,128 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1905
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
3
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
15
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$200,000 · Aug 17, 1988

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$16,111 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$1,391,300 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$349,600
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$1,041,700

Climate Risk

Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.15 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.minimal

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Triplex (3 Units, Any Combination)
CountySUFFOLK
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.05
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Hot Water
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(2)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
Roger Clap Elementary SchoolD-
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.3 mi
M
John W. Mccormack Middle School
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.8 mi
H
Boston Community Leadership AcademyF
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.8 mi

District: Boston School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 02125These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.128
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.102
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.80

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.93%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.24%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.24%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.2%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.34,548
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.12,979 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$69,287
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$99,595
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.50°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.47 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.58%

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How this home compares

252 E Cottage St measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Among the largest homes in Dorchester 02125
  • Has a smaller lot than 76% of homes in Dorchester

How it measures up in Dorchester 02125

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Dorchester 02125.

Living area5,352 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,066 ft²Bigger

Bigger than almost all homes nearby

Lot size2,128 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,959 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 35% of homes nearby

Year built1905
OlderTypical 1905Newer

Newer than 59% of homes nearby

How 252 E Cottage St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeDorchesterDorchester 02125Suffolk County
Living areabigger than5,352 ft²98% of homesalmost all homesalmost all homes
Lot sizebigger than2,128 ft²24% of homes35% of homes46% of homes
Year builtnewer than190549% of homes59% of homes37% of homes

About 252 E Cottage St

When did 252 E Cottage St, Dorchester, MA last sell?

252 E Cottage St, Dorchester, MA last sold on Aug 17, 1988 for $200,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 252 E Cottage St, Dorchester, MA?

252 E Cottage St, Dorchester, MA has 7 bedrooms, 4.5 bathrooms, 5,352 square feet of living space and a 0.05-acre lot.

When was 252 E Cottage St, Dorchester, MA built?

252 E Cottage St, Dorchester, MA was built in 1905, making it 121 years old. The building has 3 stories.

What schools serve 252 E Cottage St, Dorchester, MA?

252 E Cottage St, Dorchester, MA is assigned to Roger Clap Elementary School (elementary), rated D-; John W. Mccormack Middle School (middle); Boston Community Leadership Academy (high), rated F. All sit in Boston School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 252 E Cottage St, Dorchester, MA compare to other homes in Dorchester 02125?

Among the 5,736 homes in Dorchester 02125, it is bigger than almost all of them (5,352 ft² against a typical 2,066 ft²), its lot is bigger than 35% of them (2,128 ft² against a typical 2,959 ft²) and it is newer than 59% of them (1905 against a typical 1905). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 252 E Cottage St, Dorchester, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 252 E Cottage St, Dorchester, MA was $16,111. The county assessed it at $1,391,300.

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