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Leslie MacKinnon

42 Pleasant Street

$1,250,000 42 Pleasant Street, Boston, MA 02125
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!
  • For Sale
    Status
  • 3
    Bedrooms
  • 3
    Bathrooms
  • 1925
    Year Built
  • 3,658 Sq.Ft.
    Living Area

Open House

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Features & Amenities

Area & Lot

  • Status: For Sale
  • Open House:
    9/13/2025 1:30PM - 3:00PM EDT 9/14/2025 1:30PM - 3:00PM EDT
  • Living Space: 3,658 Sq.Ft.
  • Total Area: 3,658 Sq.Ft.
  • Lot Size: 5,978 Sq.Ft.
  • MLS® ID: 73429237
  • Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1925
  • Architecture Styles: Colonial
  • Water Frontage: Bay, Ocean, 1/2 to 1 Mile To Beach, Beach Ownership(Public)

Interior

  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Flooring: Tile, Hardwood
  • Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer
  • Other Interior Features: Walk-up Attic

Exterior & Building

  • Garage Space: 2.0
  • Water Source: Public
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Lot Features: Level
  • Parking: Detached, Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved
  • Heat Type: Baseboard, Natural Gas
  • Air Conditioning: Other
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Substructure: Stone, Granite
  • Other Exterior Features: Porch, Patio, Balcony, Rain Gutters, Decorative Lighting, Fenced Yard, Fruit Trees

Financial

  • Sales Price: $1,250,000
  • Real Estate Tax: $10,502/yr
  • Zoning: RES

42 Pleasant Street

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