42 Pleasant Street, Boston, MA 02125
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$1,250,000
3 Beds
3 Baths
3658 SQFT
0.14 Acre
HOA: N/A

Property Description

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!

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Amenities

  • Highway Access
  • Marina
  • Park
  • Private School
  • Public School
  • Public Transportation
  • Shopping
  • Swimming Pool
  • T-Station
  • University

Kitchen, Dining, and Appliances

  • Dishwasher, Dryer, Freezer, Range, Refrigerator, Washer

Bathrooms

  • Full Baths: 3

Bedrooms

  • Bedrooms: 3

Other Rooms

  • Total Rooms: 14
  • Laundry Room Features: Concrete Floor, Full, Interior Access, Partially Finished, Walk Out

Utilities

  • Heating: Gas, Hot Water Baseboard
  • Heat Zones: 2
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas
  • Cooling: Other (See Remarks)
  • Electric Info: 200 Amps
  • Water: City/Town Water
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer

Garage & Parking

  • Garage Parking: Detached
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Off-Street, Paved Driveway
  • Parking Spaces: 4

Interior Features

  • Square Feet: 3658
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Interior Features: French Doors
  • Accessability Features: Unknown

Construction

  • Year Built: 1925
  • Type: Detached
  • Style: Colonial
  • Construction Type: Frame
  • Foundation Info: Fieldstone, Granite
  • Roof Material: Asphalt/Fiberglass Shingles
  • Flooring Type: Hardwood, Tile
  • Lead Paint: Unknown
  • Warranty: No

Exterior & Lot

  • Lot Description: Level
  • Exterior Features: Balcony, Decorative Lighting, Fenced Yard, Fruit Trees, Gutters, Patio, Porch
  • Waterfront Features: Bay, Ocean
  • Distance to Beach: 1/2 to 1 Mile
  • Beach Ownership: Public

Other Information

  • MLS ID# 73429237
  • Last Updated: 09/10/25
  • HOA: No
  • Reqd Own Association: Unknown

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Date Event Price Price/Sq Ft Source
09/10/2025New$1,250,000$342MLSPIN

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Seller's Representative: Leslie MacKinnon, Compass
Sub Agent Compensation: n/a
Buyer Agent Compensation: n/a
Facilitator Compensation: n/a
Compensation Based On: n/a
Sub-Agency Relationship Offered: No

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