Welcome to 218 E Cottage St a beautifully updated and inviting one-bedroom condo in the heart of Dorchester. This charming 770 sq ft home offers a perfect blend of classic character and modern updates. Featuring high ceilings, an updated kitchen, bathroom, and abundant natural light, the space feels bright, airy, and welcoming. Enjoy plenty of in-unit storage throughout, plus an additional private storage unit in the basementideal for bikes, seasonal items, or extra belongings. Step outside to your private deck and enjoy direct views of the historic Blake House. Located just a short walk to the JFK/UMass T Station and surrounded by local restaurants, bars, and shops, this home offers exceptional convenience in one of Dorchesters most vibrant neighborhoods. Whether you're a first-time buyer, investor or looking for a low-maintenance city home, this move-in-ready condo checks all the boxesincluding one off-street parking space.
Property Features
Bedrooms
- Bedrooms: 1
- Primary Bedroom Dimensions: 14 x 16
- Primary Bedroom Sqft: 224
- Primary Bedroom Level: First
- Primary Bedroom Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
Other Rooms
- Total Rooms: 3
- Living Room Dimensions: 18 x 14
- Living Room Sqft: 252
- Entry Foyer Level: 1
- Living Room Level: First
- Living Room Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Flooring - Hardwood
- Basement Description: N
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 1
- Full Bathrooms: 1
- Bathroom 1 Dimensions: 5 x 8
- Bathroom 1 Sqft: 40
- Bathroom 1 Level: First
- Bathroom 1 Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - With Tub & Shower, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
Appliances
- Range
- Dishwasher
- Refrigerator
- Laundry Features: Common Area, In Building
Heating and Cooling
- Cooling Features: Window Unit(s)
- Heating Features: Baseboard
- Heating: Yes
- Number of Fireplaces: 2
Kitchen and Dining
- Kitchen Dimensions: 17 x 7
- Kitchen Features: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Balcony / Deck
- Kitchen Level: First
- Kitchen Sqft: 119
Waterfront and Water Access
Land Info
- Lot Size Acres: 0.0176768
- Lot Size Square Feet: 770
Garage and Parking
- Parking Features: Off Street, Assigned
- Parking Total: 1
Homeowners Association
- Association: Yes
- Association Fee: 201
- Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
- Association Fee Includes: Water, Sewer, Insurance
- Calculated Total Monthly Association Fees: 201
- Pets Allowed: Yes
Multi-Unit Info
Other Property Info
- Annual Tax Amount: 3811
- City Region: Dorchester
- Source Listing Status: Active
- County: Suffolk
- Directions: USE GPS
- Tax Year: 2025
- Source Property Type: Residential
- Property Subtype: condo
- Parcel Number: W:07 P:02948 S:006, 3942351
- Zoning: RES
- Property Subtype: Condominium
- Source System Name: C2C
Utilities
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- for Electric Range
- Water Source: Public
Building and Construction
- Year Built: 1900
- Building Area Total: 770
- Building Area Units: Square Feet
- Property Age: 125
- Levels or Stories: 1
- Structure Type: Low-Rise
- Year Built Details: Approximate
- Year Built Source: Public Records