$814,900

About this home

Welcome to 40 Humphreys Street, a rare Dorchester opportunity that combines size, updates, and exceptional versatility. This spacious 5-bedroom home features an open kitchen with an island and a dining area with high ceilings, showcasing period detail including original hardwood floors and crown moldings that preserve the charm of an older home while blending seamlessly with central air and thoughtful modern improvements. Large windows invite abundant natural sunlight throughout.With four levels of living — including a finished walk-out lower-level ideal for an ADU (subject to local authority approvals) — the property provides outstanding flexibility for expansion, workspace, or additional income. Situated on two parcels with a fenced-in yard, the home offers ample parking or the open slate to design a substantial private outdoor living or garden area. A newer metal roof with a transferable warranty and solar panels that convey with the property add long-term value, efficiency, and reduced operating costs. Located near South Bay, with quick access to downtown, Logan Airport, the Seaport District, UMASS Boston, major shopping, and multiple transit options — including the nearby commuter rail — this home delivers convenience and comfort in one of Boston’s most dynamic neighborhoods.

Highlights

Property details

MLS #

73579099

Property type

Single Family Residence

Subdivision

N/A

Status

Active

Days on market

21

On market date

September 17, 2026

Stories

N/A

Total bathrooms

2

Garage spaces

N/A

Parking spaces

4

Lot size

0.05 acres

Nearby schools

Within 10 miles. School directory data from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), accessed via the Urban Institute Education Data API. Local Score is calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate; where a state rating is shown, it comes from that state's own official school report card (e.g. NC Dept. of Public Instruction, SC Report Card).