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$439,000

138 Centre Street # 6, Boston MA 02124
Boston, MA 02124
Listed by Leslie MacKinnon
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
1
Living area
590 sqft
Year built
1905

About this home

Why rent when you can own? First-time buyers, this one's for you. Fully renovated in 2021, this top-floor 2-bedroom condo checks every box - modern finishes, unbeatable location and ownership costs that make real sense. Condo fees under $200/month and 2026 taxes under $1,200/year make this one of the most affordable entries into homeownership in Boston.Just 3 doors from the Shawmut Red Line stop, commuting couldn't be easier. The open-concept layout floods the space with natural light, featuring custom shiplap walls, statement lighting and a kitchen with quartz countertops, custom cabinetry and stainless steel appliances. Top-floor position means added privacy and views that set this unit apart. In-unit laundry hookups, huge basement storage and a shared backyard included. Walk to Via Cannuccia, American Provisions, BTone, and everything Dorchester's Shawmut-Ashmont corridor has to offer. Easy to show!

Property details

MLS #
73534252
Property type
Condominium
Subdivision
N/A
Status
Active
Days on market
119
On market date
June 11, 2026
Stories
1
Total bathrooms
1
Garage spaces
N/A
Parking spaces
N/A
Lot size
N/A
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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).

Elementary
Dr. William Henderson Lower
0.25 mi away · Grades -1-1
Nearest school -- attendance-zone data not available here
5.0
Local Score (student-teacher ratio only (preliminary -- will incorporate state test-score data once available)) -- not an official state rating
Enrollment
202
Student:teacher ratio
10.6:1
District
Boston
MiddleCharter
Helen Y. Davis Leadership Academy Charter Public School
0.75 mi away · Grades 6-8
Nearest school -- attendance-zone data not available here
5.0
Local Score (student-teacher ratio only (preliminary -- will incorporate state test-score data once available)) -- not an official state rating
Enrollment
138
Student:teacher ratio
6.9:1
District
Helen Y. Davis Leadership Academy Charter Public (District)
High
Boston Arts Academy
0.67 mi away · Grades 9-12
Nearest school -- attendance-zone data not available here
5.0
Local Score (student-teacher ratio only (preliminary -- will incorporate state test-score data once available)) -- not an official state rating
Enrollment
490
Student:teacher ratio
10.7:1
District
Boston

Walkability

Blended score for Boston's center, calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate from two sources: the EPA's National Walkability Index (street network, transit, land-use mix) and Google Places amenity data (what's actually reachable on foot from this point). 60% EPA National Walkability Index + 40% nearby-amenity density (Google Places).

85
Highly walkable
out of 100
EPA National Walkability Index
15.0 / 20 -- Above average walkable
Google Places amenity density
100 / 100
Restaurants & cafes20
Grocery stores20
Parks20
Schools20
Transit stops20
Pharmacies7

Market position

How this listing compares to current activity in Boston, from live MLS data.

On the market 119 days -- 1 more days than Boston's current average of 118 days.
For reference, the median list price across 8,536 active listings in Boston right now is $59,000.

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Est. monthly payment
$2,794/mo
$87,800 down
$351,200 loan
Principal & interest$2,278
Property tax (est.)$366
Home insurance (est.)$150

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Data source: Listing information provided by MLS Property Information Network via Trestle/CoreLogic. Last updated June 27, 2026.

Information herein deemed reliable but not guaranteed; all measurements, school assignments, HOA fees, taxes, and feature lists are approximate and should be independently verified. Equal Housing Opportunity.