Single Family Residence at 259 Norwell, Boston MA 02124, Boston
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$615,000

259 Norwell, Boston MA 02124
Boston, MA 02124
Listed by Richard Phipps
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
1
Living area
1,536 sqft
Year built
1900

About this home

Spacious 1900s Colonial in the heart of Dorchester! This 4-bedroom home features over 1,500 sq ft of living space, 8 total rooms, and off-street parking for 2 cars. Located just minutes from the Talbot Ave MBTA station and local parks. Property being sold in "as-is" condition. Great opportunity for home ownership or investment.

Property details

MLS #
73519744
Property type
Single Family Residence
Subdivision
N/A
Status
Active
Days on market
146
On market date
May 15, 2026
Stories
N/A
Total bathrooms
1
Garage spaces
N/A
Parking spaces
2
Lot size
0.11 acres
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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
Joseph Lee
0.14 mi away · Grades -1-8
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
547
Student:teacher ratio
9.3:1
District
Boston
Middle
Lilla G. Frederick Middle School
1.08 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
340
Student:teacher ratio
8.1:1
District
Boston
High
TechBoston Academy
0.59 mi away · Grades 6-12
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
888
Student:teacher ratio
11.2:1
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).

79
Walkable
out of 100
EPA National Walkability Index
13.0 / 20 -- Above average walkable
Google Places amenity density
100 / 100
Restaurants & cafes20
Grocery stores20
Parks20
Schools20
Transit stops20
Pharmacies12

Market position

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

On the market 146 days -- 28 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
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$123,000 down
$492,000 loan
Principal & interest$3,191
Property tax (est.)$513
Home insurance (est.)$150

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Data source: Listing information provided by MLS Property Information Network via Trestle/CoreLogic. Last updated May 19, 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.