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$865,000

161 Dorchester St # 2, Boston MA 02127
Boston, MA 02127
Listed by Shane Hayes
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2
Living area
1,247 sqft
Year built
1890

About this home

Top floor bi-level in a classic 1890 brick rowhouse on Dorchester Street, a short walk to West Broadway. Freshly painted, hardwood floors just refinished, and vacant. Move in the day you close.The main level runs open from the front windows to the kitchen. A gas fireplace anchors the living room. The kitchen has warm wood cabinetry, granite counters, a breakfast bar, stainless appliances and a gas range, with a dining area under a chandelier beside it. The primary bedroom and a full bath are on this floor.Upstairs are two more bedrooms, a second full bath, and a stacked washer and dryer. One bedroom opens straight onto the private rear roof deck, where the downtown skyline sits right in front of you. The third bedroom has a cedar closet and works just as well as an office.Central air with a brand new HVAC system installed in 2026. The water heater and laundry machines are recent. The deck was built about three years ago. Fiber internet is available in the building.A quiet two unit association with professional management. Pets welcome.Restaurants and shops on West Broadway, the Red Line at Broadway, the beach, the Seaport and the South End are all close by. Easy access to 93 and the Expressway.

Highlights

Fireplace

Property details

MLS #
73578054
Property type
Condominium
Subdivision
N/A
Status
Active
Days on market
22
On market date
September 16, 2026
Stories
2
Total bathrooms
2
Garage spaces
N/A
Parking spaces
N/A
Lot size
0.03 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
Michael J Perkins
0.23 mi away · Grades -1-6
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
173
Student:teacher ratio
9.6:1
District
Boston
MiddleCharter
UP Academy Charter School of Boston
0.12 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
317
Student:teacher ratio
10.2:1
District
UP Academy Charter School of Boston (District)
High
Boston Collaborative High School
0.12 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
98
Student:teacher ratio
7.5:1
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).

95
Highly walkable
out of 100
EPA National Walkability Index
18.3 / 20 -- Most walkable
Google Places amenity density
100 / 100
Restaurants & cafes20
Grocery stores20
Parks20
Schools20
Transit stops20
Pharmacies8

Market position

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

On the market 22 days -- 96 fewer 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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$173,000 down
$692,000 loan
Principal & interest$4,488
Property tax (est.)$721
Home insurance (est.)$150

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