$1,799,000
About this home
Offered for the first time in over 30 years, this grand 1885 residence presents a rare opportunity to own one of Dorchester Center’s most substantial and architecturally significant homes. Located in the historic Adams Village and bordering Peabody Square near the Ashmont MBTA red line, the property offers 4,927 SF on an expansive sloping corner lot and allows easy access to downtown Boston. An impressive wraparound porch and sweeping curved entry lead to a grand foyer flanked by two living rooms (1 with a stunning wood paneled fireplace) flowing to a magnificent stairway w/paned windows. Features include, soaring ceilings, 4 porches w/spectacular views, 5 fireplaces, dining room seating for 12+, 6 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, new furnace (2025) & roof (2016). Finished third floor w/kitchen & full bath. Separate dwelling use subject to buyer verification & code compliance. This is a property of uncommon character & substance ready to be restored and elevated to its original historic grandeur.
Highlights
Property details
- MLS #
- 73539320
- Property type
- Single Family Residence
- Subdivision
- Adams Village
- Status
- Active
- Days on market
- N/A
- On market date
- N/A
- Stories
- N/A
- Garage spaces
- N/A
- Lot size
- 0.2 acres
Location
Get directions →Nearby schools
Within 10 miles · public school directory data (NCES)
- Enrollment
- 337
- Student:teacher ratio
- 11.6:1
- District
- Boston
- Enrollment
- 138
- Student:teacher ratio
- 6.9:1
- District
- Helen Y. Davis Leadership Academy Charter Public (District)
- Enrollment
- 888
- Student:teacher ratio
- 11.2:1
- District
- Boston
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Data source: Listing information provided by MLS Property Information Network via Trestle/CoreLogic. Last updated June 28, 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.