$1,799,000
6
Beds
2/1
Baths
4,927
Living Area
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Property Description
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.
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Highlights
- Area: Dorchester's Dorchester Center
- Heating: Hot Water, Natural Gas
- Property Class: Residential
- Style: Victorian, Antique, Shingle
- Year Built: 1885
- Cooling: Window Unit(s)
- Parking Spots: 2
- Property Type: Single Family Residence
- Total Rooms: 18
- Status: Active
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Additional Details
- Basement: Full, Interior Entry, Concrete, Unfinished
- Exterior Features: Porch, Patio, Covered Patio/Deck, Balcony, Garden
- Flooring: Tile, Vinyl, Hardwood
- Lot Features: Corner Lot
- Roof: Shingle
- Year Built Details: Approximate
- Zoning: 2f-6000
- Exclusions: Stainless Refrigerator On 3rd Floor, Tomato Plants In Front Flower Bed/Garden.
- Fireplaces: 5
- Foundation: Stone
- Road Frontage Type: Public
- SqFt Source: Public Record
- Year Built Source: Public Records
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Amenities
- Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, T-Station
- Parking Features: Off Street
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Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water Source: Public
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Fees / Taxes
- Assessed Value: $1,367,600
- Taxes: $12,718
- Tax Year: 2026
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