$814,900
5
Beds
2
Baths
1,938
Living Area
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Property Description
Welcome to 40 Humphreys Street, a rare Dorchester opportunity that combines size, updates, and exceptional versatility. This spacious 5-bedroom home features an open kitchen with an island and a dining area with high ceilings, showcasing period detail including original hardwood floors and crown moldings that preserve the charm of an older home while blending seamlessly with central air and thoughtful modern improvements. Large windows invite abundant natural sunlight throughout.With four levels of living — including a finished walk-out lower-level ideal for an ADU (subject to local authority approvals) — the property provides outstanding flexibility for expansion, workspace, or additional income. Situated on two parcels with a fenced-in yard, the home offers ample parking or the open slate to design a substantial private outdoor living or garden area. A newer metal roof with a transferable warranty and solar panels that convey with the property add long-term value, efficiency, and reduced operating costs. Located near South Bay, with quick access to downtown, Logan Airport, the Seaport District, UMASS Boston, major shopping, and multiple transit options — including the nearby commuter rail — this home delivers convenience and comfort in one of Boston’s most dynamic neighborhoods.
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Highlights
- Cooling: Central Air
- Parking Spots: 4
- Property Type: Single Family Residence
- Total Rooms: 9
- Status: Active
- Heating: Central, Forced Air
- Property Class: Residential
- Style: Colonial
- Year Built: 1900
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Additional Details
- Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Dishwasher, Microwave
- Construction: Frame
- Fireplaces: 1
- Foundation: Stone
- Roof: Metal
- Year Built Details: Approximate
- Zoning: R1
- Basement: Partial, Finished, Walk-Out Access
- Exterior Features: Porch
- Flooring: Wood, Tile
- Road Frontage Type: Public
- SqFt Source: Public Record
- Year Built Source: Public Records
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Amenities
- Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping
- Parking Features: Paved Drive, Off Street
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Utilities
- Electric: 100 Amp Service, Net Meter
- Water Source: Public
- Sewer: Public Sewer
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Fees / Taxes
- Assessed Value: $723,100
- Taxes: $8,966
- Tax Year: 2026
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