$885,000
OPEN SAT 10:30AM - 12PM

161 Dorchester St Unit 2 Boston, MA 02127

South Boston Neighborhood

Estimated payment $5,844/month

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,247 Sq Ft
$710 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • No Units Above
  • Property is near a beach
  • Deck
  • Beethoven Elementary School Rated A-
  • Open Floorplan
  • 5-minute walk to Sweeney Playground

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.

Listing Agent

Shane Hayes

SelectRE Boston Listed on: 09/16/2026

Open House Schedule

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $9,558

Year Built

  • Built in 1890

HOA Fees

  • $350 Monthly HOA Fees

Home Design

  • Entry on the 2nd floor
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Rubber Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,247 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Open Floorplan
  • Window Screens
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Area
  • Wood Flooring

Kitchen

  • Stove
  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Freezer
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Solid Surface Countertops
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom on Main
  • Cedar Closet
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry on upper level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Property is near a beach
  • Balcony
  • Deck
  • Rain Gutters

Schools

  • Michael J. Perkins Elementary School
  • James F. Condon Middle School
  • Boston Public Schools High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • High Speed Internet

Additional Features

  • No Units Above
  • Property is near public transit and schools

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number W:07 P:00816 S:004,4282343

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include water, insurance, maintenance structure
  • 2 Units
  • 161 Dorchester Street Condominium Trust Community

Amenities

  • Shops
  • Coin Laundry

Recreation

  • Tennis Courts
  • Community Pool
  • Park
  • Jogging Path

Pet Policy

  • Pets Allowed

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$9,558

Year Built

Built in 1890

Lot Details

1,307 Sq Ft Lot

HOA Fees

$350 per month

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Condominium
  • Structure Type: 2/3 Family
  • Year Built: 1890
  • Entry Level: 2
  • Year Built Details: Actual
  • MLSPIN_BEACHFRONT_FLAG: Yes
  • Special Features: OpenHouse
  • Stories: 2

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Interior Amenities: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom, High Speed Internet
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room
  • Fireplace YN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Room Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Room Bedroom2 Features: Closet, Balcony / Deck
  • Room Bedroom3 Features: Cedar Closet(s), Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Bedroom3 Level: Second
  • Basement YN: No
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Room Master Bedroom Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Master Bedroom Level: First
  • Room Dining Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Open Floorplan
  • Room Dining Room Level: First
  • Room Kitchen Level: First
  • Room Kitchen Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Dining Area, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Kitchen Island, Open Floorplan, Gas Stove
  • Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup, Second Floor, In Building, Washer Hookup
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Open Floorplan
  • Basement: N
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1247
  • Living Area: 1247
  • Spa YN: No
  • Stories Total: 2
  • Window Features: Screens
  • MAIN LO: NB2615

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Deck, Screens, Rain Gutters
  • Common Walls: No One Above
  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Home Warranty YN: No
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck
  • Roof: Rubber
  • Waterfront Features: 1/2 to 1 Mile To Beach
  • Waterfront YN: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage YN: No

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: for Gas Range, for Gas Oven, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating YN: Yes
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee: 350
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Laundromat, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station
  • Senior Community YN: No
  • MANAGEMENT: Professional - Off Site

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: Water, Insurance, Maintenance Structure

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: W:07 P:00816 S:004,4282343
  • Zoning: CD
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.03
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 1247
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • OUTDOOR SPACE AVAILABLE: Yes - Private

Rental Info

  • Pets Allowed: Yes

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Tax Annual Amount: 9558

Multi Family

  • Number Of Units Total: 2
  • Basement Included Sq Ft: No

MLS Schools

  • High School: Boston Public Schools
  • Elementary School: Michael J. Perkins
  • Middle Or Junior School: James F. Condon

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Tax History

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Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $9,558 $825,400 $0 $825,400
2024 $8,785 $806,000 $0 $806,000
2023 $8,404 $782,500 $0 $782,500
2022 $8,266 $759,700 $0 $759,700
2021 $8,106 $759,700 $0 $759,700
2020 $7,277 $689,100 $0 $689,100
2019 $6,726 $638,100 $0 $638,100
2018 $6,309 $602,000 $0 $602,000
2017 $5,903 $557,400 $0 $557,400
2016 $5,840 $530,900 $0 $530,900
2015 $5,963 $492,400 $0 $492,400
2014 $5,529 $439,500 $0 $439,500
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Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
09/16/2026 09/16/26 For Sale $885,000 -- $710 / Sq Ft
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Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Quit Claim Deed -- --
Deed $421,000 --
Deed $382,000 --
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Mortgage History

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Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $110,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner $261,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner $269,500 No Value Available
Previous Owner $271,000 No Value Available
Closed $272,200 No Value Available
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Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 73578054

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: SBOS-000000-000007-000816-000004

Massachusetts Suffolk County Boston 02127 South Boston

161 Dorchester St Unit 2, Boston, MA

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