26 Potosi Street, Boston MA 02122

Boston, MA 02122 • Dorchester - Meetinghouse Hill

$483,600

6

Beds

1.5

Baths

2,987

Sq Ft

$162

Price/Sq Ft

0.09

Acres

1910

Year Built

1

Garage Space

Single Family Residence

Type

8

Days on Market

Sold Listed Jun 9, 2017 • MLS# 72179475 Copied! • Updated Jul 31, 2017

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Sale Statistics

Sale Overview

Original List Price: $499,900

Final Sale Price: $483,600

Difference: $16,300 (-3.3%)

Performance Metrics

96.7%

List to Sale Ratio

Sold below asking price

8

Days on Market

Quick sale

Price per Square Foot Analysis

Original $/sq ft: $167

Sale $/sq ft: $162

This property sold for $162 per square foot

Sale Summary

This property sold for 3.3% below the original asking price.

With only 8 days on market, this was a quick sale compared to typical market conditions.

Nearby Sales Comparison

Based on 2 similar properties sold within 0.5 miles in the last 90 days

This Property

$162/sq ft

Area Median

$216/sq ft

Difference

24.9%

This property sold below the area median, potentially representing good value for the buyer.

About this home

If you require tons of space and love original crafted period detail, this is the home for you! Located on Meetinghouse Hill close to Ronan Park, this spacious Colonial is a true value when you look at other homes with similar square footage and bedroom count. Well-kept and in move-in condition, it features six good-sized bedrooms and comes with one garage space that meets the sidewalk which means there's no driveway to shovel! The living room opens up to a dining room with with a tiled fireplace and also features a walk-in pantry. Seller prefers closing date on or after September 30th.

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Property History

Market Insights

59.5%

Price Range

7

Total Days on Market

Property Timeline

Current Active Listing - MLS #73573859

Full transaction history available when tracking began

🏡

Currently Listed

Sep 9, 2026

$1,195,000

MLS #73573859 - Active

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✓

Sold

Jul 28, 2017

$483,600

Property sold

Days on Market: 7

🏠

Listed for Sale

Jun 9, 2017

$499,900

Original listing

Agent: David Cahill Office: Century 21 Cahill Associates

Detailed History Table ▼

Date	Event	Price	Change	$/sqft	Details
09/09/2026	🏡 Currently Listed	$1,195,000	-	-	MLS #73573859 - Active
07/28/2017	✓ Sold	$483,600	-	-	Property sold
06/09/2017	🏠 Listed for Sale	$499,900	-	-	Original listing

Tax History

Year	Taxes	Assessment
2014	$3,351	$266,400

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax

$3,351

Tax Year 2014

Assessed Value

$266,400

Facts & Features

1 Car Garage

Home Facts

Type Residential

Style Single Family Residence

Year Built 1910

Living Area 2,987 sq ft

Lot Size 0.09 acres

Bedrooms 6

Full Baths 1

Half Baths 1

Total Rooms 9

Interior

Heating Hot Water

Cooling Window Unit(s)

Flooring Wood

Appliances Gas Water Heater

Fireplace Dining Room

Fireplaces 1

Basement None

Laundry First Floor

Features Center Hall, Bedroom

Exterior

Construction None

Architecture Colonial

Roof Shingle

Features Porch

Pool None

Spa None

Fencing None

Patio/Porch Porch

Parking

Garage Spaces 1

Has Garage Yes

Features Detached, Paved Drive, Off Street

Total Spaces 2

Utilities

Electric None

Water Public

Sewer Public Sewer

Gas None

Other None

Financial

Annual Tax $3,351

Assessed Value $266,400

HOA & Community

Fee Includes None

Amenities None

Optional Fee Includes None

MA Disclosures

Seller Disclosures Some Asbestos On Pipes In Basement As Well As Basement Water Seepage.

Additional Details

Possession None

Accepted Financing None

Structure Type []

Sq Ft Source Public Record

Documents None

County Suffolk

Total market time (incl. prior listings) 7 days

Property Overview

Property Type

Single Family Residence

Listing Type

Sold

Year Built

1910

Bedrooms

6

Full Bathrooms

1

Half Bathrooms

1

Living Area

2,987 sq ft

Total Rooms

9

Floor Layout

Interactive room guide Explore Floor Layout 3 levels · 14 rooms Open ›

Interior Features

Flooring: Wood

Appliances: Gas Water Heater

Interior Features: Center Hall, Bedroom

Windows:

Basement:

Laundry: First Floor

Security:

Construction & Materials

Style: Colonial

Year Built: 1910

Structure Type:

Exterior Materials:

Roof: Shingle

Foundation: Stone

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Hot Water

Cooling: Window Unit(s)

Hot Water:

Water Source: Public

Sewer: Public Sewer

Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features: Porch

Patio & Porch: Porch

Fencing:

Other Structures:

Lot Features: Corner Lot, Sloped

Road Surface:

Parking & Garage

Garage Spaces: 1

Total Parking Spaces: 2

Parking Features: Detached, Paved Drive, Off Street

Special Features

Fireplaces: 1

Fireplace Type: Dining Room

Community Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Golf, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University

Nearby Schools

School District

Boston School District local

C-

🎓 Where Graduates Go Class of 2021

52% attend college

38% 4-Year 14% 2-Year 7% Out of State 7% Working

⚠ School Safety 2024-25

3.7% Above Average

3.2% Suspensions 0.3% In-School 0.5% Emergency

↓ 1.8% below state avg

E

Elementary Schools

10 schools

Compass School

< 0.1 mi

Grades PK-12

D

Mather Elementary School

0.2 mi | #752 of 825 | Score: 32.3

Dropped 255 spots from last year

-25.9 below state avg

479 students Very Diverse

Diverse Student Body

Grades PK-06

C+

Conservatory Lab Charter School

0.4 mi | #246 of 352 | Score: 36.7

Improved 11 spots from last year

-21.5 below state avg

467 students Diverse

Grades PK-08

C-

UP Academy Holland School

0.4 mi | #731 of 825 | Score: 33.6

Improved 88 spots from last year

-24.6 below state avg

628 students Diverse

Rising School

Grades PK-06

C-

UP Academy Charter School of Dorchester

0.5 mi | #317 of 352 | Score: 30.2

Dropped 26 spots from last year

-28 below state avg

650 students Diverse

Grades PK-08

C-

Everett Elementary School

0.6 mi | #733 of 825 | Score: 33.5

Dropped 58 spots from last year

-24.8 below state avg

283 students Diverse

Diverse Student Body

Grades PK-06

F

King Elementary School

0.7 mi | #824 of 825 | Score: 21.4

Dropped 4 spots from last year

-36.8 below state avg

454 students Diverse

Grades PK-06

C-

Holmes Elementary School

0.9 mi | #717 of 825 | Score: 34.5

Dropped 31 spots from last year

-23.7 below state avg

301 students Diverse

Grades PK-06

C-

Winthrop Elementary School

0.9 mi | #670 of 825 | Score: 37.4

Dropped 176 spots from last year

-20.8 below state avg

256 students Diverse

Grades PK-06

F

Greenwood Sarah K-8 School

1.0 mi | #340 of 352 | Score: 26.7

Dropped 6 spots from last year

-31.5 below state avg

381 students Less Diverse

Grades PK-08

M

Middle Schools

10 schools

A

Uncommon Schools - Roxbury Preparatory Dorchester Campus Middle School

0.5 mi | #4 of 16 | Score: 42.5

Improved 187 spots from last year

-15.7 below state avg

1,225 students Diverse

Rising School College Ready Curriculum

Grades 05-08

Dearborn Middle School

0.8 mi

Epiphany School

0.9 mi

Grades 05-08

Mother Caroline Academy

1.0 mi

Grades 05-08

F

Higginson/Lewis K-8 School

1.5 mi | #349 of 352 | Score: 23.2

Improved 3 spots from last year

-35 below state avg

246 students Diverse

Grades 03-08

Middle School Academy

2.0 mi

Nativity Prep School

2.1 mi

Grades 05-08

C

Ohrenberger School

5.3 mi | #266 of 352 | Score: 35.0

Improved 19 spots from last year

-23.2 below state avg

458 students Diverse

Diverse Student Body

Grades 03-08

Frederick Pilot Middle

0.6 mi

McCormack Middle

1.4 mi

H

High Schools

10 schools

A+

Boston Latin Academy

1.2 mi | #2 of 25 | Score: 64.9

Improved 214 spots from last year

+6.7 above state avg

1,669 students Very Diverse

17 sports • 1,298 athletes

Strong AP Program High Graduation Rate Rising School Strong Athletics

Grades 07-12

C

Ruth Batson Academy

1.4 mi | #20 of 25 | Score: 29.1

Improved 345 spots from last year

-29.1 below state avg

584 students Diverse

8 sports • 128 athletes

Early College Program Rising School

Grades 07-12

B+

TechBoston Academy

1.6 mi | #10 of 25 | Score: 34.9

Improved 350 spots from last year

-23.3 below state avg

869 students Diverse

Rising School

Grades 07-12

B

Dearborn STEM Academy

1.6 mi | #13 of 25 | Score: 33.4

Improved 356 spots from last year

-24.8 below state avg

565 students Moderate

10 sports • 242 athletes

Early College Program Rising School

Grades 07-12

Meridian Academy

2.0 mi

Grades 06-09

A-

O'Bryant School of Math & Science

2.1 mi | #90 of 346 | Score: 61.6

Improved 94 spots from last year

+3.4 above state avg

1,518 students Very Diverse

High Graduation Rate Rising School College Ready Curriculum Diverse Student Body

Grades 07-12

D

English High School

2.3 mi | #328 of 346 | Score: 28.9

Improved 30 spots from last year

-29.3 below state avg

653 students Diverse

8 sports • 332 athletes

Rising School Career Tech Programs

Grades 07-12

Cathedral High School

2.4 mi

9 sports • 430 athletes

Grades 07-12

B-

Margarita Muniz Academy

2.5 mi | #14 of 25 | Score: 31.6

Improved 349 spots from last year

-26.7 below state avg

480 students Less Diverse

Rising School

Grades 07-12

C

Quincy Upper School

2.8 mi | #279 of 346 | Score: 44.4

Dropped 7 spots from last year

-13.8 below state avg

575 students Very Diverse

12 sports • 208 athletes

Diverse Student Body

Grades 06-12

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Dorchester - Meetinghouse Hill

26 Potosi Street, Boston MA 02122

Boston, MA 02122

Listing Information

Listing Agent David Cahill

Listing Office Century 21 Cahill Associates

Office Phone 617-265-1000

Agent MLS ID BB803079

Office MLS ID BB9063

Listing Data Updated Jul 31, 2017 11:12 AM EDT

Listing information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Data provided by MLS Property Information Network, Inc. All information should be independently verified.

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