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34 Houghton St, Boston MA 02122

Boston, MA 02122 • Dorchester
$520,000
Est. $3,183/month
4
Beds
2.5
Baths
1,667
Sq Ft
$312
Price/Sq Ft
0.14
Acres
1888
Year Built
4
Days on Market
Closed Listed Sep 6, 2018 • MLS# 72389850 Copied!

About this home

When investing in real estate, it's all about the "LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION"!!! Here's your golden opportunity to own a piece of property in one of the hottest areas in Boston, minutes from the South Bay Shopping Center, UMASS Boston, Castle Island beach, highway, and downtown Boston. This colonial style home is situated in a highly desirable Neponset area, and offers a rare large fenced-in lot of over 6,000sf abutting McMorrow Playground with great possibilities. This home has 4 bedrooms, and 2.5 bathrooms with over 1,600sf of finished living space. House has blown-in insulation, updated heating system, vinyl replacement windows, refinished hardwood flooring throut, tiled bathrooms, and updated kitchen cabinets. Don't miss your chance to customize this home.

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Property Overview

Property Type
Single Family Residence
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
1888
Bedrooms
4
Full Bathrooms
2
Half Bathrooms
1
Living Area
1,667 sq ft
Total Rooms
7

Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $535,000
Final Sale Price: $520,000
Difference: $15,000 (-2.8%)
Performance Metrics
97.2%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold below asking price
4
Days on Market
Very fast sale
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $321
Sale $/sq ft: $312
This property sold for $312 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 2.8% below the original asking price.

With only 4 days on market, this was a quick sale compared to typical market conditions.

Nearby Sales Comparison

Based on 3 similar properties sold within 0.5 miles in the last 90 days

This Property
$312/sq ft
Area Average
$386/sq ft
Difference
19.2%

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

Facts & Features

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Single Family Residence
Year Built 1888
Living Area 1,667 sq ft
Lot Size 0.14 acres
Bedrooms 4
Full Baths 2
Half Baths 1
Total Rooms 7

Interior

Heating Baseboard
Cooling None
Flooring Tile, Hardwood
Appliances Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Fireplace None
Basement Full, Interior Entry, Unfinished
Laundry In Basement
Features None

Exterior

Construction Frame
Architecture Colonial
Roof Shingle
Features Deck - Wood
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch Deck - Wood

Parking

Features None

Utilities

Electric Circuit Breakers
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other For Gas Range

Financial

Annual Tax $4,245
Assessed Value $405,100

Interior Features

Flooring: Tile, Hardwood
Appliances: Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Interior Features:
Windows:
Basement: Full, Interior Entry, Unfinished
Laundry: In Basement
Security:

Construction & Materials

Style: Colonial
Year Built: 1888
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials: Frame
Roof: Shingle
Foundation: Stone

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Baseboard
Cooling: None
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features: Deck - Wood
Patio & Porch: Deck - Wood
Fencing:
Other Structures:
Lot Features: Other
Road Surface:

Parking & Garage

Parking Features:

Location

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Neighborhood

Dorchester

34 Houghton St, Boston MA 02122

Boston, MA 02122

Walkability

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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
B-
Murphy K-8 School
0.2 mi | #210 of 352 | Score: 40.0
Improved 9 spots from last year
-18.2 below state avg
855 students Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-08
C
Neighborhood House Charter School
0.2 mi | #275 of 346 | Score: 43.8
Improved 16 spots from last year
-14.4 below state avg
786 students Diverse
College Ready Curriculum Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-12
Saint John Paul II Academy - Neponset
0.3 mi
Grades PK-08
C-
Kenny Elementary School
0.6 mi | #735 of 824 | Score: 33.3
Dropped 23 spots from last year
-24.9 below state avg
329 students Very Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-06
St. Brendan Elementary School
0.9 mi
Grades K-08
C-
UP Academy Charter School of Dorchester
1.0 mi | #308 of 352 | Score: 30.7
Dropped 17 spots from last year
-27.5 below state avg
640 students Diverse
Grades PK-08
D
Mather Elementary School
1.0 mi | #754 of 824 | Score: 32.2
Dropped 257 spots from last year
-26 below state avg
473 students Very Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-06
Compass School
1.1 mi
Grades PK-12
C-
Codman Academy Charter Public School
1.1 mi | #293 of 346 | Score: 40.3
Dropped 9 spots from last year
-17.9 below state avg
344 students Moderate
College Ready Curriculum
Grades PK-12
C-
Holmes Elementary School
1.2 mi | #710 of 824 | Score: 34.7
Dropped 24 spots from last year
-23.5 below state avg
283 students Diverse
Grades PK-06
M

Middle Schools

10 schools
Epiphany School
0.8 mi
Grades 05-08
A
Uncommon Schools - Roxbury Preparatory Dorchester Campus Middle School
1.6 mi | #4 of 16 | Score: 41.9
Improved 187 spots from last year
-16.3 below state avg
1,126 students Diverse
Rising School College Ready Curriculum
Grades 05-08
Dearborn Middle School
1.7 mi
Mother Caroline Academy
1.9 mi
Grades 05-08
F
Higginson/Lewis K-8 School
2.5 mi | #349 of 352 | Score: 23.6
Improved 3 spots from last year
-34.6 below state avg
213 students Diverse
Grades 03-08
Middle School Academy
2.6 mi
Nativity Prep School
3.1 mi
Grades 05-08
C
Ohrenberger School
5.5 mi | #265 of 352 | Score: 34.9
Improved 20 spots from last year
-23.3 below state avg
477 students Diverse
Rising School Diverse Student Body
Grades 03-08
Frederick Pilot Middle
1.5 mi
McCormack Middle
1.6 mi
H

High Schools

10 schools
B+
TechBoston Academy
1.4 mi | #11 of 25 | Score: 34.1
Improved 349 spots from last year
-24.1 below state avg
850 students Diverse
Rising School
Grades 07-12
C
Ruth Batson Academy
1.6 mi | #19 of 25 | Score: 27.6
Improved 346 spots from last year
-30.6 below state avg
604 students Diverse
8 sports • 128 athletes
Early College Program Rising School
Grades 07-12
A+
Boston Latin Academy
2.2 mi | #2 of 25 | Score: 63.9
Improved 214 spots from last year
+5.7 above state avg
1,693 students Very Diverse
17 sports • 1,298 athletes
High Graduation Rate Rising School Strong Athletics Diverse Student Body
Grades 07-12
B
Dearborn STEM Academy
2.6 mi | #13 of 25 | Score: 31.7
Improved 356 spots from last year
-26.6 below state avg
565 students Diverse
10 sports • 242 athletes
Early College Program Rising School
Grades 07-12
Meridian Academy
2.9 mi
Grades 06-09
D
English High School
3.0 mi | #324 of 346 | Score: 29.7
Improved 34 spots from last year
-28.5 below state avg
720 students Moderate
8 sports • 332 athletes
Rising School Career Tech Programs
Grades 07-12
A-
O'Bryant School of Math & Science
3.2 mi | #90 of 346 | Score: 61.1
Improved 94 spots from last year
+2.9 above state avg
1,509 students Very Diverse
High Graduation Rate Rising School College Ready Curriculum Diverse Student Body
Grades 07-12
B-
Margarita Muniz Academy
3.3 mi | #14 of 25 | Score: 31.3
Improved 349 spots from last year
-26.9 below state avg
428 students Less Diverse
Strong AP Program Rising School
Grades 07-12
Cathedral High School
3.3 mi
9 sports • 430 athletes
Grades 07-12
C
Quincy Upper School
3.7 mi | #268 of 346 | Score: 44.6
Improved 4 spots from last year
-13.6 below state avg
557 students Very Diverse
12 sports • 208 athletes
High Graduation Rate Diverse Student Body
Grades 06-12
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Property History

Market Insights

2.8%
Price Range
5
Total Days on Market

Property Timeline

Sold
Oct 10, 2018
$520,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 5
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Listed for Sale
Sep 6, 2018
$535,000
Original listing
Agent: Christine Do Office: Keller Williams Realty

Price & Status History

Date Event Price Change
Sep 2, 2025 Sold $315,000
Sep 6, 2018 New Listing Added $535,000

Market Statistics

Days on Market
4 days
Price per Sq Ft
$312

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2018 $4,245 $405,100

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$4,245
Tax Year 2018
Assessed Value
$405,100

Listing Information

Listing Agent Christine Do
Listing Office Keller Williams Realty
Agent MLS ID BB802399
Office MLS ID BB4624
Listing Data Updated Oct 10, 2018 2:20 PM 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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