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488 Dorchester Ave # 3E, Boston MA 02127

Boston, MA 02127 • South Boston
$318,240
Est. $2,700/month
2
Beds
2
Baths
1,131
Sq Ft
$281
Price/Sq Ft
2016
Year Built
Condominium
Type
10 hours 26 minutes
Time on Market
Active Open House Listed Mar 5, 2026 • MLS# 73483368 Copied!

About this home

Boston Redevelopment Authority (BRA) Income-Restricted Unit in South Boston- Bright 2-bedroom, 2-bath third floor condo available in The 488 Dot Condominium. Lovely open floor plan with a primary suite, in unit laundry, central air, and plenty of closet space. Professionally managed elevator complex built in 2016 with fitness center and bike storage. Close to the beach, Andrew Square red line train station, restaurants, shops, fitness studios, easy access to the highway, and so much more that Southie has to offer! Buyers must meet eligibility requirements and be approved by the BRA: 1) must be primary residence, 2) must meet income requirements: 1-person household between $92,640 - $115,800; 2-person household between $105,920 - $132,400; 3-person household between $119,120 - $148,900; & 4-person household $132,320 - $165,400, 3) Must have under $100,000 in liquid assets (excluding retirement), 4) must get mortgage financing from preferred lender.

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Public Records

Current Owner

Owner SMITH QUINTIN
Mailing Address 488 DORCHESTER AV #3-J, SOUTH BOSTON, MA, 02127

Land Use

Use Code 102
Description Condominium
Style Low Rise

Tax Information

Assessed Value $815,800
Tax Rate $10.29 per $1,000
Base Tax $8,395
CPA Surcharge 1% ($74)
Estimated Annual Tax $8,468

Assessment History

Year Land Building Total Change
FY2023 $0 $886,900 $886,900 —

Municipal Context: BOSTON

Median Home Value $745,000
Avg SF Tax Bill $4,523
Residential Tax Rate $10.29/1000
CPA Surcharge 1%
County Suffolk

Property Data Comparison

Field Assessor MLS Match
Year built 2,016 2,016 ✓
Match: fuzzy_address (65.0% confidence) · Data as of Mar 4, 2026

Property Overview

Property Type
Condominium
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
2016
Bedrooms
2
Full Bathrooms
2
Living Area
1,131 sq ft
Total Rooms
4
Stories
1
Entry Level
3

Open House Schedule

07
Mar
Saturday, March 7
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM EST
08
Mar
Sunday, March 8
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM EDT

Facts & Features

Central AC

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Condominium
Year Built 2016
Living Area 1,131 sq ft
Bedrooms 2
Full Baths 2
Total Rooms 4

Interior

Heating Forced Air
Cooling Central Air
Flooring Wood
Appliances Range, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Fireplace None
Basement N
Laundry In Unit
Features Wired For Sound, Elevator

Exterior

Construction None
Architecture None
Roof None
Features None
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch None

Parking

Features None

Utilities

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

Financial

Annual Tax $4,204
Assessed Value $336,700

Interior Features

Flooring: Wood
Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Interior Features: Wired for Sound, Elevator
Windows:
Basement: N
Laundry: In Unit
Security: Intercom

Construction & Materials

Year Built: 2016
Structure Type: Low-Rise
Exterior Materials:
Roof:
Foundation:
Stories: 1

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Forced Air
Cooling: Central Air
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

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

Parking & Garage

Parking Features:

Location

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Neighborhood

South Boston

488 Dorchester Ave # 3E, Boston MA 02127

Boston, MA 02127

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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
Excel Academy Charter School
0.5 mi | #155 of 346 | Score: 54.9
Improved 160 spots from last year
-3.3 below state avg
1,379 students Moderate
High Graduation Rate Rising School
Grades 05-12
St. Peter Academy School
0.5 mi
Grades PK-08
F
Condon K-8 School
0.5 mi | #345 of 352 | Score: 24.6
Improved 13 spots from last year
-33.6 below state avg
518 students Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-08
F
Clap Elementary School
0.6 mi | #808 of 824 | Score: 26.3
Dropped 23 spots from last year
-31.9 below state avg
140 students Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-06
B
Boston Collegiate Charter School
0.8 mi | #167 of 346 | Score: 53.7
Improved 31 spots from last year
-4.5 below state avg
708 students Diverse
Rising School College Ready Curriculum Diverse Student Body
Grades 05-12
Saint John Paul II Academy - Columbia
0.8 mi
Grades PK-08
F
Tynan Elementary School
0.9 mi | #816 of 824 | Score: 24.8
Dropped 94 spots from last year
-33.5 below state avg
227 students Very Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-06
F
Blackstone Elementary School
1.0 mi | #809 of 824 | Score: 26.3
Improved 12 spots from last year
-31.9 below state avg
582 students Moderate
Grades PK-06
D
Orchard Gardens K-8 School
1.1 mi | #326 of 352 | Score: 28.7
Improved 13 spots from last year
-29.5 below state avg
689 students Diverse
Grades PK-08
C
Hurley K-8 School
1.2 mi | #258 of 352 | Score: 35.8
Dropped 23 spots from last year
-22.4 below state avg
335 students Moderate
Grades PK-08
M

Middle Schools

10 schools
Middle School Academy
0.3 mi
A
Uncommon Schools - Roxbury Preparatory Dorchester Campus Middle School
1.7 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
F
Higginson/Lewis K-8 School
1.7 mi | #349 of 352 | Score: 23.6
Improved 3 spots from last year
-34.6 below state avg
213 students Diverse
Grades 03-08
Dearborn Middle School
2.1 mi
Mother Caroline Academy
2.2 mi
Grades 05-08
Nativity Prep School
2.4 mi
Grades 05-08
Epiphany School
2.8 mi
Grades 05-08
C
Ohrenberger School
6.8 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
UP Academy
0.3 mi
McCormack Middle
1.2 mi
H

High Schools

10 schools
Cathedral High School
0.9 mi
9 sports • 430 athletes
Grades 07-12
C
Quincy Upper School
1.1 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
C
Ruth Batson Academy
1.2 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
B
Dearborn STEM Academy
1.3 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
A-
O'Bryant School of Math & Science
1.7 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
A+
Boston Latin Academy
1.8 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
Newman School
1.9 mi
Grades 07-12
A+
Boston Latin School
2.3 mi | #19 of 346 | Score: 73.3
Improved 61 spots from last year
+15.1 above state avg
2,424 students Very Diverse
18 sports • 2,006 athletes
Strong AP Program High Graduation Rate Rising School Strong Athletics
Grades 07-12
Meridian Academy
2.7 mi
Grades 06-09
D
English High School
3.2 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
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Property Timeline

👁️
Showing Instructions Updated
Mar 6, 2026
New showing requirements
🏠
Listed for Sale
Mar 5, 2026
$318,240
Original listing
Agent: Victoria Tran Slomiak Office: Lineage Realty Group

Price & Status History

Date Event Price Change
Mar 5, 2026 New Listing Added $318,240 —

Market Statistics

Time on Market
10 hours 26 minutes
Price per Sq Ft
$281

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2026 $4,204 $336,700

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$4,204
Tax Year 2026
HOA Fee
$540
Monthly
Assessed Value
$336,700

Listing Information

Listing Agent Victoria Tran Slomiak
Listing Office Lineage Realty Group
Agent MLS ID CN233727
Office MLS ID AN4505
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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