488 Dorchester Ave # 3E, Boston MA 02127
Boston, MA 02127 • South Boston
$318,240
Est. $2,700/month
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About this home
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: 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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Property History
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Property Timeline
Status: Active under contract
Mar 12, 2026
Active → Active Under Contract
Pending Sale
Mar 11, 2026
Offer accepted, sale pending
Showing Instructions Updated
Mar 7, 2026
New showing requirements
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
| Date | Event | Price | Change | $/sqft | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/12/2026 | 📋 Status: Active under contract | - | - | - | Active → Active Under Contract |
| 03/11/2026 | ⏳ Pending Sale | - | - | - | Offer accepted, sale pending |
| 03/07/2026 | 👁️ Showing Instructions Updated | - | - | - | New showing requirements |
| 03/06/2026 | 👁️ Showing Instructions Updated | - | - | - | New showing requirements |
| 03/05/2026 | 🏠 Listed for Sale | $318,240 | - | - | Original listing |
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
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
HOA & Community
HOA Fee
$540 Monthly
Fee Includes
Water, Sewer, Insurance, Maintenance Structure, Maintenance Grounds, Snow Removal, Trash
Amenities
Elevator(s), Fitness Center
Optional Fee Includes
None
Pets
Yes w/ Restrictions
MA Disclosures
Seller Disclosures
Taxes Do Not Reflect Residential Exemption. Living Room Blind Does Not Stay Up. Surround Sound System May Require New Speakers In The Second Bedroom And Bathroom. Photos Were Digitally Enhanced To Remove Personal Furniture And Belongings.
Exclusions
Freezer In Living Room
Additional Details
Possession
None
Accepted Financing
None
Structure Type
["Low-Rise"]
Unit/Building
3E
Sq Ft Source
Public Record
Documents
None
County
Suffolk
Total market time (incl. prior listings)
21 days
Property Overview
Property Type
Condominium
Listing Type
Sale Pending
Year Built
2016
Bedrooms
2
Full Bathrooms
2
Living Area
1,131 sq ft
Total Rooms
4
Stories
1
Entry Level
3
Floor Layout
Interactive room guide
Floor Layout
Finished Area
1,131 sq ft above grade
FeaturesYes
Display Options
Room Markers
BABathroom (4)
BRBedroom (5)
DDining (1)
KKitchen (1)
LLiving (2)
OOffice (1)
Conceptual diagram based on MLS room data. It is not to scale and is not a substitute for architectural plans or on-site measurements.
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:
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
Elementary Schools
10 schools
B
Excel Academy Charter School
0.5 mi
|
#149 of 346
|
Score: 56.4
Improved 166 spots from last year
-1.9 below state avg
1,376 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
|
#347 of 352
|
Score: 24.2
Improved 11 spots from last year
-34 below state avg
448 students
Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-08
F
Clap Elementary School
0.6 mi
|
#811 of 825
|
Score: 25.6
Dropped 26 spots from last year
-32.6 below state avg
144 students
Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-06
B
Boston Collegiate Charter School
0.8 mi
|
#154 of 346
|
Score: 55.7
Improved 44 spots from last year
-2.5 below state avg
688 students
Diverse
High Graduation Rate
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
|
#819 of 825
|
Score: 24.7
Dropped 97 spots from last year
-33.5 below state avg
218 students
Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-06
F
Blackstone Elementary School
1.0 mi
|
#808 of 825
|
Score: 26.2
Improved 13 spots from last year
-32 below state avg
572 students
Moderate
Grades PK-06
D
Orchard Gardens K-8 School
1.1 mi
|
#325 of 352
|
Score: 28.8
Improved 14 spots from last year
-29.4 below state avg
716 students
Diverse
Grades PK-08
C
Hurley K-8 School
1.2 mi
|
#259 of 352
|
Score: 35.7
Dropped 24 spots from last year
-22.5 below state avg
337 students
Moderate
Grades PK-08
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: 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
F
Higginson/Lewis K-8 School
1.7 mi
|
#349 of 352
|
Score: 23.2
Improved 3 spots from last year
-35 below state avg
246 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
|
#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
UP Academy
0.3 mi
McCormack Middle
1.2 mi
High Schools
10 schools
Cathedral High School
0.9 mi
9 sports
• 430 athletes
Grades 07-12
C
Quincy Upper School
1.1 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
C
Ruth Batson Academy
1.2 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
Dearborn STEM Academy
1.3 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
A-
O'Bryant School of Math & Science
1.7 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
A+
Boston Latin Academy
1.8 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
Newman School
1.9 mi
Grades 07-12
A+
Boston Latin School
2.3 mi
|
#20 of 346
|
Score: 73.7
Improved 60 spots from last year
+15.5 above state avg
2,382 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
|
#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
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South Boston
488 Dorchester Ave # 3E, Boston MA 02127
Boston, MA 02127
Listing Information
Listing Agent
Victoria Tran Slomiak
Listing Office
Lineage Realty Group
Office Phone
617-506-9868
Agent MLS ID
CN233727
Office MLS ID
AN4505
Listing Data Updated
May 25, 2026 9:33 AM EDT
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