537 Talbot Avenue, Boston MA 02124

Boston, MA 02124 • Dorchester
$285,000
3
Beds
1
Baths
2,828
Sq Ft
$101
Price/Sq Ft
0.13
Acres
1900
Year Built
Single Family Residence
Type
20
Days on Market
Sold 2003 Listed Apr 16, 2003 • MLS# 30710586 Copied! • Updated Jul 26, 2003

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Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $350,000
Final Sale Price: $285,000
Difference: $65,000 (-18.6%)
Performance Metrics
81.4%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold below asking price
20
Days on Market
Quick sale
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $124
Sale $/sq ft: $101
This property sold for $101 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 18.6% below the original asking price.

With only 20 days on market, this was a quick sale compared to typical market conditions.

About this home

OVERSIZED IN TOWN COLONIAL,WITHIN MERE MINUTES TO ASHMONT STATION & OTHER AMENITIES. NEEDS T.L.C. TO BRING THIS HOME, W/GOOD BONES & DETAIL BACK TO A WONDERFUL "WOODED RETREAT" IN THE CITY. MUST SEE KITCHEN W/PORCH & PRIVATE BACKYARD!

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Price & Status History

Market Insights

63.2%
Price Range
21
Total Days on Market
2
Previous Sales

Property Timeline

Current Active Listing - MLS #73595569
Full transaction history available when tracking began
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Currently Listed
Oct 27, 2026
$775,000
MLS #73595569 - Active
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Previous Transaction - MLS #71786986
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Previously Sold
Aug 10, 2015
$380,000
MLS #71786986
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Previous Transaction - MLS #30814938
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Previously Sold
Apr 30, 2004
$435,000
MLS #30814938
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Sold
Jul 22, 2003
$285,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 21
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Listed for Sale
Apr 16, 2003
$350,000
Original listing
Agent: Judith Servis Office: Tarantino Real Estate

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
9999 $0 $146,600

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$0
Tax Year 9999
HOA Fee
$0
Per month
Assessed Value
$146,600

Facts & Features

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Single Family Residence
Year Built 1900
Living Area 2,828 sq ft
Lot Size 0.13 acres
Bedrooms 3
Full Baths 1
Total Rooms 9

Interior

Heating Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling None
Flooring Wood, Flooring - Hardwood
Appliances Gas Water Heater, Range
Fireplace Dining Room
Fireplaces 1
Basement Full
Laundry None
Features Den, Walk-up Attic

Exterior

Construction Frame
Architecture Colonial
Roof Shingle
Features Porch, Porch - Enclosed, Deck
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch Porch, Porch - Enclosed, Deck
Features None
Electric Fuses, 100 Amp Service
Water Public, City/town Water
Sewer Public Sewer, City/town Sewer
Gas None
Other For Gas Range, For Gas Oven
Annual Tax 0.00
Assessed Value $146,600
Fee Includes None
Amenities None
Optional Fee Includes None
Association Required No
Lead Paint Unknown
Seller Disclosures None
Exclusions Desk In Library
Possession None
Accepted Financing Contract
Structure Type []
House Color GREY
Sq Ft Source Public Record
Documents None
County Suffolk
Total market time (incl. prior listings) 21 days

Property Overview

Property Type
Single Family Residence
Listing Type
Sold
Year Built
1900
Bedrooms
3
Full Bathrooms
1
Living Area
2,828 sq ft
Total Rooms
9

Floor Layout

Interior Features

Flooring: Wood, Flooring - Hardwood
Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Range
Interior Features: Den, Walk-up Attic
Windows:
Basement: Full
Laundry:
Security: Security System

Construction & Materials

Style: Colonial
Year Built: 1900
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials: Frame
Roof: Shingle
Foundation: Concrete Perimeter

Utilities & Systems

Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
Heating Zones: 1
Cooling: None
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public, City/Town Water
Sewer: Public Sewer, City/Town Sewer
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features: Porch, Porch - Enclosed, Deck
Patio & Porch: Porch, Porch - Enclosed, Deck
Fencing:
Other Structures:
Lot Features: Wooded
Road Frontage: 0.00 ft
Road Surface: Paved

Parking & Garage

Parking Features:

Special Features

Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Type: Dining Room
Community Amenities: Public Transportation
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
D
Henderson K-12 Inclusion School Upper
0.3 mi | #323 of 346 | Score: 32.2
Improved 26 spots from last year
-26 below state avg
605 students Diverse
Rising School Diverse Student Body
Grades 02-12
C-
Codman Academy Charter Public School
0.5 mi | #308 of 346 | Score: 36.8
Dropped 24 spots from last year
-21.4 below state avg
345 students Diverse
College Ready Curriculum
Grades PK-12
C-
Kenny Elementary School
0.6 mi | #743 of 825 | Score: 32.9
Dropped 31 spots from last year
-25.3 below state avg
315 students Very Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-06
Saint John Paul II Academy - Lower Mills
0.7 mi
Grades PK-08
St. Brendan Elementary School
0.7 mi
Grades K-08
C
Neighborhood House Charter School
0.8 mi | #277 of 346 | Score: 44.9
Improved 14 spots from last year
-13.3 below state avg
768 students Diverse
College Ready Curriculum Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-12
Saint John Paul II Academy - Neponset
0.9 mi
Grades PK-08
F
Lee K-8 School
0.9 mi | #339 of 352 | Score: 26.8
Improved 4 spots from last year
-31.4 below state avg
582 students Diverse
Grades PK-08
C-
Holmes Elementary School
1.0 mi | #717 of 825 | Score: 34.5
Dropped 31 spots from last year
-23.7 below state avg
301 students Diverse
Grades PK-06
B-
Murphy K-8 School
1.0 mi | #208 of 352 | Score: 39.9
Improved 11 spots from last year
-18.3 below state avg
833 students Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-08
M

Middle Schools

10 schools
Epiphany School
0.6 mi
Grades 05-08
Dearborn Middle School
1.8 mi
Mother Caroline Academy
1.9 mi
Grades 05-08
A
Uncommon Schools - Roxbury Preparatory Dorchester Campus Middle School
1.9 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
2.7 mi | #349 of 352 | Score: 23.2
Improved 3 spots from last year
-35 below state avg
246 students Diverse
Grades 03-08
Nativity Prep School
3.2 mi
Grades 05-08
Middle School Academy
3.5 mi
C
Ohrenberger School
4.6 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
1.8 mi
McCormack Middle
2.6 mi
H

High Schools

10 schools
B+
TechBoston Academy
0.6 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
A+
Boston Latin Academy
2.4 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
2.5 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
D
English High School
2.7 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
Meridian Academy
2.8 mi
Grades 06-09
A-
Boston Preparatory Charter Public School
2.8 mi | #8 of 25 | Score: 43.6
Improved 287 spots from last year
-14.6 below state avg
670 students Diverse
High Graduation Rate Rising School College Ready Curriculum
Grades 06-12
B-
Margarita Muniz Academy
3.0 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
B
Dearborn STEM Academy
3.0 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
C+
New Mission High School
3.1 mi | #231 of 346 | Score: 49.5
Improved 97 spots from last year
-8.7 below state avg
739 students Diverse
13 sports • 458 athletes
Early College Program High Graduation Rate Rising School Diverse Student Body
Grades 07-12
A-
O'Bryant School of Math & Science
3.5 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
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Neighborhood

Dorchester

537 Talbot Avenue, Boston MA 02124

Boston, MA 02124

Listing Information

Listing Agent Judith Servis
Listing Office Tarantino Real Estate
Office Phone 781-582-1111
Agent MLS ID A0002189
Office MLS ID A49101
Listing Data Updated Jul 26, 2003 2:54 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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