FeaturesFlooring - Hardwood
LevelSecond
537 Talbot Ave, Boston MA 02124
Boston, MA 02124 • Dorchester's Ashmont
$380,000
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Sale Statistics
Sale Overview
Original List Price:
$400,000
Final Sale Price:
$380,000
Difference:
$20,000 (-5.0%)
Performance Metrics
95.0%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold below asking price
138
Days on Market
Extended listing
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft:
$130
Sale $/sq ft:
$123
This property sold for $123 per square foot
Sale Summary
This property sold for 5.0% below the original asking price.
At 138 days on market, this property took longer than average to sell.
About this home
This home is located in the Ashmont area & within walking distance to Ashmont T Station and bus lines. This lovely 3 bdrm 1 1/2 bathroom home has over 3000+ sqft of living according to the property record. When you enter the home from the street you walk into an enclosed sunlit 3 season porch. Which leads to an open entry way and then to a formal Living room which gives way to a formal Dining room with a fireplace. Then you have access to a Den / Library which leads to the kitchen in the rear of the house.“This property has been placed in an upcoming event. All bids should be submitted at www.HomeSearch.com. All properties are subject to a 5% buyer's premium pursuant to the Event Agreement and Terms & conditions (minimum will apply). Please contact listing agent for details and commission paid on this property."
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Price & Status History
Market Insights
63.2%
Price Range
139
Total Days on Market
2
Previous Sales
Property Timeline
Current Active Listing - MLS #73595569
Full transaction history available when tracking began
Currently Listed
Oct 27, 2026
$775,000
MLS #73595569 - Active
Sold
Aug 10, 2015
$380,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 139
Listed for Sale
Jan 23, 2015
$375,000
Original listing
Agent: Melvin A. Vieira Jr.
Office: RE/MAX Destiny
Previous Transaction - MLS #30814938
Full transaction history available when tracking began
Previously Sold
Apr 30, 2004
$435,000
MLS #30814938
Previous Transaction - MLS #30710586
Full transaction history available when tracking began
Previously Sold
Jul 22, 2003
$285,000
MLS #30710586
| Date | Event | Price | Change | $/sqft | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/27/2026 | 🏡 Currently Listed | $775,000 | - | - | MLS #73595569 - Active |
| 08/10/2015 | ✓ Sold | $380,000 | - | - | Property sold |
| 01/23/2015 | 🏠 Listed for Sale | $375,000 | - | - | Original listing |
| 04/30/2004 | 🏷️ Previously Sold | $435,000 | - | - | MLS #30814938 |
| 07/22/2003 | 🏷️ Previously Sold | $285,000 | - | - | MLS #30710586 |
Tax History
| Year | Taxes | Assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | $4,622 | $367,400 |
Financial Details
Annual Property Tax
$4,622
Tax Year 2014
Assessed Value
$367,400
Facts & Features
Home Facts
Type
Residential
Style
Single Family Residence
Year Built
1922
Living Area
3,080 sq ft
Lot Size
0.14 acres
Bedrooms
3
Full Baths
1
Half Baths
1
Total Rooms
9
Interior
Heating
Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
None
Flooring
Wood, Tile, Carpet, Flooring - Wall To Wall Carpet
Appliances
Gas Water Heater, Range, Disposal
Fireplace
Dining Room
Fireplaces
1
Basement
Full, Walk-out Access, Interior Entry, Concrete
Laundry
In Basement, Gas Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Features
Walk-in Closet(s), Open Floorplan, Bonus Room, Walk-up Attic
Exterior
Construction
Frame
Architecture
Colonial
Roof
Shingle
Features
Porch - Enclosed, Rain Gutters, Screens, Fenced Yard
Pool
None
Spa
None
Fencing
Fenced/enclosed, Fenced
Patio/Porch
Porch - Enclosed
Parking
Features
On Street
Utilities
Electric
Circuit Breakers
Water
Public
Sewer
Public Sewer
Gas
None
Other
For Gas Range, For Gas Oven, For Gas Dryer, Washer Hookup
Financial
Annual Tax
$4,622
Assessed Value
$367,400
HOA & Community
Fee Includes
None
Amenities
None
Optional Fee Includes
None
MA Disclosures
Seller Disclosures
Property To Be Sold As Is... Property Gets Some Water In The Basement.. Subject To Approval From All Sellers Creditors..
Exclusions
N/A
Additional Details
Possession
None
Accepted Financing
Lender Approval Required
Structure Type
[]
House Color
Yellow
Sq Ft Source
Public Record
Documents
None
County
Suffolk
Total market time (incl. prior listings)
139 days
Property Overview
Property Type
Single Family Residence
Listing Type
Sold
Year Built
1922
Bedrooms
3
Full Bathrooms
1
Half Bathrooms
1
Living Area
3,080 sq ft
Total Rooms
9
Floor Layout
Interactive room guide
Floor Layout
FeaturesBathroom - Full, Bathroom - With Tub & Shower, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
LevelSecond
FeaturesFlooring - Hardwood
LevelSecond
FeaturesWalk-In Closet(s), Flooring - Hardwood
LevelSecond
FeaturesBathroom - Half, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Remodeled
LevelFirst
FeaturesFlooring - Hardwood
LevelMain,First
FeaturesFlooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Pantry
LevelMain,First
FeaturesFlooring - Hardwood, Cable Hookup
LevelMain,First
Display Options
Outdoor Areas
Patio & porchPorch - Enclosed
Room Markers
BABathroom (2)
BRBedroom (3)
DDining (1)
KKitchen (1)
LLiving (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, Tile, Carpet, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
Appliances:
Gas Water Heater, Range, Disposal
Interior Features:
Walk-In Closet(s), Open Floorplan, Bonus Room, Walk-up Attic
Windows:
Screens
Basement:
Full, Walk-Out Access, Interior Entry, Concrete
Laundry:
In Basement, Gas Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Security:
Security System
Construction & Materials
Style:
Colonial
Year Built:
1922
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials:
Frame
Roof:
Shingle
Foundation:
Granite
Utilities & Systems
Heating:
Forced Air, Natural Gas
Heating Zones:
1
Cooling:
None
Hot Water:
Water Source:
Public
Sewer:
Public Sewer
Energy Features:
Thermostat
Exterior & Lot
Exterior Features:
Porch - Enclosed, Rain Gutters, Screens, Fenced Yard
Patio & Porch:
Porch - Enclosed
Fencing:
Fenced/Enclosed, Fenced
Other Structures:
Lot Features:
Gentle Sloping
Road Surface:
Paved
Parking & Garage
Parking Features:
On Street
Special Features
Fireplaces:
1
Fireplace Type:
Dining Room
Community Amenities:
Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Highway Access, House of Worship, Public School, T-Station, Sidewalks
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
C-
Codman Academy Charter Public School
0.4 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
D
Henderson K-12 Inclusion School Upper
0.4 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-
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
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
St. Brendan Elementary School
0.8 mi
Grades K-08
Saint John Paul II Academy - Lower Mills
0.9 mi
Grades PK-08
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
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-
UP Academy Charter School of Dorchester
0.9 mi
|
#317 of 352
|
Score: 30.2
Dropped 26 spots from last year
-28 below state avg
650 students
Diverse
Grades PK-08
Middle Schools
10 schools
Epiphany School
0.4 mi
Grades 05-08
Dearborn Middle School
1.6 mi
Mother Caroline Academy
1.7 mi
Grades 05-08
A
Uncommon Schools - Roxbury Preparatory Dorchester Campus Middle School
1.8 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
2.6 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
3.1 mi
Grades 05-08
Middle School Academy
3.3 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
1.6 mi
McCormack Middle
2.4 mi
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
2.3 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
2.4 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
D
English High School
2.6 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
2.7 mi
Grades 06-09
A-
Boston Preparatory Charter Public School
2.9 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
Dearborn STEM Academy
2.9 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
B-
Margarita Muniz Academy
2.9 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+
New Mission High School
3.2 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
3.3 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's Ashmont
537 Talbot Ave, Boston MA 02124
Boston, MA 02124
Listing Information
Listing Agent
Melvin A. Vieira Jr.
Agent MLS ID
BB802782
Office MLS ID
AN0715
Listing Data Updated
Aug 12, 2015 8:52 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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