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488 Dorchester Avenue # 2B, Boston MA 02127

Boston, MA 02127 • South Boston
$784,000
Est. $4,164/month
2
Beds
2
Baths
1,236
Sq Ft
$634
Price/Sq Ft
2016
Year Built
Condominium
Type
-106
Days on Market
Closed Listed Jan 31, 2017 • MLS# 72113978 Copied!

About this home

The perfect city lifestyle: garage parking, fitness center, secure lobby with lounge area, elevator, package acceptance system, and private outdoor space. . Boutique new construction condo building with secure lobby and private fitness center. Easy access to downtown Boston via the Red Line. Your favorite shops and restaurants are just a few blocks north. This was for sale under listing #72082668  as part of a broader new construction offering

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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
Match: fuzzy_address (65.0% confidence) · Data as of Mar 8, 2026

Property Overview

Property Type
Condominium
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
2016
Bedrooms
2
Full Bathrooms
2
Living Area
1,236 sq ft
Total Rooms
3
Stories
1
Entry Level
2

Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $784,000
Final Sale Price: $784,000
Difference: +$0 (+0.0%)
Performance Metrics
100.0%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold at asking price
-106
Days on Market
Very fast sale
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $634
Sale $/sq ft: $634
This property sold for $634 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold exactly at the asking price.

With only -106 days on market, this was a quick sale compared to typical market conditions.

Nearby Sales Comparison

Based on 31 similar properties sold within 0.5 miles in the last 90 days

This Property
$634/sq ft
Area Average
$232/sq ft
Difference
+173.0%

This property sold for significantly more per square foot than similar nearby properties, suggesting premium features or condition.

Facts & Features

1 Car Garage

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Condominium
Year Built 2016
Living Area 1,236 sq ft
Bedrooms 2
Full Baths 2
Total Rooms 3

Interior

Heating Fan Coil
Cooling Fan Coil
Flooring None
Appliances None
Fireplace None
Basement N
Laundry None
Features None

Exterior

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

Parking

Garage Spaces 1
Has Garage Yes
Features Attached, Under, Heated Garage
Total Spaces 2

Utilities

Electric None
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other None

Financial

Annual Tax 0.00
Assessed Value 0.00

Interior Features

Flooring:
Appliances:
Interior Features:
Windows:
Basement: N
Laundry:
Security:

Construction & Materials

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

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Fan Coil
Cooling: Fan Coil
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

Garage Spaces: 1
Garage Type: Attached
Total Parking Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Attached, Under, Heated Garage

Location

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Neighborhood

South Boston

488 Dorchester Avenue # 2B, Boston MA 02127

Boston, MA 02127

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
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
2.7 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 History

Market Insights

105
Total Days on Market

Property Timeline

🏠
Listed for Sale
Jan 31, 2017
$784,000
Original listing
Agent: Anthony Amaru Office: Keller Williams Realty Boston-Metro | Back Bay
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Sold
Dec 14, 2016
$784,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 105

Price & Status History

Date Event Price Change
Apr 7, 2026 Sold $4,500 —
Jan 31, 2017 New Listing Added $784,000 —

Market Statistics

Days on Market
-106 days
Price per Sq Ft
$634

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2016 $0 $0

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Listing Information

Listing Agent Anthony Amaru
Listing Office Keller Williams Realty Boston-Metro | Back Bay
Agent MLS ID CN209843
Office MLS ID BB5522
Listing Data Updated Jan 31, 2017 10:42 AM EST
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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