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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
19
Days on Market
Pending Listed Mar 5, 2026 • MLS# 73483368 Copied!

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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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 8, 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

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

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Location

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Neighborhood

South Boston

488 Dorchester Ave # 3E, 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

3 schools
Perkins Elementary
0.3 mi
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
M

Middle Schools

2 schools
Middle School Academy
0.3 mi
UP Academy
0.3 mi
H

High Schools

3 schools
F
Boston Collaborative High School
0.3 mi | #389 of 346 | Score: 22.8
Same rank as last year
210 students Diverse
Grades 09-12
Excel High
0.6 mi
F
Excel High School
0.6 mi | #332 of 346 | Score: 26.2
Improved 36 spots from last year
-32.1 below state avg
301 students Very Diverse
11 sports • 241 athletes
Rising School Diverse Student Body
Grades 10-12
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Monthly Payment Breakdown

Principal & Interest $0
Property Tax $350
Homeowners Insurance $200
HOA Fee $540/mo
PMI (if <20% down) $0

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Payment Over Time

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Year 15
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Property History

Market Insights

Property Timeline

📋
Status: Active under contract
Mar 12, 2026
Active → Active Under Contract
Pending Sale
Mar 11, 2026
Offer accepted, sale pending
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Showing Instructions Updated
Mar 7, 2026
New showing requirements
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Showing Instructions Updated
Mar 6, 2026
New showing requirements
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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 12, 2026 Status: Active under contract $0
Mar 5, 2026 New Listing Added $318,240

Market Statistics

Days on Market
19 days
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 Data Updated Mar 26, 2026 3:05 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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