8 Atherstone St, Boston MA 02124

Boston, MA 02124 • Dorchester
$380,000
4
Beds
2
Baths
2,086
Sq Ft
$182
Price/Sq Ft
0.08
Acres
1900
Year Built
6
Parking
28
Days on Market
Sold 2005 Listed Mar 28, 2005 • MLS# 70163222 Copied! • Updated Mar 31, 2025

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Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $399,000
Final Sale Price: $380,000
Difference: $19,000 (-4.8%)
Performance Metrics
95.2%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold below asking price
28
Days on Market
Quick sale
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $191
Sale $/sq ft: $182
This property sold for $182 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 4.8% below the original asking price.

With only 28 days on market, this was a quick sale compared to typical market conditions.

Nearby Sales Comparison

Based on 8 similar properties sold within 0.5 miles in the last 90 days

This Property
$182/sq ft
Area Median
$405/sq ft
Difference
55.1%

This property sold below the area median, potentially representing good value for the buyer.

About this home

Large victorian single family with 4 bedrooms. Convenient Ashmont neighborhood. Many updates including newer roof, replacement windows and systems. The Large eat-in kitchen has been updated with new cabinets/appliances and granite coutertops. 2 full baths have also been updated. Beautiful wide-pine hardwood floors throughout. Additional expansion potential in heated attic space. Great house for a large family in convenient neighborhood. Walk to Ashmont T.

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Price & Status History

Market Insights

61%
Price Range
29
Total Days on Market

Property Timeline

Current Active Listing - MLS #73592794
Full transaction history available when tracking began
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Currently Listed
Oct 22, 2026
$975,000
MLS #73592794 - Active
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Sold
Jun 30, 2005
$380,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 29
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Listed for Sale
Mar 28, 2005
$399,000
Original listing
Agent: Paul Melanson Office: Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Milton - Canton Ave.

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2004 $2,819 $277,700

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$2,819
Tax Year 2004
Assessed Value
$277,700

Facts & Features

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Single Family Residence
Year Built 1900
Living Area 2,086 sq ft
Lot Size 0.08 acres
Bedrooms 4
Full Baths 2
Total Rooms 7

Interior

Heating Baseboard, Natural Gas
Cooling Window Unit(s)
Flooring Wood
Appliances Gas Water Heater, Range, Refrigerator
Fireplace Living Room
Basement Full, Concrete
Laundry In Basement, Gas Dryer Hookup
Features Walk-up Attic

Exterior

Construction Frame
Architecture Victorian
Roof Shingle
Features Porch, Rain Gutters
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch Porch
Features Paved Drive, Off Street
Total Spaces 6
Electric 110 Volts
Water Public, City/town Water
Sewer None
Gas None
Other For Gas Range, For Gas Dryer
Annual Tax $2,819
Assessed Value $277,700
Fee Includes None
Amenities None
Optional Fee Includes None
Lead Paint Unknown
Seller Disclosures Subject To Seller Finding Suitable Housing
Possession None
Accepted Financing None
Structure Type []
House Color white
Sq Ft Source Public Record
Documents None
County Suffolk
Total market time (incl. prior listings) 29 days

Property Overview

Property Type
Single Family Residence
Listing Type
Sold
Year Built
1900
Bedrooms
4
Full Bathrooms
2
Living Area
2,086 sq ft
Total Rooms
7

Floor Layout

Interior Features

Flooring: Wood
Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Range, Refrigerator
Interior Features: Walk-up Attic
Windows: Insulated Windows
Basement: Full, Concrete
Laundry: In Basement, Gas Dryer Hookup
Security:

Construction & Materials

Style: Victorian
Year Built: 1900
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials: Frame
Roof: Shingle
Foundation: Stone, Granite

Utilities & Systems

Heating: Baseboard, Natural Gas
Heating Zones: 2
Cooling: Window Unit(s)
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public, City/Town Water
Sewer:
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features: Porch, Rain Gutters
Patio & Porch: Porch
Fencing:
Other Structures:
Lot Features:
Road Surface:

Parking & Garage

Total Parking Spaces: 6
Parking Features: Paved Drive, Off Street

Special Features

Fireplace Type: Living 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
0.1 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
Saint John Paul II Academy - Lower Mills
0.6 mi
Grades PK-08
C-
Kenny Elementary School
0.8 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
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
St. Brendan Elementary School
0.9 mi
Grades K-08
New Beginnings Academy
0.9 mi
Grades PK-12
F
Shaw Elementary School
0.9 mi | #789 of 825 | Score: 29.4
Improved 48 spots from last year
-28.8 below state avg
469 students Moderate
Rising School
Grades PK-06
Berea SDA Academy
1.0 mi
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
M

Middle Schools

10 schools
Epiphany School
0.7 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
2.0 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
2.8 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
3.6 mi
C
Ohrenberger School
4.4 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
2.7 mi
H

High Schools

10 schools
B+
TechBoston Academy
0.4 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
A-
Boston Preparatory Charter Public School
2.6 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
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
C
Ruth Batson Academy
2.7 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
Meridian Academy
2.7 mi
Grades 06-09
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
2.9 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
B
Dearborn STEM Academy
3.1 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
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

8 Atherstone St, Boston MA 02124

Boston, MA 02124

Listing Information

Listing Agent Paul Melanson
Listing Office Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Milton - Canton Ave.
Office Phone 617-696-0075
Agent MLS ID BB921588
Office MLS ID BB9707
Listing Data Updated Mar 31, 2025 9:19 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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