178 Dorchester Street # 1, Boston MA 02127

Boston, MA 02127 • South Boston
$365,000
2
Beds
2
Baths
1,700
Sq Ft
$215
Price/Sq Ft
1900
Year Built
Condominium
Type
128
Days on Market
Sold 2009 Listed Mar 19, 2009 • MLS# 70890110 Copied! • Updated Apr 1, 2025

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Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $399,000
Final Sale Price: $365,000
Difference: $34,000 (-8.5%)
Performance Metrics
91.5%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold below asking price
128
Days on Market
Extended listing
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $235
Sale $/sq ft: $215
This property sold for $215 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 8.5% below the original asking price.

At 128 days on market, this property took longer than average to sell.

About this home

Spacious and bright this 1st floor 2 bedroom 2 bathroom home has a fantastic open layout featuring a spacious fireplaced living room, immaculate kitchen with granite counters and abundant cabinets. The master suite offers a luxurious en suite master bath and a must have walk in closet. Private to the unit is a finished basement offering over 700 sq ft of additional storage. Outside space is a common area suitable for a grill or small garden. Top Finishes and room for all of your stuff!!

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Price & Status History

Market Insights

56.3%
Price Range
122
Total Days on Market

Property Timeline

Current Active Listing - MLS #73574361
Full transaction history available when tracking began
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Currently Listed
Sep 9, 2026
$835,000
MLS #73574361 - Active
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Sold
Sep 5, 2009
$365,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 122
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Listed for Sale
Mar 19, 2009
$379,000
Original listing
Agent: Team McCarthy Office: RE/MAX Realty Plus

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
9999 $99,999,999 $999,999,999

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$99,999,999
Tax Year 9999
HOA Fee
$178
Per month
Assessed Value
$999,999,999

Facts & Features

Central AC

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Condominium
Year Built 1900
Living Area 1,700 sq ft
Stories 1
Bedrooms 2
Full Baths 2
Total Rooms 4

Interior

Heating Forced Air, Natural Gas, Individual, Unit Control
Cooling Central Air, Individual, Unit Control
Flooring Wood, Carpet, Concrete
Appliances Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Freezer
Fireplace None
Fireplaces 1
Basement Y
Laundry Gas Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Features None

Exterior

Construction Frame
Architecture None
Roof Rubber
Features Patio
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch Patio
Features On Street
Electric Circuit Breakers
Water Public, City/town Water, City/town Sewer
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other For Gas Range, For Gas Oven, For Gas Dryer, Washer Hookup
Annual Tax $99,999,999
Assessed Value $999,999,999

HOA & Community

HOA Fee $178
Fee Includes Water, Sewer, Insurance
Amenities None
Optional Fee Includes None
Owner-Occupied Units 3
Pets Yes
Lead Paint Unknown
Seller Disclosures None
Possession None
Accepted Financing None
Structure Type ["2/3 Family"]
Unit/Building 1
Sq Ft Source Other
Sq Ft Disclosures Aprox Condo Docs in Progress
Documents Master Deed, Unit Deed, Rules & Regs, Master Plan, Certificate Of Insurance (5)
County Suffolk
Total market time (incl. prior listings) 122 days

Property Overview

Property Type
Condominium
Listing Type
Sold
Year Built
1900
Bedrooms
2
Full Bathrooms
2
Living Area
1,700 sq ft
Total Rooms
4
Stories
1
Entry Level
1

Floor Layout

Interior Features

Flooring: Wood, Carpet, Concrete
Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Freezer
Interior Features:
Windows:
Basement: Y
Laundry: Gas Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Security: Intercom

Construction & Materials

Year Built: 1900
Effective Year (Renovated): 2009
Structure Type: 2/3 Family
Exterior Materials: Frame
Roof: Rubber
Foundation:
Stories: 1

Utilities & Systems

Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas, Individual, Unit Control
Heating Zones: 1
Cooling: Central Air, Individual, Unit Control
Cooling Zones: 1
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public, City/Town Water, City/Town Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer
Energy Features: Thermostat

Exterior & Lot

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

Parking & Garage

Parking Features: On Street

Special Features

Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Type:
Community Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Medical Facility, Laundromat
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
St. Peter Academy School
0.2 mi
Grades PK-08
F
Condon K-8 School
0.3 mi | #347 of 352 | Score: 24.2
Improved 11 spots from last year
-34 below state avg
448 students Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-08
F
Tynan Elementary School
0.5 mi | #819 of 825 | Score: 24.7
Dropped 97 spots from last year
-33.5 below state avg
218 students Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-06
B
Excel Academy Charter School
0.8 mi | #149 of 346 | Score: 56.4
Improved 166 spots from last year
-1.9 below state avg
1,376 students Moderate
High Graduation Rate Rising School
Grades 05-12
F
Clap Elementary School
0.9 mi | #811 of 825 | Score: 25.6
Dropped 26 spots from last year
-32.6 below state avg
144 students Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-06
Saint John Paul II Academy - Columbia
1.0 mi
Grades PK-08
B
Boston Collegiate Charter School
1.0 mi | #154 of 346 | Score: 55.7
Improved 44 spots from last year
-2.5 below state avg
688 students Diverse
High Graduation Rate Rising School College Ready Curriculum Diverse Student Body
Grades 05-12
D
Dever Elementary School
1.2 mi | #768 of 825 | Score: 31.1
Improved 40 spots from last year
-27.1 below state avg
279 students Diverse
Rising School
Grades K-06
F
Blackstone Elementary School
1.3 mi | #808 of 825 | Score: 26.2
Improved 13 spots from last year
-32 below state avg
572 students Moderate
Grades PK-06
D
Melvin H. King South End Academy
1.4 mi | #24 of 25 | Score: 20.4
Improved 363 spots from last year
-37.8 below state avg
80 students Diverse
Rising School
Grades PK-12
M

Middle Schools

10 schools
Middle School Academy
< 0.1 mi
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
2.1 mi | #349 of 352 | Score: 23.2
Improved 3 spots from last year
-35 below state avg
246 students Diverse
Grades 03-08
Dearborn Middle School
2.4 mi
Mother Caroline Academy
2.5 mi
Grades 05-08
Nativity Prep School
2.8 mi
Grades 05-08
Epiphany School
2.9 mi
Grades 05-08
C
Ohrenberger School
7.1 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
UP Academy
< 0.1 mi
McCormack Middle
1.1 mi
H

High Schools

10 schools
C
Ruth Batson Academy
1.2 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
Cathedral High School
1.2 mi
9 sports • 430 athletes
Grades 07-12
C
Quincy Upper School
1.2 mi | #279 of 346 | Score: 44.4
Dropped 7 spots from last year
-13.8 below state avg
575 students Very Diverse
12 sports • 208 athletes
Diverse Student Body
Grades 06-12
B
Dearborn STEM Academy
1.7 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
2.1 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
Newman School
2.1 mi
Grades 07-12
A+
Boston Latin Academy
2.2 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 Latin School
2.7 mi | #20 of 346 | Score: 73.7
Improved 60 spots from last year
+15.5 above state avg
2,382 students Very Diverse
18 sports • 2,006 athletes
Strong AP Program High Graduation Rate Rising School Strong Athletics
Grades 07-12
Meridian Academy
3.1 mi
Grades 06-09
D
Charlestown High School
3.3 mi | #319 of 346 | Score: 32.9
Improved 52 spots from last year
-25.4 below state avg
646 students Diverse
11 sports • 488 athletes
Early College Program Rising School
Grades 07-12
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Neighborhood

South Boston

178 Dorchester Street # 1, Boston MA 02127

Boston, MA 02127

Listing Information

Listing Agent Team McCarthy
Listing Office RE/MAX Realty Plus
Office Phone 617-268-5100
Agent MLS ID TEAM0176
Office MLS ID NA9246
Listing Data Updated Apr 1, 2025 7:32 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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