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397 Dorchester St # 3, Boston MA 02127

Boston, MA 02127 • South Boston's Andrew Square
$4,100/mo
3
Beds
1
Baths
800
Sq Ft
99,999,999
Lot Sq Ft
1890
Year Built
Apartment
Type
New today
Time on Market
For Rent Listed Nov 9, 2026 • MLS# 73600306 Copied! • Updated Nov 9, 2026

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About this home

Experience the perfect blend of historical charm and modern urban living at 397 Dorchester Street unit 3 in South Boston MA. This newly renovated top floor unit boasts a thoughtfully utilized space, providing an authentic look into the city’s architectural heritage while serving as a comfortable home base for your lifestyle. The residence occupies the third floor, ensuring a sense of elevation and privacy within the building. With three bedrooms, the floor plan provides flexibility to accommodate a home office, a guest space, or room for 3 roommates allowing you to tailor the environment to your specific daily needs. The layout includes one full bathroom, designed to provide essential functionality for your household routines including in unit laundry. This residence offers a unique opportunity to secure a well-situated home in the heart of Boston—reach out today to schedule your private tour and claim your new address.

Price & Status History

Property Timeline

🏠
Listed for Rent
Nov 9, 2026
$4,100
Original listing
Agent: Sheila Traphagen Office: Bridgestone Properties, LLC

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
Tax history not available

Facts & Features

Home Facts

Type Residential Lease
Style Apartment
Year Built 1890
Living Area 800 sq ft
Lot Size 99,999,999 sq ft
Bedrooms 3
Full Baths 1
Total Rooms 5

Rental Details

Available Available Now
Lease Term Lease Terms(1 Year),Term of Rental(12)
Rent Includes Water, Sewer, Trash Collection, Snow Removal
Required First MonthLast MonthReferences
Pets Yes
Pet Policy Dogs OKCats OK
Heating Natural Gas
Cooling None
Flooring None
Appliances Range, Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer
Fireplace None
Basement None
Laundry In Unit
Features None
Construction None
Architecture None
Roof None
Features None
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch None
Features None

Utilities

Electric None
Water None
Sewer None
Gas None
Other None

Building & Pet Policy

Fee Includes None
Amenities None
Optional Fee Includes None
Possession None
Accepted Financing None
Structure Type []
Unit/Building 3
Sq Ft Source Other
Documents None
County Suffolk

Property Overview

Property Type
Apartment
Listing Type
For Rent
Year Built
1890
Bedrooms
3
Full Bathrooms
1
Living Area
800 sq ft
Total Rooms
5
Entry Level
3

Floor Layout

Interior Features

Flooring:
Appliances: Range, Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer
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Laundry: In Unit
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Construction & Materials

Year Built: 1890
Structure Type:
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Utilities & Systems

Heating: Natural Gas
Cooling:
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Sewer:
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Exterior & Lot

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Parking & Garage

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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
F
Clap Elementary School
0.5 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
B
Excel Academy Charter School
0.5 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
M

Middle Schools

3 schools
Middle School Academy
0.4 mi
UP Academy
0.4 mi
McCormack Middle
1.1 mi
H

High Schools

3 schools
F
Boston Collaborative High School
0.4 mi | #389 of 346 | Score: 22.8
Same rank as last year
282 students Diverse
Grades 09-12
Excel High
0.6 mi
F
Excel High School
0.6 mi | #332 of 346 | Score: 26.4
Improved 36 spots from last year
-31.8 below state avg
90 students Very Diverse
11 sports • 241 athletes
High Graduation Rate Rising School Diverse Student Body
Grades 10-12
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Location

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Neighborhood

South Boston's Andrew Square

397 Dorchester St # 3, Boston MA 02127

Boston, MA 02127

Listing Information

Listing Agent Sheila Traphagen
Listing Office Bridgestone Properties, LLC
Office Phone 617-268-2743
Agent MLS ID CN212527
Office MLS ID BB8195
Listing Data Updated Nov 9, 2026 1:53 PM EST
Listing information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Data provided by MLS Property Information Network, Inc. All information should be independently verified.

Contact Us

Steve Novak Real Estate
Steve Novak Real Estate
BMN Boston Powered by SERHANT
mail@steve-novak.com
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