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8 Centervale Park, Boston MA 02124
Boston, MA 02124 • Dorchester's Dorchester Center - Melville Park
$1,050,000
Est. $5,977/month
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20% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5%, and $200/month estimated insurance.
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About this home
A once-in-a-generation opportunity awaits at 8 Centervale Park, lovingly maintained and offered for the first time in 33 years! Situated on a beautiful, tree-lined, park-median street in Dorchester's desirable Melville Park, this classic American Foursquare showcases its iconic style across a sprawling 2,581 sq. ft. layout. The three-story, 10-room home features 5 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, a formal dining room, living room, home office or art studio, a flexible attic retreat, and a full basement perfect for a workshop or finished space. The eat-in kitchen shines with a butler's pantry, custom built-ins, and gas cooking. Dentil moldings, ornate hardware, curved, stained & beveled glass windows, coved ceilings, and pocket doors highlight the homes exquisite charm. The grounds transition into a lush garden oasis replete with mature rose bushes, mountain laurel, daffodils, and rose of Sharon, alongside a detached garage. Modernized with a newer roof and updated systems, this property sits moments from Town Field and both the Fields Corner and Shawmut T stations, perfectly pairing historic elegance with seamless commuter convenience.
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Property History
Market Insights
Property Timeline
Agent Changed
Sep 8, 2026
William MacDonald → Mission Realty Advisors
Agent: Mission Realty Advisors
Listed for Sale
Sep 8, 2026
$1,050,000
Original listing
Office: Compass
| Date | Event | Price | Change | $/sqft | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/08/2026 | 👤 Agent Changed | - | - | - | William MacDonald → Mission Realty Advisors |
| 09/08/2026 | 🏠 Listed for Sale | $1,050,000 | - | - | Original listing |
Tax History
| Year | Taxes | Assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $5,606 | $799,700 |
Financial Details
Annual Property Tax
$5,606
Tax Year 2026
Assessed Value
$799,700
Facts & Features
1 Car Garage
Home Facts
Type
Residential
Style
Single Family Residence
Year Built
1925
Living Area
2,581 sq ft
Lot Size
0.14 acres
Bedrooms
5
Full Baths
2
Half Baths
1
Total Rooms
10
Interior
Heating
Hot Water, Oil
Cooling
Window Unit(s)
Flooring
Wood
Appliances
Gas Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer
Fireplace
None
Basement
Full, Unfinished
Laundry
In Basement, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Features
High Speed Internet
Exterior
Construction
Frame, Stone
Architecture
Victorian, Craftsman
Roof
Shingle, Rubber
Features
Porch, Covered Patio/deck, Rain Gutters, Garden
Pool
None
Spa
None
Fencing
Fenced/enclosed
Patio/Porch
Porch, Covered
Parking
Garage Spaces
1
Has Garage
Yes
Features
Detached, Off Street, Paved
Total Spaces
4
Utilities
Electric
100 Amp Service
Water
Public
Sewer
Public Sewer
Gas
None
Other
For Gas Range, For Gas Oven, For Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
Financial
Annual Tax
$5,606
Assessed Value
$799,700
HOA & Community
Fee Includes
None
Amenities
None
Optional Fee Includes
None
MA Disclosures
Lead Paint
Unknown
Seller Disclosures
None
Additional Details
Possession
None
Accepted Financing
None
Structure Type
[]
House Color
Orange
Sq Ft Source
Public Record
Documents
None
County
Suffolk
Total market time (incl. prior listings)
4 days
Property Overview
Property Type
Single Family Residence
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
1925
Bedrooms
5
Full Bathrooms
2
Half Bathrooms
1
Living Area
2,581 sq ft
Total Rooms
10
Floor Layout
Interactive room guide
Floor Layout
Finished Area
2,581 sq ft above grade
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LevelSecond
LevelSecond
LevelSecond
LevelSecond
LevelFirst
LevelFirst
LevelFirst
LevelBasement
FeaturesNo
Display Options
Outdoor Areas
Patio & porchPorch, Covered
Room Markers
OOffice (1)
KKitchen (1)
BRBedroom (5)
BABathroom (4)
DDining (1)
LLiving (2)
Conceptual diagram based on MLS room data. It is not to scale and is not a substitute for architectural plans or on-site measurements.
Interior Features
Flooring:
Wood
Appliances:
Gas Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer
Interior Features:
High Speed Internet
Windows:
Storm Window(s)
Basement:
Full, Unfinished
Laundry:
In Basement, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Security:
Security System
Construction & Materials
Style:
Victorian, Craftsman
Year Built:
1925
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials:
Frame, Stone
Roof:
Shingle, Rubber
Foundation:
Stone
Heating, Cooling & Utilities
Heating:
Hot Water, Oil
Cooling:
Window Unit(s)
Hot Water:
Water Source:
Public
Sewer:
Public Sewer
Energy Features:
Exterior & Lot
Exterior Features:
Porch, Covered Patio/Deck, Rain Gutters, Garden
Patio & Porch:
Porch, Covered
Fencing:
Fenced/Enclosed
Other Structures:
Lot Features:
Level
Road Surface:
Parking & Garage
Garage Spaces:
1
Total Parking Spaces:
4
Parking Features:
Detached, Off Street, Paved
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
Elementary Schools
10 schools
C-
UP Academy Charter School of Dorchester
0.4 mi
|
#317 of 352
|
Score: 30.2
Dropped 26 spots from last year
-28 below state avg
650 students
Diverse
Grades PK-08
C
Neighborhood House Charter School
0.6 mi
|
#277 of 346
|
Score: 44.9
Improved 14 spots from last year
-13.3 below state avg
768 students
Diverse
College Ready Curriculum
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-12
C-
Holmes Elementary School
0.6 mi
|
#717 of 825
|
Score: 34.5
Dropped 31 spots from last year
-23.7 below state avg
301 students
Diverse
Grades PK-06
C-
Codman Academy Charter Public School
0.7 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
B-
Murphy K-8 School
0.8 mi
|
#208 of 352
|
Score: 39.9
Improved 11 spots from last year
-18.3 below state avg
833 students
Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-08
Compass School
0.8 mi
Grades PK-12
D
Mather Elementary School
0.8 mi
|
#752 of 825
|
Score: 32.3
Dropped 255 spots from last year
-25.9 below state avg
479 students
Very Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-06
C-
UP Academy Holland School
0.8 mi
|
#731 of 825
|
Score: 33.6
Improved 88 spots from last year
-24.6 below state avg
628 students
Diverse
Rising School
Grades PK-06
Saint John Paul II Academy - Neponset
0.8 mi
Grades PK-08
F
Greenwood Sarah K-8 School
0.8 mi
|
#340 of 352
|
Score: 26.7
Dropped 6 spots from last year
-31.5 below state avg
381 students
Less Diverse
Grades PK-08
Middle Schools
10 schools
Epiphany School
0.3 mi
Grades 05-08
A
Uncommon Schools - Roxbury Preparatory Dorchester Campus Middle School
1.1 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
Dearborn Middle School
1.2 mi
Mother Caroline Academy
1.3 mi
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
Nativity Prep School
2.6 mi
Grades 05-08
Middle School Academy
2.7 mi
C
Ohrenberger School
5.0 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
1.1 mi
McCormack Middle
1.8 mi
High Schools
10 schools
B+
TechBoston Academy
1.0 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
1.7 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
C
Ruth Batson Academy
1.8 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
B
Dearborn STEM Academy
2.3 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
Meridian Academy
2.3 mi
Grades 06-09
D
English High School
2.4 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
B-
Margarita Muniz Academy
2.7 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
A-
O'Bryant School of Math & Science
2.8 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
Cathedral High School
3.1 mi
9 sports
• 430 athletes
Grades 07-12
A-
Boston Preparatory Charter Public School
3.4 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
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Neighborhood
Dorchester's Dorchester Center - Melville Park
8 Centervale Park, Boston MA 02124
Boston, MA 02124
Listing Information
Listing Agent
Mission Realty Advisors
Listing Office
Compass
Office Phone
617-752-6845
Agent MLS ID
TM334200
Office MLS ID
AN3337
Listing Data Updated
Sep 12, 2026 3:05 AM EDT
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