Under Agreement

8 Centervale Park, Boston, MA

Boston · MA 02124

$1,050,000
Price
5
Beds
2.5
Baths
2581
Sq. ft.

Overview

Property type: Single Family
Year built: Built in 1925
Lot size: 5,940 Sq.Ft Lot
Price per square foot: $407 / Sq.Ft
Parking: 1 Garage Space
Heating & cooling: Heat, Window AC

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.

Neighborhood & Transit

Dorchester's Dorchester Center

8 Centervale Park, Boston · MA 02124

Nearby transit

Within 0.5 mile, measured straight-line to the nearest station entrance.

  • Shawmut Red 0.26 mi
  • Fields Corner Red 0.27 mi

Price Insight

Days on Market:
56 days
Listing Price:
$1,050,000
Price per Sq.Ft:
$407
Tax Assessment:
$799,700 in 2026
Taxes:
$467 / Monthly

Home Facts

Interior Features

Bedrooms
5
Full Bathrooms
2
Half Bathrooms
1
Living Area
2,581 Sq.Ft
Kitchen
Main Floor, Dishwasher, Range, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer
Primary Bedroom
Floor 2
Laundry
Unknown
Living levels
Unknown
Rooms
10
Above grade area
2581
Flooring
Wood
Lead paint
Unknown

Utilities

Heating Type
Steam, Individual
Heating Zone
Unknown
Cooling
Window AC
Cooling Zones
Unknown
Water
City/Town Water
Sewer
City/Town Sewer
Electric Features
100 Amps

Exterior Features

Lot Size
5,940 Sq.Ft
Lot Description
Fenced/Enclosed, Level
Exterior Features
Garden Area, Porch, Covered Patio/Deck, Gutters

Parking

Garage Parking
1 Parking Space, Detached
Off Street Parking
None, Off-Street, Paved Driveway

Construction Details

Construction Type
Frame, Stone/Concrete
Siding
Shingles
Roof
Asphalt/Fiberglass Shingles, Rubber

Green Features

Electric Vehicle Charger
Unknown
Solar Panels
Unknown
Green Certified
Unknown
Insulation Features
Unknown
Energy Features
Unknown

Room details

Living room level
First Floor
Dining room level
First Floor
Bedroom 2 level
Second Floor
Bedroom 3 level
Second Floor
Bedroom 4 level
Third Floor
Bedroom 5 level
Third Floor
Bathroom 1 level
Second Floor
Bathroom 2 level
Third Floor
Bathroom 3 level
Basement

Listing information

Listing agent
Mission Realty Advisors
Listing office
Compass
MLS PIN #
73573170