For sale

$615,000

259 Norwell St, Dorchester, MA 02124

4beds

1,536sqft

$3,950/mo

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Single Family Residence

Built in 1900

4,791 Square Feet Lot

$607,600 Zestimate^®

$400/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

Spacious 1900s Colonial in the heart of Dorchester! This 4-bedroom home features over 1,500 sq ft of living space, 8 total rooms, and off-street parking for 2 cars. Located just minutes from the Talbot Ave MBTA station and local parks. Property being sold in "as-is" condition. Great opportunity for home ownership or investment.

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Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 1
Full bathrooms: 1

Heating

Forced Air, Natural Gas

Cooling

None

Features

Basement: Full
Has fireplace: No

Interior area

Total structure area: 1,536
Total interior livable area: 1,536 sqft
Finished area above ground: 1,536

Property

Parking

Total spaces: 2
Parking features: Detached
Has garage: Yes
Uncovered spaces: 2

Features

Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed

Lot

Size: 4,791 Square Feet
Features: Cleared, Level

Details

Foundation area: 768
Parcel number: 1700324000,1300056
Zoning: 3F-4000
Special conditions: Short Sale

Construction

Type & style

Home type: SingleFamily
Architectural style: Colonial,Colonial Revival
Property subtype: Single Family Residence

Materials

Foundation: Stone

Condition

Year built: 1900

Utilities & green energy

Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public

Community & HOA

HOA

Has HOA: No

Location

Region: Dorchester

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $400/sqft
Tax assessed value: $527,400
Annual tax amount: $6,107
Date on market: 5/15/2026

Estimated market value

$607,600

$577,000 - $638,000

$3,836/mo

Price history

Date	Event	Price
5/15/2026	Listed for sale	$615,000$400/sqft
Source: MLS PIN #73519744 Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2025	$6,107 +21%	$527,400 +13.9%
2024	$5,049 +6.6%	$463,200 +5%
2023	$4,736 +5.6%	$441,000 +7%
2022	$4,484 +10.1%	$412,100 +8%
2021	$4,073 +23.3%	$381,700 +22%
2020	$3,304 +7.7%	$312,900 +7.5%
2019	$3,069 +7.6%	$291,200 +7%
2018	$2,853 +1313.8%	$272,200 +5%
2017	$202 -92.7%	$259,200 +3%
2016	$2,769 +7.4%	$251,700 +18.2%
2015	$2,579 -3.2%	$213,000 +5%
2013	$2,665 +17.1%	$202,800 +16.2%
2012	$2,275 +1.9%	$174,500
2011	$2,232 +6.6%	$174,500 -1%
2010	$2,094 -3.5%	$176,300 -13.7%
2009	$2,171 -11.3%	$204,200 -8.5%
2008	$2,447 -0.2%	$223,100
2007	$2,452	$223,100

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Principal & interest
$1,547
Mortgage insurance
$0
Property taxes
$170
Home insurance
$105
HOA fees
$0
Utilities
Not included

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