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Sold for $802,000
  • $802,000

    38 Shepton St, Dorchester, MA 02124

    5beds
    2,134sqft
    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1910
    3,200 Square Feet Lot
    $989,300 Zestimate®
    $376/sqft
    $4,979 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $989,300

    $930,000 - $1.06M

    $4,979/mo

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    What's special

    Lovely foyerSteps to shoppingUpdated eat-in kitchenHardwood flooringGranite countertops
    Get ready for something special! This beautiful Colonial had a significant re-do in 2016. The first floor features a lovely foyer, a spacious living room, a dining room with a fireplace, an updated eat-in kitchen with granite countertops and stainless steel appliances, and a half bath. The second floor has three bedrooms, an updated full bathroom, and an office/nursery. The third floor has two bedrooms, including the primary bedroom, complete with its' own bathroom. Two gas-warm air furnaces heat the home, and two central air-conditioning zones cool the home. The house has hardwood flooring and character throughout. There is a driveway and a yard. It is a five-minute walk to Ashmont or Shawmut train stations and steps to shopping, restaurants, and the Hemenway Playground. If you are looking for a “move-in” ready home on a terrific street, your search is over. The seller will entertain offers as they are submitted and has priced this home for a quick sale. Do not be late for this one!

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    Listed by:

    Kevin G. Keating 617-699-7179,

    Keating Brokerage 617-698-7700

    Bought with:

    Adriana Scholz

    Coldwell Banker Realty - Waltham

    Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73161779

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 5
    • Bathrooms: 3
    • Full bathrooms: 2
    • 1/2 bathrooms: 1
    Primary bedroom
    • Features: Bathroom - Full, Walk-In Closet(s), Flooring - Hardwood, Lighting - Overhead
    • Level: Third
    • Area: 258.75
    • Dimensions: 17.25 x 15
    Bedroom 2
    • Features: Walk-In Closet(s), Flooring - Hardwood
    • Level: Second
    • Area: 143.75
    • Dimensions: 12.5 x 11.5
    Bedroom 3
    • Features: Flooring - Hardwood
    • Level: Second
    • Area: 151.88
    • Dimensions: 13.5 x 11.25
    Bedroom 4
    • Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
    • Level: Second
    • Area: 111.31
    • Dimensions: 11.42 x 9.75
    Bedroom 5
    • Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
    • Level: Third
    • Area: 177.75
    • Dimensions: 13.5 x 13.17
    Primary bathroom
    • Features: Yes
    Bathroom 1
    • Level: First
    Bathroom 2
    • Level: Second
    Bathroom 3
    • Level: Third
    Dining room
    • Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Lighting - Sconce, Lighting - Overhead
    • Level: Main,First
    • Area: 226.11
    • Dimensions: 18.33 x 12.33
    Kitchen
    • Features: Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Recessed Lighting, Remodeled
    • Level: Main,First
    • Area: 142.79
    • Dimensions: 12.42 x 11.5
    Living room
    • Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Lighting - Overhead
    • Level: Main,First
    • Area: 186.33
    • Dimensions: 14.33 x 13
    Office
    • Features: Flooring - Hardwood
    • Level: Second
    • Area: 68.86
    • Dimensions: 11.17 x 6.17
    Heating
    • Forced Air, Natural Gas
    Cooling
    • Central Air, Dual
    Appliances
    • Included: Gas Water Heater, Water Heater
    • Laundry: In Basement, Gas Dryer Hookup, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
    Features
    • Home Office-Separate Entry
    • Flooring: Wood, Tile, Flooring - Hardwood
    • Windows: Insulated Windows
    • Basement: Full,Bulkhead,Unfinished
    • Number of fireplaces: 1
    • Fireplace features: Dining Room
    Interior area
    • Total structure area: 2,134
    • Total interior livable area: 2,134 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 3
    • Parking features: Paved Drive, Tandem
    • Uncovered spaces: 3
    Features
    • Patio & porch: Porch
    • Exterior features: Porch, Rain Gutters
    Lot
    • Size: 3,200 sqft
    • Features: Cleared, Level
    Details
    • Parcel number: 1309312
    • Zoning: R1

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Architectural style: Colonial
    • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
    Materials
    • Frame
    • Foundation: Granite
    • Roof: Shingle
    Condition
    • Year built: 1910

    Utilities & green energy

    • Electric: 100 Amp Service
    • Sewer: Public Sewer
    • Water: Public
    • Utilities for property: for Gas Range, for Gas Dryer, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup

    Community & neighborhood

    Community
    • Community features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Conservation Area, Highway Access, Public School, T-Station
    Location
    • Region: Dorchester

    Other

    Other facts
    • Listing terms: Contract

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    10/20/2023Sold$802,000+0.9%$376/sqft
    Source: MLS PIN #73161779 Report a problem
    9/25/2023Contingent$795,000$373/sqft
    Source: MLS PIN #73161779 Report a problem
    9/20/2023Listed for sale$795,000+55.9%$373/sqft
    Source: MLS PIN #73161779 Report a problem
    8/25/2016Sold$510,000+2%$239/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    7/30/2016Pending sale$500,000$234/sqft
    Source: Keller Williams - Foxboro / North Attleboro #9999999999999 Report a problem
    7/30/2016Listed for sale$500,000+100%$234/sqft
    Source: Keller Williams - Foxboro / North Attleboro #9999999999999 Report a problem
    3/30/2016Sold$250,000+25%$117/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    1/12/2016Pending sale$199,999$94/sqft
    Source: Boston Trust Realty Group #71947526 Report a problem
    1/11/2016Listed for sale$199,999-47.2%$94/sqft
    Source: Boston Trust Realty Group #71947526 Report a problem
    5/16/2007Sold$379,000+8.3%$178/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    4/7/2003Sold$350,000+311.8%$164/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    11/8/1996Sold$85,000$40/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$9,592 +6.9%$828,300 +0.6%
    2024$8,972 +6.6%$823,100 +5.1%
    2023$8,415 -1.3%$783,500
    2022$8,524 +9.5%$783,500 +7.4%
    2021$7,787 +25.6%$729,800 +24.3%
    2020$6,199 +8.1%$587,000 +7.9%
    2019$5,734 +7.6%$544,000 +7%
    2018$5,327 +888.4%$508,300 +29.3%
    2017$539 -86.9%$393,100 +5%
    2016$4,117 +6.3%$374,300 +17%
    2015$3,874 +3.2%$319,900 +12%
    2013$3,753 -1.2%$285,600 -1.9%
    2012$3,797 +2%$291,200
    2011$3,724 +6.7%$291,200 -0.9%
    2010$3,489 +6.7%$293,700 -4.5%
    2009$3,269 -9.7%$307,500 -6.8%
    2008$3,621 -11.2%$330,100 -11%
    2007$4,078 $371,100

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    Neighborhood: South Dorchester

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