Beautifully maintained superior single family home with modern living & timeless charm! Situated on a peaceful street in one of Boston’s most dynamic, vibrant & rapidly evolving neighborhoods. This residence boasts 4 bedrooms, a fully renovated kitchen, 2 full bathrooms, a newly replaced roof & plenty of natural light throughout. Rare find for buyers seeking functionality & style. Unique opportunity for potential duplex! Move-in ready featuring updated cabinetry, stainless steel appliances & hardwood floors. Renovated bathroom delivers spa-like finishes that blend comfort with luxury. Ideal for a first-time homebuyer looking for a forever home or a savvy investor interested in converting to two units for income potential (buyer to verify zoning). Expansive private yard, 2 large decks, 1 car-garage, and off-street parking! Full basement ideal for storage with laundry! Close proximity to public transportation, local parks, shops & new developments. Don't miss out on this tremendous home!
Sold for $740,000
$740,000
38 Torrey St, Dorchester, MA 02124
4beds
1,854sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1935
5,420 Square Feet Lot
$749,700 Zestimate®
$399/sqft
$3,683 Estimated rent
Home value
$749,700
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Hardwood floorsSpa-like finishesNewly replaced roofStainless steel appliancesPeaceful streetExpansive private yardRenovated bathroom
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Listed by:
Frank Celeste 617-872-3227,
Gibson Sotheby's International Realty 617-242-4222,
Tad Mendes 617-615-2430
Bought with:
David Thompson
Stuart St James, Inc.
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73377259
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Primary bathroom
- Features: No
Heating
- Natural Gas
Cooling
- Window Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Features
- Basement: Unfinished
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,854
- Total interior livable area: 1,854 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,854
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Detached, Off Street, On Street, Unpaved
- Garage spaces: 1
- Uncovered spaces: 2
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No
Features
- Patio & porch: Screened, Deck
- Exterior features: Porch - Screened, Deck
Lot
- Size: 5,420 sqft
- Features: Level
Details
- Parcel number: 1305782
- Zoning: 0101
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Queen Anne
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Foundation: Stone
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1935
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Community
- Community features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park
Location
- Region: Dorchester
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/15/2025 | Sold | $740,000+0%$399/sqft |
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| 5/19/2025 | Listed for sale | $739,900+516.6%$399/sqft |
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| 5/4/1998 | Sold | $120,000+196.3%$65/sqft |
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| 6/13/1996 | Sold | $40,500-34.7%$22/sqft |
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| 4/27/1995 | Sold | $62,000-57.5%$33/sqft |
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| 12/13/1990 | Sold | $146,000+9%$79/sqft |
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| 6/27/1989 | Sold | $134,000$72/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,395 +7.2% | $465,900 +0.9% |
| 2024 | $5,034 +8.7% | $461,800 +7% |
| 2023 | $4,633 -1.3% | $431,400 |
| 2022 | $4,694 +9.4% | $431,400 +7.3% |
| 2021 | $4,290 +13.4% | $402,100 +12.3% |
| 2020 | $3,783 +5.8% | $358,200 +5.5% |
| 2019 | $3,577 +10.6% | $339,400 +10% |
| 2018 | $3,234 +1085.7% | $308,600 +3% |
| 2017 | $273 -91.1% | $299,700 +8% |
| 2016 | $3,053 +12% | $277,500 +23.3% |
| 2015 | $2,726 -5.1% | $225,100 +3% |
| 2013 | $2,871 -2% | $218,500 -2.8% |
| 2012 | $2,930 +1.9% | $224,700 |
| 2011 | $2,874 +6.2% | $224,700 -1.4% |
| 2010 | $2,707 -6.5% | $227,900 -16.3% |
| 2009 | $2,895 -17.1% | $272,300 -14.5% |
| 2008 | $3,493 -1.9% | $318,400 -1.7% |
| 2007 | $3,561 | $324,000 |
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Neighborhood: South Dorchester
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 2/10Lee AcademyGrades: PK-3Distance: 0 mi
- 3/10Techboston AcademyGrades: 7-12Distance: 0.2 mi
- 3/10Henderson K-12 Inclusion School UpperGrades: 2-12Distance: 0.4 mi
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