OFF MARKET

Off market may 2024 for $900K

$1,027,922

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $135/mo

•

1,934

sq ft

8 Sylvester Rd, Dorchester, MA 02122

About this home

A generously sized home located on a expansive lot, this property seamlessly combines delightful historic elements with contemporary upgrades. The residence features three bedrooms plus an office, 1.5 bathrooms and hardwood floors through out. The first floor boasts a formal dining room, Large living room, spacious eat-in, updated kitchen with a designated work-from-home area, a convenient 1/2 bathroom with laundry facilities, window seats, ample cabinet space and hardwired speaker system. Additionally, the property includes a substantial two-story carriage house that accommodates two cars, along with a driveway with space for four more vehicles. The home sits on an expansive lot that is situated on a serene street. Solar panels generate more electricity than the house consumes, resulting in a yearly credit for the owner. This is the home you have been waiting for.

Single-familyProperty Type

1850Year Built

9,171 sq ftLot Size

$532Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 garage spacesParking

Listed by Anne Galvin • Coldwell Banker Realty - Dorchester

Bought with Alan Nguyen • Choose Boston, LLC

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•Source:MLS PIN #73210755

Redfin Estimate

$1,027,922

$128K since sold in May 2024$8,000 since September

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$891,500
A
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SOLD JAN 28, 2026
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B
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SOLD APR 13, 2026
$1,085,000
C
3 beds2 baths1,679 sq ft
107 Minot St, Dorchester, MA 02122
SOLD AUG 13, 2026
$770,000
D
3 beds1.5 baths1,424 sq ft
197 Billings St, Quincy, MA 02171
SOLD SEP 22, 2026
$925,000
E
3 beds3 baths1,746 sq ft
42 Roslin St, Dorchester, MA 02124
SOLD JUL 30, 2026
$770,000
F
4 beds1.5 baths1,503 sq ft
89 Ardell St, Quincy, MA 02171

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Market trends in Lower East Mills-Cedar Grove, MA

Last updated September 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

102.2%

+0.3% MoM

Median sale price

$780K

$10K MoM

Avg. days on market

21d

0 days MoM

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Sale history for 8 Sylvester Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$9,998 (+2.6%)

$237,900 + $693,000

$930,900

2022

$9,740 (+9.2%)

$228,800 + $666,400

$895,200

2021

$8,921 (+13.5%)

$217,900 + $618,200

$836,100

2020

$7,857 (+7.5%)

$222,400 + $521,600

$744,000

2019

$7,312 (+9.6%)

$187,200 + $506,500

$693,700

2018

$6,671 (+3.9%)

$187,200 + $449,300

$636,500

2017

$6,420 (+4.0%)

$187,200 + $419,000

$606,200

2016

$6,174 (+5.1%)

$187,200 + $374,100

$561,300

2015

$5,877 (−1.8%)

$173,600 + $311,700

$485,300

2014

$5,987 (−2.3%)

$173,600 + $302,300

$475,900

2013

$6,131 (+13.6%)

$173,600 + $293,000

$466,600

2012

$5,399 (+2.0%)

$166,500 + $247,500

$414,000

2011

$5,295

$166,500 + $247,500

$414,000

2009

$5,295 (+12.6%)

$166,500 + $247,500

$414,000

2006

$4,704

$191,000 + $251,500

$442,500

Tax history for 8 Sylvester Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$9,998 (+2.6%)

$237,900 + $693,000

$930,900

2022

$9,740 (+9.2%)

$228,800 + $666,400

$895,200

2021

$8,921 (+13.5%)

$217,900 + $618,200

$836,100

2020

$7,857 (+7.5%)

$222,400 + $521,600

$744,000

2019

$7,312 (+9.6%)

$187,200 + $506,500

$693,700

2018

$6,671 (+3.9%)

$187,200 + $449,300

$636,500

2017

$6,420 (+4.0%)

$187,200 + $419,000

$606,200

2016

$6,174 (+5.1%)

$187,200 + $374,100

$561,300

2015

$5,877 (−1.8%)

$173,600 + $311,700

$485,300

2014

$5,987 (−2.3%)

$173,600 + $302,300

$475,900

2013

$6,131 (+13.6%)

$173,600 + $293,000

$466,600

2012

$5,399 (+2.0%)

$166,500 + $247,500

$414,000

2011

$5,295

$166,500 + $247,500

$414,000

2009

$5,295 (+12.6%)

$166,500 + $247,500

$414,000

2006

$4,704

$191,000 + $251,500

$442,500

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Public record

Public record
Zoning
Permits

Beds

Baths

1.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

9,148 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

2003

Sq. Ft.

1,934

Year built

1850

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Suffolk County

APN

1316055

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 20, 2023.

DORCHESTER NEIGHBORHOOD-1F-5000

Dorchester Neighborhood-One-Family Residential Subdistrict

The One-Family Residential Subdistricts are established to preserve, maintain, and promote low-density one-family neighborhoods, to preserve existing structures, to provide for new infill construction appropriate to the existing fabric, and to allow minor changes to occur as of right. In a 1F Subdistrict, the maximum number of Dwelling Units allowed in a single building shall be 1.

Permitted uses

Include but are not limited to:

Religious facility
Day care facility
Housing-Group
Park & open space

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Has Garage
Has Open Parking
# of Garage Spaces: 2
# of Covered Spaces: 2
Parking Spaces: 4
Parking Features: Detached, Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Level: Second
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #2 Information
Level: Second
Features: Cedar Closet(s),Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #3 Information
Level: Third
Features: Walk-In Closet(s),Flooring - Wood

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 1
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1

Bathroom #1 Information
Level: First
Features: Bathroom - Half,Dryer Hookup - Electric,Washer Hookup

Bathroom #2 Information
Level: Second

Living Room Information
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Dining Room Information
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Kitchen Information
Level: First
Features: Bathroom - Half,Ceiling Fan(s),Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box,Breakfast Bar / Nook,Cable Hookup,Exterior Access,Recessed Lighting,Remodeled

Office Room Information
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Basement Information
Basement: Full

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: First Floor, Gas Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 1
Fireplace Features: Living Room

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 8
Flooring: Tile, Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood
Interior Features: Office, Walk-Up Attic

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 1,934
Foundation Details: Granite
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Actual

Exterior Features
Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed, Fenced
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Porch
Exterior Features: Porch, Barn/Stable, Fenced Yard, Garden, Stone Wall

Property Information
Accessibility Features: No
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Green Energy Generation: Solar
Other Structures: Barn/Stable

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.21
Lot Features: Level
Road Frontage Type: Public

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $7,205.23
Tax Year: 2024

Utilities

Utility Information
Utilities: for Gas Range, for Gas Oven, for Gas Dryer, Washer Hookup
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: Circuit Breakers

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Baseboard, Oil
Cooling: Window Unit(s)

Location

Location Information
Directions: Off Minot St
UnparsedAddress: 8 Sylvester Rd, Boston MA 02122

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Bike Path, Highway Access, Public School, T-Station, University

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,934
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 9,148 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1850
Year Renovated: 2003
County: Suffolk County
APN: 1316055

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 20, 2023

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 2

Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools

Kenny Elementary School

Public PreK-6 • Assigned • 0.3mi

5/10

Murphy K-8 School

Public PreK-8 • Assigned • 0.7mi

6/10

Henderson K-12 Inclusion School Upper

Public 2-12 • Assigned • 1.2mi

3/10

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Lifestyle

Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic

Climate risks

1/10 Flood Factor

Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years

1/10 Fire Factor

Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years

6/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 97° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years

6/10 Wind Factor

64% chance of strong winds in next 30 years

3/10 Air Factor

3 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years

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Historical weather

Dorchester, MA • 02122

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Sun exposure

In this area, properties receive around 9 hours in June and 4.4 hours in December, placing it below the U.S. average for solar exposure.

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4.4 hrs

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Estimated sale price

$977,000 – $1.18M

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Home values near 8 Sylvester Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
4-6 Sylvester Rd, Dorchester, MA 6 Beds \| 2 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$1,268,326
15 Sylvester Rd, Dorchester, MA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1850 Sq. Ft.	$920,963

Address	Redfin Estimate
3-5 Sylvester Rd, Dorchester, MA - Beds \| - Baths \| 6061 Sq. Ft.	—
18 Sylvester Rd, Dorchester, MA 6 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 3105 Sq. Ft.	$1,155,604

Address	Redfin Estimate
11 Sylvester Rd, Dorchester, MA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1645 Sq. Ft.	$682,244
16 Sylvester Rd, Dorchester, MA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2760 Sq. Ft.	$1,384,294

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