Investor Special in Mattapan – Opportunity Awaits!Attention cash buyers, rehab loan buyers, contractors, and fix & flip investors — this is the value-add opportunity you’ve been waiting for. Located in the desirable Mattapan area. This property offers strong upside potential for the right buyer with vision. Property needs some TLC and will NOT qualify for FHA financing. Best suited for a rehab loan, renovation financing, or cash purchase. Being sold strictly as-is. Whether you’re looking to renovate and resell, create long-term rental income, or customize a home for your family while building equity, this property presents a rare chance to secure a deal in a strong Boston market.
Single-familyProperty Type
1910Year Built
2,660 sq ftLot Size
$371Price/Sq.Ft.
1 garage spacesParking
Listed by Edwin Saladin• Centurion Realty Group, LLC
Southern Mattapan, located between Franklin Park and the Neponset River Greenway, is a residential and park-adjacent Boston neighborhood with triple-decker streetscapes and wooded edges. The neighborhood’s energy concentrates around Blue Hill Avenue at River Street, where corner markets, takeout counters, and barbershops line the sidewalks beside steady MBTA bus traffic. Mattapan Square anchors daily errands with the Mattapan Branch trolley and the historic Mattapan Library. Housing mixes classic Boston multifamilies with detached homes and deep yards near the river. The Neponset River Trail frames weekend walks and bike rides, while Franklin Park’s paths and playing fields shape outdoor routines. Local staples like Ali’s Roti Restaurant, Simco’s, and the Mattapan Library give the area a grounded, lived-in rhythm.
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Market insights
38 Tiverton Rd · $439,900
DAYS ON MARKET
21 days
The average home goes pending in 21 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
102.9%
Most homes are selling 3% above list price.
LIST PRICE
$439,900
Median sale price in this area is $847,748. (93% higher than this home)
PRICE DROP
1 price drop
20% of homes in this area have had a price drop in the past month.
Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Bedroom
Living
Interior features
One fireplace
Six total rooms
Bedrooms
Additional bedrooms located on the first floor
Bathrooms
One full bathroom
One half bathroom
Kitchen
Range
Gas water heater
Laundry & utility
Washer hookup
Flooring
Wood flooring
Heating & cooling
Central heating
Baseboard heating
Natural gas heating
Exterior features
Porch
Paved road frontage
Publicly maintained road
Home design
Single family residence
Teal green exterior color
Parking
Attached garage (tandem) with 1 garage space
One covered parking space
One open/off-street parking space
Paved driveway
On-street parking
Construction
Frame construction
Stone foundation
Shingle roof
Built (actual year per public records)
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
Electric with circuit breakers
HOA & community
Nearby public transportation, shopping, parks, medical facility, laundromat and sidewalks
Not a senior community
Other
Lot approximately 0.06 acres
Electricity and solar
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THIS IS A HANDY MAN SPECIAL .GREAT HOME FOR THE 203KPROGRAM CALL FOR DETAILSTHIS IS A GREAT FAMILY NEIGHBORHOOD, VERY QU IETOWNERS ARE VERY ANXIOUS PLEASE VISIT ON LOCK BOXVACANT EZ 2C THANKS
Public Records
Jul 9, 1997
Sold
$87,000
$73/sq ft
MLS PIN #50317713
Sep 13, 1996
Sold
$50,000
$42/sq ft
Aug 12, 1996
Listing Removed
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Jan 1, 1996
Listed
$69,900
$59/sq ft
THIS IS A HANDY MAN SPECIAL .GREAT HOME FOR THE 203K PROGRAM CALL FOR DETAILS THIS IS A GREAT FAMILY NEIGHBORHOOD VERY QUIET OWNERS ARE VERY ANXIOUS PLEASE VISIT ON LOCK BOX VACANT EZ2C THANKS
The Residential 2 Subdistrict is established to preserve existing residential structures, to provide for new infill construction appropriate to the existing fabric and density, and to allow additions and updates, including Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs). In a Residential 2 Subdistrict, the maximum number of Dwelling Units allowed on a single lot is 3, exclusive of any ADU; the maximum number of Dwelling Units including Accessory Dwelling Units is 4.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Religious facility
Day care facility
Housing-Group
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Other
Educational / school
Fire house
Library
Police station
Park & open space
Jan 6, 2013 • Final
Short form bldg
Perform exterior renovations on a residential building.
Roofing
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
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 96° 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
Mattapan, MA • 02126
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Sun exposure
78/ 100
Good sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
8.1 hrs
4.3 hrs
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Redfin Estimate for 38 Tiverton Rd
$453,671
$14K over list price of $440K
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $490K to $875K.