South Dorchester, MA Housing Market

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The South Dorchester housing market is very competitive. The median sale price of a home in South Dorchester was $705K last month, up 0.7% since last year. The median sale price per square foot in South Dorchester is $491, up 7.2% since last year.

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South Dorchester Housing Market Trends

What is the housing market like in South Dorchester today?

$705K

Sale Price

+0.7%
since last year

$491

Sale $/Sq. Ft.

+7.2%
since last year

Under List Price

0.7%

Days on Market

21.5

Down Payment

25.0%

Total Homes Sold

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How hot is the South Dorchester housing market?

South Dorchester is very competitive. Homes sell in 21.5 days.

100

Very Competitive

Many homes get multiple offers, some with waived contingencies.
The average homes sell for about 1% below list price and go pending in around 22 days.
Hot homes
can sell for about 3% above list price and go pending in around 12 days.

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Jamaica Plain

100

Very Competitive

Many homes get multiple offers, some with waived contingencies.
The average homes sell for about 1% above list price and go pending in around 28 days.
Hot homes
can sell for about 4% above list price and go pending in around 15 days.

Dorchester

100

Very Competitive

Many homes get multiple offers, some with waived contingencies.
The average homes sell for about 1% below list price and go pending in around 22 days.
Hot homes
can sell for about 2% above list price and go pending in around 13 days.

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Recently sold homes

SOLD DEC 10, 2024
$1,200,000 Last Sold Price
12 beds
3 baths
3,846 sq ft
205 Hamilton St, Boston, MA 02122
List Price
$1,200,000
Sale to List
0% over list
Days on Market
56 days
205 Hamilton St, Boston, MA 02122
SOLD DEC 9, 2024
$870,000 Last Sold Price
9 beds
3 baths
2,475 sq ft
20 Banton St, Boston, MA 02124
List Price
$995,000
Sale to List
13% under list
Days on Market
91 days
20 Banton St, Boston, MA 02124
SOLD DEC 9, 2024
$477,000 Last Sold Price
3 beds
1 bath
923 sq ft
2-4 Denvir St #1, Boston, MA 02124
List Price
$499,000
Sale to List
4% under list
Days on Market
95 days
2-4 Denvir St #1, Boston, MA 02124
SOLD DEC 6, 2024
$645,000 Last Sold Price
2 beds
1.5 baths
1,566 sq ft
38 Stock #38, Boston, MA 02122
List Price
$639,000
Sale to List
1% over list
Days on Market
65 days
38 Stock #38, Boston, MA 02122
SOLD DEC 6, 2024
$999,999 Last Sold Price
5 beds
2 baths
2,207 sq ft
79 Butler St, Boston, MA 02124
List Price
$999,900
Sale to List
0% over list
Days on Market
50 days
79 Butler St, Boston, MA 02124
SOLD DEC 5, 2024
$630,000 Last Sold Price
3 beds
2 baths
1,240 sq ft
103 Dix St #2, Boston, MA 02122
List Price
$649,000
Sale to List
3% under list
Days on Market
78 days
103 Dix St #2, Boston, MA 02122
SOLD DEC 5, 2024
$585,000 Last Sold Price
3 beds
1 bath
1,319 sq ft
176 Minot St #2, Boston, MA 02122
List Price
$599,000
Sale to List
2% under list
Days on Market
85 days
176 Minot St #2, Boston, MA 02122
SOLD DEC 4, 2024
$353,500 Last Sold Price
1 bed
1 bath
655 sq ft
135 Granite Ave #3, Boston, MA 02124
List Price
$359,999
Sale to List
2% under list
Days on Market
64 days
135 Granite Ave #3, Boston, MA 02124
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Schools in South Dorchester

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5/10 Murphy K-8 School Public • PreK-8	907 Students	6 reviews
4/10 Mather Elementary School Public • PreK-5	484 Students	6 reviews
3/10 King K-8 Public • PreK-8	549 Students	N/A
3/10 Holland Elementary School Public • PreK-5	674 Students	1 reviews
3/10 Holmes Elementary School Public • PreK-5	274 Students	3 reviews

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School data provided by GreatSchools. School service boundaries are intended to be used as reference only. To verify enrollment eligibility for a property, contact the school directly.

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South Dorchester, MA Housing Market

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