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8 Centervale Park, Boston MA 02124

$1,050,000

Estimated $6,937/month Calculator

Single Family

5 Bedrooms

Baths

2581

Total Parking: 5 (1 Garage)

5,940 (0.14)

Built in 1925

A once-in-a-generation opportunity awaits at 8 Centervale Park, lovingly maintained and offered for the first time in 33 years! Situated on a beautiful, tree-lined, park-median street in Dorchester's desirable Melville Park, this classic American Foursquare showcases its iconic style across a sprawling 2,581 sq. ft. layout. The three-story, 10-room home features 5 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, a formal dining room, living room, home office or art studio, a flexible attic retreat, and a full basement perfect for a workshop or finished space. The eat-in kitchen shines with a butler's pantry, custom built-ins, and gas cooking. Dentil moldings, ornate hardware, curved, stained & beveled glass windows, coved ceilings, and pocket doors highlight the homes exquisite charm. The grounds transition into a lush garden oasis replete with mature rose bushes, mountain laurel, daffodils, and rose of Sharon, alongside a detached garage. Modernized with a newer roof and updated systems, this property sits moments from Town Field and both the Fields Corner and Shawmut T stations, perfectly pairing historic elegance with seamless commuter convenience.

This home has been viewed 2 times

Last Checked: September 19th, 2026 at 10:23am (Source: MLS PIN #73573170)

Garage Parking

Air Conditioning

Waterview

Lead Paint Free

General Information for 8 Centervale Park, Boston MA 02124

Listing ID73573170

Property TypeSingle Family / Detached

Price$1,050,000 ($406.82/SqFt)

StyleColonial

CityBoston

CountySuffolk

MLS AreaDorchester's Dorchester Center

Neighborhood(s)

Garage Parking1

ZoningR1

Year Built1925

Year Built SourcePublic Records

Year Built DetailsActual

Interior Features for 8 Centervale Park, Boston MA 02124

Approximate Living Area Total2581

Living Area Includes BasementNo

Rooms10

Bedrooms5

Primary En Suite BathroomNo

BasementFull

Cooling1, Split

Fireplaces

AppliancesRange

FlooringTile

Electric220 Volts

Exterior Features for 8 Centervale Park, Boston MA 02124

Approximate Lot Size (Acres)0.14

Approximate Lot Size (Square Feet)5940

Total Parking5 (1 Garage)

Garage Parking1

WaterPublic

SewerPublic Sewer

Lot FeaturesGentle Sloping

Parking Features1

Exterior FeaturesPorch

Foundation Materials

Construction MaterialsFrame

Road Frontage Type

Patio & PorchCovered

Roof MaterialAsphalt/fiberglass Shingles

Utility Connections110 Volts

Water ViewsNo

Water Views Features

Waterfront0

Waterfront FeaturesRiver

Pool Features

Horse Permitted0

Horse AmenitiesRiver

Disclosures for 8 Centervale Park, Boston MA 02124

Lead PaintNone

UFFI

Living Area Includes BasementNo

Living Area Disclosure

Building Area SourcePublic Records

Special Listing Conditions

ExclusionsPersonal Belongings.

Compensation Based On

Financial Information for 8 Centervale Park, Boston MA 02124

Association Fee

Association Fee Frequency

Association Fee Includes

Real Estate Tax5605.77

Tax Year2026

Assessed Value$799,700

Location Information for 8 Centervale Park, Boston MA 02124

Neighborhood(s)

MLS AreaDorchester's Dorchester Center

Area AmenitiesWalk/jog Trails

Contact Information for 8 Centervale Park, Boston MA 02124

Agent

Name: Mission Realty Advisors

Office

Name: Compass

Phone: 617-752-6845

Team Members

Payment Calculator

, Interest

Property Taxes 467.15

Principal & Interest 6469.77

HOA Dues

Term

Interest

Home Price

Down Payment

Exclusive Listing Agent

Compass

Mission Realty Advisors

Agent Phone

Office Phone

(617) 752-6845

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