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Dorchester, MA

20 min to Boston

"Huge, very varied by sub-area"

Median Price
$758,000
$445/sqft
Schools
6.5/10
Average
Appreciation
4.5/10
Growth Potential
Commute
20 min
to Boston

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Recently Sold in Dorchester

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Total Sales on Record
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Price Range
Dorchester property
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3bd2ba1,596 sqft
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3bd2ba2,647 sqft
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Dorchester property
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3bd3ba3,658 sqft
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Dorchester property
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4bd2ba2,992 sqft
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Dorchester property
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4bd4ba2,932 sqft
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Dorchester property
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4bd2ba2,273 sqft
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What Drives Prices in Dorchester

Full breakdown

Decomposition of the $758,000 median price into its underlying components.

Land Value$139,499 (18%)
Structure & Quality$557,994 (74%)
School Premium$34,875 (5%)
Access & Commute Premium$109,855 (15%)
Prestige & Stability Premium-$84,222 (-11%)
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School Value Score
1230
Overall Value Score

The Dorchester Vibe

Huge, very varied by sub-area

Huge, very varied by sub-area. First-time buyers; must be micro-area specific.

Highlights
πŸ“ Med walkability
🎭 Medium culture/nightlife
πŸ‘¨β€πŸ‘©β€πŸ‘§ Medium family-friendliness
πŸ’° Affordability: $–$

Who It's For

βœ“ Great for
  • β€’First-time buyers; must be micro-area specific

Schools

6.5
Average
out of 10 Β· K–12 composite
School details & private schools

Demographics

Population125,409
Median Age35.7
Median Household Income$75,353

Insider Tips

  • 1.Walkability is med
  • 2.Cultural scene is medium
  • 3.Based on 62 recent sales

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