
26 Potosi Street Boston — Photo 1 of 40
$1,195,000
26 Potosi Street, Boston, MA 02122
Boston, MA 02122 — Dorchester's Meeting House Hill
Beds
6
Baths
2.5
SqFt
3,008
Style
Single Family
Built
1905
Romantic, beautiful, and done. This designer-owned 1905 Gambrel Shingle-Style home on historic Meeting House Hill is a rare piece of Boston architectural history - meticulously restored by an award-winning design firm, with every detail already resolved, so you can simply move in and live. A picturesque wraparound porch with white columns and ceiling fans welcomes you home, setting the tone before you even reach the door. Inside, a grand foyer leads to formal living and dining rooms anchored by a wood-burning fireplace with original Chelsea tile - original character, fully brought back to life. Six bedrooms, two and a half baths and private parking are wrapped in finishes rarely found in a typical renovation, including a custom kitchen that earned Architectural Digest recognition: Thermador appliances, tiled walls, quartzite counters and a walk-in butler's pantry ready for effortless hosting from day one.The layout is finished top to bottom for how you actually live: four bedrooms and a spa-like bath on the second floor, and a third-floor retreat with peek-a-boo city views, two more bedrooms (one currently a studio), and a skylit bath. Central air conditioning and a tankless water heater keep the comfort as modern as the finishes throughout. Perched high on the hill, the home is fully set up to enjoy its elevation, with skyline views rarely found in a single-family Dorchester home. Outside, a manageable sunny backyard, garage-top patio and that wraparound porch are ready-made for slow mornings and al fresco dinners - no projects, no punch list just enjoy it.This is Dorchester living at its best - a tree-lined street once known as "Doctor's Row", moments from Ronan Park, neighborhood playgrounds, local shops and Comfort Kitchen, in one of Boston's most vibrant, fast-evolving communities. Two Red Line T stops keep you connected to everywhere else. A home this rare, this restored and this connected doesn't come along twice - schedule your private showing today.
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Market Value Analysis
* Analysis is based on 24 actively listed and recently sold comparable properties strictly within Boston, MA.
Property Details
Financials
Parking
Interior Specifications
Climate & Utilities
Building & Exterior
Property & Lot
Amenities & Appliances
Gas Water Heater • Tankless Water Heater • Range • Dishwasher • Disposal • Microwave • Refrigerator • Freezer • Washer • Dryer • Range Hood
Neighborhood
Public Transportation • Shopping • Tennis Court(s) • Park • Walk/Jog Trails • Highway Access
Geography
Floorplan Breakdown
Structural Layout
Living Room
Lvl First14 x 15
Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Decorative Molding, Pocket Door
Dining Room
Lvl First16 x 15
Flooring - Hardwood, Lighting - Pendant, Decorative Molding, Pocket Door
Kitchen
Lvl First14 x 14
Bathroom - Half, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Exterior Access, Remodeled, Stainless Steel Appliances, Gas Stove, Lighting - Sconce, Lighting - Overhead, Breezeway
Master Bedroom
Lvl Second13 x 15
Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Lighting - Pendant
Bedroom 2
Lvl Second16 x 14
Bedroom 3
Lvl Second14 x 14
Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Window Seat
Bedroom 4
Lvl Second16 x 13
Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
Bedroom 5
Lvl Third14 x 14
Closet, Flooring - Wood
Bathroom 1
Lvl First4 x 6
Bathroom - Half, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Remodeled, Lighting - Sconce, Lighting - Overhead, Decorative Molding
Bathroom 2
Lvl Second10 x 8
Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Double Vanity/Sink, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Cabinets - Upgraded, Remodeled, Lighting - Sconce, Lighting - Pendant
Bathroom 3
Lvl Third4 x 9
Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall, Skylight, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Recessed Lighting
Property History
$1,195,000
Sep 9, 2026
MLS® 73573859
$1,495,000
Jul 9, 2025
MLS® 73374251
$1,495,000
May 14, 2025
MLS® 73374251
Population
23,479
U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates (B01003)
Median Household Income
$86K
U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates (B19013)
Renter-Occupied Homes
55.2%
U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates (B25003)
New Construction Permits — Suffolk County
2,527 housing units permitted in the last 12 months (+37% vs the prior 12 months) — 2,269 in 5+ unit buildings
U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey (through Jun '26)
ADU Potential
Massachusetts allows one accessory dwelling unit by right in single-family zoning districts statewide (M.G.L. c. 40A §3; 760 CMR 71.00, effective Feb 2025). Estimated maximum ADU size for this property: 900 sq ft (the lesser of 900 sq ft or half the 3,008 sq ft principal dwelling). Lot size: 4,133 sq ft.
Based on listing data, which indicates the property type — not the zoning district. Local dimensional, septic (Title 5), and historic-district requirements still apply. Not legal advice — verify with the municipality.
Listing Agent: Leslie Mackinnon
Listing Office: Compass
MLS® Number: 73573859
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