
8 Centervale Park Boston — Photo 1 of 41
$1,050,000
8 Centervale Park, Boston, MA 02124
Boston, MA 02124 — Melville Park
Beds
5
Baths
2.5
SqFt
2,581
Style
Single Family
Built
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.
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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 • Range • Dishwasher • Refrigerator • Freezer • Washer • Dryer
Neighborhood
Public Transportation • Shopping • Tennis Court(s) • Park • Walk/Jog Trails • Golf
Geography
Floorplan Breakdown
Structural Layout
Living Room
Lvl FirstDining Room
Lvl FirstKitchen
Lvl FirstPrimary Bedroom
Lvl SecondBedroom 2
Lvl SecondBedroom 3
Lvl SecondBedroom 4
Lvl ThirdBedroom 5
Lvl ThirdBathroom 1
Lvl SecondBathroom 2
Lvl ThirdBathroom 3
Lvl BasementPopulation
56,216
U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates (B01003)
Median Household Income
$82K
U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates (B19013)
Renter-Occupied Homes
58.6%
U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates (B25003)
New Construction Permits — Suffolk County
2,337 housing units permitted in the last 12 months (+13% vs the prior 12 months) — 2,062 in 5+ unit buildings
U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey (through Jul '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 2,581 sq ft principal dwelling). Lot size: 5,940 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: Mission Realty Advisors
Listing Office: Compass
MLS® Number: 73573170
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