Welcome to this charming 1920s New England Colonial nestled on a desirable private lot in Dorchester! This beautifully maintained home features 1,773 square feet of finished living space, boasting character-rich natural woodwork, a spacious living room with a cozy fireplace, a formal dining room, and an updated eat-in kitchen complete with upgraded appliances. Enjoy your morning coffee in the bright, sun-drenched sunroom, ideal for a private home office. The upper level offers 3 comfortable bedrooms and a large bathroom with a walk-in shower. Incredible bonus value awaits on the 3rd floor: a massive, walk-up unfinished attic. Framed and ready for your finishing touches, this space offers an effortless opportunity to expand your square footage into a stunning 4th bedroom, media room, or primary suite. Structurally sound with a classic granite foundation, a storage basement, a rare underneath attached garage, and a complete Mini-split system to help save on heating costs. Superb location just minutes from beach and Ashmont Station. Don’t miss this incredible opportunity with massive room to grow!
Property Details
Price:
$899,900
MLS #:
73592968
Status:
Active Under Contract
Beds:
3
Baths:
1
Type:
Single Family
Subtype:
Single Family Residence
Subdivision:
Ashmont Hill / Peabody Square
Listed Date:
Oct 20, 2026
Finished Sq Ft:
1,773
Total Sq Ft:
1,773
Lot Size:
4,400 sqft / 0.10 acres (approx)
Year Built:
1920
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Schools
Elementary School:
Choice Bps
Middle School:
Choice Bps
High School:
Choice Bps
Interior
Above Grade Finished Area
1773
Appliances
Gas Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Bathrooms
1 Full Bathroom
Cooling
Ductless
Fireplaces Total
1
Flooring
Wood
Heating
Baseboard, Ductless
Interior Features
Home Office, Internet Available – Unknown
Exterior
Architectural Style
Colonial
Attached Garage YN
1
Community Features
Public Transportation, Shopping, Highway Access, Public School, T-Station
Construction Materials
Frame
Covered Spaces
1
Exterior Features
Porch, Deck, Fenced Yard
Fencing
Fenced/Enclosed, Fenced
Garage Spaces
1
Lot Features
Cleared
Open Parking Spaces
3
Open Parking YN
1
Parking Features
Attached, Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved
Parking Spots
4
Parking Total
4
Patio And Porch Features
Porch, Deck
Roof
Shingle
Security Features
Security System
Waterfront Features
Ocean, 1 to 2 Mile To Beach, Beach Ownership(Public)
Financial
Tax Year
2026
Taxes
$9,191
Map
Community
- Address12 Ely Rd Boston MA
- SubdivisionAshmont Hill / Peabody Square
- CityBoston
- CountySuffolk
- Zip Code02124
Subdivisions in Boston
- Adams Village
- Ashmont Hill
- Ashmont Hill / Carruth Area
- Ashmont Hill / Peabody Square
- Beacon Hill
- Bellevue Hill
- Boston
- Central JP
- Charlestown
- Clam Point
- Doctor’s Row
- Dorchester
- East Boston
- Fairmount Hill
- Forest Hills
- Fort Hill Highland Park
- Frederick Douglas Park South End
- George Wright Golf Course Neighborhood
- Harborview
- Highland
- Holy Name Parish neighborhood
- Hyde Park
- Jeffries Point
- Lower Mills
- Lower Mills and East Milton Square
- Melville Park
- Moss Hill
- Mount Hope
- Nubian Square
- Oak Square
- Oak Square Brighton/Newton Liine
- Orient Heights
- Over The Bridge – Savin Hill
- Peak Hill Neighborhood
- Pondside
- Pondside Jamaica Plain
- Readville
- Roslindale
- Roxbury
- Savin Hill OTB
- Savin Hill/JFK
- South Boston
- South Boston’s City Point
- Thompson Square
- Truman Parkway/ Monahan Park
- Ward 20
- Well Respected Hyde Park Neighborhood Area of Boston.
- West Roxbury
- Woodbourne
Market Summary
Current real estate data for Single Family in Boston as of Nov 03, 2026
399
Single Family Listed
124
Avg DOM
665
Avg $ / SqFt
$1,910,165
Avg List Price
Property Summary
- Located in the Ashmont Hill / Peabody Square subdivision, 12 Ely Rd Boston MA is a Single Family for sale in Boston, MA, 02124. It is listed for $899,900 and features 3 beds, 1 baths, and has approximately 1,773 square feet of living space, and was originally constructed in 1920. The current price per square foot is $508. The average price per square foot for Single Family listings in Boston is $665. The average listing price for Single Family in Boston is $1,910,165. To schedule a showing of MLS#73592968 at 12 Ely Rd in Boston, MA, contact your Cornerstone Real Estate agent at 617-238-7400.
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12 Ely Rd
Boston, MA