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.
Property Details
Price:
$1,050,000
MLS #:
73573170
Status:
Active
Beds:
5
Baths:
2.5
Type:
Single Family
Subtype:
Single Family Residence
Subdivision:
Melville Park
Neighborhood:
dorchestersdorchestercenter
Listed Date:
Sep 8, 2026
Finished Sq Ft:
2,581
Total Sq Ft:
2,581
Lot Size:
5,940 sqft / 0.14 acres (approx)
Year Built:
1925
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Schools
Interior
Above Grade Finished Area
2581
Appliances
Gas Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer
Bathrooms
2 Full Bathrooms, 1 Half Bathroom
Cooling
Window Unit(s)
Flooring
Wood
Heating
Hot Water, Oil
Interior Features
High Speed Internet
Laundry Features
In Basement, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Exterior
Architectural Style
Victorian, Craftsman
Community Features
Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Marina, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University
Construction Materials
Frame, Stone
Covered Spaces
1
Exterior Features
Porch, Covered Patio/Deck, Rain Gutters, Garden
Fencing
Fenced/Enclosed
Garage Spaces
1
Lot Features
Level
Open Parking Spaces
3
Open Parking YN
1
Parking Features
Detached, Off Street, Paved
Parking Spots
4
Parking Total
4
Patio And Porch Features
Porch, Covered
Roof
Shingle, Rubber
Security Features
Security System
Waterfront Features
Bay, Ocean, 1 to 2 Mile To Beach, Beach Ownership(Public)
Window Features
Storm Window(s)
Financial
Tax Year
2026
Taxes
$5,606
Map
Community
- Address8 Centervale Park Boston MA
- SubdivisionMelville Park
- CityBoston
- CountySuffolk
- Zip Code02124
Subdivisions in Boston
- Adams Village
- Ashmont Hill
- Ashmont Hill / Carruth Area
- Back Bay
- Bay Village
- Beacon Hill
- Bellevue Hill
- Boston
- Brighton-Oak Square
- Charlestown
- Chestnut Hill
- Chestnut Hill /Brookline line
- Chestnut Hill Park Condominium
- Clam Point Neighborhood
- Eight Streets Neighborhood
- Ellis South End Neighborhood
- Fairmount Hill
- Fields Corner
- Gas Light District
- Golf Course Neighborhood
- Harbor View
- Harborview
- Highland
- Hyde Park
- Jamaica Plain
- Lower Mills
- Melville Park
- Metropolitan Heights Area
- Metropolitan Hill
- Mission Hill – Longwood Medical
- Oak Square
- Parkway neighborhood
- Roslindale
- Roslindale – WC Bates
- roslindale village
- Roxbury’s Moreland Street Historic District
- Savin Hill: Minutes to Carson Beach/UMass Boston T-Stop
- South Boston
- Suffolk County
- Sumner Hill
- Thomas Park
- Woodbourne
Market Summary
Current real estate data for Single Family in Boston as of Sep 08, 2026
301
Single Family Listed
142
Avg DOM
658
Avg $ / SqFt
$1,816,310
Avg List Price
Property Summary
- Located in the Melville Park subdivision, 8 Centervale Park Boston MA is a Single Family for sale in Boston, MA, 02124. It is listed for $1,050,000 and features 5 beds, 3 baths, and has approximately 2,581 square feet of living space, and was originally constructed in 1925. The current price per square foot is $407. The average price per square foot for Single Family listings in Boston is $658. The average listing price for Single Family in Boston is $1,816,310. To schedule a showing of MLS#73573170 at 8 Centervale Park in Boston, MA, contact your Cornerstone Real Estate agent at 617-238-7400.
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8 Centervale Park
Boston, MA