4 Magnolia Pl, Dorchester, MA, 02125
About This Home
***Open House Sunday 8/2 12-1pm!*** This 3 bedroom, 1.5 bath home offers approximately 1,376 sq ft with a flexible layout and excellent potential to make it your own. A sunroom just off the kitchen adds great bonus living space, along with a dedicated office and partially finished attic for additional possibilities. The upstairs full bath has two doors & is not a walkthrough to the third bedroom which is accessed via a separate staircase off the kitchen. Set on a private dead end street, the fenced yard provides a rare sense of privacy and outdoor space in a city setting. A true fixer, this property presents a great opportunity for contractors, investors, or buyers looking to create their dream home.
Getting Around
Somewhat Walkable
Very Limited Transit
BikeableSchools
Construction
Condition
- Year built: 1920
Materials
- Foundation: Stone
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subType: Single Family Residence
Interior
Bathroom1
- Features: Bathroom - Half, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Lighting - Overhead
- Level: First
- Area: 12
Bathroom2
- Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - With Shower Stall, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Lighting - Overhead
- Level: Second
- Area: 48
Bedroom2
- Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: Second
- Area: 120
Bedroom3
- Features: Bathroom - 3/4, Flooring - Hardwood, Attic Access, Lighting - Overhead
- Level: Second
- Area: 196
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Dining Room
- Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: First
- Area: 156
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s),Home Office
- Flooring: Flooring - Hardwood
- Finished area above ground: 1,376
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Baseboard
- Cooling features: None
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 1,376
- Total interior livable area: 1,376 sqft
Kitchen
- Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Flooring - Vinyl, Pantry, Exterior Access, Wainscoting, Breezeway
- Level: First
- Area: 154
Living Room
- Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: First
- Area: 182
Master Bedroom
- Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: Second
- Area: 132
Office
- Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: First
- Area: 42
Property
Details
- Parcel number: W:13 P:00933 S:000,1300203
- Zoning: R1
Features
- Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed
Lot
- Lot size: 4,700 sqft
- Features: Level
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Detached
- Has garage: Yes
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Covered spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
- Uncovered spaces: 2
Climate Risk is Financial Risk
Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.
Biggest Threats for This Home
- Cold Wave
- Heat Wave
- Lightning
- Tsunami
How This Home’s Risks Compare
FEMA Declared Disasters Across Massachusetts Counties
Understanding the Costs
Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.
Estimated Costs Today
| Monthly | Annual | |
|---|---|---|
| Mortgage | $2,907 | $34,884 |
| Home Insurance * | $268 | $3,216 |
| Property Taxes | $552 | $6,624 |
| Electricity | $354 | $4,259 |
| Total | $4,081 | $48,972 |
Income You'd Need if You Spent...
Massachusetts FAIR Plan Programs
How Costs Could Change Over Time
Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.
Comparing Against the Market
Price Per Sq Ft
vs Other Active Listings
Avg $/sqft
vs Homes Sold Last Month
Median $/sqft
Current Market Trends
Median Price Per Square Foot
The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.
Historicals for This Listing
Zestimate History ($/sqft)
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-11 | Contingent | $575,000 |
| 2026-07-16 | Price change | $575,000 |
| 2026-06-04 | Listed for sale | $589,999 |
| 2026-05-21 | Sold | $475,000 |
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