Neighborhoods in Dorchester, MA

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Fields Corner West

Less than 10 miles south of Boston, the suburban streets of Fields Corner West are lined with homes that mostly took form around the turn of the 20th century. The residential neighborhood is made up of streets fanning westward from Dorchester Avenue, a prominent road near the coastline that traces its way up into Boston proper. “The thing I love
- Average Value
  
  $909K
- List Price
  
  $579K - $1.4M
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  1 Listing
Fields Corner West
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Bowdoin North-Mount Bowdoin

Located on the north side of Dorchester, the urban neighborhood of Bowdoin North-Mount Bowdoin offers easy access to Downtown Boston and value-priced real estate while also nurturing local businesses and green spaces. First incorporated in the late 1800s and named for revolutionary leader James Bowdoin, the area features historical architecture
- Average Value
  
  $828K
- List Price
  
  $439K - $1.2M
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  1 Listing
Bowdoin North-Mount Bowdoin
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Ashmont

A segment of Dorchester, Boston’s largest and most diverse neighborhood, Ashmont attracts residents with its elegant architecture and prime location. The main artery of activity is Dorchester Avenue, which runs right through the middle of the neighborhood, featuring a transit station, restaurants and shops. The rest of the area is mostly
- Average Value
  
  $825K
- List Price
  
  $409K - $1.4M
- For Sale
  
  Homes For Sale
  
  5 Listings
Ashmont
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Meeting House Hill

Meeting House Hill may seem like an ordinary Dorchester neighborhood at first glance, but a closer look reveals a cultural tapestry, entwined with a rich history. Puritans arrived here in the early 17th century and built a community centered around the First Parish Church, one of the country’s first houses of worship. A few years later in 1639,
- Average Value
  
  $821K
- List Price
  
  $285K - $778K
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  2 Listings
Meeting House Hill
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Lower Mills

Once home to the Baker Chocolate Company, Lower Mills has a sweet history and is where chocolate was first successfully produced in the country. Sitting right by the Neponset River, Lower Mills has a lively culinary and nightlife scene, convenient access to public transportation, and amenities such as public schools and parks. Residents enjoy a
- Average Value
  
  $794K
- List Price
  
  $368K - $1.1M
- For Sale
  
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  5 Listings
Lower Mills
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Uphams Corner-Jones Hill

Deriving its name from the Upham Building, a general store owned by Amos Upham in 1802, Upham’s Corner is a diverse Dorchester community with a rich history and an active cultural presence. Incorporating the small hilltop of Jones Hill, the neighborhood is situated close to Dorchester Bay and the University of Massachusetts, Boston, and is within
- Average Value
  
  $789K
- List Price
  
  $370K - $1.1M
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  20 Listings
Uphams Corner-Jones Hill
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Saint Marks

St. Marks charms homebuyers seeking convenience and relative affordability in Dorchester. Ten miles from Downtown Boston, St. Marks once consisted of farmland before the construction of an Old Colony railroad stop became a catalyst for development. Subsequently, many of the buildings in the neighborhood date back to the late 1800s and the early
- Average Value
  
  $782K
- List Price
  
  $336K - $1.1M
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  10 Listings
Saint Marks
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Neponset-Port Norfolk

In the southernmost part of Boston's Dorchester community, lies the neighborhood of Neponset-Port Norfolk, a waterside sanctuary nicknamed “The Port.” Its favorable location along the Neponset River is one of this enclave's primary draws. According to local Realtor Craig Galvin of The Galvin Group, residents of Neponset-Port Norfolk have close
- Average Value
  
  $775K
- List Price
  
  $332K - $1.1M
- For Sale
  
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  10 Listings
Neponset-Port Norfolk
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Codman Square

Codman Square lies near the center of Dorchester, one of Boston’s oldest neighborhoods. Renovated triple-deckers and newly built multifamily dwellings rest on what was once rural farmland. The community’s access to the Red Line subway, commuter rail trains and nearby commercial districts are draws for homebuyers, says Alex Walsh, Realtor with
- Average Value
  
  $751K
- List Price
  
  $385K - $965K
- For Sale
  
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  9 Listings
Codman Square
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Fields Corner East

Originally established by early Puritans in 1630 and widely known as a “streetcar suburb” in the 1800s, Dorchester is Boston’s largest and most diverse neighborhood. Within Dorchester, workers flocked to Fields Corner for its reputation as a transit and trade hub. Lined with both modern establishments and historic landmarks such as the Municipal
- Average Value
  
  $741K
- List Price
  
  $358K - $1.1M
- For Sale
  
  Homes For Sale
  
  1 Listing
Fields Corner East
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Dudley-Brunswick King

Dudley-Brunswick King is a Boston neighborhood that links Roxbury to Dorchester and provides access to downtown amenities with a more budget-friendly cost of living. Sidewalks throughout the area allow for walks to independently owned restaurants that serve up tastes from around the globe. Sports fields and playgrounds are also available
- Average Value
  
  $739K
- List Price
  
  $381K - $1.1M
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  10 Listings
Dudley-Brunswick King
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Washington Park

Washington Park, a landmark community for Boston, lies near the city’s geographic center. “So much history was made there,” says Melvin Viera, Realtor with Re/MAX Destiny and resident of Boston for nearly 60 years. “Malcolm X and other great civil rights leaders walked the streets.” Area housing consists of restored 20th-century homes mixed with
- Average Value
  
  $726K
- List Price
  
  $291K - $891K
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  9 Listings
Washington Park
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Franklin Field South

Bordering the southern end of Franklin Park, Dorchester's neighborhood of Franklin Field South is an active urban zone with easily walkable streets, convenient access to downtown Boston and reasonably priced real estate. All of this and a steady series of renovation projects have led to Franklin Field South's reputation as an ideal location for
- Average Value
  
  $709K
- List Price
  
  $451K - $1.2M
- For Sale
  
  Homes For Sale
  
  5 Listings
Franklin Field South
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Franklin Field North
- Average Value
  
  $778K
- List Price
  
  $360K - $740K
- For Sale
  
  Homes For Sale
  
  3 Listings
Franklin Field North
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West Codman Hill-West Lowe
- Average Value
  
  $714K
- List Price
  
  $368K - $1.9M
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  5 Listings
West Codman Hill-West Lowe

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