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488 Dorchester Avenue Condominiums

A 33-unit condominium community in South Boston, Boston.

Median Sale
$5k
Price / Sq Ft
$180
Avg Days on Mkt
37 days
Sold
16
HOA Range
$124–425/mo
Total Units
33

Market figures reflect closed sales over the last 12 months. Data sourced from MLS PIN.

Homes for Sale in 488 Dorchester Avenue

Overview

488 Dorchester Avenue is a new construction boutique condominium building in South Boston containing 33 residential units. The building delivers contemporary urban living with consistent attention to lifestyle amenities and modern finishes, reflected in recent market activity showing a median sale price of $800,000 across six recent sales.

Amenities & Features

The building provides a full suite of resident conveniences:

  • Parking & Access: Direct access garage parking for each unit; secure lobby with package acceptance system
  • Fitness & Recreation: Private fitness center available to residents
  • Building Services: Elevator access throughout; secure lobby with lounge area
  • Unit Finishes: 2 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms across floor plans; washer/dryer hookups; master suites with marble ensuites and walk-in closets
  • Kitchen & Living: Open-concept kitchens with waterfall edge islands; integrated speaker systems; engineered wood floors; gas cooking appliances
  • Outdoor Space: Private decks or outdoor space (some units feature spiral staircases to private roof decks)
  • Storage: Generous closet space throughout units

Unit Types & Layouts

Residence types emphasize flexibility and privacy. The majority of floor plans feature split-bedroom layouts with bedrooms positioned at opposite ends of the living area, maximizing privacy for each bedroom. Select units include:

  • Standard 2BR/2BA: Private deck off living room; one garage parking space
  • Corner Units: Enhanced floor plans with city views; some offer dual garage spaces
  • Penthouse Units: Larger footprints accommodating multiple configuration options; units feature southeast or western exposures with superior natural light; roof deck access available on select units

All residential units include W/D hookups and marble ensuites in master bedrooms.

Living at 488 Dorchester Avenue

The South Boston address provides easy access to downtown Boston and nearby employment centers. One listing specifically references the proximity to the upcoming Washington Village development, a multi-block project adding retail, public green space, and additional residential capacity to the immediate neighborhood.

At $604 per square foot and an average 74 days on market, the building attracts buyers seeking new construction quality in an established urban neighborhood. The monthly HOA assessment runs approximately $771, covering building operations, amenities maintenance, and common area management across the 33-unit community.

Recent Sales

Sold Sep 202623 Woodward St
$2,400
23 Woodward St #2
2 bd · 1 ba · 579 sqft · 54 days
Sold Aug 202635 Tuckerman Street
$1.3m
35 Tuckerman Street #A
3 bd · 3 ba · 2,130 sqft · 95 days
Sold Aug 202632 Woodward Street
$3,650
32 Woodward Street #2
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,012 sqft · 11 days
Sold Aug 202640 Woodward St
$3,300
40 Woodward St #1
2 bd · 2 ba · 795 sqft · 2 days
Sold Jul 2026530 Dorchester
$3,250
530 Dorchester #2
1 bd · 1 ba · 641 sqft · 22 days
Sold Jul 2026552 Dorchester Ave
$870,000
552 Dorchester Ave #552
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,180 sqft · 37 days

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About Your 488 Dorchester Avenue Expert

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Justin Rollo

488 Dorchester Avenue Condominium Specialist · Signal Real Estate

Justin Rollo is a Massachusetts real estate expert with over a decade of experience and hundreds of South Shore transactions. He tracks every sale, pending, and price movement inside 488 Dorchester Avenue — so whether you're buying into the community or thinking about selling, you're working with someone who knows this specific association inside and out.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much are condos at 488 Dorchester Avenue selling for?

Over recent sales, units at 488 Dorchester Avenue sold at a median of $800,000, about $604 per square foot.

What are the HOA / condo fees at 488 Dorchester Avenue?

Monthly condo fees at 488 Dorchester Avenue currently range from roughly $771 to $771, depending on unit size and what the association's master policy covers.

How many units are in 488 Dorchester Avenue?

488 Dorchester Avenue is a 33-unit condominium association in Boston, MA.

How fast do condos sell at 488 Dorchester Avenue?

Recent sales at 488 Dorchester Avenue averaged about 74 days on market, with 6 closings in the period.