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Listing broker remarks

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.— Compass

Key details

  • 2,581 sq ft
  • 5,940 lot sq ft
  • 5 beds
  • 2.5 baths
  • 1925 built
  • $406 / sq ft
MLS #
7⁠3⁠5⁠7⁠3⁠1⁠7⁠0⁠
Last updated
Address
8 Centervale Park
Town
Boston, MA
ZIP
02124
Deed (Bk/Pg)
65681 / 19

Historic designations

MACRIS Inventory
Eddy, Isaac House · includes BOS.HR, BOS.ES, BOS.DU

What this means for buyers →

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Neighborhood: Melville Park

National Historic Landmark

Federally designated as nationally significant — the highest U.S. historic recognition. Section 106 review applies to federal undertakings affecting the property.

National Register

Listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Owners may qualify for the 20% federal Historic Rehabilitation Tax Credit on certified rehabilitation work.

State Register

Listed on the Massachusetts State Register of Historic Places.

Local Historic District

Inside a Local Historic District. Exterior changes visible from a public way require approval from the local historic district commission.

Local Landmark

Individually designated by the town as a local landmark. Exterior alterations require commission approval.

MACRIS Inventory

Documented in MACRIS, the state historic inventory. Informational only — no regulatory constraints.

Article 85 (Boston)

Subject to Boston Article 85 demolition-delay review, which can pause demolition of buildings 50+ years old for up to 90 days.

Ch. 91 Waterways License

An active MassDEP permit for a dock, pier, seawall, or other structure on or over a Massachusetts waterway. Many older licenses are not digitized; this record is provided for reference only.

Massachusetts Great Pond

A Great Pond under M.G.L. Ch. 91 — the Commonwealth retains public rights to fish and navigate these state-designated waters. Private docks and other waterfront structures require a Waterways License from MassDEP.

Likely Great Pond

The MLS listing describes this property as being on a Great Pond, which would be a state-designated water body under M.G.L. Ch. 91. GIS data did not independently confirm the pond name — verification needed.