“Classic Boston.”
That’s the look and feel of this Victorian-era home at 8 Atherstone St. in Dorchester’s Ashmont neighborhood that has just been listed for sale with an asking price of $975,000.
The single-family home, built in 1900, offers 2,937 square feet of living space across 13 rooms, including four to five bedrooms and two-and-a-half bathrooms. It sits on a 3,563-square-foot lot on a quiet, short street and includes a private driveway with off-street parking for two vehicles.
The home features generously sized rooms, additional spaces suitable for a home office or library, and a finished basement that could potentially be converted into an accessory dwelling unit (ADU), subject to city approval.
Located within easy walking distance of Ashmont Station, the property offers convenient access to the MBTA Red Line, neighborhood restaurants like Tavolo and The Mix, shops such as The Local Hand, and other amenities in the Ashmont area.
The property carries an annual property tax of $7,148, according to the listing.
Patrice Williams of Thumbprint Realty, who is handling the sale, has an open house scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 14, from noon to 1 p.m.
“The demand for a property like this is high,” says Williams, a Dorchester resident herself. “You’re not getting a lot of ‘walk-to’ opportunities like this so close to Ashmont. It’s a high demand area.
Williams calls the home “classic and timeless” with strong bones and tons of space.
“It gives a feel that you just aren’t getting in newer builds. You’re getting classic Boston,” she said. “I love the size. It’s a mini mansion and feels so luxurious.”
For more information and photographs, visit the property listing at Thumbprint Realty.
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