
161 Dorchester St #2 Boston — Photo 1 of 29
$885,000
Investment Analysis — 161 Dorchester St #2
Boston, MA 02127 — South Boston
Based on HUD Small Area Fair Market Rent for Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA-NH HUD Metro FMR Area, a 3-bedroom in 02127 carries an estimated $4,540/mo in gross rent — about a 3.12% cap rate and $27,647/yr in estimated NOI at the $885,000 list price. Adjust every assumption in the calculator below.
Beds
3
Baths
2
SqFt
1,247
Style
Condominium
Built
1890
Top floor bi-level in a classic 1890 brick rowhouse on Dorchester Street, a short walk to West Broadway. Freshly painted, hardwood floors just refinished, and vacant. Move in the day you close.The main level runs open from the front windows to the kitchen. A gas fireplace anchors the living room. The kitchen has warm wood cabinetry, granite counters, a breakfast bar, stainless appliances and a gas range, with a dining area under a chandelier beside it. The primary bedroom and a full bath are on this floor.Upstairs are two more bedrooms, a second full bath, and a stacked washer and dryer. One bedroom opens straight onto the private rear roof deck, where the downtown skyline sits right in front of you. The third bedroom has a cedar closet and works just as well as an office.Central air with a brand new HVAC system installed in 2026. The water heater and laundry machines are recent. The deck was built about three years ago. Fiber internet is available in the building.A quiet two unit association with professional management. Pets welcome.Restaurants and shops on West Broadway, the Red Line at Broadway, the beach, the Seaport and the South End are all close by. Easy access to 93 and the Expressway.
Estimates — not financial advice
These figures are illustrative estimates for informational purposes only — not an appraisal, valuation, or guarantee of rent, income, or returns, and not financial, tax, or investment advice. Rent is either the figure reported on the MLS listing — in-place rent that may differ from market and is not verified against the actual leases — or, where the listing reports none, an estimate from HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents, a government benchmark that may differ from actual market rent. Each figure is labelled with its source. Cap rate, NOI, and returns depend on the assumptions shown, which you can change. MLS and other third-party data may be inaccurate or out of date. Verify all figures independently and consult your own financial, tax, and legal advisors before making any investment decision.
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Financials
Parking
Interior Specifications
Climate & Utilities
Building & Exterior
Property & Lot
Amenities & Appliances
Range • Dishwasher • Disposal • Microwave • Refrigerator • Freezer • Washer • Dryer
Neighborhood
Public Transportation • Shopping • Pool • Tennis Court(s) • Park • Walk/Jog Trails
Geography
Floorplan Breakdown
Structural Layout
Living Room
Lvl FirstFlooring - Hardwood, Open Floorplan
Dining Room
Lvl FirstFlooring - Hardwood, Open Floorplan
Kitchen
Lvl FirstFlooring - Hardwood, Dining Area, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Kitchen Island, Open Floorplan, Gas Stove
Primary Bedroom
Lvl FirstCloset, Flooring - Hardwood
Bedroom 2
Lvl SecondBedroom 3
Lvl SecondCedar Closet(s), Flooring - Hardwood
Listing Agent: Shane Hayes
Listing Office: SelectRE Boston
MLS® Number: 73578054
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