Property Details
Basic Information
- Property SubType: Single Family Residence
- Property Style: Victorian, Craftsman
- MLS Number: 73573170
- Mls Status: New
- List Price: $1,050,000
- Date Listed: 09/08/2026
- Virtual Tour: Virtual Tour
- Description: 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.
Building
- Acreage: 0.14
- Square Feet: 2,581
- Year Built: 1925
- Zoning: R1
- Rooms: 10
- Roof: Shingle, Rubber
- Foundation: Stone
Location
- County: Suffolk
- Neighborhood: Dorchester's Dorchester Center
- Subdivision: Melville Park
- Town: Boston
Finance
- Taxes: $5,605
Interior Features
Bedrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bedroom 2: Second
Bathrooms
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full Baths: 2
- Half Baths: 1
Basement
- Basement: Full, Unfinished
Interior Features
- Interior Features: High Speed Internet
Kitchen
- Kitchen: First
Exterior Features
Exterior Features
- Exterior Features: Porch, Covered Patio/Deck, Rain Gutters, Garden
Utilities and Appliances
Utilities and Appliances
- Utilities: For Gas Range, For Gas Oven, For Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
- Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer
- Appliances Included: Gas Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer
Community
Amenities
- Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Marina, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University
- Other Amenities: Basement, Garden, Golf, Tennis