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  • $1,949,000

    51 Gates St, South Boston, MA 02127

    3beds
    3,032sqft
    : 
    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1880
    4,250 Square Feet Lot
    $1,431,700 Zestimate®
    $643/sqft
    $-- HOA

    What's special

    Large patio yardThree-plus parking spacesTwo laundry closetsHardwood flooringDouble lotOak trimsAmple storage
    Experience the best of city living in this exceptional family home. Off historic Dorchester Heights, this rare offering - a 3,032-square-foot house on a double lot with three-plus parking spaces and a large patio yard. Strategically located in central South Boston, this house currently functions as a 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath home with a flexible layout that allows for the addition of a bedroom to accommodate a growing family. It also has the potential for an ADU unit and additional square footage above the current sunroom or off the rear. Amenities and details include spacious bedrooms, hardwood flooring, oak trims, a 3-sided gas fireplace, HVAC (hydronic heating), a sunroom, a huge family room with a wet bar, two laundry closets, a storage/work shed, an efficient NE Brickmaster exterior, and ample storage. The trust will not accept a variance for developers interested in the double lot (4,250 SF).
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    Listing updated: April 24, 2025 at 09:28am

    Listed by:

    Jackie Rooney Team,

    Rooney Real Estate, LLC

    Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73364192
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    • Tue, Apr 29

      5:30 PM - 7:00 PM

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 3
    • Bathrooms: 3
    • Full bathrooms: 2
    • 1/2 bathrooms: 1
    Heating
    • Central, Forced Air, Hydro Air, Ductless
    Cooling
    • Central Air, Ductless
    Appliances
    • Laundry: Gas Dryer Hookup
    Features
    • Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood
    • Windows: Insulated Windows
    • Basement: Full,Finished
    • Number of fireplaces: 1
    Interior area
    • Total structure area: 3,032
    • Total interior livable area: 3,032 sqft
    • Finished area above ground: 2,182
    • Finished area below ground: 850

    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 3
    • Parking features: Off Street, Driveway
    • Has uncovered spaces: Yes
    Features
    • Exterior features: Fenced Yard
    • Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed,Fenced
    • Waterfront features: Beach Front, Bay, Harbor, Ocean, 1/10 to 3/10 To Beach, Beach Ownership(Public)
    Lot
    • Size: 4,250 Square Feet
    • Features: Additional Land Avail.
    Details
    • Parcel number: W:07 P:01262 S:000,1412954
    • Zoning: R1

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Architectural style: Colonial
    • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
    Materials
    • Frame
    • Foundation: Stone, Granite
    • Roof: Shingle
    Condition
    • Year built: 1880

    Utilities & green energy

    • Electric: 200+ Amp Service
    • Sewer: Public Sewer
    • Water: Public
    • Utilities for property: for Gas Range, for Gas Oven, for Gas Dryer

    Community & HOA

    Community
    • Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Highway Access, House of Worship, Marina, Public School, T-Station
    • Security: Security System
    HOA
    • Has HOA: No
    Location
    • Region: South Boston

    Financial & listing details

    • Price per square foot: $643/sqft
    • Tax assessed value: $1,273,100
    • Annual tax amount: $14,742
    • Date on market: 4/24/2025
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