6 Dorchester open houses this weekend for under $500,000 each

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By Brenda Phan Aug 18, 2017, 12:26pm EDT

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By Brenda Phan Aug 18, 2017, 12:26pm EDT

As Boston’s largest neighborhood by area, Dorchester consists of smaller pockets of neighborhoods with distinct characteristics.

This weekend’s open house tour takes you to some of those areas, including Savin Hill, Lower Mills, and Neponset.

And what do we find? To start with, a single-family Colonial, the quintessential Boston triple-decker, and even a constructed duplex condo—each for under $500K.

54 Monadnock Street, #2

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Open house: Sunday, 12-2 p.m.

Price: $468,000

Size: 2-BR, 1-BA

Square footage: 1,161

The pitch: “This South End style spacious brownstone boasts character with historic details throughout featuring mahogany floors, gorgeous pressed tin ceilings, wood paneling, custom window seats and built-in bookcases.”

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54 Monadnock St, Dorchester, MA 02125

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3 Pearl Street #1

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Open House: Sunday, 12:00-1:00 p.m.

Price: $499,000

Size: 2-BR, 1.5-BA

Square Footage: 1,075

The Pitch: “This first floor condo has a terrific open layout with a spacious living room, dining room, kitchen configured as one open space.”

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3 Pearl St, Dorchester, MA 02125

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56 Coffey Street, #16

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Open house: Saturday, 12-1:30 p.m.

Price: $299,900

Size: 2-BR, 1-BA

Square footage: 797

The pitch: “This well priced condo offers convenience and a spacious open floor plan with dining area off kitchen open to large living room boasting loads of natural light.”

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56 Coffey St, Boston, MA 02122

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9 Ferndale Street, #B

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Open house: Sunday, 11 a.m.-12:15 p.m.

Price: $309,000

Size: 3-BR, 1-BA

Square footage: 1,211

The pitch: “On the top-floor of a three-unit building in in Dorchester's Codman Square, this unit was extensively renovated in 2005 and features oak floors, deeded storage in basement.”