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Dorchester open house tour: 8 options for well under $500,000

Positively a steal by Boston pricing standards—and these units have been renovated

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Most Boston neighborhoods have their own distinct architectural feature. The South End has its brownstones, for instance, the Seaport and downtown have their glass high-rises, and Dorchester is known for the triple-decker.

These featured homes are fully renovated and move-in ready—with touches such as private porches, custom cabinetry, and high-end finishes—and all are under $480,000 (which constitutes a steal in the Boston housing market).

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796 Dorchester Avenue, #1

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Open house: Saturday, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Price: $399,999

Size: 3-BR, 1-BA

Square footage: 856

The pitch: “This lower level unit includes a large living room which is open to a full kitchen and an outdoor deck.”

26 Elder Street, #1

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Open house: Saturday, 2-3:30 p.m.

Price: $445,000

Size: 3-BR, 1-BA

Square footage: 790

The pitch: “Recently renovated, this condo has brand new stainless steel appliances, marble countertops, and a state-of-the-art Nest thermostat.”

5 Whitby Terrace, #2

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

Price: $479,000

Size: 2-BR, 1-BA

Square footage: 929

The pitch: “This unit offers amenities like additional storage in the basement, private front and back porches and Ring video doorbell systems.”

5 Whitby Terrace, #1

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

Price: $459,000

Size: 3-BR, 1-BA

Square footage: 929

The pitch: “This new condo conversion in Savin Hill features custom cabinetry, in-unit washer and dryer, and central air.”

15 Ronan Street, #2

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Open house: Saturday, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Price: $379,900

Size: 4-BR, 1.5-BA

Square footage: 1,100

The pitch: “This unit features brand new stainless steel appliances, wine fridge, keyless entry lock systems throughout, granite counters, hardwood floors throughout, washer and dryer in basement.”

39 Rosseter Street, #1

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Open house: Friday, 5-7 p.m. Saturday, 1-3 p.m.

Price: $469,900

Size: 3-BR, 1.5-BA

Square footage: 1,175

The pitch: “Located steps away from public transportation, this condo features an open floor plan, new roof, and electrical and plumbing.”

12 Houghton Street, #3

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

Price: $432,000

Size: 2-BR, 1-BA

Square footage: 932

The pitch: “Top level of this triple-decker has a living room with an architectural mantel opens up to a dining room with plate rail and built-in hutch.”

53 Torrey Street, #3

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

Price: $464,900

Size: 2-BR, 1-BA

Square footage: 1,132

The pitch: “This sun filled penthouse unit features an open floor plan with oak floors, granite countertops, breakfast bar and stainless steel appliances.”

Note: All photos via listing brokers, who are linked to where possible.

796 Dorchester Avenue, #1

Open house: Saturday, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Price: $399,999

Size: 3-BR, 1-BA

Square footage: 856

The pitch: “This lower level unit includes a large living room which is open to a full kitchen and an outdoor deck.”

26 Elder Street, #1

Open house: Saturday, 2-3:30 p.m.

Price: $445,000

Size: 3-BR, 1-BA

Square footage: 790

The pitch: “Recently renovated, this condo has brand new stainless steel appliances, marble countertops, and a state-of-the-art Nest thermostat.”

5 Whitby Terrace, #2

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

Price: $479,000

Size: 2-BR, 1-BA

Square footage: 929

The pitch: “This unit offers amenities like additional storage in the basement, private front and back porches and Ring video doorbell systems.”

5 Whitby Terrace, #1

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

Price: $459,000

Size: 3-BR, 1-BA

Square footage: 929

The pitch: “This new condo conversion in Savin Hill features custom cabinetry, in-unit washer and dryer, and central air.”

15 Ronan Street, #2

Open house: Saturday, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Price: $379,900

Size: 4-BR, 1.5-BA

Square footage: 1,100

The pitch: “This unit features brand new stainless steel appliances, wine fridge, keyless entry lock systems throughout, granite counters, hardwood floors throughout, washer and dryer in basement.”

39 Rosseter Street, #1

Open house: Friday, 5-7 p.m. Saturday, 1-3 p.m.

Price: $469,900

Size: 3-BR, 1.5-BA

Square footage: 1,175

The pitch: “Located steps away from public transportation, this condo features an open floor plan, new roof, and electrical and plumbing.”

12 Houghton Street, #3

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

Price: $432,000

Size: 2-BR, 1-BA

Square footage: 932

The pitch: “Top level of this triple-decker has a living room with an architectural mantel opens up to a dining room with plate rail and built-in hutch.”

53 Torrey Street, #3

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

Price: $464,900

Size: 2-BR, 1-BA

Square footage: 1,132

The pitch: “This sun filled penthouse unit features an open floor plan with oak floors, granite countertops, breakfast bar and stainless steel appliances.”

Note: All photos via listing brokers, who are linked to where possible.