Looking for an affordable place to live in Boston proper? Start your search in Dorchester. It’s hard to beat the massive neighborhood’s prices and its proximity to the city core. These seven open house options this weekend prove it.
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7 Dorchester open houses this weekend for under $470,000
These spreads in Ashmont, Uphams Corner, and elsewhere reflect the variety of relative deals to be had in Boston’s largest neighborhood by area

44 Mount Vernon Street, #2
Open house: Saturday, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Price: $419,000
Size: 2-BR, 1-BA
Square footage: 698
The pitch: “A short distance from the JFK R stop, this unit features hardwood floors throughout, exposed brick walls, and a renovated kitchen and bathroom.”
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50 Moseley Street, #3
Open house: Saturday, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Price: $399,999
Size: 1-BR, 1-BA
Square footage: 593
The pitch: “This renovated penthouse condo in Savin Hill features energy efficient appliances, private roof deck, and a custom kitchen.”
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42 Monadnock Street, #1
Open house: Sunday, 1-3 p.m.
Price: $439,000
Size: 3-BR, 1-BA
Square footage: 1,350
The pitch: “Located in Upham Corner on a one-way street, this updated condo has an option of a double living room or four-bedroom unit.”
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42 Monadnock Street, #2
Open house: Sunday, 1-3 p.m.
Price: $399,000
Size: 3-BR, 1-BA
Square footage: 1,050
The pitch: “This updated condo comes with two enclosed porches, a designer kitchen, and in-unit laundry hookup.”
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64 Percival Street, #1
Open house: Saturday, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.; Sunday, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
Price: $399,000
Size: 2-BR, 1-BA
Square footage: 927
The pitch: “Located across the street from Ronan Park, this unit has an open concept kitchen and an eat-in dining room with original stained glass windows.”
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98 Fuller Street, #3
Open house: Saturday, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.; Sunday, 1-3 p.m.
Price: $469,000
Size: 3-BR, 1-BA
Square footage: 1,233
The pitch: “This triple decker was converted into condos in 2016 and has been completely remodeled.”
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350 Gallivan Boulevard, #1
Open house: Saturday, 12-2 p.m.; Sunday, 12-2 p.m.
Price: $389,000
Size: 3-BR, 1-BA
Square footage: 1,213
The pitch: “This first floor unit features an updated kitchen with two pantries, large master bedroom, and a covered back porch with additional green space, located within minutes of Ashmont T stop and the highway.”
Note: All photos via listing brokers and brokerages, which are linked to where possible.
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