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Starter homes in Dorchester for this weekend's open house tour

By Brenda Phan
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By Brenda Phan

Dorchester, Boston's biggest neighborhood by area, includes several neighborhoods itself—and some beaches, too—each with distinct characteristics and draws.

This weekend’s open house tour travels to the likes of Ashmont, Savin Hill, Upham's Corner, and more to show you what Dorchester's less expensive—but still coveted—homes have to offer.

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24 Medway Street

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Open house: Saturday, 12:30-2:30 p.m.
Price: $599,999
Size: 4-BR, 2-BA
Square footage: 2,300
The pitch: “Enjoy being steps to the trolley, river and park. Watch the rowing teams on the river and the occasional seal basking on the banks.”
24 Medway St, Dorchester Center, MA 02124

299 Savin Hill Avenue, #2

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Open house: Saturday, 12-1:30 p.m.
Price: $570,000
Size: 3-BR, 1-BA
Square footage: 1,400
The pitch: “Coveted Savin Hill 'Over the Bridge' condo in prime location, next to conservation land—with water views from practically every room and your private porch.”
299 Savin Hill Ave, Boston, MA 02125

5 Mill Street, #1

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Open house: Saturday, 1-3 p.m.
Price: $549,000
Size: 2-BR, 2-BA
Square footage: 1,650
The pitch: “Newer construction in Clam Point, steps to the beach with easy access to I-93/Downtown/Seaport area.”
5 Mill St, Boston, MA 02122

54 Crescent Avenue, #O

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Open house: Saturday, 12-2 p.m.
Price: $530,000
Size: 2-BR, 1.5-BA
Square footage: 1,307
The pitch: “This townhouse with garage is set in a very private location is close to the red line and expressway.”
54 Crescent Ave, Boston, MA 02125

20 Mellen Street, #3

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Open house: Saturday, 11 a.m.-1 p.m..
Price: $499,000
Size: 3-BR, 1-BA
Square footage: 1,242
The pitch: “The spacious top floor unit features the amenities of modern living including an updated kitchen and bath, while displaying an array of period stained glass, pocket doors, a butler’s pantry, and transom windows.”
20 Mellen St, Boston, MA 02124

35 Wenlock Road, #35

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Open house: Saturday, 12-1:30 p.m.
Price: $499,000
Size: 3-BR, 1.5-BA
Square footage: 1,448
The pitch: “This turnkey townhouse has the feel of a single family home with three floors open concept living space.”
35 Wenlock Rd, Boston, MA 02122

12 Castle Rock Street, #1

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Open house: Saturday, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Price: $485,000
Size: 2-BR, 1-BA
Square footage: 1,175
The Pitch: “This condo features gleaming hardwood floors throughout, high ceilings, unique architectural finishes, great natural light, and additional room for office space.”
12 Castlerock St, Dorchester, MA 02125

523 Ashmont Street

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Open House: Sunday, 12:00-1:30 p.m.
Price: $398,000
Size: 2-BR, 1.5-BA
Square Footage: 928
The Pitch: “Colonial single family with newer roof, exterior paint, and hardwood floors throughout.”
523 Ashmont St, Dorchester, MA 02122

40 Hancock Street, #1

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Open house: Saturday, 2-3 p.m.
Price: $260,000
Size: 1-BR, 1-BA
Square footage: 700
The pitch: “New construction completed in 2007 with an open concept plan with parking and additional storage included.”
40 Hancock St, Boston, MA 02125
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24 Medway Street

24 Medway St, Dorchester Center, MA 02124
Open house: Saturday, 12:30-2:30 p.m.
Price: $599,999
Size: 4-BR, 2-BA
Square footage: 2,300
The pitch: “Enjoy being steps to the trolley, river and park. Watch the rowing teams on the river and the occasional seal basking on the banks.”
24 Medway St, Dorchester Center, MA 02124

299 Savin Hill Avenue, #2

299 Savin Hill Ave, Boston, MA 02125
Open house: Saturday, 12-1:30 p.m.
Price: $570,000
Size: 3-BR, 1-BA
Square footage: 1,400
The pitch: “Coveted Savin Hill 'Over the Bridge' condo in prime location, next to conservation land—with water views from practically every room and your private porch.”
299 Savin Hill Ave, Boston, MA 02125

5 Mill Street, #1

5 Mill St, Boston, MA 02122
Open house: Saturday, 1-3 p.m.
Price: $549,000
Size: 2-BR, 2-BA
Square footage: 1,650
The pitch: “Newer construction in Clam Point, steps to the beach with easy access to I-93/Downtown/Seaport area.”
5 Mill St, Boston, MA 02122

54 Crescent Avenue, #O

54 Crescent Ave, Boston, MA 02125
Open house: Saturday, 12-2 p.m.
Price: $530,000
Size: 2-BR, 1.5-BA
Square footage: 1,307
The pitch: “This townhouse with garage is set in a very private location is close to the red line and expressway.”
54 Crescent Ave, Boston, MA 02125

20 Mellen Street, #3

20 Mellen St, Boston, MA 02124
Open house: Saturday, 11 a.m.-1 p.m..
Price: $499,000
Size: 3-BR, 1-BA
Square footage: 1,242
The pitch: “The spacious top floor unit features the amenities of modern living including an updated kitchen and bath, while displaying an array of period stained glass, pocket doors, a butler’s pantry, and transom windows.”
20 Mellen St, Boston, MA 02124

35 Wenlock Road, #35

35 Wenlock Rd, Boston, MA 02122
Open house: Saturday, 12-1:30 p.m.
Price: $499,000
Size: 3-BR, 1.5-BA
Square footage: 1,448
The pitch: “This turnkey townhouse has the feel of a single family home with three floors open concept living space.”
35 Wenlock Rd, Boston, MA 02122

12 Castle Rock Street, #1

12 Castlerock St, Dorchester, MA 02125
Open house: Saturday, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Price: $485,000
Size: 2-BR, 1-BA
Square footage: 1,175
The Pitch: “This condo features gleaming hardwood floors throughout, high ceilings, unique architectural finishes, great natural light, and additional room for office space.”
12 Castlerock St, Dorchester, MA 02125

523 Ashmont Street

523 Ashmont St, Dorchester, MA 02122
Open House: Sunday, 12:00-1:30 p.m.
Price: $398,000
Size: 2-BR, 1.5-BA
Square Footage: 928
The Pitch: “Colonial single family with newer roof, exterior paint, and hardwood floors throughout.”
523 Ashmont St, Dorchester, MA 02122

40 Hancock Street, #1

40 Hancock St, Boston, MA 02125
Open house: Saturday, 2-3 p.m.
Price: $260,000
Size: 1-BR, 1-BA
Square footage: 700
The pitch: “New construction completed in 2007 with an open concept plan with parking and additional storage included.”
40 Hancock St, Boston, MA 02125