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.
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”