38-38A Browning Ave, Boston, MA 02124
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$1,099,999
3 Unit
9 Beds
3 Baths
4394 SQFT
0.09 Acre

Property Description

Major Dorchester asset coming to market. A three-family: 3,505 SF above grade across three 3BR/1BA units, plus an 888.6 SF finished lower level with a full bath. NEW HEATING SYSTEMS. Tenants pay gas, heat, and electric; owner pays water and sewer only. All three tenancies are TENANT AT WILL — NO LEASES IN PLACE.Unit 1 at $2,700. Unit 2 owner-occupied and available at closing ($3,000–$3,200 potential). Unit 3 at $3,000 (potential $3,200). Collected today: $5,700/mo. Market-rate potential: $9,600/mo — $115,200/yr, roughly $46,800 of annual upside. ~7% cap at market rents; ~7.6% at historical rents of $3,400/unit.ADU POTENTIAL: Boston's expanded ADU allowances plus up to $50,000 in City grant dollars put a fourth income stream on the table. Buyer to verify feasibility.LOCATION: A quiet residential side street between Blue Hill Avenue and Harvard Street. One block to the Blue Hill Ave corridor, where the City and MBTA are installing center-running dedicated bus lanes and rebuilt stations. Roughly a quarter mile to Talbot Ave station on the Fairmount Line — commuter rail to South Station. Harambee Park, Franklin Field, and Franklin Park's 527 acres are all close by, with groceries, pharmacy, the Codman Square Health Center, and the Codman Square BPL branch nearby. OWNER-OCCUPANT BUYERS: ONE+ Boston offers 3% down on a three-family with a discounted interest rate and no PMI for eligible first-time buyers. FHA is 3.5% down on buildings up to four units, and NACA is zero down with zero closing costs. All can be paired with down payment assistance and a rate buy-down. Income limits and eligibility apply. Ask the listing agent — we do this every day. Buyer & broker package with rent roll, pro forma, and CMA on request. Join us for the Open House on Sunday, September 6th, 2026, from 1:00 PM–2:00 PM

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Building Information

  • Total Units: 3
  • Total Floors: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 9
  • Total Full Baths: 3
  • Amenities: Bike Path, Golf Course, House of Worship, Laundromat, Medical Facility, Park, Public School, Public Transportation, Shopping, Swimming Pool, T-Station, University, Walk/Jog Trails
  • Basement Features: Full, Partially Finished
  • Common Rooms: Kitchen, Living Room, Office/Den

Financial

  • APOD Available: No
  • Expenses Source: Owner Provided
  • Gross Operating Income: 68400
  • Net Operating Income: 68400

Utilities

  • Water: City/Town Water, Private
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer, Private

Unit 1 Description

  • Under Lease: No
  • Floors: 1
  • Levels: 1

Unit 2 Description

  • Under Lease: No
  • Floors: 2
  • Levels: 1

Unit 3 Description

  • Under Lease: No
  • Floors: 3
  • Levels: 1

Construction

  • Year Built: 1940
  • Type: 3 Family
  • Construction Type: Stone/Concrete
  • Foundation Info: Fieldstone
  • Roof Material: Rubber
  • Lead Paint: Unknown
  • Warranty: No

Other Information

  • MLS ID# 73571506
  • Last Updated: 09/04/26

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Date Event Price Price/Sq Ft Source
09/03/2026New$1,099,999$250MLSPIN
08/24/2026Canceled$1,470,000$372MLSPIN
08/08/2026Active$1,470,000$372MLSPIN
08/04/2026Price Change$1,470,000$372MLSPIN
07/18/2026Active$1,600,000$405MLSPIN
07/14/2026New$1,600,000$405MLSPIN

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Seller's Representative: Stevon Baron, Thumbprint Realty, LLC
Sub Agent Compensation: n/a
Buyer Agent Compensation: n/a
Facilitator Compensation: n/a
Compensation Based On: n/a
Sub-Agency Relationship Offered: No

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