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38-38A Browning Ave Boston — Photo 1 of 29

38-38A Browning Ave Boston — Photo 1 of 29

$1,099,999

Investment Analysis — 38-38A Browning Ave

Boston, MA 02124 — Dorchester's Dorchester Center

Based on rent reported on the MLS listing plus HUD Small Area Fair Market Rent for 1 vacant unit, a 3-unit multi-family in 02124 carries an estimated $8,780/mo in gross rent — about a 6.62% cap rate and $72,845/yr in estimated NOI at the $1,099,999 list price. Adjust every assumption in the calculator below.

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Beds

9

Baths

3

SqFt

3,505

Style

3 Family

Built

1940

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 Friday, September 18th, 2026, from 11:00 PM–12:00 PM

Estimates — not financial advice

These figures are illustrative estimates for informational purposes only — not an appraisal, valuation, or guarantee of rent, income, or returns, and not financial, tax, or investment advice. Rent is either the figure reported on the MLS listing — in-place rent that may differ from market and is not verified against the actual leases — or, where the listing reports none, an estimate from HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents, a government benchmark that may differ from actual market rent. Each figure is labelled with its source. Cap rate, NOI, and returns depend on the assumptions shown, which you can change. MLS and other third-party data may be inaccurate or out of date. Verify all figures independently and consult your own financial, tax, and legal advisors before making any investment decision.

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Property Details

Financials

Original Price$1,099,999
Annual Taxes$7,228.88

Parking

Garage0
Off-Street0

Interior Specifications

Total Rooms20
FireplacesNone
Flooring--
BasementFull, Partially Finished

Climate & Utilities

Heating--
Cooling--
WaterPublic
SewerPublic Sewer

Building & Exterior

ConstructionStone
RoofRubber
FoundationStone
Zoning3F-5000

Property & Lot

Acres0.09
SqFt Lot3,829
Lot Features--

Neighborhood

Public Transportation • Shopping • Pool • Park • Walk/Jog Trails • Golf

Geography

Listing Provided By

Listing Agent: Stevon Baron

Listing Office: Thumbprint Realty, LLC

MLS® Number: 73571506