5 Rhoades Street, Boston, MA 02124

Building Details

Year Built

1930

Listing agent Jimmy Chung Van Duong

Listing office Keller Williams Realty

Listing date Mar 17, 2026

Source Stevebremis

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Overview

This offering features a two-parcel development assemblage situated on the Blue Hill Avenue corridor in Dorchester. The parcels are offered together as a unified, shovel-ready site. Zoned S3 (Active Main Street) under Boston's Squares + Streets framework, the site permits multifamily residential development as-of-right under Article 26, as confirmed in writing by the City of Boston Planning Department. This eliminates the need for a ZBA hearing, rezoning petition, or entitlement process. The S3 zoning allows for structures up to 7 stories or 85 feet in height, with floor plates reaching up to 20,000 square feet. Transportation options include the Shawmut and Ashmont Red Line stations, located approximately 1.1 and 1.5 miles away, respectively. Ashmont serves as a major transit hub connecting the Red Line and Mattapan Trolley. Multiple MBTA bus routes directly serve Blue Hill Avenue. Recreational amenities include Roberts Playground and Thetford Evans Playground, both within half a mile. This property presents an infill opportunity for an experienced developer ready to move quickly on a transit-accessible site.

Suggested Use

Law Firm Restaurant Real Estate Agency Spa & Massage Center Dental Office Hair Salon Nail Salon Food Market Gym & Fitness Center Grocery & Convenience Store

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City

Boston

County

Suffolk

State

Massachusetts

Longitude

-71.09175

Latitude

42.28527

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FAQs

What type of property is this?

Commercial land - Shovel-ready development site in Dorchester's Blue Hill Avenue corridor.

Where is this commercial land located?

The property is located at 5 Rhoades Street Boston, MA.

What is the asking price?

The asking price for this property is $2,500,000.

What are key features of this property?

This property features: Shovel‑ready development site – no ZBA hearing, rezoning, or entitlement process needed.; Zoned S3 (Active Main Street), allowing multifamily residential as‑of‑right.; Building height permitted up to 7 stories / 85 feet with floor plates up to 20,000 SF.