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17-19 Helen Street: Dorchester

These two units are each available for $290,000. 

17-19 Helen Street is a duplex, with two single-family units. Both units feature four bedrooms and two and a half bathrooms. The property has a paved driveway, second and third floor decks, and a backyard. Both units feature hardwood floors, a dishwasher, and a laundry hook-up.

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TO QUALIFY FOR 80% AMI UNITS, YOUR ANNUAL INCOME MUST BE EQUAL TO OR LESS THAN:
  • 2 Persons, $98,350
  • 3 Persons, $110,650
  • 4 Persons, $122,900
  • 5 Persons, $132,750
  • 6 Persons, $142,600

This property has deed restrictions.  In order to ensure that applicants fully understand this type of ownership, it is STRONGLY RECOMMENDED that applicants attend the virtual information session on August 24 at 6:00pm. 

REGISTER FOR THE INFORMATION SESSION

BUYER WILL BE SELECTED BY LOTTERY. THE DEADLINE FOR LOTTERY APPLICATIONS IS September 5, 2023.

 

APPLY FOR THE NEIGHBORHOOD HOMES INITIATIVE

  • Last updated:

  • Apply for the Neighborhood Homes Initiative

  • Home is sold by lottery. Only qualified applicants may enter. The property is deed-restricted; owner-occupancy requirements apply. Income and asset limitations apply.  

  • REQUIREMENTS

    First time homebuyer. Homebuyer will need to complete an approved homebuyer education course prior to closing.

  • PREFERENCES

    Boston Residency preference. Preference for one (1) person per bedroom. Income limits for qualified buyers are 80% Area Median Income Limits based on HUD data that was refined and calculated by MHP and the City of Boston.

  • Please Note

    Persons with disabilities and those with limited English language proficiency are entitled to request a reasonable accommodation.

    • Last updated:

  • Apply for the Neighborhood Homes Initiative

  • Home is sold by lottery. Only qualified applicants may enter. The property is deed-restricted; owner-occupancy requirements apply. Income and asset limitations apply.  

  • REQUIREMENTS

    First time homebuyer. Homebuyer will need to complete an approved homebuyer education course prior to closing.

  • PREFERENCES

    Boston Residency preference. Preference for one (1) person per bedroom. Income limits for qualified buyers are 80% Area Median Income Limits based on HUD data that was refined and calculated by MHP and the City of Boston.

  • Please Note

    Persons with disabilities and those with limited English language proficiency are entitled to request a reasonable accommodation.

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