About Tara

Born and raised in Dorchester, Tara O’Riordan comes to Coldwell Banker bringing extensive knowledge of the Boston and the South Shore communities. Tara currently splits her time between the Ashmont neighborhood of Dorchester and Hull. Although her expertise is not limited to these areas having lived in Fields Corner, Adams Village, Jamaica Plain, South Boston and Quincy. She graduated from UMass Boston’s College of Management with a Dual Major in Sociology. She continued her education at Springfield College graduating with a Master’s in Education with a focus in Higher Education Administration. Prior to joining the real estate industry Tara spent time in fundraising and development for Boston area non-profits with an emphasis on job training and education. She also worked in the Advancement/Alumni office at UMass Boston. Always keeping her foot in the hospitality industry, Tara came to find that it was something she truly loved. She oversaw operations at the beloved Ashmont Grill as the General Manager until it closed. She is the current General Manger of Tavolo Ristorante. She actively stays involved in the community and genuinely enjoys creating meaningful relationships. A woman that is trustworthy, dependable and honest, Tara has seen firsthand, and is excited about, all of the positive changes in Dorchester and across the city. Tara’s love for Boston, dedication to each client and professionalism sets her apart from others. Her main goal is to find a home that suits each client so that they too can share the love of their home. Originally from Dorchester (OFD) and Dorchester by choice (DBC), Tara can assure that she will find a perfect fit for all clients, having a true sense of the fabric of the different Dorchester neighborhoods. Having the patience to walk through each step of the buying, selling or renting process, Tara can guarantee that she will provide each client with services that are second to none. By putting the needs of her clients first and using her excellent communication skills, Tara has the ability to deal with any and all situations with ease. Tara is a contributor to various organizations including Boys & Girls Club, Rosie’s Place, National MS Society, and Hearth Shares. When not working with real estate clients or creating memories at Tavolo, she can be found on the pickleball court or at Nantasket Beach.