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16 Bowdoin Ave # 3, Boston MA 02121

Boston, MA 02121 • Dorchester's Mount Bowdoin
$370,000
Est. $2,493/month
2
Beds
1
Baths
1,066
Sq Ft
$347
Price/Sq Ft
0.02
Acres
1890
Year Built
34
Days on Market
Closed Listed Jul 17, 2020 • MLS# 72693654 Copied!

About this home

Two bedroom, one bath condo on the third floor of a beautiful Queen Anne Victorian. Nice wood floors, granite/ stainless in kitchen, large master bedroom is in the turret with lovely breezes and an over-sized closet. 2nd bedroom perfect as is or use as home office. Basement storage and laundry. Brand new gas hot water heater and a 2 year old roof. Common yard space is like the "Secret Garden." This property is 2/10ths of a mile from the Four Corners Station on the Fairmount Line; you can get to South Station in less than 30 minutes and the Fields Corner T Station on the Red Line is 8/10ths of a mile away. The property looks out over Mount Bowdoin Green; a nice oasis in the neighborhood. Seasonal Seaport views from top rear. Come take a look at this unique condo!

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Public Records

Current Owner

Owner SIXTEEN BOWDOIN AV CONDO TR
Mailing Address 16 BOWDOIN AV, DORCHESTER, MA, 02121

Land Use

Use Code 995
Description N/A
Style Free Standing

Tax Information

Assessed Value $0
Tax Rate $10.29 per $1,000

Assessment History

Year Land Building Total Change
FY2023 $0 $324,200 $324,200

Municipal Context: BOSTON

Median Home Value $745,000
Avg SF Tax Bill $4,523
Residential Tax Rate $10.29/1000
CPA Surcharge 1%
County Suffolk
Match: geocode_proximity (89.4% confidence) · Data as of Apr 9, 2026

Property Overview

Property Type
Condominium
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
1890
Bedrooms
2
Full Bathrooms
1
Living Area
1,066 sq ft
Total Rooms
4
Stories
1
Entry Level
3

Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $399,000
Final Sale Price: $370,000
Difference: $29,000 (-7.3%)
Performance Metrics
92.7%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold below asking price
34
Days on Market
Average time
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $374
Sale $/sq ft: $347
This property sold for $347 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 7.3% below the original asking price.

The property spent 34 days on market before selling.

Nearby Sales Comparison

Based on 3 similar properties sold within 0.5 miles in the last 90 days

This Property
$347/sq ft
Area Average
$314/sq ft
Difference
+10.3%

This property sold for significantly more per square foot than similar nearby properties, suggesting premium features or condition.

Facts & Features

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Condominium
Year Built 1890
Living Area 1,066 sq ft
Lot Size 0.02 acres
Bedrooms 2
Full Baths 1
Total Rooms 4

Interior

Heating Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling Window Unit(s)
Flooring Wood, Tile, Wood Laminate
Appliances Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Fireplace None
Basement Y
Laundry In Building
Features None

Exterior

Construction Frame
Architecture None
Roof Shingle
Features City View(s), Garden, Screens, Rain Gutters, Sprinkler System
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch None

Parking

Features None

Utilities

Electric Circuit Breakers
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other For Electric Range

Financial

Annual Tax $2,288
Assessed Value $216,700

Interior Features

Flooring: Wood, Tile, Wood Laminate
Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Interior Features:
Windows: Screens
Basement: Y
Laundry: In Building
Security:

Construction & Materials

Year Built: 1890
Effective Year (Renovated): 2006
Structure Type: 2/3 Family
Exterior Materials: Frame
Roof: Shingle
Foundation:
Stories: 1

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
Heating Zones: 1
Cooling: Window Unit(s)
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features: City View(s), Garden, Screens, Rain Gutters, Sprinkler System
Patio & Porch:
Fencing:
Other Structures:
Lot Features:
Road Surface:

Parking & Garage

Parking Features:

Special Features

View: Yes
View Type: City
Community Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, T-Station

Location

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Neighborhood

Dorchester's Mount Bowdoin

16 Bowdoin Ave # 3, Boston MA 02121

Boston, MA 02121

Walkability

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Nearby Schools

School District
Boston School District local
C-
🎓 Where Graduates Go Class of 2021
52% attend college
38% 4-Year 14% 2-Year 7% Out of State 7% Working
School Safety 2024-25
3.7% Above Average
3.2% Suspensions 0.3% In-School 0.5% Emergency
1.8% below state avg
E

Elementary Schools

10 schools
C-
UP Academy Holland School
0.3 mi | #721 of 824 | Score: 34.1
Improved 98 spots from last year
-24.1 below state avg
641 students Diverse
Rising School
Grades PK-06
C-
UP Academy Charter School of Dorchester
0.4 mi | #308 of 352 | Score: 30.7
Dropped 17 spots from last year
-27.5 below state avg
640 students Diverse
Grades PK-08
C-
Holmes Elementary School
0.4 mi | #710 of 824 | Score: 34.7
Dropped 24 spots from last year
-23.5 below state avg
283 students Diverse
Grades PK-06
D
Greenwood Sarah K-8 School
0.5 mi | #334 of 352 | Score: 27.2
Same rank as last year
-31 below state avg
357 students Less Diverse
Grades PK-08
F
King Elementary School
0.6 mi | #823 of 824 | Score: 22.7
Dropped 3 spots from last year
-35.6 below state avg
464 students Diverse
Grades PK-06
Compass School
0.6 mi
Grades PK-12
C
Conservatory Lab Charter School
0.7 mi | #261 of 352 | Score: 35.6
Dropped 4 spots from last year
-22.6 below state avg
454 students Diverse
Grades PK-08
D
Lee K-8 School
0.8 mi | #335 of 352 | Score: 27.1
Improved 8 spots from last year
-31.1 below state avg
551 students Diverse
Grades PK-08
D
Mather Elementary School
0.9 mi | #754 of 824 | Score: 32.2
Dropped 257 spots from last year
-26 below state avg
473 students Very Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-06
C-
Codman Academy Charter Public School
1.0 mi | #293 of 346 | Score: 40.3
Dropped 9 spots from last year
-17.9 below state avg
344 students Moderate
College Ready Curriculum
Grades PK-12
M

Middle Schools

10 schools
Dearborn Middle School
0.4 mi
Mother Caroline Academy
0.5 mi
Grades 05-08
A
Uncommon Schools - Roxbury Preparatory Dorchester Campus Middle School
0.6 mi | #4 of 16 | Score: 41.9
Improved 187 spots from last year
-16.3 below state avg
1,126 students Diverse
Rising School College Ready Curriculum
Grades 05-08
Epiphany School
0.8 mi
Grades 05-08
F
Higginson/Lewis K-8 School
1.4 mi | #349 of 352 | Score: 23.6
Improved 3 spots from last year
-34.6 below state avg
213 students Diverse
Grades 03-08
Nativity Prep School
1.9 mi
Grades 05-08
Middle School Academy
2.5 mi
C
Ohrenberger School
4.7 mi | #265 of 352 | Score: 34.9
Improved 20 spots from last year
-23.3 below state avg
477 students Diverse
Rising School Diverse Student Body
Grades 03-08
Frederick Pilot Middle
0.4 mi
McCormack Middle
2.0 mi
H

High Schools

10 schools
A+
Boston Latin Academy
1.0 mi | #2 of 25 | Score: 63.9
Improved 214 spots from last year
+5.7 above state avg
1,693 students Very Diverse
17 sports • 1,298 athletes
High Graduation Rate Rising School Strong Athletics Diverse Student Body
Grades 07-12
B+
TechBoston Academy
1.2 mi | #11 of 25 | Score: 34.1
Improved 349 spots from last year
-24.1 below state avg
850 students Diverse
Rising School
Grades 07-12
Meridian Academy
1.6 mi
Grades 06-09
B
Dearborn STEM Academy
1.7 mi | #13 of 25 | Score: 31.7
Improved 356 spots from last year
-26.6 below state avg
565 students Diverse
10 sports • 242 athletes
Early College Program Rising School
Grades 07-12
D
English High School
1.7 mi | #324 of 346 | Score: 29.7
Improved 34 spots from last year
-28.5 below state avg
720 students Moderate
8 sports • 332 athletes
Rising School Career Tech Programs
Grades 07-12
C
Ruth Batson Academy
2.0 mi | #19 of 25 | Score: 27.6
Improved 346 spots from last year
-30.6 below state avg
604 students Diverse
8 sports • 128 athletes
Early College Program Rising School
Grades 07-12
B-
Margarita Muniz Academy
2.0 mi | #14 of 25 | Score: 31.3
Improved 349 spots from last year
-26.9 below state avg
428 students Less Diverse
Strong AP Program Rising School
Grades 07-12
A-
O'Bryant School of Math & Science
2.1 mi | #90 of 346 | Score: 61.1
Improved 94 spots from last year
+2.9 above state avg
1,509 students Very Diverse
High Graduation Rate Rising School College Ready Curriculum Diverse Student Body
Grades 07-12
Cathedral High School
2.7 mi
9 sports • 430 athletes
Grades 07-12
A+
Boston Latin School
2.8 mi | #19 of 346 | Score: 73.3
Improved 61 spots from last year
+15.1 above state avg
2,424 students Very Diverse
18 sports • 2,006 athletes
Strong AP Program High Graduation Rate Rising School Strong Athletics
Grades 07-12
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Property History

Market Insights

3.9%
Price Range
35
Total Days on Market

Property Timeline

Sold
Oct 2, 2020
$370,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 35
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Listed for Sale
Jul 17, 2020
$385,000
Original listing
Agent: Marlea Mesh Office: Coldwell Banker Realty - Milton

Price & Status History

Date Event Price Change
Apr 19, 2026 Sold $480,000
Jul 17, 2020 New Listing Added $385,000

Market Statistics

Days on Market
34 days
Price per Sq Ft
$347

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2020 $2,288 $216,700

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$2,288
Tax Year 2020
HOA Fee
$231
Monthly
Assessed Value
$216,700

Listing Information

Listing Agent Marlea Mesh
Listing Office Coldwell Banker Realty - Milton
Agent MLS ID BB901427
Office MLS ID AN6223
Listing Data Updated Oct 2, 2020 2:07 PM EDT
Listing information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Data provided by MLS Property Information Network, Inc. All information should be independently verified.

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