16 Taft St # 2, Boston MA 02125

Boston, MA 02125 • Dorchester
$135,000
3
Beds
1
Baths
1,145
Sq Ft
$118
Price/Sq Ft
0.12
Acres
1905
Year Built
Condominium
Type
108
Days on Market
Sold 2008 Listed May 13, 2008 • MLS# 70760925 Copied! • Updated Apr 1, 2025

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Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $157,000
Final Sale Price: $135,000
Difference: $22,000 (-14.0%)
Performance Metrics
86.0%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold below asking price
108
Days on Market
Extended listing
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $137
Sale $/sq ft: $118
This property sold for $118 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 14.0% below the original asking price.

At 108 days on market, this property took longer than average to sell.

About this home

THIS NOT A SHORT SALE. Sold as is. Any and all offers are contingent upon receipt of a fully executed and mutually acceptable Purchase & Sale agreement. Including any and all of the seller's addendums. The acceptance of good faith monies in escrow without an executed P&S Agreement does not bind the seller. SELLER MAY TAKE 1 TO 5 DAYS TO RESPOND TO OFFER. Buyers to get pre-approved by Wells Fargo a must. No changes allowed to p&s or addendums,both to be signed within three day of offer ACCEPTED.

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Price & Status History

Market Insights

99.3%
Price Range
90
Total Days on Market

Property Timeline

Current Active Listing - MLS #73588322
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Currently Listed
Oct 8, 2026
$499,000
MLS #73588322 - Active
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Current Active Listing - MLS #73572645
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Currently Listed
Sep 7, 2026
$3,500
MLS #73572645 - Active
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Sold
Oct 24, 2008
$135,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 90
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Listed for Sale
May 13, 2008
$150,000
Original listing
Agent: Javier Palacios Office: Exit Homequest Realty

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2008 $3,013 $274,700

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$3,013
Tax Year 2008
HOA Fee
$0
Per month
Assessed Value
$274,700

Facts & Features

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Condominium
Year Built 1905
Living Area 1,145 sq ft
Lot Size 0.12 acres
Stories 1
Bedrooms 3
Full Baths 1
Total Rooms 6

Interior

Heating Other
Cooling Other
Flooring None
Appliances None
Fireplace None
Basement Y
Laundry None
Features None

Exterior

Construction None
Architecture Other (see Remarks)
Roof None
Features None
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch None
Features None
Electric None
Water Other
Sewer Other, Other (see Remarks)
Gas None
Other None
Annual Tax $3,013
Assessed Value $274,700

HOA & Community

Fee Includes Sewer
Amenities None
Optional Fee Includes None
Owner-Occupied Units 1
Pets Yes
Lead Paint Unknown
Seller Disclosures No Changes Allowed To P&s Or Addendums. $1000 Deposit With P&s, Sold As Is Condition.
Exclusions Personal Property
Possession None
Accepted Financing None
Structure Type []
Unit/Building 2
Sq Ft Source Field Card
Documents None
County Suffolk
Total market time (incl. prior listings) 90 days

Property Overview

Property Type
Condominium
Listing Type
Sold
Year Built
1905
Bedrooms
3
Full Bathrooms
1
Living Area
1,145 sq ft
Total Rooms
6
Stories
1
Entry Level
2

Floor Layout

Interior Features

Flooring:
Appliances:
Interior Features:
Windows:
Basement: Y
Laundry:
Security:

Construction & Materials

Style: Other (See Remarks)
Year Built: 1905
Effective Year (Renovated): 2004
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials:
Roof:
Foundation:
Stories: 1

Utilities & Systems

Heating: Other
Heating Zones: 1
Cooling: Other
Hot Water:
Water Source: Other
Sewer: Other, Other (See Remarks)
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features:
Patio & Porch:
Fencing:
Other Structures:
Lot Features:
Road Surface:

Parking & Garage

Parking Features:
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
Saint John Paul II Academy - Columbia
0.2 mi
Grades PK-08
C-
Everett Elementary School
0.3 mi | #733 of 825 | Score: 33.5
Dropped 58 spots from last year
-24.8 below state avg
283 students Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-06
B
Boston Collegiate Charter School
0.4 mi | #154 of 346 | Score: 55.7
Improved 44 spots from last year
-2.5 below state avg
688 students Diverse
High Graduation Rate Rising School College Ready Curriculum Diverse Student Body
Grades 05-12
F
Clap Elementary School
0.4 mi | #811 of 825 | Score: 25.6
Dropped 26 spots from last year
-32.6 below state avg
144 students Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-06
D
Mather Elementary School
0.6 mi | #752 of 825 | Score: 32.3
Dropped 255 spots from last year
-25.9 below state avg
479 students Very Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-06
D
Dever Elementary School
0.7 mi | #768 of 825 | Score: 31.1
Improved 40 spots from last year
-27.1 below state avg
279 students Diverse
Rising School
Grades K-06
C+
Conservatory Lab Charter School
0.8 mi | #246 of 352 | Score: 36.7
Improved 11 spots from last year
-21.5 below state avg
467 students Diverse
Grades PK-08
Compass School
0.8 mi
Grades PK-12
C-
Winthrop Elementary School
1.0 mi | #670 of 825 | Score: 37.4
Dropped 176 spots from last year
-20.8 below state avg
256 students Diverse
Grades PK-06
F
King Elementary School
1.1 mi | #824 of 825 | Score: 21.4
Dropped 4 spots from last year
-36.8 below state avg
454 students Diverse
Grades PK-06
M

Middle Schools

10 schools
A
Uncommon Schools - Roxbury Preparatory Dorchester Campus Middle School
0.9 mi | #4 of 16 | Score: 42.5
Improved 187 spots from last year
-15.7 below state avg
1,225 students Diverse
Rising School College Ready Curriculum
Grades 05-08
Middle School Academy
1.2 mi
Dearborn Middle School
1.4 mi
Mother Caroline Academy
1.5 mi
Grades 05-08
F
Higginson/Lewis K-8 School
1.6 mi | #349 of 352 | Score: 23.2
Improved 3 spots from last year
-35 below state avg
246 students Diverse
Grades 03-08
Epiphany School
1.7 mi
Grades 05-08
Nativity Prep School
2.3 mi
Grades 05-08
C
Ohrenberger School
6.1 mi | #266 of 352 | Score: 35.0
Improved 19 spots from last year
-23.2 below state avg
458 students Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades 03-08
McCormack Middle
0.7 mi
Frederick Pilot Middle
1.1 mi
H

High Schools

10 schools
C
Ruth Batson Academy
0.7 mi | #20 of 25 | Score: 29.1
Improved 345 spots from last year
-29.1 below state avg
584 students Diverse
8 sports • 128 athletes
Early College Program Rising School
Grades 07-12
B
Dearborn STEM Academy
1.4 mi | #13 of 25 | Score: 33.4
Improved 356 spots from last year
-24.8 below state avg
565 students Moderate
10 sports • 242 athletes
Early College Program Rising School
Grades 07-12
A+
Boston Latin Academy
1.4 mi | #2 of 25 | Score: 64.9
Improved 214 spots from last year
+6.7 above state avg
1,669 students Very Diverse
17 sports • 1,298 athletes
Strong AP Program High Graduation Rate Rising School Strong Athletics
Grades 07-12
Cathedral High School
1.8 mi
9 sports • 430 athletes
Grades 07-12
A-
O'Bryant School of Math & Science
1.9 mi | #90 of 346 | Score: 61.6
Improved 94 spots from last year
+3.4 above state avg
1,518 students Very Diverse
High Graduation Rate Rising School College Ready Curriculum Diverse Student Body
Grades 07-12
C
Quincy Upper School
2.1 mi | #279 of 346 | Score: 44.4
Dropped 7 spots from last year
-13.8 below state avg
575 students Very Diverse
12 sports • 208 athletes
Diverse Student Body
Grades 06-12
Meridian Academy
2.4 mi
Grades 06-09
B+
TechBoston Academy
2.4 mi | #10 of 25 | Score: 34.9
Improved 350 spots from last year
-23.3 below state avg
869 students Diverse
Rising School
Grades 07-12
A+
Boston Latin School
2.7 mi | #20 of 346 | Score: 73.7
Improved 60 spots from last year
+15.5 above state avg
2,382 students Very Diverse
18 sports • 2,006 athletes
Strong AP Program High Graduation Rate Rising School Strong Athletics
Grades 07-12
Newman School
2.7 mi
Grades 07-12
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Neighborhood

Dorchester

16 Taft St # 2, Boston MA 02125

Boston, MA 02125

Listing Information

Listing Agent Javier Palacios
Listing Office Exit Homequest Realty
Office Phone 781-321-2900
Agent MLS ID BB800248
Office MLS ID BB5278
Listing Data Updated Apr 1, 2025 5:35 AM 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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