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161 Townsend # 1, Boston MA 02121

Boston, MA 02121 • Dorchester
$3,200
Est. $216/month
3
Beds
1
Baths
1,200
Sq Ft
$3
Price/Sq Ft
99,999
Lot Sq Ft
Apartment
Type
45
Days on Market
Active Listed Mar 17, 2026 • MLS# 73487756 Copied!

About this home

Spacious first floor 3 BR unit Available Now. Freshly painted, hardwood floor, shared back yard, transit oriented - minutes to various bus lines to the MBTA. This is an Income Restricted Unit at 80% AMI. First-come, first served. Easy to show - Unit is vacant. No Broker Fee, First month and $2500 Security deposit for your moving cost.

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Public Records

Current Owner

Owner SA PLANET REALTY LLC MASS LLC
Mailing Address 187 GREEN ST, JAMAICA PLAIN, MA, 02130

Land Use

Use Code 111
Description Apartments (4-8 units)
Style APT 4-6 UNITS

Tax Information

Assessed Value $1,168,200
Tax Rate $10.29 per $1,000
Base Tax $12,021
CPA Surcharge 1% ($110)
Estimated Annual Tax $12,131

Assessment History

Year Land Building Total Change
FY2023 $384,700 $783,500 $1,168,200 —

Sale History

Date Price Book/Page
Feb 11, 2011 $600,000 47593/297

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

Property Data Comparison

Discrepancies found between MLS and assessor records.

Field Assessor MLS Match
Sqft 9,174 1,200 ✗
Match: geocode_proximity (88.9% confidence) · Data as of Mar 18, 2026

Property Overview

Property Type
Apartment
Listing Type
For Rent
Bedrooms
3
Full Bathrooms
1
Living Area
1,200 sq ft
Total Rooms
5
Entry Level
1

Facts & Features

Home Facts

Type Residential Lease
Style Apartment
Living Area 1,200 sq ft
Lot Size 99,999 sq ft
Bedrooms 3
Full Baths 1
Total Rooms 5

Interior

Heating Natural Gas
Cooling None
Flooring None
Appliances Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator
Fireplace None
Basement None
Laundry Dryer Hookups In Unit, Washer Hookups In Unit
Features Single Living Level

Exterior

Construction None
Architecture None
Roof None
Features Porch
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch Porch

Parking

Features None

Utilities

Electric None
Water None
Sewer None
Gas None
Other None

Financial

No financial details available

Interior Features

Flooring:
Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator
Interior Features: Single Living Level
Windows:
Basement:
Laundry: Dryer Hookups in Unit, Washer Hookups in Unit
Security:

Construction & Materials

Structure Type:
Exterior Materials:
Roof:
Foundation:

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Natural Gas
Cooling:
Hot Water:
Water Source:
Sewer:
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

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

Parking & Garage

Parking Features:

Location

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Neighborhood

Dorchester

161 Townsend # 1, 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
F
Trotter Elementary School
0.1 mi | #794 of 824 | Score: 29.2
Dropped 6 spots from last year
-29 below state avg
352 students Diverse
Grades PK-06
C+
Bridge Boston Charter School
0.3 mi | #241 of 352 | Score: 37.2
Dropped 80 spots from last year
-21 below state avg
329 students Diverse
Grades PK-08
F
Ellis Elementary School
0.3 mi | #817 of 824 | Score: 24.7
Dropped 57 spots from last year
-33.5 below state avg
391 students Moderate
Grades PK-06
C-
Hernandez Elementary School
0.6 mi | #692 of 824 | Score: 36.2
Dropped 88 spots from last year
-22 below state avg
372 students Moderate
Grades PK-06
C
Hale Elementary School
0.6 mi | #582 of 824 | Score: 41.7
Dropped 281 spots from last year
-16.5 below state avg
162 students Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-06
C-
Winthrop Elementary School
0.6 mi | #665 of 824 | Score: 37.6
Dropped 171 spots from last year
-20.6 below state avg
226 students Diverse
Grades PK-06
C-
Mendell Elementary School
0.7 mi | #674 of 824 | Score: 37.2
Dropped 147 spots from last year
-21 below state avg
309 students Very Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-06
F
King Elementary School
0.7 mi | #823 of 824 | Score: 22.7
Dropped 3 spots from last year
-35.6 below state avg
464 students Diverse
Grades PK-06
Neighborhood School
0.8 mi
Grades PK-06
Parkside Christian Academy/Cross Factor Academy
0.9 mi
Grades PK-12
M

Middle Schools

10 schools
F
Higginson/Lewis K-8 School
0.3 mi | #349 of 352 | Score: 23.6
Improved 3 spots from last year
-34.6 below state avg
213 students Diverse
Grades 03-08
Mother Caroline Academy
0.7 mi
Grades 05-08
Nativity Prep School
0.8 mi
Grades 05-08
Dearborn Middle School
0.8 mi
A
Uncommon Schools - Roxbury Preparatory Dorchester Campus Middle School
0.9 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
2.0 mi
Grades 05-08
Middle School Academy
2.2 mi
C
Ohrenberger School
5.0 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
0.9 mi
Timilty Middle
0.9 mi
H

High Schools

10 schools
A+
Boston Latin Academy
0.2 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
Dearborn STEM Academy
0.7 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
Meridian Academy
0.8 mi
Grades 06-09
A-
O'Bryant School of Math & Science
1.0 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
D
English High School
1.3 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
B-
Margarita Muniz Academy
1.5 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+
Boston Latin School
1.6 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
Cathedral High School
1.9 mi
9 sports • 430 athletes
Grades 07-12
C
Ruth Batson Academy
2.3 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+
TechBoston Academy
2.3 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
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Property Timeline

👁️
Showing Instructions Updated
Apr 22, 2026
New showing requirements
🏠
Listed for Sale
Mar 17, 2026
$3,200
Original listing
Agent: Carline Chery Office: Bold Vision Real Estate Solutions, LLC

Price & Status History

Date Event Price Change
Mar 17, 2026 New Listing Added $3,200 —

Market Statistics

Days on Market
45 days
Price per Sq Ft
$3

Tax History

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Listing Information

Listing Agent Carline Chery
Listing Office Bold Vision Real Estate Solutions, LLC
Agent MLS ID CT001054
Office MLS ID AN0680
Listing Data Updated Apr 21, 2026 8:49 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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