197 Bowdoin St, Boston MA 02122

Boston, MA 02122 • Dorchester

$2,500

Est. $1,046/month

0.23

Acres

1950

Year Built

136

Days on Market

Active Listed Jan 15, 2026 • MLS# 73468846 Copied!

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About this home

Commercial space with open floor plan, 2 bathroom and a kitchen conveniently located on a high traffic street.

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Public Records

Current Owner

Owner LUI SHOK BING WONG

Mailing Address 25 MARION ST, NATICK, MA, 01760

Land Use

Use Code 031

Description N/A

Style RC: TWO RES UNITS

Tax Information

Assessed Value $580,100

Tax Rate $10.29 per $1,000

Base Tax $5,969

CPA Surcharge 1% ($49)

Estimated Annual Tax $6,019

Assessment History

Year	Land	Building	Total	Change
FY2023	$175,000	$405,100	$580,100	—

Sale History

Date	Price	Book/Page
Apr 1, 2005	$490,000	36783/052

Building Permit History

Issued	Type / Work	Status	Value
Nov 22, 2025	Short Form Bldg Permit VIOL Application to Correct a Violation Permit #SF1791724	Closed	$500

Data: City of Boston Open Data (Analyze Boston)

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
Year built	1,918	1,950	✗

Match: address_exact (85.0% confidence) · Data as of May 31, 2026

Property Overview

Listing Type

Commercial Lease

Year Built

1950

Facts & Features

Home Facts

Type Commercial Lease

Year Built 1950

Lot Size 0.23 acres

Interior

Heating None

Cooling None

Flooring None

Appliances None

Fireplace None

Basement None

Laundry None

Features None

Exterior

Construction None

Architecture None

Roof None

Features None

Pool None

Spa None

Fencing None

Patio/Porch None

Parking

Features None

Utilities

Electric None

Water None

Sewer None

Gas None

Other Public Water, Public Sewer

Financial

Annual Tax $9,999

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Construction & Materials

Year Built: 1950

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Location

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Neighborhood

Dorchester

197 Bowdoin St, Boston MA 02122

Boston, MA 02122

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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

Compass School

0.2 mi

Grades PK-12

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

D

Mather Elementary School

0.4 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

Conservatory Lab Charter School

0.5 mi | #261 of 352 | Score: 35.6

Dropped 4 spots from last year

-22.6 below state avg

454 students 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

C-

Holmes Elementary School

0.7 mi | #710 of 824 | Score: 34.7

Dropped 24 spots from last year

-23.5 below state avg

283 students Diverse

Grades PK-06

C-

Everett Elementary School

0.7 mi | #728 of 824 | Score: 33.7

Dropped 53 spots from last year

-24.5 below state avg

288 students Diverse

Diverse Student Body

Grades PK-06

D

Greenwood Sarah K-8 School

0.8 mi | #334 of 352 | Score: 27.2

Same rank as last year

-31 below state avg

357 students Less Diverse

Grades PK-08

C-

Winthrop Elementary School

0.9 mi | #665 of 824 | Score: 37.6

Dropped 171 spots from last year

-20.6 below state avg

226 students Diverse

Grades PK-06

M

Middle Schools

10 schools

A

Uncommon Schools - Roxbury Preparatory Dorchester Campus Middle School

0.5 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

Dearborn Middle School

0.7 mi

Mother Caroline Academy

0.8 mi

Grades 05-08

Epiphany School

0.8 mi

Grades 05-08

F

Higginson/Lewis K-8 School

1.5 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

2.1 mi

Grades 05-08

Middle School Academy

2.2 mi

C

Ohrenberger School

5.1 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

0.5 mi

McCormack Middle

1.6 mi

H

High Schools

10 schools

A+

Boston Latin Academy

1.1 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

1.4 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

C

Ruth Batson Academy

1.5 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

Dearborn STEM Academy

1.6 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

1.9 mi

Grades 06-09

D

English High School

2.1 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

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

B-

Margarita Muniz Academy

2.4 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

Cathedral High School

2.5 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 Timeline

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Back On Market

Apr 29, 2026

Active

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Price Increased

Apr 29, 2026

$2,500 +$100 (+4.17%)

From $2,400 to $2,500 (+4.2%)

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Mar 29, 2026

$2,400 $100 (-4%)

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Agent: Susana Engwu Office: EW Realty

Detailed History Table ▼

Date	Event	Price	Change	$/sqft	Details
04/29/2026	• Back On Market	-	-	-	Active
04/29/2026	↑ Price Increased	$2,500	+$100	-	From $2,400 to $2,500 (+4.2%)
03/29/2026	↓ Price Reduced	$2,400	$100	-	From $2,500 to $2,400 (-4.0%)
03/29/2026	⏳ Pending Sale	-	-	-	Offer accepted, sale pending
01/15/2026	🏠 Listed for Sale	$2,500	-	-	Original listing

Price & Status History

Date	Event	Price	Change
Apr 29, 2026	Price Changed	$2,500	-$100
Mar 29, 2026	Price Changed	$2,400	-$100
Jan 15, 2026	New Listing Added	$2,500	—

Market Statistics

Days on Market

136 days

Price per Sq Ft

$—

Tax History

Year	Taxes	Assessment
9999	$9,999	—

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax

$9,999

Tax Year 9999

Listing Information

Listing Agent Susana Engwu

Listing Office EW Realty

Agent MLS ID BB803096

Office MLS ID AN0591

Listing Data Updated May 3, 2026 4:05 AM EDT

Listing information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Data provided by MLS Property Information Network, Inc. All information should be independently verified.