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39-41 Bishop Joe L Smith Way # 1, Boston MA 02121

Boston, MA 02121 • Dorchester's Grove Hall
$389,000
Est. $2,615/month
2
Beds
1
Baths
840
Sq Ft
$463
Price/Sq Ft
1925
Year Built
Condominium
Type
167
Days on Market
Closed Listed Feb 6, 2025 • MLS# 73333168 Copied!

About this home

Don’t miss this amazing opportunity on the Roxbury/Dorchester line in Grove Hall. This well-located unit is just minutes from Franklin Park, offering golfing, walking trails, and the Franklin Park Zoo. A two-minute walk takes you to Grove Hall Shopping Plaza, where you’ll find banking, a grocery store, and local businesses. Plus, the commuter rail is just a 10-minute walk away. Inside, you'll find a spacious floor plan with two well-sized bedrooms, one full bathroom, stainless steel appliances, quartz countertops, custom shutters, a large basement storage unit, and a common laundry area. This unit also boasts a brand-new roof installed in 2024 and a 165-square-foot patio, perfect for outdoor relaxation. Best of all, it features a private, oversized backyard—an incredible find in city living. Property is vacant and easy to show. THE UNIT HAS BEEN FRESHLY PAINTED, AFTER PHOTOS WHERE TAKEN. SELLER IS OFFERING A SELLER'S CREDIT TO PAY THE COND FEE FOR 6 MONTHS.

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Public Records

Current Owner

Owner BISHOP WAY CONDOMINIUM TRUST
Mailing Address 37 MORELAND ST #3, ROXBURY, MA, 02119

Land Use

Use Code 995
Description N/A
Style Low Rise

Tax Information

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

Assessment History

Year Land Building Total Change
FY2023 $0 $352,000 $352,000 —

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 (88.6% confidence) · Data as of Mar 4, 2026

Property Overview

Property Type
Condominium
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
1925
Bedrooms
2
Full Bathrooms
1
Living Area
840 sq ft
Total Rooms
4
Stories
1
Entry Level
1

Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $469,000
Final Sale Price: $389,000
Difference: $80,000 (-17.1%)
Performance Metrics
82.9%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold below asking price
167
Days on Market
Extended listing
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $558
Sale $/sq ft: $463
This property sold for $463 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 17.1% below the original asking price.

At 167 days on market, this property took longer than average to sell.

Facts & Features

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Condominium
Year Built 1925
Living Area 840 sq ft
Bedrooms 2
Full Baths 1
Total Rooms 4

Interior

Heating Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling Window Unit(s)
Flooring Wood
Appliances Range, Dishwasher, Disposal
Fireplace None
Basement Y
Laundry In Basement, Common Area
Features None

Exterior

Construction Stone
Architecture None
Roof Rubber
Features Fenced Yard
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing Security, Fenced
Patio/Porch None

Parking

Features On Street

Utilities

Electric 220 Volts
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other For Gas Range, For Gas Oven

Financial

Annual Tax $383
Assessed Value $365,200

Interior Features

Flooring: Wood
Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal
Interior Features:
Windows:
Basement: Y
Laundry: In Basement, Common Area
Security: Intercom, Security Gate

Construction & Materials

Year Built: 1925
Effective Year (Renovated): 2017
Structure Type: Rowhouse, Mid-Rise
Exterior Materials: Stone
Roof: Rubber
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: Fenced Yard
Patio & Porch:
Fencing: Security, Fenced
Other Structures:
Lot Features:
Road Surface:

Parking & Garage

Parking Features: On Street

Location

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Neighborhood

Dorchester's Grove Hall

39-41 Bishop Joe L Smith Way # 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
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
F
King Elementary School
0.3 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
Conservatory Lab Charter School
0.6 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
Greenwood Sarah K-8 School
0.7 mi | #334 of 352 | Score: 27.2
Same rank as last year
-31 below state avg
357 students Less Diverse
Grades PK-08
C-
UP Academy Charter School of Dorchester
0.7 mi | #308 of 352 | Score: 30.7
Dropped 17 spots from last year
-27.5 below state avg
640 students Diverse
Grades PK-08
Compass School
0.7 mi
Grades PK-12
C+
Bridge Boston Charter School
0.7 mi | #241 of 352 | Score: 37.2
Dropped 80 spots from last year
-21 below state avg
329 students Diverse
Grades PK-08
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
F
Trotter Elementary School
0.7 mi | #794 of 824 | Score: 29.2
Dropped 6 spots from last year
-29 below state avg
352 students Diverse
Grades PK-06
C-
Winthrop Elementary School
0.8 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
Dearborn Middle School
< 0.1 mi
Mother Caroline Academy
0.2 mi
Grades 05-08
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
F
Higginson/Lewis K-8 School
1.0 mi | #349 of 352 | Score: 23.6
Improved 3 spots from last year
-34.6 below state avg
213 students Diverse
Grades 03-08
Epiphany School
1.2 mi
Grades 05-08
Nativity Prep School
1.5 mi
Grades 05-08
Middle School Academy
2.4 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
0.3 mi
Timilty Middle
1.7 mi
H

High Schools

10 schools
A+
Boston Latin Academy
0.7 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
Meridian Academy
1.3 mi
Grades 06-09
B
Dearborn STEM Academy
1.4 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
B+
TechBoston Academy
1.5 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
D
English High School
1.5 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
1.8 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
1.8 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
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
A+
Boston Latin School
2.4 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
2.4 mi
9 sports • 430 athletes
Grades 07-12
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Total Days on Market

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Sold
Aug 29, 2025
$389,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 168
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Listed for Sale
Feb 6, 2025
$399,000
Original listing
Agent: Liana Williams Office: Fort Hill Brokerage Group

Price & Status History

Date Event Price Change
Feb 6, 2025 New Listing Added $399,000 —

Market Statistics

Days on Market
167 days
Price per Sq Ft
$463

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2024 $383 $365,200

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$383
Tax Year 2024
HOA Fee
$416
Monthly
Assessed Value
$365,200

Listing Information

Listing Agent Liana Williams
Listing Office Fort Hill Brokerage Group
Agent MLS ID CN238228
Office MLS ID NB5039
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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