42 Florida Street, Boston MA 02124

Boston, MA 02124 • Dorchester
$535,000
10
Beds
4
Baths
3,608
Sq Ft
$148
Price/Sq Ft
0.18
Acres
1930
Year Built
5
Garage Spaces
4 Family
Type
5
Days on Market
Sold 2003 Listed Jan 28, 2003 • MLS# 30684486 Copied! • Updated Feb 11, 2005

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Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $579,000
Final Sale Price: $535,000
Difference: $44,000 (-7.6%)
Performance Metrics
92.4%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold below asking price
5
Days on Market
Very fast sale
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $160
Sale $/sq ft: $148
This property sold for $148 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 7.6% below the original asking price.

With only 5 days on market, this was a quick sale compared to typical market conditions.

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Price & Status History

Market Insights

73.2%
Price Range
6
Total Days on Market

Property Timeline

Current Active Listing - MLS #73594178
Full transaction history available when tracking began
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Currently Listed
Oct 22, 2026
$1,999,999
MLS #73594178 - Active
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Sold
Feb 28, 2003
$535,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 6
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Listed for Sale
Jan 28, 2003
$579,000
Original listing
Agent: Solmon Chowdhury Office: Olde Towne Real Estate Co.

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
1999 $1,500 $174,500

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$1,500
Tax Year 1999
Assessed Value
$174,500

Facts & Features

5 Car Garage

Home Facts

Type Residential Income
Style 4 Family
Year Built 1930
Living Area 3,608 sq ft
Lot Size 0.18 acres
Stories 9
Bedrooms 10
Full Baths 4
Total Rooms 18

Investment Metrics

Units 4
Unit 1 Rent $1,500/mo · N
Unit 2 Rent $1,500/mo · N
Unit 3 Rent $1,800/mo · N
Unit 4 Rent $1,800/mo · N
Total Monthly Rent $6,600/mo
Gross Income $79,200
Heating None
Cooling None
Flooring None
Appliances Range
Fireplace None
Basement Full
Laundry None
Features None
Construction None
Architecture None
Roof None
Features None
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch None
Garage Spaces 5
Has Garage Yes
Features Off Street
Total Spaces 10
Electric None
Water Public, City/town Water
Sewer None
Gas None
Other None

Financial

Annual Tax $1,500
Assessed Value $174,500
Fee Includes None
Amenities None
Optional Fee Includes None
Lead Paint Unknown
Seller Disclosures None
Possession None
Accepted Financing None
Structure Type []
Sq Ft Source Public Record
Documents None
County Suffolk
Total market time (incl. prior listings) 6 days

Property Overview

Property Type
4 Family
Listing Type
Sold
Year Built
1930
Bedrooms
10
Full Bathrooms
4
Living Area
3,608 sq ft
Total Rooms
18
Stories
9
Levels
9

Floor Layout

Interior Features

Flooring:
Appliances: Range
Interior Features:
Windows:
Basement: Full
Laundry:
Security:

Construction & Materials

Year Built: 1930
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials:
Roof:
Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
Stories: 9

Utilities & Systems

Heating:
Heating Zones: 4
Cooling:
Hot Water: Oil
Water Source: Public, City/Town Water
Sewer:
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features:
Patio & Porch:
Fencing:
Other Structures:
Lot Features: Other
Road Frontage: 75.00 ft
Road Surface:

Parking & Garage

Garage Spaces: 5
Total Parking Spaces: 10
Parking Features: Off Street
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
Neighborhood House Charter School
0.4 mi | #277 of 346 | Score: 44.9
Improved 14 spots from last year
-13.3 below state avg
768 students Diverse
College Ready Curriculum Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-12
C-
Kenny Elementary School
0.4 mi | #743 of 825 | Score: 32.9
Dropped 31 spots from last year
-25.3 below state avg
315 students Very Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-06
Saint John Paul II Academy - Neponset
0.5 mi
Grades PK-08
B-
Murphy K-8 School
0.6 mi | #208 of 352 | Score: 39.9
Improved 11 spots from last year
-18.3 below state avg
833 students Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-08
C-
Codman Academy Charter Public School
0.7 mi | #308 of 346 | Score: 36.8
Dropped 24 spots from last year
-21.4 below state avg
345 students Diverse
College Ready Curriculum
Grades PK-12
St. Brendan Elementary School
0.7 mi
Grades K-08
D
Henderson K-12 Inclusion School Upper
0.8 mi | #323 of 346 | Score: 32.2
Improved 26 spots from last year
-26 below state avg
605 students Diverse
Rising School Diverse Student Body
Grades 02-12
C-
UP Academy Charter School of Dorchester
0.9 mi | #317 of 352 | Score: 30.2
Dropped 26 spots from last year
-28 below state avg
650 students Diverse
Grades PK-08
C-
Holmes Elementary School
0.9 mi | #717 of 825 | Score: 34.5
Dropped 31 spots from last year
-23.7 below state avg
301 students Diverse
Grades PK-06
F
Lee K-8 School
1.1 mi | #339 of 352 | Score: 26.8
Improved 4 spots from last year
-31.4 below state avg
582 students Diverse
Grades PK-08
M

Middle Schools

10 schools
Epiphany School
0.4 mi
Grades 05-08
Dearborn Middle School
1.6 mi
A
Uncommon Schools - Roxbury Preparatory Dorchester Campus Middle School
1.6 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
Mother Caroline Academy
1.7 mi
Grades 05-08
F
Higginson/Lewis K-8 School
2.5 mi | #349 of 352 | Score: 23.2
Improved 3 spots from last year
-35 below state avg
246 students Diverse
Grades 03-08
Middle School Academy
3.0 mi
Nativity Prep School
3.0 mi
Grades 05-08
C
Ohrenberger School
5.0 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
Frederick Pilot Middle
1.5 mi
McCormack Middle
2.1 mi
H

High Schools

10 schools
B+
TechBoston Academy
0.9 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
C
Ruth Batson Academy
2.1 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
A+
Boston Latin Academy
2.2 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
B
Dearborn STEM Academy
2.7 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
Meridian Academy
2.7 mi
Grades 06-09
D
English High School
2.8 mi | #328 of 346 | Score: 28.9
Improved 30 spots from last year
-29.3 below state avg
653 students Diverse
8 sports • 332 athletes
Rising School Career Tech Programs
Grades 07-12
B-
Margarita Muniz Academy
3.0 mi | #14 of 25 | Score: 31.6
Improved 349 spots from last year
-26.7 below state avg
480 students Less Diverse
Rising School
Grades 07-12
A-
O'Bryant School of Math & Science
3.2 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
A-
Boston Preparatory Charter Public School
3.3 mi | #8 of 25 | Score: 43.6
Improved 287 spots from last year
-14.6 below state avg
670 students Diverse
High Graduation Rate Rising School College Ready Curriculum
Grades 06-12
C+
New Mission High School
3.5 mi | #231 of 346 | Score: 49.5
Improved 97 spots from last year
-8.7 below state avg
739 students Diverse
13 sports • 458 athletes
Early College Program High Graduation Rate Rising School Diverse Student Body
Grades 07-12
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Neighborhood

Dorchester

42 Florida Street, Boston MA 02124

Boston, MA 02124

Listing Information

Listing Agent Solmon Chowdhury
Listing Office Olde Towne Real Estate Co.
Office Phone 617-822-0300
Agent MLS ID NB900148
Office MLS ID BB9212
Listing Data Updated Feb 11, 2005 1:56 PM EST
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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