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5 River # 1, Boston MA 02126

Boston, MA 02126
$2,300/mo
2
Beds
1
Baths
550
Sq Ft
5,000
Lot Sq Ft
1940
Year Built
12 hours 10 minutes
Time on Market
Active Listed Jul 14, 2026 • MLS# 73549400 Copied! • Updated Jul 14, 2026

About this home

Prime Location in Dorchester's Lower Mills! This charming 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom apartment offers efficient living in a vibrant neighborhood. Recently updated with a new refrigerator and gas stove, the unit also features in-unit laundry for maximum convenience. The efficient layout makes everyday living comfortable and easy. Situated in the heart of Lower Mills, you'll enjoy an unbeatable location with easy access to everything the neighborhood has to offer. This home is walkable to Adams Square shops and restaurants, the Red Line T station, grocery stores, and more. Live in the center of it all with the perfect blend of modern updates and fantastic accessibility.

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Property History

Property Timeline

🏠
Listed for Sale
Jul 14, 2026
$2,300
Original listing
Agent: Richard Knox Office: RF Boston Realty Group

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
Tax history not available

Facts & Features

Home Facts

Type Residential Lease
Style Apartment
Year Built 1940
Living Area 550 sq ft
Lot Size 5,000 sq ft
Bedrooms 2
Full Baths 1
Total Rooms 3

Rental Details

Available Available Now
Lease Term Term of Rental(12)
Rent Includes Water, Sewer, Trash Collection, Snow Removal
Security Deposit $1,000
Required First MonthLast MonthDepositReferences
Pets No
Pet Policy No Pets
Heating None
Cooling None
Flooring None
Appliances None
Fireplace None
Basement None
Laundry None
Features None
Construction None
Architecture None
Roof None
Features None
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch None
Features None

Utilities

Electric None
Water None
Sewer None
Gas None
Other None

Building & Pet Policy

Fee Includes None
Amenities None
Optional Fee Includes None
Possession None
Accepted Financing None
Structure Type []
Unit/Building 1
Sq Ft Source Owner
Documents None
County Suffolk

Property Overview

Property Type
Apartment
Listing Type
For Rent
Year Built
1940
Bedrooms
2
Full Bathrooms
1
Living Area
550 sq ft
Total Rooms
3
Entry Level
2

Room Details

Other Floor

Bathroom1
Bedroom5
Bedroom4
Bedroom3
Dining Room
Kitchen
Bathroom2
Bedroom2
Living Room
Bathroom3
Master Bedroom
Office
Family Room
Master Bathroom

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Construction & Materials

Year Built: 1940
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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 - Lower Mills
0.2 mi
Grades PK-08
New Beginnings Academy
0.2 mi
Grades PK-12
D
Henderson K-12 Inclusion School Upper
0.6 mi | #315 of 346 | Score: 34.7
Improved 34 spots from last year
-23.5 below state avg
631 students Diverse
Rising School Diverse Student Body
Grades 02-12
D
Shaw Elementary School
1.1 mi | #783 of 824 | Score: 29.8
Improved 54 spots from last year
-28.4 below state avg
528 students Moderate
Rising School
Grades PK-06
D
Mildred Avenue K-8 School
1.1 mi | #330 of 352 | Score: 27.9
Dropped 8 spots from last year
-30.3 below state avg
601 students Diverse
Grades PK-08
Berea SDA Academy
1.2 mi
Grades PK-08
St. Brendan Elementary School
1.2 mi
Grades K-08
C
KIPP Academy Boston Charter School
1.2 mi | #277 of 352 | Score: 33.8
Improved 31 spots from last year
-24.4 below state avg
646 students Diverse
Rising School
Grades K-08
C-
Codman Academy Charter Public School
1.2 mi | #293 of 346 | Score: 40.3
Dropped 9 spots from last year
-17.9 below state avg
344 students Moderate
College Ready Curriculum
Grades PK-12
C-
Kenny Elementary School
1.3 mi | #735 of 824 | Score: 33.3
Dropped 23 spots from last year
-24.9 below state avg
329 students Very Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-06
M

Middle Schools

10 schools
Epiphany School
1.4 mi
Grades 05-08
Dearborn Middle School
2.5 mi
Mother Caroline Academy
2.5 mi
Grades 05-08
A
Uncommon Schools - Roxbury Preparatory Dorchester Campus Middle School
2.7 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
3.5 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
3.8 mi
Grades 05-08
C
Ohrenberger School
4.1 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
Middle School Academy
4.3 mi
Frederick Pilot Middle
2.5 mi
Irving Middle
2.9 mi
H

High Schools

10 schools
B+
TechBoston Academy
0.9 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
A-
Boston Preparatory Charter Public School
2.2 mi | #8 of 25 | Score: 41.6
Improved 287 spots from last year
-16.6 below state avg
700 students Diverse
High Graduation Rate Rising School College Ready Curriculum
Grades 06-12
C+
New Mission High School
2.5 mi | #240 of 346 | Score: 47.3
Improved 88 spots from last year
-10.9 below state avg
715 students Diverse
13 sports • 458 athletes
Early College Program High Graduation Rate Rising School Diverse Student Body
Grades 07-12
D
English High School
3.1 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+
Boston Latin Academy
3.1 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
Meridian Academy
3.3 mi
Grades 06-09
B-
Margarita Muniz Academy
3.3 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
3.4 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
3.8 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
A-
O'Bryant School of Math & Science
4.2 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
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5 River # 1, Boston MA 02126

Boston, MA 02126

Listing Information

Listing Agent Richard Knox
Listing Office RF Boston Realty Group
Office Phone 617-293-8106
Agent MLS ID NB110966
Office MLS ID AN6831
Listing Data Updated Jul 14, 2026 1:36 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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