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

Boston, MA 02121 • Dorchester's Grove Hall
$255,000
2
Beds
1
Baths
840
Sq Ft
$304
Price/Sq Ft
1925
Year Built
-1
Days on Market
Sold Listed Jan 23, 2017 • MLS# 72111487 Copied! • Updated Apr 4, 2017

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Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $259,900
Final Sale Price: $255,000
Difference: $4,900 (-1.9%)
Performance Metrics
98.1%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold below asking price
-1
Days on Market
Very fast sale
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $309
Sale $/sq ft: $304
This property sold for $304 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 1.9% below the original asking price.

With only -1 days on market, this was a quick sale compared to typical market conditions.

About this home

12 Unit Condo Brick Building Near Grove Hall, Restaurants, Groceries, Franklin Park/Zoo and Public Transportation/Commuter Rail. Fresh and vibrant city-living at a rare price in a newly updated building that's offering 11 two-bedroom condos with modern floor plans and quality finishes. Foyer gives a welcoming entrance to open floor-plan and bedrooms provide ample living space. The polished kitchen boasts granite countertops, stylish grey cabinets, subway tiled back-splash & stainless steel SAMSUNG appliances: including a 5 burner stove, dishwasher, microwave/vent and french-door fridge! Private storage rooms in basement and laundry facilities present. Units will qualify for FHA financing. Dont' Miss Out!

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Property History

Market Insights

42%
Price Range
14
Total Days on Market
2
Previous Sales

Property Timeline

Previous Transaction - MLS #73333168
Full transaction history available when tracking began
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Previously Sold
Aug 29, 2025
$389,000
MLS #73333168
Previous Transaction - MLS #72962413
Full transaction history available when tracking began
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Previously Sold
May 10, 2022
$440,000
MLS #72962413
Sold
Mar 31, 2017
$255,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 14
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Listed for Sale
Jan 23, 2017
$259,900
Original listing
Agent: Terrance Moreau Office: EXIT Entrepreneurs Realty

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
Tax history not available

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$0
HOA Fee
$200
Monthly
Assessed Value
$0

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 None
Flooring None
Appliances None
Fireplace None
Basement Y
Laundry In Building
Features None

Exterior

Construction Brick
Architecture None
Roof Rubber
Features Deck
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch Deck
Features None
Electric None
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other None
Annual Tax 0.00
Assessed Value 0.00

HOA & Community

HOA Fee $200 Monthly
Fee Includes Water, Sewer, Insurance, Maintenance Grounds, Snow Removal, Trash, Reserve Funds
Amenities Hot Water, Laundry, Storage
Optional Fee Includes None
Pets Yes
Seller Disclosures None
Possession None
Accepted Financing None
Structure Type ["Low-Rise"]
Unit/Building 1
Sq Ft Source Unit Floor Plan
Documents None
County Suffolk
Total market time (incl. prior listings) 14 days

Property Overview

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

Floor Layout

Interior Features

Flooring:
Appliances:
Interior Features:
Windows:
Basement: Y
Laundry: In Building
Security: Intercom

Construction & Materials

Year Built: 1925
Effective Year (Renovated): 2017
Structure Type: Low-Rise
Exterior Materials: Brick
Roof: Rubber
Foundation:
Stories: 1

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling: None
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

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

Parking & Garage

Parking Features:
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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Dorchester's Grove Hall

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

Boston, MA 02121

Listing Information

Listing Agent Terrance Moreau
Agent MLS ID CN208580
Office MLS ID AN3123
Listing Data Updated Apr 4, 2017 7:50 AM 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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