1255 Adams St, Boston MA 02124

Boston, MA 02124 • Dorchester's Lower Mills
$770,000
1
Beds
2
Baths
1,731
Sq Ft
$445
Price/Sq Ft
0.04
Acres
1900
Year Built
1
Parking
112
Days on Market
Sold Listed Oct 12, 2017 • MLS# 72241776 Copied! • Updated May 3, 2018

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Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $779,000
Final Sale Price: $770,000
Difference: $9,000 (-1.2%)
Performance Metrics
98.8%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold below asking price
112
Days on Market
Extended listing
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $450
Sale $/sq ft: $445
This property sold for $445 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 1.2% below the original asking price.

At 112 days on market, this property took longer than average to sell.

Nearby Sales Comparison

Based on 14 similar properties sold within 0.5 miles in the last 90 days

This Property
$445/sq ft
Area Median
$543/sq ft
Difference
18.0%

This property sold below the area median, potentially representing good value for the buyer.

About this home

Just 3 more units remain in the Water Mill..all new finish work including 5" wide hardwood, modern GE appliances, new white quartz counters, nest thermostats and more! Located on the edge of style and the corner of convenience, the Lofts at Lower Mills combines the charm of a historic mill with five-star finishes that will amaze you. Choose from a unique mix of one or two bedroom apartments (some with bi-level floor plans and dens) ranging from 840 to 2400 square feet. Community amenities include a fitness center, indoor pool with hot tub, pet playground, and bike storage area. Live steps away from the MBTA Red Line while enjoying the great outdoors at Pope John Paul II Park and the Neponset River Trail. Quietly sophisticated with expansive, light-filled living spaces, experience the perfect environment to indulge your sense and express your creativity.

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Property History

Market Insights

19.8%
Price Range
113
Total Days on Market
3
Previous Sales

Property Timeline

Current Active Listing - MLS #73570802
Full transaction history available when tracking began
🏡
Currently Listed
Sep 1, 2026
$750,000
MLS #73570802 - Active
Previous Transaction - MLS #73220126
Full transaction history available when tracking began
🏷️
Previously Sold
Aug 9, 2024
$625,000
MLS #73220126
Previous Transaction - MLS #73033270
Full transaction history available when tracking began
🏷️
Previously Sold
May 31, 2023
$700,000
MLS #73033270
Previous Transaction - MLS #72623561
Full transaction history available when tracking began
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Previously Sold
May 1, 2020
$655,000
MLS #72623561
Sold
May 1, 2018
$770,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 113
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Listed for Sale
Oct 12, 2017
$779,000
Original listing
Agent: Jonathan Keith Office: Keith Brokerage, LLC

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2017 $6,082 $574,300

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$6,082
Tax Year 2017
HOA Fee
$1,038
Monthly
Assessed Value
$574,300

Facts & Features

Central AC

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Condominium
Year Built 1900
Living Area 1,731 sq ft
Lot Size 0.04 acres
Bedrooms 1
Full Baths 2
Total Rooms 4

Interior

Heating Forced Air
Cooling Central Air
Flooring Wood, Tile
Appliances Microwave, Energy Star Qualified Refrigerator, Energy Star Qualified Dryer, Energy Star Qualified Dishwasher, Energy Star Qualified Washer, Cooktop
Fireplace None
Basement N
Laundry In Unit, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Features Ceiling Fan(s), Beamed Ceilings, Cable Hookup

Exterior

Construction Brick
Architecture None
Roof None
Features None
Pool Association, Indoor
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch None
Features Off Street, Assigned, Deeded, Available For Purchase
Total Spaces 1
Electric 110 Volts
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other For Electric Range, For Electric Oven, For Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
Annual Tax $6,082
Assessed Value $574,300

HOA & Community

HOA Fee $1,038 Monthly
Fee Includes Gas, Water, Sewer, Insurance, Maintenance Structure, Maintenance Grounds, Snow Removal, Trash
Amenities Hot Water, Pool, Elevator(s), Fitness Center, Sauna/steam, Clubroom
Optional Fee Includes None
Pets Yes w/ Restrictions
Seller Disclosures Pictures Depict Typical Unit; Floor Plans Available Upon Request; Unit Comes With 1 Surface Parking Spot, But There Are Limited Garage Spots Available For Purchase.
Possession None
Accepted Financing None
Structure Type ["Mid-Rise"]
Unit/Building WM304
Sq Ft Source Master Deed
Documents Master Deed, Rules & Regs, Floor Plans, Association Financial Statements, Certificate Of Insurance (5)
County Suffolk
Total market time (incl. prior listings) 113 days

Property Overview

Property Type
Condominium
Listing Type
Sold
Year Built
1900
Bedrooms
1
Full Bathrooms
2
Living Area
1,731 sq ft
Total Rooms
4
Stories
2
Entry Level
2

Floor Layout

Interior Features

Flooring: Wood, Tile
Appliances: Microwave, ENERGY STAR Qualified Refrigerator, ENERGY STAR Qualified Dryer, ENERGY STAR Qualified Dishwasher, ENERGY STAR Qualified Washer, Cooktop
Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Beamed Ceilings, Cable Hookup
Windows:
Basement: N
Laundry: In Unit, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Security: Intercom

Construction & Materials

Year Built: 1900
Effective Year (Renovated): 2016
Structure Type: Mid-Rise
Exterior Materials: Brick
Roof:
Foundation:
Stories: 2

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Forced Air
Heating Zones: 3
Cooling: Central Air
Cooling Zones: 3
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

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

Parking & Garage

Total Parking Spaces: 1
Parking Features: Off Street, Assigned, Deeded, Available for Purchase

Special Features

Waterfront: Yes
Waterfront Type: Waterfront, River
Community Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, Pool, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station
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
0.3 mi
Grades PK-12
D
Henderson K-12 Inclusion School Upper
0.7 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
St. Brendan Elementary School
1.1 mi
Grades K-08
F
Shaw Elementary School
1.2 mi | #789 of 825 | Score: 29.4
Improved 48 spots from last year
-28.8 below state avg
469 students Moderate
Rising School
Grades PK-06
D
Mildred Avenue K-8 School
1.2 mi | #331 of 352 | Score: 28.0
Dropped 9 spots from last year
-30.2 below state avg
557 students Diverse
Grades PK-08
C
KIPP Academy Boston Charter School
1.3 mi | #272 of 352 | Score: 34.5
Improved 36 spots from last year
-23.7 below state avg
627 students Diverse
Rising School
Grades K-08
Berea SDA Academy
1.3 mi
Grades PK-08
C-
Codman Academy Charter Public School
1.3 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
C-
Kenny Elementary School
1.3 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
M

Middle Schools

10 schools
Epiphany School
1.5 mi
Grades 05-08
Dearborn Middle School
2.6 mi
Mother Caroline Academy
2.6 mi
Grades 05-08
A
Uncommon Schools - Roxbury Preparatory Dorchester Campus Middle School
2.8 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
F
Higginson/Lewis K-8 School
3.6 mi | #349 of 352 | Score: 23.2
Improved 3 spots from last year
-35 below state avg
246 students Diverse
Grades 03-08
Nativity Prep School
3.9 mi
Grades 05-08
C
Ohrenberger School
4.2 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
Middle School Academy
4.4 mi
Frederick Pilot Middle
2.6 mi
Irving Middle
3.0 mi
H

High Schools

10 schools
B+
TechBoston Academy
1.0 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
A-
Boston Preparatory Charter Public School
2.3 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
2.6 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
D
English High School
3.2 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
A+
Boston Latin Academy
3.2 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
Meridian Academy
3.4 mi
Grades 06-09
B-
Margarita Muniz Academy
3.4 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
C
Ruth Batson Academy
3.5 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
B
Dearborn STEM Academy
3.9 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
A-
O'Bryant School of Math & Science
4.3 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
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Dorchester's Lower Mills

1255 Adams St, Boston MA 02124

Boston, MA 02124

Listing Information

Listing Agent Jonathan Keith
Listing Office Keith Brokerage
Office Phone 781-318-5045
Agent MLS ID BB807655
Office MLS ID NB3146
Listing Data Updated May 3, 2018 5:59 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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