1255 Adams St, Boston MA 02124
Boston, MA 02124 • Dorchester's Lower Mills
$655,000
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Sale Statistics
Sale Overview
Original List Price:
$659,000
Final Sale Price:
$655,000
Difference:
$4,000 (-0.6%)
Performance Metrics
99.4%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold below asking price
6
Days on Market
Very fast sale
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft:
$516
Sale $/sq ft:
$513
This property sold for $513 per square foot
Sale Summary
This property sold for 0.6% below the original asking price.
With only 6 days on market, this was a quick sale compared to typical market conditions.
Nearby Sales Comparison
Based on 14 similar properties sold within 0.5 miles in the last 90 days
This Property
$513/sq ft
Area Median
$543/sq ft
Difference
5.5%
This property sold near the area median for similar homes.
About this home
Recently featured in Boston Magazine, come see this rarely available top floor loft unit in the sought after Water Mill building in the Baker Square Condominiums. This home features beautiful details all around. With 80 feet of river frontage, three 11-foot wide arched windows, and soaring ceilings, this spectacular and unique unit enjoys sweeping views of the Neponset River from the kitchen, dining room, living room, and bedroom. This sun-drenched home offers an architectural mix of historical finishes & modern luxuries, exposed brick & beams, central A/C, and in-unit laundry. The chef's kitchen features high-end stainless steel appliances, including a fridge that makes coffee with a built-in Keurig adaptor. The unit comes with one assigned parking space and an assigned storage unit that is approximately 5" by 8" floor to ceiling. Association amenities include an elevator, a fitness center, indoor pool, hot tub, pet play area, bike storage, and riverside patio with gas grills
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Property History
Market Insights
18.8%
Price Range
7
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
Sold
May 1, 2020
$655,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 7
Listed for Sale
Feb 25, 2020
$659,000
Original listing
Agent: Miller & Co.
Office: Compass
Previous Transaction - MLS #72241776
Full transaction history available when tracking began
Previously Sold
May 1, 2018
$770,000
MLS #72241776
| Date | Event | Price | Change | $/sqft | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/01/2026 | 🏡 Currently Listed | $750,000 | - | - | MLS #73570802 - Active |
| 08/09/2024 | 🏷️ Previously Sold | $625,000 | - | - | MLS #73220126 |
| 05/31/2023 | 🏷️ Previously Sold | $700,000 | - | - | MLS #73033270 |
| 05/01/2020 | ✓ Sold | $655,000 | - | - | Property sold |
| 02/25/2020 | 🏠 Listed for Sale | $659,000 | - | - | Original listing |
| 05/01/2018 | 🏷️ Previously Sold | $770,000 | - | - | MLS #72241776 |
Tax History
| Year | Taxes | Assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $3,505 | $602,300 |
Financial Details
Annual Property Tax
$3,505
Tax Year 2020
HOA Fee
$707
Monthly
Assessed Value
$602,300
Facts & Features
Central AC
Home Facts
Type
Residential
Style
Condominium
Year Built
1900
Living Area
1,276 sq ft
Bedrooms
1
Full Baths
1
Half Baths
1
Total Rooms
4
Interior
Heating
Forced Air, Heat Pump
Cooling
Central Air, Heat Pump
Flooring
Wood
Appliances
Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Fireplace
None
Basement
N
Laundry
In Unit
Features
None
Exterior
Construction
Brick
Architecture
None
Roof
None
Features
None
Pool
Association, Indoor
Spa
None
Fencing
None
Patio/Porch
None
Parking
Features
Assigned
Total Spaces
1
Utilities
Electric
110 Volts
Water
Public
Sewer
Public Sewer
Gas
None
Other
For Gas Range
Financial
Annual Tax
$3,505
Assessed Value
$602,300
HOA & Community
HOA Fee
$707 Monthly
Fee Includes
Water, Sewer, Insurance, Maintenance Structure, Road Maintenance, Maintenance Grounds, Snow Removal, Trash
Amenities
Hot Water, Pool, Elevator(s), Fitness Center, Garden Area
Optional Fee Includes
None
Pets
Yes
MA Disclosures
Seller Disclosures
Taxes Shown Includes Residential Exemption Of $2, 879.79. River Patio And Gym Both Will Undergo Renovations- No Condo Fee Increase Or Special Assessment.
Additional Details
Possession
None
Accepted Financing
None
Structure Type
["Mid-Rise"]
Unit/Building
WM205
Sq Ft Source
Master Deed
Documents
Master Deed, Unit Deed (2)
County
Suffolk
Total market time (incl. prior listings)
7 days
Property Overview
Property Type
Condominium
Listing Type
Sold
Year Built
1900
Bedrooms
1
Full Bathrooms
1
Half Bathrooms
1
Living Area
1,276 sq ft
Total Rooms
4
Stories
1
Entry Level
2
Floor Layout
Interactive room guide
Floor Layout
FeaturesYes
Display Options
Outdoor Areas
PoolAssociation, Indoor
Room Markers
BABathroom (4)
BRBedroom (5)
DDining (1)
KKitchen (1)
LLiving (2)
OOffice (1)
Conceptual diagram based on MLS room data. It is not to scale and is not a substitute for architectural plans or on-site measurements.
Interior Features
Flooring:
Wood
Appliances:
Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Interior Features:
Windows:
Basement:
N
Laundry:
In Unit
Security:
Intercom
Construction & Materials
Year Built:
1900
Effective Year (Renovated):
2016
Structure Type:
Mid-Rise
Exterior Materials:
Brick
Roof:
Foundation:
Stories:
1
Heating, Cooling & Utilities
Heating:
Forced Air, Heat Pump
Heating Zones:
2
Cooling:
Central Air, Heat Pump
Cooling Zones:
2
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:
Assigned
Special Features
Waterfront:
Yes
Waterfront Type:
Waterfront, River
Community Amenities:
Public Transportation, Shopping, Pool, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Bike Path, Highway Access, Public School, T-Station
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
Elementary Schools
10 schools
New Beginnings Academy
0.2 mi
Grades PK-12
Saint John Paul II Academy - Lower Mills
0.3 mi
Grades PK-08
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
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
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
St. Brendan Elementary School
1.2 mi
Grades K-08
C
KIPP Academy Boston Charter School
1.2 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
1.2 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
1.4 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
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
3.5 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
4.1 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
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
2.2 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
2.5 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
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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Neighborhood
Dorchester's Lower Mills
1255 Adams St, Boston MA 02124
Boston, MA 02124
Listing Information
Listing Agent
Miller & Co.
Listing Office
Compass
Office Phone
617-206-3333
Agent MLS ID
TM326144
Office MLS ID
AN2383
Listing Data Updated
May 4, 2020 9:58 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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