12 Ely Rd, Boston MA 02124

Boston, MA 02124 • Dorchester
$850,000
3
Beds
1
Baths
1,773
Sq Ft
$479
Price/Sq Ft
0.10
Acres
1920
Year Built
1
Garage Space
16
Days on Market
Sold 2022 Listed Mar 17, 2022 • MLS# 72954515 Copied! • Updated Jun 1, 2022

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Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $799,000
Final Sale Price: $850,000
Difference: +$51,000 (+6.4%)
Performance Metrics
106.4%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold above asking price
16
Days on Market
Quick sale
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $451
Sale $/sq ft: $479
This property sold for $479 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 6.4% above the original asking price, indicating strong buyer demand.

With only 16 days on market, this was a quick sale compared to typical market conditions.

Nearby Sales Comparison

Based on 5 similar properties sold within 0.5 miles in the last 90 days

This Property
$479/sq ft
Area Median
$521/sq ft
Difference
8.1%

This property sold near the area median for similar homes.

About this home

Rare opportunity to own a lovely single-family home in Dorchester’s highly desired Adams Village/Cedar Grove area! It is a spacious home with 3+ bedrooms, Large living room w fireplace, dining room & sunroom/office w lots of natural woodwork. Eat in kitchen features SS appliances. Lots of closets! Big bathroom w walk in shower. Plenty of offstreet parking with a garage underneath.HUGE 3rd floor with 4 windows & and skylight w potential for expansion. Conveniently located, only minutes to Ashmont and Cedar Grove T station for easy access to Boston and Cambridge. Other area amenities including the brand new Adams St Library, Neponset River Bike Path, Dorchester Park, and Adams Village with lovely shops, cafes & restaurants such as Molinaris, Landmark and Industry. Superb location. Buyers to do all due diligence. Come take a look, it will not last. Open House Saturday, March 19, 2022 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM

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Price & Status History

Market Insights

11.2%
Price Range
18
Total Days on Market

Property Timeline

Current Active Listing - MLS #73592968
Full transaction history available when tracking began
🏡
Currently Listed
Oct 20, 2026
$899,900
MLS #73592968 - Active
✓
Sold
May 24, 2022
$850,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 18
🏠
Listed for Sale
Mar 17, 2022
$799,000
Original listing
Agent: Olde Towne Team Office: Olde Towne Real Estate Co.

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2021 $5,408 $506,800

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$5,408
Tax Year 2021
Assessed Value
$506,800

Facts & Features

1 Car Garage

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Single Family Residence
Year Built 1920
Living Area 1,773 sq ft
Lot Size 0.10 acres
Bedrooms 3
Full Baths 1
Total Rooms 8

Interior

Heating Baseboard
Cooling Window Unit(s)
Flooring None
Appliances None
Fireplace None
Fireplaces 1
Basement Full
Laundry None
Features None

Exterior

Construction Frame
Architecture Colonial
Roof Shingle
Features Porch, Deck
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch Porch, Deck
Garage Spaces 1
Has Garage Yes
Features Attached, Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved
Total Spaces 3
Electric None
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other None
Annual Tax $5,408
Assessed Value $506,800
Fee Includes None
Amenities None
Optional Fee Includes None
Seller Disclosures All Desriptions And Sq Footage Approx. Buyers And Buyers Agents To Do All Due Diligence. Seller Has 3 Named Exclusions To The Listing.
Possession None
Accepted Financing None
Structure Type []
Sq Ft Source Public Record
Sq Ft Disclosures Living area approx does not include big 3rd floor walk up space.
Documents None
County Suffolk
Total market time (incl. prior listings) 18 days

Property Overview

Property Type
Single Family Residence
Listing Type
Sold
Year Built
1920
Bedrooms
3
Full Bathrooms
1
Living Area
1,773 sq ft
Total Rooms
8

Floor Layout

Interior Features

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

Construction & Materials

Style: Colonial
Year Built: 1920
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials: Frame
Roof: Shingle
Foundation: Granite

Utilities & Systems

Heating: Baseboard
Cooling: Window Unit(s)
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

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

Parking & Garage

Garage Spaces: 1
Garage Type: Attached
Total Parking Spaces: 3
Parking Features: Attached, Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved

Special Features

Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Type:
Community Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University
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-
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
St. Brendan Elementary School
0.4 mi
Grades K-08
D
Henderson K-12 Inclusion School Upper
0.6 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
Saint John Paul II Academy - Neponset
0.7 mi
Grades PK-08
Saint John Paul II Academy - Lower Mills
0.7 mi
Grades PK-08
C
Neighborhood House Charter School
0.7 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-
Codman Academy Charter Public School
0.8 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
B-
Murphy K-8 School
0.9 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
New Beginnings Academy
1.2 mi
Grades PK-12
F
Lee K-8 School
1.3 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
0.8 mi
Grades 05-08
Dearborn Middle School
2.0 mi
A
Uncommon Schools - Roxbury Preparatory Dorchester Campus Middle School
2.1 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
2.2 mi
Grades 05-08
F
Higginson/Lewis K-8 School
3.0 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
3.5 mi
Grades 05-08
Middle School Academy
3.5 mi
C
Ohrenberger School
4.9 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
2.0 mi
McCormack Middle
2.5 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
2.5 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
A+
Boston Latin Academy
2.7 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
A-
Boston Preparatory Charter Public School
3.0 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
D
English High School
3.1 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
Meridian Academy
3.1 mi
Grades 06-09
B
Dearborn STEM Academy
3.2 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
B-
Margarita Muniz Academy
3.3 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+
New Mission High School
3.3 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
A-
O'Bryant School of Math & Science
3.7 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

12 Ely Rd, Boston MA 02124

Boston, MA 02124

Listing Information

Listing Agent Olde Towne Team
Listing Office Olde Towne Real Estate Co.
Office Phone 617-288-8888
Agent MLS ID TM348606
Office MLS ID AN3604
Listing Data Updated Jun 1, 2022 2:12 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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