1185 Adams St # 5, Boston MA 02124

Boston, MA 02124 • Dorchester's Lower Mills
$370,000
2
Beds
1
Baths
735
Sq Ft
$503
Price/Sq Ft
0.02
Acres
1960
Year Built
1
Parking
78
Days on Market
Sold Listed Apr 14, 2025 • MLS# 73359640 Copied! • Updated Jul 16, 2025

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Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $409,900
Final Sale Price: $370,000
Difference: $39,900 (-9.7%)
Performance Metrics
90.3%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold below asking price
78
Days on Market
Extended listing
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $558
Sale $/sq ft: $503
This property sold for $503 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 9.7% below the original asking price.

The property spent 78 days on market before selling.

Nearby Sales Comparison

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

This Property
$503/sq ft
Area Median
$523/sq ft
Difference
3.9%

This property sold near the area median for similar homes.

About this home

Why rent when you can own? This charming 2-bedroom condo in Dorchester’s Lower Mills is perfect for downsizers or students looking for a smart investment. Freshly painted and professionally cleaned, the unit features hardwood floors, a spacious living room with built-in A/C, and a bright eat-in kitchen. Both bedrooms offer great closet space. Enjoy the ease of assigned off-street parking, on-site laundry, and a low condo fee under $400/month. Located near Dorchester Ave, you’re minutes from shops, dining, transit, and the historic Boston Chocolate Factory. Move-in ready and easy to maintain—don’t miss your chance to own in one of Dorchester’s most walkable neighborhoods!

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Property History

Market Insights

19.2%
Price Range
80
Total Days on Market
1
Previous Sales

Property Timeline

Sold
Jul 16, 2025
$370,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 80
🏠
Listed for Sale
Apr 15, 2025
$389,900
Original listing
Agent: Naomi Malabre Office: RE/MAX Real Estate Center
Previous Transaction - MLS #72717553
Full transaction history available when tracking began
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Previously Sold
Oct 15, 2020
$315,000
MLS #72717553

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2024 $4,042 $370,800

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$4,042
Tax Year 2024
HOA Fee
$370
Monthly
Assessed Value
$370,800

Facts & Features

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Condominium
Year Built 1960
Living Area 735 sq ft
Lot Size 0.02 acres
Bedrooms 2
Full Baths 1
Total Rooms 4

Interior

Heating Electric
Cooling Wall Unit(s)
Flooring Wood, Tile
Appliances Range, Refrigerator
Fireplace None
Basement N
Laundry Common Area, In Building
Features None

Exterior

Construction Frame, Brick
Architecture None
Roof Rubber
Features None
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch None
Features Off Street, Assigned, Deeded, Paved
Total Spaces 1
Electric None
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other For Electric Range, For Electric Oven
Annual Tax $4,042
Assessed Value $370,800

HOA & Community

HOA Fee $370 Monthly
Fee Includes Water, Sewer, Insurance, Maintenance Structure, Maintenance Grounds, Snow Removal, Trash
Amenities Hot Water, Laundry
Optional Fee Includes None
Owner-Occupied Units 10
Seller Disclosures Buyer And Buyers Agent Has The Responsibility To Confirm The Accuracy Of All Information Presented/documented For This Listing. Offer(s) Should Be Submitted With 72-hour Expiration To Allow Time For Estate To Review.
Possession None
Accepted Financing Contract
Structure Type ["Low-Rise"]
Unit/Building 5
Sq Ft Source Public Record
Sq Ft Disclosures Kitchen, dining area, livingroom, 2 bedrooms and a bath.
Documents Master Deed, Unit Deed, Rules & Regs, Association Financial Statements, Certificate Of Insurance (5)
County Suffolk
Total market time (incl. prior listings) 80 days

Property Overview

Property Type
Condominium
Listing Type
Sold
Year Built
1960
Bedrooms
2
Full Bathrooms
1
Living Area
735 sq ft
Total Rooms
4
Stories
1
Entry Level
1

Floor Layout

Interior Features

Flooring: Wood, Tile
Appliances: Range, Refrigerator
Interior Features:
Windows:
Basement: N
Laundry: Common Area, In Building
Security: Intercom

Construction & Materials

Year Built: 1960
Structure Type: Low-Rise
Exterior Materials: Frame, Brick
Roof: Rubber
Foundation:
Stories: 1

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Electric
Heating Zones: 1
Cooling: Wall Unit(s)
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, Paved
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

3 schools
Saint John Paul II Academy - Lower Mills
0.1 mi
Grades PK-08
New Beginnings Academy
0.4 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
H

High Schools

3 schools
C
Boston International High School & Newcomers Academy
1.0 mi | #20 of 25 | Score: 27.0
Improved 361 spots from last year
-31.2 below state avg
490 students Diverse
12 sports • 421 athletes
Rising School
Grades 09-12
B+
TechBoston Academy
1.0 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
Fontbonne Academy
1.0 mi
12 sports • 564 athletes
Grades 09-12
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Neighborhood

Dorchester's Lower Mills

1185 Adams St # 5, Boston MA 02124

Boston, MA 02124

Listing Information

Listing Agent Naomi Malabre
Listing Office RE/MAX Real Estate Center
Office Phone 617-566-0300
Agent MLS ID CT009550
Office MLS ID AN8327
Listing Data Updated Jul 16, 2025 4:37 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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