39-41 Bishop Joe L Smith Way # 9, Boston MA 02121

Boston, MA 02121 • Dorchester
$375,000
2
Beds
1
Baths
810
Sq Ft
$463
Price/Sq Ft
2017
Year Built
82
Days on Market
Sold Listed Jan 23, 2026 • MLS# 73471302 Copied! • Updated May 27, 2026

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Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $385,000
Final Sale Price: $375,000
Difference: $10,000 (-2.6%)
Performance Metrics
97.4%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold below asking price
82
Days on Market
Extended listing
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $475
Sale $/sq ft: $463
This property sold for $463 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 2.6% below the original asking price.

The property spent 82 days on market before selling.

About this home

A beautiful, bright & airy 2nd floor 2 bed unit w/ a great open floor plan in a handsome professionally-managed solid building w/ high owner-occupancy. A 2017 full renovation included new wiring, plumbing, walls, ceilings, floors, systems, kitchen, bath, windows & more. New roof in 2024. Great kitchen w/ solid Quartz counters, stainless appliances, fridge w/ ice-maker, gas range, dishwasher & disposal. Exclusive private outdoor balcony. Convenient laundry downstairs. Includes private 66 sqft (7x9ft) DEEDED STORAGE room on site. Pet friendly w/ common fenced yard. HOT WATER, water, landscaping, snow removal, management & more INCLUDED in fee. Commuter rail only a 5 min walk then just 15 mins to South Station. Walking distance to StopNShop, CVS, Boston Public Library, Dunkin Donuts, middle & high schools. 1/2 mile from Franklin Park & Zoo. Two miles to I-93. Taxes would be substantially reduced w/ owner-occ residential exemption (see savings detail in disclosures section). Easy to show!

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Property History

Market Insights

27.8%
Price Range
2
Previous Sales

Property Timeline

Pending Sale
Apr 16, 2026
Offer accepted, sale pending
Back On Market
Mar 7, 2026
Active
📋
Status: Active under contract
Mar 4, 2026
Active → Active Under Contract
🏠
Listed for Sale
Jan 23, 2026
$385,000
Original listing
Previous Transaction - MLS #73024036
Full transaction history available when tracking began
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Previously Sold
Jan 13, 2023
$354,000
MLS #73024036
Previous Transaction - MLS #72112570
Full transaction history available when tracking began
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Previously Sold
Jun 16, 2017
$278,000
MLS #72112570

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2026 $4,347 $348,100

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$4,347
Tax Year 2026
HOA Fee
$460
Monthly
Assessed Value
$348,100

Facts & Features

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Condominium
Year Built 2017
Living Area 810 sq ft
Bedrooms 2
Full Baths 1
Total Rooms 4

Interior

Heating Forced Air
Cooling Window Unit(s)
Flooring None
Appliances Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Plumbed For Ice Maker
Fireplace None
Basement Y
Laundry Common Area, In Building
Features None

Exterior

Construction None
Architecture None
Roof Rubber
Features Porch
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing Security
Patio/Porch Porch
Features None
Electric Circuit Breakers
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other For Gas Range, Icemaker Connection
Annual Tax $4,347
Assessed Value $348,100

HOA & Community

HOA Fee $460 Monthly
Fee Includes Water, Sewer, Insurance, Maintenance Structure, Maintenance Grounds, Snow Removal, Trash, Reserve Funds
Amenities Hot Water, Laundry, Garden Area
Optional Fee Includes None
Owner-Occupied Units 9
Pets Yes
Seller Disclosures Tax Rate Does Not Include Residential Exemption Which Would Substantially Lower The Tax Bill For Owner-occupants. For Example, Unit 10 Next Door Which Is Comparably Assessed Has A $437 Per Year Tax Rate With The Exemption.
Possession None
Accepted Financing None
Structure Type ["Low-Rise"]
Unit/Building 9
Sq Ft Source Master Deed
Documents Master Deed, Unit Deed, Rules & Regs, Master Plan, Floor Plans, Association Financial Statements (6)
County Suffolk
Total market time (incl. prior listings) 83 days

Property Overview

Property Type
Condominium
Listing Type
Sold
Year Built
2017
Bedrooms
2
Full Bathrooms
1
Living Area
810 sq ft
Total Rooms
4
Stories
1
Entry Level
2

Floor Layout

Interior Features

Flooring:
Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Plumbed For Ice Maker
Interior Features:
Windows: Insulated Windows
Basement: Y
Laundry: Common Area, In Building
Security: Intercom, TV Monitor

Construction & Materials

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

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Forced Air
Heating Zones: 1
Cooling: Window Unit(s)
Cooling Zones: 2
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features: Porch
Patio & Porch: Porch
Fencing: Security
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

39-41 Bishop Joe L Smith Way # 9, Boston MA 02121

Boston, MA 02121

Listing Information

Listing Agent Justin L. Green
Listing Office In Realty
Office Phone 617-265-3500
Agent MLS ID NB110191
Office MLS ID AC0499
Listing Data Updated May 27, 2026 5:04 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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