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286 Bowen Street, Boston MA 02127

Boston, MA 02127 • South Boston
$7,000
Est. $235/month
5
Beds
3
Baths
1,300
Sq Ft
$5
Price/Sq Ft
99,999,999
Lot Sq Ft
1920
Year Built
15 hours 6 minutes
Time on Market
Active Listed May 4, 2026 • MLS# 73512232 Copied!

About this home

Rare 5-bedroom, 3-bath single-family home offering spacious living in the heart of South Boston. The home features generous bedrooms, ample closet/storage space, in-unit washer and dryer, and a private back deck perfect for outdoor enjoyment. Upcoming improvements include removal of existing carpet and installation of new flooring, providing a refreshed interior. Ideally located just minutes from East and West Broadway, with easy access to South Boston’s popular restaurants, cafés, shops, and nightlife. Convenient to public transportation, including the Red Line and multiple bus routes, making commuting into downtown Boston simple and efficient.

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Public Records

Current Owner

Owner LEUNG ALLEN
Mailing Address 105 PEARL ST, NEWTON, MA, 02458

Land Use

Use Code 101
Description Single Family
Style Semi-Det

Tax Information

Assessed Value $767,300
Tax Rate $10.29 per $1,000
Base Tax $7,896
CPA Surcharge 1% ($69)
Estimated Annual Tax $7,964

Assessment History

Year Land Building Total Change
FY2023 $232,800 $534,500 $767,300

Municipal Context: BOSTON

Median Home Value $745,000
Avg SF Tax Bill $4,523
Residential Tax Rate $10.29/1000
CPA Surcharge 1%
County Suffolk

Property Data Comparison

Field Assessor MLS Match
Year built 1,920 1,920
Match: address_exact (95.0% confidence) · Data as of Apr 30, 2026

Property Overview

Property Type
Single Family Residence
Listing Type
For Rent
Year Built
1920
Bedrooms
5
Full Bathrooms
3
Living Area
1,300 sq ft
Total Rooms
9
Entry Level
1

Facts & Features

Home Facts

Type Residential Lease
Style Single Family Residence
Year Built 1920
Living Area 1,300 sq ft
Lot Size 99,999,999 sq ft
Bedrooms 5
Full Baths 3
Total Rooms 9

Interior

Heating Natural Gas
Cooling None
Flooring None
Appliances Range, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Fireplace None
Basement None
Laundry In Building
Features Single Living Level

Exterior

Construction None
Architecture None
Roof None
Features Deck
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch Deck

Parking

Features None

Utilities

Electric None
Water None
Sewer None
Gas None
Other None

Financial

No financial details available

Interior Features

Flooring:
Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Interior Features: Single Living Level
Windows:
Basement:
Laundry: In Building
Security:

Construction & Materials

Year Built: 1920
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials:
Roof:
Foundation:

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Natural Gas
Cooling:
Hot Water:
Water Source:
Sewer:
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

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

Parking & Garage

Parking Features:

Location

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Neighborhood

South Boston

286 Bowen Street, Boston MA 02127

Boston, MA 02127

Walkability

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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
E

Elementary Schools

10 schools
St. Peter Academy School
0.2 mi
Grades PK-08
F
Condon K-8 School
0.3 mi | #345 of 352 | Score: 24.6
Improved 13 spots from last year
-33.6 below state avg
518 students Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-08
F
Tynan Elementary School
0.5 mi | #816 of 824 | Score: 24.8
Dropped 94 spots from last year
-33.5 below state avg
227 students Very Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-06
B
Excel Academy Charter School
0.9 mi | #155 of 346 | Score: 54.9
Improved 160 spots from last year
-3.3 below state avg
1,379 students Moderate
High Graduation Rate Rising School
Grades 05-12
F
Clap Elementary School
0.9 mi | #808 of 824 | Score: 26.3
Dropped 23 spots from last year
-31.9 below state avg
140 students Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-06
Saint John Paul II Academy - Columbia
1.1 mi
Grades PK-08
B
Boston Collegiate Charter School
1.1 mi | #167 of 346 | Score: 53.7
Improved 31 spots from last year
-4.5 below state avg
708 students Diverse
Rising School College Ready Curriculum Diverse Student Body
Grades 05-12
D
Dever Elementary School
1.2 mi | #752 of 824 | Score: 32.4
Improved 56 spots from last year
-25.9 below state avg
445 students Diverse
Rising School
Grades K-06
F
Blackstone Elementary School
1.3 mi | #809 of 824 | Score: 26.3
Improved 12 spots from last year
-31.9 below state avg
582 students Moderate
Grades PK-06
D
Melvin H. King South End Academy
1.5 mi | #24 of 25 | Score: 20.2
Improved 363 spots from last year
-38.1 below state avg
125 students Diverse
Rising School Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-12
M

Middle Schools

10 schools
Middle School Academy
0.1 mi
A
Uncommon Schools - Roxbury Preparatory Dorchester Campus Middle School
2.1 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
2.2 mi | #349 of 352 | Score: 23.6
Improved 3 spots from last year
-34.6 below state avg
213 students Diverse
Grades 03-08
Dearborn Middle School
2.5 mi
Mother Caroline Academy
2.6 mi
Grades 05-08
Nativity Prep School
2.9 mi
Grades 05-08
Epiphany School
3.0 mi
Grades 05-08
C
Ohrenberger School
7.2 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
UP Academy
0.1 mi
McCormack Middle
1.2 mi
H

High Schools

10 schools
Cathedral High School
1.2 mi
9 sports • 430 athletes
Grades 07-12
C
Quincy Upper School
1.2 mi | #268 of 346 | Score: 44.6
Improved 4 spots from last year
-13.6 below state avg
557 students Very Diverse
12 sports • 208 athletes
High Graduation Rate Diverse Student Body
Grades 06-12
C
Ruth Batson Academy
1.2 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
B
Dearborn STEM Academy
1.8 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
Newman School
2.1 mi
Grades 07-12
A-
O'Bryant School of Math & Science
2.1 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
A+
Boston Latin Academy
2.2 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
A+
Boston Latin School
2.7 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
Meridian Academy
3.2 mi
Grades 06-09
D
Charlestown High School
3.2 mi | #322 of 346 | Score: 31.0
Improved 49 spots from last year
-27.2 below state avg
754 students Diverse
11 sports • 488 athletes
Early College Program Rising School
Grades 07-12
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Property Timeline

🏠
Listed for Sale
May 4, 2026
$7,000
Original listing
Agent: Elena M. Lau Office: UNION Real Estate, LLC
Previous Transaction - MLS #72588279
Full transaction history available when tracking began
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Previously Sold
Aug 12, 2020
$850,000
MLS #72588279

Price & Status History

Date Event Price Change
May 4, 2026 New Listing Added $7,000
Aug 12, 2020 Sold $850,000

Market Statistics

Time on Market
15 hours 6 minutes
Price per Sq Ft
$5

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Listing Information

Listing Agent Elena M. Lau
Listing Office UNION Real Estate, LLC
Agent MLS ID BB985576
Office MLS ID AN3258
Listing Data Updated May 4, 2026 2:38 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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