196-196A Hamilton St, Boston MA 02122
Boston, MA 02122 • Dorchester
$1,119,000
$935,000
Est. $5,649/month
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MASSIVIVE 2-FAMILY with Value-Add! Rare investor or owner-occupant gem at 196 Hamilton St. This massive multi-family boasts an incredible footprint and premium features, delivered 100% vacant. Unit 1 features gleaming hardwood floors, formal living/dining rooms, a modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances, and direct access to fully finished basement with a variety of rooms including wet bar w/wine closet and a full bathroom. Unit 2 is a sprawling bi-level penthouse spanning the top two floors with plenty of rooms, flexible living spaces, a private balcony and a dedicated office space. Outside, enjoying growing fresh vegetables in your garden or having a cookout in the back. Massive upside for premium market rents or a condo conversion in a high-demand market || Can be delivered vacant || Please Allow 24-hour notification required for all access
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Property History
Market Insights
2
Price Changes
16.4%
Price Range
Property Timeline
Price Reduced
Aug 17, 2026
$935,000
$70,000
(-6.97%)
From $1,005,000 to $935,000 (-7.0%)
Price Reduced
Jul 24, 2026
$1,005,000
$114,000
(-10.19%)
From $1,119,000 to $1,005,000 (-10.2%)
Showing Instructions Updated
Jun 26, 2026
New showing requirements
Listed for Sale
Jun 24, 2026
$1,119,000
Original listing
Agent: Nichols Realty Team
Office: MIG
| Date | Event | Price | Change | $/sqft | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/17/2026 | ↓ Price Reduced | $935,000 | $70,000 | - | From $1,005,000 to $935,000 (-7.0%) |
| 07/24/2026 | ↓ Price Reduced | $1,005,000 | $114,000 | - | From $1,119,000 to $1,005,000 (-10.2%) |
| 06/26/2026 | 👁️ Showing Instructions Updated | - | - | - | New showing requirements |
| 06/24/2026 | 🏠 Listed for Sale | $1,119,000 | - | - | Original listing |
Tax History
| Year | Taxes | Assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $8,651 | $747,100 |
Financial Details
Annual Property Tax
$8,651
Tax Year 2025
Assessed Value
$747,100
Facts & Features
Home Facts
Type
Residential Income
Style
2 Family - 2 Units Up/Down
Year Built
1915
Living Area
4,167 sq ft
Lot Size
0.09 acres
Stories
3
Bedrooms
9
Full Baths
4
Total Rooms
15
Investment Metrics
Units
2
Unit 1 Rent
— · N
Unit 2 Rent
— · N
Interior
Heating
Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
Window Unit(s)
Flooring
Wood, Tile, Hardwood
Appliances
Range, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Range Hood
Fireplace
None
Basement
Finished, Unfinished
Laundry
None
Features
Pantry, Stone/granite/solid Counters, Bathroom With Tub, Open Floorplan, Remodeled, Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen
Exterior
Construction
Frame
Architecture
None
Roof
Shingle
Features
Balcony/deck
Pool
None
Spa
None
Fencing
None
Patio/Porch
Deck
Parking
Features
On Street
Utilities
Electric
None
Water
Public
Sewer
Public Sewer
Gas
None
Other
For Gas Range
Financial
Annual Tax
$8,651
Assessed Value
$747,100
HOA & Community
Fee Includes
None
Amenities
None
Optional Fee Includes
None
Down Payment Resource
Eligible
MA Disclosures
Lead Paint
Unknown
Seller Disclosures
None
Additional Details
Possession
None
Accepted Financing
None
Structure Type
[]
Sq Ft Source
Public Record
Documents
None
County
Suffolk
Total market time (incl. prior listings)
71 days
Property Overview
Property Type
2 Family - 2 Units Up/Down
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
1915
Bedrooms
9
Full Bathrooms
4
Living Area
4,167 sq ft
Total Rooms
15
Stories
3
Levels
3
Floor Layout
Interactive room guide
Floor Layout
Finished Area
3,417 sq ft above grade
750 sq ft below grade
Display Options
Outdoor Areas
Patio & porchDeck
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, Tile, Hardwood
Appliances:
Range, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Range Hood
Interior Features:
Pantry, Stone/Granite/Solid Counters, Bathroom With Tub, Open Floorplan, Remodeled, Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen
Windows:
Basement:
Finished, Unfinished
Laundry:
Security:
Construction & Materials
Year Built:
1915
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials:
Frame
Roof:
Shingle
Foundation:
Concrete Perimeter, Stone
Stories:
3
Heating, Cooling & Utilities
Heating:
Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling:
Window Unit(s)
Hot Water:
Tank
Water Source:
Public
Sewer:
Public Sewer
Energy Features:
Exterior & Lot
Exterior Features:
Balcony/Deck
Patio & Porch:
Deck
Fencing:
Other Structures:
Lot Features:
Other
Road Surface:
Parking & Garage
Parking Features:
On Street
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
Compass School
0.2 mi
Grades PK-12
D
Mather Elementary School
0.3 mi
|
#752 of 825
|
Score: 32.3
Dropped 255 spots from last year
-25.9 below state avg
479 students
Very Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-06
C-
UP Academy Holland School
0.4 mi
|
#731 of 825
|
Score: 33.6
Improved 88 spots from last year
-24.6 below state avg
628 students
Diverse
Rising School
Grades PK-06
C-
UP Academy Charter School of Dorchester
0.4 mi
|
#317 of 352
|
Score: 30.2
Dropped 26 spots from last year
-28 below state avg
650 students
Diverse
Grades PK-08
C+
Conservatory Lab Charter School
0.5 mi
|
#246 of 352
|
Score: 36.7
Improved 11 spots from last year
-21.5 below state avg
467 students
Diverse
Grades PK-08
C-
Everett Elementary School
0.7 mi
|
#733 of 825
|
Score: 33.5
Dropped 58 spots from last year
-24.8 below state avg
283 students
Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-06
F
King Elementary School
0.7 mi
|
#824 of 825
|
Score: 21.4
Dropped 4 spots from last year
-36.8 below state avg
454 students
Diverse
Grades PK-06
C-
Holmes Elementary School
0.8 mi
|
#717 of 825
|
Score: 34.5
Dropped 31 spots from last year
-23.7 below state avg
301 students
Diverse
Grades PK-06
F
Greenwood Sarah K-8 School
0.9 mi
|
#340 of 352
|
Score: 26.7
Dropped 6 spots from last year
-31.5 below state avg
381 students
Less Diverse
Grades PK-08
C-
Winthrop Elementary School
1.0 mi
|
#670 of 825
|
Score: 37.4
Dropped 176 spots from last year
-20.8 below state avg
256 students
Diverse
Grades PK-06
Middle Schools
10 schools
A
Uncommon Schools - Roxbury Preparatory Dorchester Campus Middle School
0.6 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
Dearborn Middle School
0.8 mi
Epiphany School
0.8 mi
Grades 05-08
Mother Caroline Academy
1.0 mi
Grades 05-08
F
Higginson/Lewis K-8 School
1.5 mi
|
#349 of 352
|
Score: 23.2
Improved 3 spots from last year
-35 below state avg
246 students
Diverse
Grades 03-08
Middle School Academy
2.1 mi
Nativity Prep School
2.2 mi
Grades 05-08
C
Ohrenberger School
5.2 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
0.6 mi
McCormack Middle
1.5 mi
High Schools
10 schools
A+
Boston Latin Academy
1.2 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
C
Ruth Batson Academy
1.4 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+
TechBoston Academy
1.5 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
B
Dearborn STEM Academy
1.7 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
Meridian Academy
2.0 mi
Grades 06-09
A-
O'Bryant School of Math & Science
2.2 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
D
English High School
2.2 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
B-
Margarita Muniz Academy
2.5 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
Cathedral High School
2.5 mi
9 sports
• 430 athletes
Grades 07-12
A+
Boston Latin School
2.9 mi
|
#20 of 346
|
Score: 73.7
Improved 60 spots from last year
+15.5 above state avg
2,382 students
Very Diverse
18 sports
• 2,006 athletes
Strong AP Program
High Graduation Rate
Rising School
Strong Athletics
Grades 07-12
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Dorchester
196-196A Hamilton St, Boston MA 02122
Boston, MA 02122
Listing Information
Listing Agent
Nichols Realty Team
Listing Office
MIG
Office Phone
617-651-5406
Agent MLS ID
TM005501
Office MLS ID
AN6265
Listing Data Updated
Aug 21, 2026 3:05 AM EDT
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