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1138 Adams St, Boston MA 02124

Boston, MA 02124 • Dorchester's Dorchester Center
$11,500,000
$1,150,000
Est. $6,932/month
5
Beds
2
Baths
3,177
Sq Ft
$362
Price/Sq Ft
0.15
Acres
1880
Year Built
8
Parking
2 Family - 2 Units Up/Down
Type
46 minutes
Time on Market
Active Price Drop -$10,350,000 Listed Jul 13, 2026 • MLS# 73549044 Copied! • Updated Jul 13, 2026

About this home

Welcome to 1138 Adams Street, a classic Dorchester two-family home offering spacious living across 3,178 SF and set on a beautiful 6,605 SF lot. Nestled in the vibrant Adams Village neighborhood, this property combines residential charm with everyday convenience to cafés, parks, and local favorites. Whether you’re seeking multi-generational living, rental income, or a home with room to grow, this property provides comfort, flexibility, and a location that continues to shine within Boston’s evolving landscape. This property offers a substantial footprint for renovation, modernization, or repositioning. The property’s scale, layout, and location in Adams Village make it an excellent candidate for contractors, developers, or investors seeking a project with meaningful upside. With strong neighborhood fundamentals and a multi-family configuration that remains in high demand, 1138 Adams Street is ready for its next chapter.

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Property History

Property Timeline

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Listed for Sale
Jul 13, 2026
$1,150,000
Original listing
Agent: Justine Snyder Office: Fine Properties, Inc.

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2025 $10,998 $949,700

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$10,998
Tax Year 2025
Assessed Value
$949,700

Facts & Features

Home Facts

Type Residential Income
Style 2 Family - 2 Units Up/Down
Year Built 1880
Living Area 3,177 sq ft
Lot Size 0.15 acres
Bedrooms 5
Full Baths 2
Total Rooms 14

Investment Metrics

Units 2
Unit 1 Rent — · N
Unit 2 Rent — · N
Heating None
Cooling None
Flooring Tile, Wood
Appliances Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Fireplace Gas
Fireplaces 1
Basement Full, Interior Entry
Laundry None
Features Ceiling Fan(s), Walk-up Attic, Heated Attic, Cathedral/vaulted Ceilings, Lead Certification Available, Bathroom With Shower Stall, Living Room, Dining Room, Laundry Room, Mudroom, Office/den, Kitchen
Construction Frame
Architecture None
Roof Shingle
Features Balcony/deck
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch Porch, Deck, Deck - Vinyl, Patio - Enclosed
Features Off Street
Total Spaces 8
Electric 220 Volts
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other None

Financial

Annual Tax $10,998
Assessed Value $949,700
Fee Includes None
Amenities None
Optional Fee Includes None
Seller Disclosures The Home Needs Some Cosmetic Updating. Home Is Owned In Sharon I Irving Trust With Permission To Sell. Some Photographs Have Been Mildly Ai-enhanced.
Possession None
Accepted Financing None
Structure Type []
House Color White
Sq Ft Source Public Record
Sq Ft Disclosures Attic has heat and if framed out- could be third unit
Documents None
County Suffolk

Property Overview

Property Type
2 Family - 2 Units Up/Down
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
1880
Bedrooms
5
Full Bathrooms
2
Living Area
3,177 sq ft
Total Rooms
14
Stories
3
Levels
3

Room Details

Other Floor

Bathroom1
Bedroom5
Bedroom4
Bedroom3
Dining Room
Kitchen
Bathroom2
Bedroom2
Living Room
Bathroom3
Master Bedroom
Office
Family Room
Master Bathroom

Interior Features

Flooring: Tile, Wood
Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Walk-Up Attic, Heated Attic, Cathedral/Vaulted Ceilings, Lead Certification Available, Bathroom with Shower Stall, Living Room, Dining Room, Laundry Room, Mudroom, Office/Den, Kitchen
Windows:
Basement: Full, Interior Entry
Laundry:
Security:

Construction & Materials

Year Built: 1880
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials: Frame
Roof: Shingle
Foundation: Block, Stone
Stories: 3

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating:
Heating Zones: 3
Cooling:
Hot Water: Natural Gas
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features: Balcony/Deck
Patio & Porch: Porch, Deck, Deck - Vinyl, Patio - Enclosed
Fencing:
Other Structures:
Lot Features: Zero Lot Line
Road Frontage: 100.00 ft
Road Surface:

Parking & Garage

Total Parking Spaces: 8
Parking Features: Off Street

Special Features

Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Type: Gas
Community Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Bike Path, Highway Access, 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
Saint John Paul II Academy - Lower Mills
0.2 mi
Grades PK-08
New Beginnings Academy
0.5 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
St. Brendan Elementary School
0.9 mi
Grades K-08
C-
Kenny Elementary School
1.1 mi | #735 of 824 | Score: 33.3
Dropped 23 spots from last year
-24.9 below state avg
329 students Very Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-06
C-
Codman Academy Charter Public School
1.2 mi | #293 of 346 | Score: 40.3
Dropped 9 spots from last year
-17.9 below state avg
344 students Moderate
College Ready Curriculum
Grades PK-12
D
Shaw Elementary School
1.3 mi | #783 of 824 | Score: 29.8
Improved 54 spots from last year
-28.4 below state avg
528 students Moderate
Rising School
Grades PK-06
Berea SDA Academy
1.4 mi
Grades PK-08
D
Mildred Avenue K-8 School
1.4 mi | #330 of 352 | Score: 27.9
Dropped 8 spots from last year
-30.3 below state avg
601 students Diverse
Grades PK-08
C
KIPP Academy Boston Charter School
1.5 mi | #277 of 352 | Score: 33.8
Improved 31 spots from last year
-24.4 below state avg
646 students Diverse
Rising School
Grades K-08
M

Middle Schools

10 schools
Epiphany School
1.4 mi
Grades 05-08
Dearborn Middle School
2.5 mi
Mother Caroline Academy
2.6 mi
Grades 05-08
A
Uncommon Schools - Roxbury Preparatory Dorchester Campus Middle School
2.7 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
3.5 mi | #349 of 352 | Score: 23.6
Improved 3 spots from last year
-34.6 below state avg
213 students Diverse
Grades 03-08
Nativity Prep School
3.9 mi
Grades 05-08
Middle School Academy
4.3 mi
C
Ohrenberger School
4.4 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
2.6 mi
Irving Middle
3.2 mi
H

High Schools

10 schools
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
A-
Boston Preparatory Charter Public School
2.5 mi | #8 of 25 | Score: 41.6
Improved 287 spots from last year
-16.6 below state avg
700 students Diverse
High Graduation Rate Rising School College Ready Curriculum
Grades 06-12
C+
New Mission High School
2.8 mi | #240 of 346 | Score: 47.3
Improved 88 spots from last year
-10.9 below state avg
715 students Diverse
13 sports • 458 athletes
Early College Program High Graduation Rate Rising School Diverse Student Body
Grades 07-12
A+
Boston Latin Academy
3.2 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
D
English High School
3.3 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
C
Ruth Batson Academy
3.3 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
Meridian Academy
3.4 mi
Grades 06-09
B-
Margarita Muniz Academy
3.5 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
B
Dearborn STEM Academy
3.8 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
A-
O'Bryant School of Math & Science
4.2 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
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1138 Adams St, Boston MA 02124

Boston, MA 02124

Listing Information

Listing Agent Justine Snyder
Listing Office Fine Properties, Inc.
Office Phone 508-614-8258
Agent MLS ID CN201760
Office MLS ID AN7118
Listing Data Updated Jul 13, 2026 7:58 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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