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21 Ford St, Boston MA 02128

Boston, MA 02128 • East Boston
$3,500/mo
8,691
Sq Ft
0.20
Acres
1920
Year Built
11 hours 3 minutes
Time on Market
For Rent Listed Oct 6, 2026 • MLS# 73587275 Copied! • Updated Oct 6, 2026

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About this home

Approximately 800 SF street-level commercial space available for lease in East Boston. Convenient location with good visibility and easy access to public transportation and major routes. Flexible space suitable for a variety of commercial uses, including office, professional services, salon/beauty, coffee shop or other neighborhood retail uses, subject to tenant’s due diligence and applicable zoning and permitting. Great opportunity for a small business seeking a well-located East Boston storefront.

Property History

Market Insights

99.9%
Price Range
1
Previous Sales

Property Timeline

🏠
Listed for Rent
Oct 6, 2026
$3,500
Original listing
Office: Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Robert Paul Properties
Previous Transaction - MLS #73148405
Full transaction history available when tracking began
🏷️
Previously Sold
Aug 6, 2024
$2,550,000
MLS #73148405
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Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2026 $27,517 —

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$27,517
Tax Year 2026

Facts & Features

Home Facts

Type Commercial Lease
Year Built 1920
Living Area 8,691 sq ft
Lot Size 0.20 acres

Rental Details

Rent Includes None
Heating None
Cooling None
Flooring None
Appliances None
Fireplace None
Basement None
Laundry None
Features None
Construction None
Architecture None
Roof None
Features None
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch None
Features None

Utilities

Electric None
Water None
Sewer None
Gas None
Other None

Building & Pet Policy

Fee Includes None
Amenities None
Optional Fee Includes None
Possession None
Accepted Financing None
Structure Type []
Documents None
County Suffolk

Property Overview

Listing Type
For Rent
Year Built
1920
Living Area
8,691 sq ft

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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
F
Guild Elementary School
0.2 mi | #797 of 825 | Score: 28.9
Dropped 226 spots from last year
-29.3 below state avg
243 students Less Diverse
Grades PK-06
B+
Bradley Elementary School
0.3 mi | #270 of 825 | Score: 51.7
Dropped 211 spots from last year
-6.5 below state avg
295 students Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-06
C+
Otis Elementary School
1.6 mi | #540 of 825 | Score: 43.4
Dropped 149 spots from last year
-14.8 below state avg
414 students Moderate
Grades PK-06
C-
Kennedy Patrick J Elementary School
1.7 mi | #669 of 825 | Score: 37.4
Improved 48 spots from last year
-20.8 below state avg
285 students Less Diverse
Rising School
Grades PK-06
D
O'Donnell Elementary School
1.7 mi | #784 of 825 | Score: 29.9
Dropped 59 spots from last year
-28.3 below state avg
248 students Less Diverse
Grades PK-06
C+
Mario Umana Academy
1.9 mi | #11 of 16 | Score: 26.5
Improved 333 spots from last year
-31.7 below state avg
585 students Less Diverse
Rising School
Grades PK-08
D
McKay K-8 School
1.9 mi | #332 of 352 | Score: 27.4
Dropped 36 spots from last year
-30.8 below state avg
599 students Less Diverse
Grades PK-08
B+
Alighieri Dante Montessori School
1.9 mi | #5 of 12 | Score: 45.2
Improved 124 spots from last year
-13 below state avg
100 students Diverse
Rising School Strong Attendance
Grades PK-06
East Boston Central Catholic School
2.0 mi
Grades PK-08
D
Adams Elementary School
2.1 mi | #770 of 825 | Score: 31.0
Dropped 91 spots from last year
-27.2 below state avg
222 students Moderate
Grades PK-06
M

Middle Schools

10 schools
Middle School Academy
4.3 mi
F
Higginson/Lewis K-8 School
6.2 mi | #349 of 352 | Score: 23.2
Improved 3 spots from last year
-35 below state avg
246 students Diverse
Grades 03-08
A
Uncommon Schools - Roxbury Preparatory Dorchester Campus Middle School
6.3 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
Nativity Prep School
6.6 mi
Grades 05-08
Dearborn Middle School
6.7 mi
Mother Caroline Academy
6.8 mi
Grades 05-08
Epiphany School
7.2 mi
Grades 05-08
C
Ohrenberger School
11.3 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
Edwards Middle
3.1 mi
UP Academy
4.3 mi
H

High Schools

10 schools
C-
East Boston High School
1.5 mi | #300 of 346 | Score: 38.2
Improved 36 spots from last year
-20 below state avg
1,181 students Moderate
14 sports • 584 athletes
Early College Program Rising School
Grades 07-12
D
Charlestown High School
2.8 mi | #319 of 346 | Score: 32.9
Improved 52 spots from last year
-25.4 below state avg
646 students Diverse
11 sports • 488 athletes
Early College Program Rising School
Grades 07-12
C
Quincy Upper School
4.0 mi | #279 of 346 | Score: 44.4
Dropped 7 spots from last year
-13.8 below state avg
575 students Very Diverse
12 sports • 208 athletes
Diverse Student Body
Grades 06-12
Cathedral High School
4.5 mi
9 sports • 430 athletes
Grades 07-12
Newman School
4.5 mi
Grades 07-12
C
Ruth Batson Academy
5.2 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
Dearborn STEM Academy
5.7 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
A-
O'Bryant School of Math & Science
5.8 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
A+
Boston Latin School
5.9 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
A+
Boston Latin Academy
6.3 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
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Location

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Neighborhood

East Boston

21 Ford St, Boston MA 02128

Boston, MA 02128

Listing Information

Listing Agent Rosa Zhang
Listing Office Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Robert Paul Properties
Office Phone 617-262-1414
Agent MLS ID CN250808
Office MLS ID AN6521
Listing Data Updated Oct 6, 2026 4:01 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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