286 Bowen Street, Boston MA 02127

Boston, MA 02127 • South Boston

$6,500

Est. $233/month

Beds

Baths

1,300

Sq Ft

Price/Sq Ft

99,999,999

Lot Sq Ft

1920

Year Built

Single Family Residence

Type

Days on Market

Active Price Drop -$500 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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Property Overview

Property Type

Single Family Residence

Listing Type

For Rent

Year Built

1920

Bedrooms

Full Bathrooms

Living Area

1,300 sq ft

Total Rooms

Entry Level

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

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Electric None

Water None

Sewer None

Gas None

Other None

Financial

No financial details available

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Flooring:

Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer

Interior Features: Single Living Level

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Laundry: In Building

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South Boston

286 Bowen Street, Boston MA 02127

Boston, MA 02127

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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

3 schools

St. Peter Academy School

0.2 mi

Grades PK-08

Perkins Elementary

0.3 mi

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

Middle Schools

3 schools

Middle School Academy

0.1 mi

UP Academy

0.1 mi

McCormack Middle

1.2 mi

High Schools

3 schools

Boston Collaborative High School

0.1 mi | #389 of 346 | Score: 22.8

Dropped 2 spots from last year

210 students Diverse

Grades 09-12

Excel High

0.2 mi

Excel High School

0.2 mi | #332 of 346 | Score: 26.2

Improved 28 spots from last year

-32.1 below state avg

301 students Very Diverse

11 sports • 241 athletes

Rising School Diverse Student Body

Grades 10-12

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May 14, 2026

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May 4, 2026

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Agent: Elena M. Lau Office: UNION Real Estate, LLC

Date	Event	Price	Change	$/sqft	Details
05/14/2026	↓ Price Reduced	$6,500	$500	-	From $7,000 to $6,500 (-7.1%)
05/04/2026	🏠 Listed for Sale	$7,000	-	-	Original listing

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Date	Event	Price	Change
May 14, 2026	Price Changed	$6,500	-$500
May 4, 2026	New Listing Added	$7,000	—

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Days on Market

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-$500

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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 18, 2026 3:05 AM 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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