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78 Howland Street # 1, Boston MA 02121

Boston, MA 02121 • Dorchester
$3,800
Est. $219/month
4
Beds
2.5
Baths
1,300
Sq Ft
$3
Price/Sq Ft
9,999
Lot Sq Ft
1900
Year Built
Apartment
Type
119
Days on Market
Active Listed Feb 11, 2026 • MLS# 73476034 Copied!

About this home

If you’ve been searching for a four bedroom apartment that offers more space, brand-new finishes, and doesn’t sacrifice location or convenience, this first-floor unit checks the boxes. Newly renovated and move-in ready, it features new flooring, modern finishes, and a layout that gives you room to spread out, perfectly designed with renters in mind. With two full bathrooms plus a half bath, mornings just got easier and no one’s waiting their turn. The kitchen has all new appliances, plenty of cabinet space, and room for dining in with family or friends. Conveniently located with easy access to major highways, bike lanes, and nearby universities and medical centers, including Boston Medical Center and RCC, making it easy to get to work, school, or around the city. Come see for yourself. Pre-register for a private tour today.

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Public Records

Current Owner

Owner FLAGSTAR BANK
Mailing Address 78 HOWLAND ST, DORCHESTER, MA, 02121

Land Use

Use Code 104
Description Two-Family
Style Conventional

Tax Information

Assessed Value $721,700

Assessment History

Year Land Building Total Change
FY2023 $247,500 $474,200 $721,700 —

Sale History

Date Price Book/Page
Sep 3, 2010 $634,526 46873/162

Building Permit History

Issued Type / Work Status Value
Feb 12, 2026 Certificate of Occupancy
NROCC
No Record of Occupancy
Permit #COO1818909 		Closed —
Feb 4, 2026 Long Form/Alteration Permit
NROCC
No Record of Occupancy
Permit #ALT1817841 		Closed —
Aug 1, 2025 Plumbing Permit
PLUMBING
Plumbing
Permit #PL1757614 		Closed $12,100
Aug 1, 2025 Gas Permit
GAS
Gas
Permit #G1757617 		Closed $6,000
Jul 22, 2025 Electrical Permit
ELECTRICAL
Electrical
Permit #E1747166 		Closed $19,500
Jun 9, 2025 Short Form Bldg Permit
INTEXT
Interior/Exterior Work
Permit #SF1731496 		Closed $75,000
Data: City of Boston Open Data (Analyze Boston)

Municipal Context: BOSTON

Property Data Comparison

Field Assessor MLS Match
Year built 1,900 1,900 ✓
Match: address_exact (90.0% confidence) · Data as of Jun 1, 2026

Property Overview

Property Type
Apartment
Listing Type
For Rent
Year Built
1900
Bedrooms
4
Full Bathrooms
2
Half Bathrooms
1
Living Area
1,300 sq ft
Total Rooms
6
Entry Level
1

Facts & Features

Home Facts

Type Residential Lease
Style Apartment
Year Built 1900
Living Area 1,300 sq ft
Lot Size 9,999 sq ft
Bedrooms 4
Full Baths 2
Half Baths 1
Total Rooms 6

Interior

Heating Natural Gas
Cooling None
Flooring None
Appliances Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator
Fireplace None
Basement None
Laundry In Building
Features None

Exterior

Construction None
Architecture None
Roof None

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, Refrigerator
Interior Features:
Windows:
Basement:
Laundry: In Building
Security:

Construction & Materials

Year Built: 1900
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials:
Roof:
Foundation:

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

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

Parking & Garage

Parking Features:

Location

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Neighborhood

Dorchester

78 Howland Street # 1, Boston MA 02121

Boston, MA 02121

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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
F
Trotter Elementary School
0.2 mi | #794 of 824 | Score: 29.2
Dropped 6 spots from last year
-29 below state avg
352 students Diverse
Grades PK-06
C+
Bridge Boston Charter School
0.3 mi | #241 of 352 | Score: 37.2
Dropped 80 spots from last year
-21 below state avg
329 students Diverse
Grades PK-08
F
Ellis Elementary School
0.4 mi | #817 of 824 | Score: 24.7
Dropped 57 spots from last year
-33.5 below state avg
391 students Moderate
Grades PK-06
C-
Hernandez Elementary School
0.5 mi | #692 of 824 | Score: 36.2
Dropped 88 spots from last year
-22 below state avg
372 students Moderate
Grades PK-06
F
King Elementary School
0.6 mi | #823 of 824 | Score: 22.7
Dropped 3 spots from last year
-35.6 below state avg
464 students Diverse
Grades PK-06
C-
Winthrop Elementary School
0.7 mi | #665 of 824 | Score: 37.6
Dropped 171 spots from last year
-20.6 below state avg
226 students Diverse
Grades PK-06
Neighborhood School
0.7 mi
Grades PK-06
C-
Mendell Elementary School
0.7 mi | #674 of 824 | Score: 37.2
Dropped 147 spots from last year
-21 below state avg
309 students Very Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-06
C
Hale Elementary School
0.9 mi | #582 of 824 | Score: 41.7
Dropped 281 spots from last year
-16.5 below state avg
162 students Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-06
C-
UP Academy Holland School
0.9 mi | #721 of 824 | Score: 34.1
Improved 98 spots from last year
-24.1 below state avg
641 students Diverse
Rising School
Grades PK-06
M

Middle Schools

10 schools
Mother Caroline Academy
0.4 mi
Grades 05-08
F
Higginson/Lewis K-8 School
0.5 mi | #349 of 352 | Score: 23.6
Improved 3 spots from last year
-34.6 below state avg
213 students Diverse
Grades 03-08
Dearborn Middle School
0.5 mi
A
Uncommon Schools - Roxbury Preparatory Dorchester Campus Middle School
0.8 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
Nativity Prep School
0.9 mi
Grades 05-08
Epiphany School
1.8 mi
Grades 05-08
Middle School Academy
2.4 mi
C
Ohrenberger School
4.8 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
0.7 mi
Timilty Middle
1.2 mi
H

High Schools

10 schools
A+
Boston Latin Academy
0.3 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
Meridian Academy
0.8 mi
Grades 06-09
B
Dearborn STEM Academy
1.0 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
D
English High School
1.2 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
A-
O'Bryant School of Math & Science
1.2 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
B-
Margarita Muniz Academy
1.4 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
A+
Boston Latin School
1.8 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
B+
TechBoston Academy
2.0 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
Cathedral High School
2.1 mi
9 sports • 430 athletes
Grades 07-12
C
Ruth Batson Academy
2.3 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
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Property History

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Listed for Sale
Feb 11, 2026
$3,800
Original listing
Agent: Maureen Hunte Office: The Hunte Group REALTORS®

Price & Status History

Date Event Price Change
Feb 11, 2026 New Listing Added $3,800 —

Market Statistics

Days on Market
119 days
Price per Sq Ft
$3

Tax History

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Listing Information

Listing Agent Maureen Hunte
Listing Office The Hunte Group REALTORS®
Agent MLS ID BB801551
Office MLS ID BB5460
Listing Data Updated Feb 14, 2026 3:05 AM EST
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