1185 Adams St # 17, Boston MA 02124
Boston, MA 02124
$429,000
Est. $3,075/month
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20% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5%, and $200/month estimated insurance.
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Open House Schedule
19
Sep
Saturday, September 19
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM EDT
About this home
Welcome to this beautifully updated two-bedroom penthouse condo in the heart of highly desirable Lower Mills. This bright top-floor unit features a spacious living room and numerous recent improvements, including a newly renovated kitchen, new flooring, fresh paint, upgraded electrical wiring and updated lighting throughout. The well-designed layout offers two comfortable bedrooms and a generous living area with plenty of space to relax or entertain. Additional conveniences include a deeded off-street parking space with ample visitor parking and laundry available in the basement. Enjoy everything Lower Mills has to offer, with neighborhood favorites including Yellow Door Taqueria, Lower Mills Tavern, The Bowery Bar, BRED Gourmet and Sweet Life nearby, along with shopping and public transportation. A fantastic opportunity to own an updated penthouse in one of Dorchester’s most desirable neighborhoods. Showings start Tuesday the 8th.
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Property History
Property Timeline
Listed for Sale
Sep 7, 2026
$429,000
Original listing
Agent: Joseph McEachern
Office: Paramount Properties
| Date | Event | Price | Change | $/sqft | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/07/2026 | 🏠 Listed for Sale | $429,000 | - | - | Original listing |
Tax History
| Year | Taxes | Assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,031 | $348,100 |
Financial Details
Annual Property Tax
$4,031
Tax Year 2025
HOA Fee
$370
Per month
Assessed Value
$348,100
Facts & Features
Home Facts
Type
Residential
Style
Condominium
Year Built
1960
Living Area
735 sq ft
Lot Size
0.02 acres
Stories
1
Bedrooms
2
Full Baths
1
Total Rooms
4
Interior
Heating
Electric Baseboard, Electric
Cooling
Window Unit(s)
Flooring
None
Appliances
None
Fireplace
None
Basement
N
Laundry
None
Features
None
Exterior
Construction
Brick
Architecture
None
Roof
Rubber
Features
None
Pool
None
Spa
None
Fencing
None
Patio/Porch
None
Parking
Features
None
Total Spaces
1
Utilities
Electric
None
Water
Public
Sewer
Public Sewer
Gas
None
Other
None
Financial
Annual Tax
$4,031
Assessed Value
$348,100
HOA & Community
HOA Fee
$370
Fee Includes
Water, Sewer, Insurance
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
["Low-Rise"]
Unit/Building
17
Sq Ft Source
Public Record
Documents
None
County
Suffolk
Total market time (incl. prior listings)
4 days
Property Overview
Property Type
Condominium
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
1960
Bedrooms
2
Full Bathrooms
1
Living Area
735 sq ft
Total Rooms
4
Stories
1
Entry Level
3
Floor Layout
Interactive room guide
Floor Layout
Finished Area
735 sq ft above grade
Display Options
Room Markers
OOffice (1)
KKitchen (1)
BRBedroom (5)
BABathroom (4)
DDining (1)
LLiving (2)
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:
Appliances:
Interior Features:
Windows:
Basement:
N
Laundry:
Security:
Intercom
Construction & Materials
Year Built:
1960
Structure Type:
Low-Rise
Exterior Materials:
Brick
Roof:
Rubber
Foundation:
Stories:
1
Heating, Cooling & Utilities
Heating:
Electric Baseboard, Electric
Cooling:
Window Unit(s)
Hot Water:
Water Source:
Public
Sewer:
Public Sewer
Energy Features:
Exterior & Lot
Exterior Features:
Patio & Porch:
Fencing:
Other Structures:
Lot Features:
Road Surface:
Parking & Garage
Total Parking Spaces:
1
Parking Features:
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
Saint John Paul II Academy - Lower Mills
0.1 mi
Grades PK-08
New Beginnings Academy
0.4 mi
Grades PK-12
D
Henderson K-12 Inclusion School Upper
0.6 mi
|
#323 of 346
|
Score: 32.2
Improved 26 spots from last year
-26 below state avg
605 students
Diverse
Rising School
Diverse Student Body
Grades 02-12
St. Brendan Elementary School
1.0 mi
Grades K-08
C-
Kenny Elementary School
1.2 mi
|
#743 of 825
|
Score: 32.9
Dropped 31 spots from last year
-25.3 below state avg
315 students
Very Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-06
C-
Codman Academy Charter Public School
1.2 mi
|
#308 of 346
|
Score: 36.8
Dropped 24 spots from last year
-21.4 below state avg
345 students
Diverse
College Ready Curriculum
Grades PK-12
F
Shaw Elementary School
1.2 mi
|
#789 of 825
|
Score: 29.4
Improved 48 spots from last year
-28.8 below state avg
469 students
Moderate
Rising School
Grades PK-06
Berea SDA Academy
1.3 mi
Grades PK-08
D
Mildred Avenue K-8 School
1.3 mi
|
#331 of 352
|
Score: 28.0
Dropped 9 spots from last year
-30.2 below state avg
557 students
Diverse
Grades PK-08
C
KIPP Academy Boston Charter School
1.3 mi
|
#272 of 352
|
Score: 34.5
Improved 36 spots from last year
-23.7 below state avg
627 students
Diverse
Rising School
Grades K-08
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: 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
F
Higginson/Lewis K-8 School
3.5 mi
|
#349 of 352
|
Score: 23.2
Improved 3 spots from last year
-35 below state avg
246 students
Diverse
Grades 03-08
Nativity Prep School
3.8 mi
Grades 05-08
C
Ohrenberger School
4.3 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
Middle School Academy
4.3 mi
Frederick Pilot Middle
2.6 mi
Irving Middle
3.1 mi
High Schools
10 schools
B+
TechBoston Academy
1.0 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
A-
Boston Preparatory Charter Public School
2.4 mi
|
#8 of 25
|
Score: 43.6
Improved 287 spots from last year
-14.6 below state avg
670 students
Diverse
High Graduation Rate
Rising School
College Ready Curriculum
Grades 06-12
C+
New Mission High School
2.7 mi
|
#230 of 346
|
Score: 49.5
Improved 98 spots from last year
-8.7 below state avg
739 students
Diverse
13 sports
• 458 athletes
Early College Program
High Graduation Rate
Rising School
Diverse Student Body
Grades 07-12
A+
Boston Latin Academy
3.1 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
D
English High School
3.2 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
C
Ruth Batson Academy
3.3 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
Meridian Academy
3.4 mi
Grades 06-09
B-
Margarita Muniz Academy
3.4 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
B
Dearborn STEM Academy
3.8 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
4.2 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
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1185 Adams St # 17, Boston MA 02124
Boston, MA 02124
Listing Information
Listing Agent
Joseph McEachern
Listing Office
Paramount Properties
Office Phone
617-839-8962
Agent MLS ID
NB112686
Office MLS ID
NB2057
Listing Data Updated
Sep 11, 2026 3:05 AM EDT
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