21 Ford St, Boston MA 02128
Boston, MA 02128 • East Boston
$3,500
$2,500/mo
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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.
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Price & Status History
Market Insights
1
Price Changes
99.9%
Price Range
1
Previous Sales
Property Timeline
Price Reduced
Oct 18, 2026
$2,500
$1,000
(-28.57%)
From $3,500 to $2,500 (-28.6%)
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
| Date | Event | Price | Change | $/sqft | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/18/2026 | ↓ Price Reduced | $2,500 | $1,000 | - | From $3,500 to $2,500 (-28.6%) |
| 10/06/2026 | 🏠 Listed for Rent | $3,500 | - | - | Original listing |
| 08/06/2024 | 🏷️ Previously Sold | $2,550,000 | - | - | MLS #73148405 |
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
Interior
Heating
None
Cooling
None
Flooring
None
Appliances
None
Fireplace
None
Basement
None
Laundry
None
Features
None
Exterior
Construction
None
Architecture
None
Roof
None
Features
None
Pool
None
Spa
None
Fencing
None
Patio/Porch
None
Parking
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
Additional Details
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
Floor Layout
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1920
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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
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
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
6.7 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
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
4.6 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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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 21, 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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