840-842A Dorchester Ave, Boston MA 02125

Boston, MA 02125 • Dorchester
$2,550,000
Est. $13,965/month
12
Beds
2
Baths
9,792
Sq Ft
$260
Price/Sq Ft
0.08
Acres
1905
Year Built
4 Family - 4 Units Up/Down
Type
61
Days on Market
For Sale Listed Jun 17, 2026 • MLS# 73537289 Copied! • Updated Jun 21, 2026

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About this home

Recently vacated and now vacant, mixed-use, brick building, featuring four residential units and one large commercial unit, situated on the South Boston and Dorchester line. The building requires rehabilitation, presenting an excellent opportunity for investors or developers with significant upside through renovation and reconfiguration. This property is ideal for investors seeking to unlock long-term value in a mixed-use setting and is well-suited for renovation, redevelopment, and long-term income generation. This property is located on the South Boston line and in close proximity to public transportation including the JFK/UMASS and the Andrew Square Redline, MBTA Stations and it provides easy highway access to Routes I-93 North and South, as well as the Massachusetts Turnpike. The building features fantastic, unobstructed city views from the roof. Site Plan and proposed renovation plans are attached.

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Property History

Property Timeline

🏠
Listed for Sale
Jun 17, 2026
$2,550,000
Original listing
Agent: Francis Adams Office: Joyce Lebedew Real Estate

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2025 $10,446 $914,500

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$10,446
Tax Year 2025
Assessed Value
$914,500

Facts & Features

Home Facts

Type Residential Income
Style 4 Family - 4 Units Up/Down
Year Built 1905
Living Area 9,792 sq ft
Lot Size 0.08 acres
Bedrooms 12
Half Baths 4
Total Rooms 20

Investment Metrics

Units 5
Unit 1 Rent — · N
Unit 2 Rent — · N
Unit 3 Rent — · N
Unit 4 Rent — · N
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 On Street
Electric None
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other None

Financial

Annual Tax $10,446
Assessed Value $914,500
Fee Includes None
Amenities None
Optional Fee Includes None
Seller Disclosures Property Was Just Vacated By All Tenants. The Property Has Sprinkler And Water Lines Installed In The Basement. Sq. Ft. Are Estimates. The Commercial Sq. Ft. Does Not Include The Lower Level Space As Shown On Proposed Renovation Plans. Residential Units Sq. Ft. Shown On Proposed Plans
Exclusions All Restaurant And Bar Equipment In The Commercial Unit Are Negotiable.
Possession None
Accepted Financing None
Structure Type []
Sq Ft Source Public Record
Sq Ft Disclosures Estimated on plans attached
Documents None
County Suffolk
Total market time (incl. prior listings) 112 days

Property Overview

Property Type
4 Family - 4 Units Up/Down
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
1905
Bedrooms
12
Half Bathrooms
4
Living Area
9,792 sq ft
Total Rooms
20
Stories
4
Levels
4

Floor Layout

Interior Features

Flooring:
Appliances:
Interior Features:
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Basement:
Laundry:
Security:

Construction & Materials

Year Built: 1905
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials:
Roof:
Foundation: Brick/Mortar
Stories: 4

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating:
Cooling:
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features:
Patio & Porch:
Fencing:
Other Structures:
Lot Features: Other
Road Surface:

Parking & Garage

Parking Features: On Street
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
Clap Elementary School
0.1 mi | #808 of 824 | Score: 26.3
Dropped 23 spots from last year
-31.9 below state avg
140 students Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-06
Saint John Paul II Academy - Columbia
0.1 mi
Grades PK-08
B
Boston Collegiate Charter School
0.2 mi | #167 of 346 | Score: 53.7
Improved 31 spots from last year
-4.5 below state avg
708 students Diverse
Rising School College Ready Curriculum Diverse Student Body
Grades 05-12
C-
Everett Elementary School
0.6 mi | #728 of 824 | Score: 33.7
Dropped 53 spots from last year
-24.5 below state avg
288 students Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-06
D
Dever Elementary School
0.8 mi | #752 of 824 | Score: 32.4
Improved 56 spots from last year
-25.9 below state avg
445 students Diverse
Rising School
Grades K-06
B
Excel Academy Charter School
0.8 mi | #155 of 346 | Score: 54.9
Improved 160 spots from last year
-3.3 below state avg
1,379 students Moderate
High Graduation Rate Rising School
Grades 05-12
D
Mather Elementary School
1.0 mi | #754 of 824 | Score: 32.2
Dropped 257 spots from last year
-26 below state avg
473 students Very Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-06
C
Conservatory Lab Charter School
1.0 mi | #261 of 352 | Score: 35.6
Dropped 4 spots from last year
-22.6 below state avg
454 students Diverse
Grades PK-08
C-
Winthrop Elementary School
1.0 mi | #665 of 824 | Score: 37.6
Dropped 171 spots from last year
-20.6 below state avg
226 students Diverse
Grades PK-06
St. Peter Academy School
1.1 mi
Grades PK-08
M

Middle Schools

10 schools
Middle School Academy
0.9 mi
A
Uncommon Schools - Roxbury Preparatory Dorchester Campus Middle School
1.1 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
F
Higginson/Lewis K-8 School
1.6 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
1.6 mi
Mother Caroline Academy
1.7 mi
Grades 05-08
Epiphany School
2.1 mi
Grades 05-08
Nativity Prep School
2.3 mi
Grades 05-08
C
Ohrenberger School
6.3 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
McCormack Middle
0.7 mi
UP Academy
0.9 mi
H

High Schools

10 schools
C
Ruth Batson Academy
0.7 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
B
Dearborn STEM Academy
1.3 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
Cathedral High School
1.5 mi
9 sports • 430 athletes
Grades 07-12
A+
Boston Latin Academy
1.5 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
C
Quincy Upper School
1.8 mi | #268 of 346 | Score: 44.6
Improved 4 spots from last year
-13.6 below state avg
557 students Very Diverse
12 sports • 208 athletes
High Graduation Rate Diverse Student Body
Grades 06-12
A-
O'Bryant School of Math & Science
1.8 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
Newman School
2.5 mi
Grades 07-12
Meridian Academy
2.5 mi
Grades 06-09
A+
Boston Latin School
2.5 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
2.7 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
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Dorchester

840-842A Dorchester Ave, Boston MA 02125

Boston, MA 02125

Listing Information

Listing Office Joyce Lebedew Real Estate
Office Phone 617-269-6400
Agent MLS ID BB802924
Office MLS ID BB3336
Listing Data Updated Jun 21, 2026 4:05 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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