Pending

Price cut: $150K (8/17)

$999,995

1138 Adams St, Dorchester, MA 02124

5beds

3,177sqft

$6,556/mo

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2 Family - 2 Units Up/Down

Built in 1880

-- sqft lot

$955,000 Zestimate^®

$315/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

Welcome to 1138 Adams Street, a classic Dorchester two-family home offering spacious living across 3,178 SF and set on a beautiful 6,605 SF lot. Nestled in the vibrant Lower Mills neighborhood, this property combines residential charm with everyday convenience to cafés, parks, and local favorites. Whether you’re seeking multi-generational living, rental income, or a home with room to grow, this property provides comfort, flexibility, and a location that continues to shine within Boston’s evolving landscape. This property offers a substantial footprint for renovation, modernization, or repositioning. The property’s scale, layout, and location in Adams Village make it an excellent candidate for contractors, developers, or investors seeking a project with meaningful upside. With strong neighborhood fundamentals and a multi-family configuration that remains in high demand, 1138 Adams Street is ready for its next chapter.

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Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 5
Bathrooms: 2
Full bathrooms: 2

Appliances

Included: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer

Features

Ceiling Fan(s), Walk-Up Attic, Heated Attic, Cathedral/Vaulted Ceilings, Lead Certification Available, Bathroom with Shower Stall, Living Room, Dining Room, Laundry Room, Mudroom, Office/Den, Kitchen
Flooring: Tile, Wood
Basement: Full,Interior Entry
Number of fireplaces: 1
Fireplace features: Gas

Interior area

Total structure area: 3,177
Total interior livable area: 3,177 sqft
Finished area above ground: 3,177
Finished area below ground: 1,513

Property

Parking

Total spaces: 8
Parking features: Off Street
Uncovered spaces: 8

Features

Patio & porch: Porch, Deck, Deck - Vinyl, Patio - Enclosed
Exterior features: Balcony/Deck
Waterfront features: Ocean, 1 to 2 Mile To Beach
Frontage length: 100.00

Lot

Size: 6,605 Square Feet
Features: Zero Lot Line

Details

Parcel number: DORC W:17 P:03628 S:000,1316259
Zoning: R2

Construction

Type & style

Home type: MultiFamily
Property subtype: 2 Family - 2 Units Up/Down

Materials

Frame
Foundation: Block, Stone
Roof: Shingle

Condition

Year built: 1880

Utilities & green energy

Electric: 220 Volts
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public

Community & HOA

Community

Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Bike Path, Highway Access, T-Station, University

Location

Region: Dorchester

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $315/sqft
Tax assessed value: $949,700
Annual tax amount: $10,998
Date on market: 7/13/2026
Total actual rent: 0

Estimated market value

$955,000

$907,000 - $1.00M

$3,477/mo

Price history

Date	Event	Price
8/27/2026	Pending sale	$999,995$315/sqft
Source: MLS PIN #73549044 Report a problem
8/17/2026	Price change	$999,995-13%$315/sqft
Source: MLS PIN #73549044 Report a problem
7/13/2026	Listed for sale	$1,150,000+758.2%$362/sqft
Source: MLS PIN #73549044 Report a problem
11/10/1994	Sold	$134,000$42/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2025	$10,998 +9.5%	$949,700 +3.1%
2024	$10,040 +10.6%	$921,100 +9%
2023	$9,076 +7.6%	$845,100 +9%
2022	$8,434 +4%	$775,200 +2%
2021	$8,109 +16.1%	$760,000 +14.9%
2020	$6,984 +10.2%	$661,400 +10%
2019	$6,339 +5.6%	$601,400 +5%
2018	$6,001 +588.2%	$572,600 +8%
2017	$872 -84%	$530,000 +7%
2016	$5,449 +6.9%	$495,400 +17.7%
2015	$5,097 +6.2%	$420,900 +15.2%
2013	$4,801 +15.2%	$365,400 +14.3%
2012	$4,169 +2%	$319,700
2011	$4,089 +6.6%	$319,700 -1%
2010	$3,836 -3.7%	$322,900 -13.8%
2009	$3,982 -17.4%	$374,600 -14.7%
2008	$4,819 -8.4%	$439,300 -8.2%
2007	$5,259	$478,500