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.
| MLS # | 73549044 |
|---|---|
| Listing Type | For Sale |
| Style | House |
| Sub-Type | Resale |
| Status | Active |
| Year | 1880 |
| Days On Site | 42 |
| Listing Provided By | Fine Properties, Inc. | Justine Snyder |
| Bed(s) | 5 |
|---|---|
| Bath(s) | 2 Total |
| SQ Feet | 3,177 |
| Basement | Y |
| Story(s) | 3 |
| Units | 2 |
| Zoning | R2 |
| Acreage | 0.15 |
| Water Front | Yes |
| Rooms Total | 14 |
|---|---|
| Interior 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 |
| Appliances | Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer |
| Fireplace Features | Gas |
| Fireplaces Total | 1 |
| Fireplace Yes / No | Yes |
| Flooring | Tile, Wood |
| Exterior Features | Balcony/Deck |
|---|---|
| Roof | Shingle |
| Construction Materials | Frame |
| Foundation Details | Block, Stone |
| Lot Features | Zero Lot Line |
| Garage Yes / No | No |
|---|---|
| Parking Features | Off Street |
| Sewer | Public Sewer |
|---|---|
| Electric | 220 Volts |
| Tax Annual Amount | 10998 |
|---|---|
| Tax Assessed Value | 949700 |
| Tax Block | P:0362 |
| Tax Lot | 000 |
| Tax Year | 2025 |
| Tax Map Number | w:17 |
| Community Features | Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Bike Path, Highway Access, T-Station, University |
|---|---|
| Senior Community Yes / No | No |
| State | MA |
|---|---|
| County | Suffolk |
| City | Boston |
| Zip Code | 02124 |
| Area | Dorchester's Dorchester Center |
| School District | Boston International Hs |
| Elementary School | Saint Brendan Elementary |
| High School | Boston International Hs |
| Listing VS Median (in 02124) | |
Price: $999,995 low | high Med: $4,200 sqft: 3,177 low | high Med: 2,116 $ / sqft: $315 low | high Med: $2 On site: 42 low | high Med: 53 | |
| State | MA |
|---|---|
| County | Suffolk |
| City | Boston |
| Zip Code | 02124 |
| Area | Dorchester's Dorchester Center |
| School District | Boston International Hs |
| Elementary School | Saint Brendan Elementary |
| High School | Boston International Hs |
| Listing VS Median (in 02124) | |
Price: $999,995 low | high Med: $4,200 sqft: 3,177 low | high Med: 2,116 $ / sqft: $315 low | high Med: $2 On site: 42 low | high Med: 53 | |
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