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 Adams Village 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.
Property Details
Price:
$1,150,000
MLS #:
73549044
Status:
Active
Beds:
5
Baths:
2
Type:
Multi Family
Subtype:
2 Family – 2 Units Up/Down
Neighborhood:
dorchestersdorchestercenter
Listed Date:
Jul 13, 2026
Finished Sq Ft:
3,177
Total Sq Ft:
3,177
Lot Size:
6,605 sqft / 0.15 acres (approx)
Year Built:
1880
Units:
2
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Schools
Elementary School:
Saint Brendan Elementary
Middle School:
Epiphany School
High School:
Boston International Hs
Interior
Above Grade Finished Area
3177
Appliances
Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Bathrooms
2 Full Bathrooms
Below Grade Finished Area
1513
Fireplaces Total
1
Flooring
Tile, Wood
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
Levels
3
Exterior
Community Features
Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Bike Path, Highway Access, T-Station, University
Construction Materials
Frame
Exterior Features
Balcony/Deck
Lot Features
Zero Lot Line
Open Parking Spaces
8
Parking Features
Off Street
Parking Spots
8
Parking Total
8
Patio And Porch Features
Porch, Deck, Deck – Vinyl, Patio – Enclosed
Roof
Shingle
Stories
3
Waterfront Features
Ocean, 1 to 2 Mile To Beach
Financial
Tax Year
2025
Taxes
$10,998
Map
Community
- Address1138 Adams St Boston MA
- CityBoston
- CountySuffolk
- Zip Code02124
Subdivisions in Boston
- Adams Village
- Ashmont Hill
- Ashmont Hill / Carruth Area
- Back Bay
- Bay Village
- Beacon Hill
- Bellevue Hill
- Boston
- Brighton-Oak Square
- Charlestown
- Chestnut Hill
- Chestnut Hill /Brookline line
- Chestnut Hill Park Condominium
- Clam Point Neighborhood
- Eight Streets Neighborhood
- Ellis South End Neighborhood
- Fairmount Hill
- Fields Corner
- Gas Light District
- Golf Course Neighborhood
- Harbor View
- Harborview
- Highland
- Hyde Park
- Jamaica Plain
- Lower Mills
- Melville Park
- Metropolitan Heights Area
- Metropolitan Hill
- Mission Hill – Longwood Medical
- Oak Square
- Parkway neighborhood
- Roslindale
- Roslindale – WC Bates
- roslindale village
- Roxbury’s Moreland Street Historic District
- Savin Hill: Minutes to Carson Beach/UMass Boston T-Stop
- South Boston
- Suffolk County
- Sumner Hill
- Thomas Park
- Woodbourne
Market Summary
Current real estate data for Multi Family in Boston as of Jul 27, 2026
417
Multi Family Listed
133
Avg DOM
487
Avg $ / SqFt
$2,191,650
Avg List Price
Property Summary
- 1138 Adams St Boston MA is a Multi Family for sale in Boston, MA, 02124. It is listed for $1,150,000 To schedule a showing of MLS#73549044 at 1138 Adams St in Boston, MA, contact your Cornerstone Real Estate agent at 617-238-7400.
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1138 Adams St
Boston, MA

