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1185 Adams

1185 Adams, Boston, MA, 02124

YEAR BUILT

1960

# STORIES

1

# TOTAL UNITS

8

UNIT SIZE RANGE

715-735 sqft

Description

1185 Adams sits in Boston's Lower Mills neighborhood, near the intersection of Morton Street and Blue Hill Avenue. This low-rise building consists of 1 story and offers 8 condominium units. Nearby, the Neponset River adds a scenic touch to the area. The building, built in 1960, enjoys proximity to public transportation. Units in 1185 Adams have a size range of 715 to 735 square feet. Each unit has 2 bedrooms, providing space for families or roommates. Recent prices range from $220,000 to $295,000, showing a variety of options for potential buyers. This makes it a compelling choice for anyone looking in the area. Residents benefit from access to hot water and nearby parks, alongside biking paths. Public transportation is close, making commutes simple. A conservation area enhances the natural feel of the neighborhood. Each unit shows signs of careful upkeep, promising a pleasant living environment. Shopping needs can be met at local stores like Metamorphosis of Lower Mills and Telio Foods LLC. Groovy Baby Music also serves as a nearby public school. These locations contribute to a vibrant community atmosphere with options for entertainment and essentials. Visitor parking is available, making it easy for guests to find a spot. The area's appeal lies in its combination of urban access and natural surroundings. Living in a sought-after part of Dorchester, buyers have amenities right at their fingertips while still being part of a well-established, friendly neighborhood.

Building ImageMLS ID #70198169
Building ImageMLS ID #70167734
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1185 Adams

1185 Adams, Boston, MA, 02124

YEAR BUILT

1960

# STORIES

1

# TOTAL UNITS

8

UNIT SIZE RANGE

715-735 sqft

Description

1185 Adams sits in Boston's Lower Mills neighborhood, near the intersection of Morton Street and Blue Hill Avenue. This low-rise building consists of 1 story and offers 8 condominium units. Nearby, the Neponset River adds a scenic touch to the area. The building, built in 1960, enjoys proximity to public transportation. Units in 1185 Adams have a size range of 715 to 735 square feet. Each unit has 2 bedrooms, providing space for families or roommates. Recent prices range from $220,000 to $295,000, showing a variety of options for potential buyers. This makes it a compelling choice for anyone looking in the area. Residents benefit from access to hot water and nearby parks, alongside biking paths. Public transportation is close, making commutes simple. A conservation area enhances the natural feel of the neighborhood. Each unit shows signs of careful upkeep, promising a pleasant living environment. Shopping needs can be met at local stores like Metamorphosis of Lower Mills and Telio Foods LLC. Groovy Baby Music also serves as a nearby public school. These locations contribute to a vibrant community atmosphere with options for entertainment and essentials. Visitor parking is available, making it easy for guests to find a spot. The area's appeal lies in its combination of urban access and natural surroundings. Living in a sought-after part of Dorchester, buyers have amenities right at their fingertips while still being part of a well-established, friendly neighborhood.

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Description

1185 Adams sits in Boston's Lower Mills neighborhood, near the intersection of Morton Street and Blue Hill Avenue. This low-rise building consists of 1 story and offers 8 condominium units. Nearby, the Neponset River adds a scenic touch to the area. The building, built in 1960, enjoys proximity to public transportation. Units in 1185 Adams have a size range of 715 to 735 square feet. Each unit has 2 bedrooms, providing space for families or roommates. Recent prices range from $220,000 to $295,000, showing a variety of options for potential buyers. This makes it a compelling choice for anyone looking in the area. Residents benefit from access to hot water and nearby parks, alongside biking paths. Public transportation is close, making commutes simple. A conservation area enhances the natural feel of the neighborhood. Each unit shows signs of careful upkeep, promising a pleasant living environment. Shopping needs can be met at local stores like Metamorphosis of Lower Mills and Telio Foods LLC. Groovy Baby Music also serves as a nearby public school. These locations contribute to a vibrant community atmosphere with options for entertainment and essentials. Visitor parking is available, making it easy for guests to find a spot. The area's appeal lies in its combination of urban access and natural surroundings. Living in a sought-after part of Dorchester, buyers have amenities right at their fingertips while still being part of a well-established, friendly neighborhood.

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Total Listings0 Listed
Total sold0 Sold
Average Days on Market0 days
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Unit Availability

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1185 Adams Inventory & Sale History

UnitSize (sqft)BedsBathsDays On MarketDateStatusPrice
Unit 1171521972021-03-17
MLS#: 72766114 		Closed$295,000
Unit 9973521572005-07-21
MLS#: 70198169 		Closed$220,000
Unit 121273521862005-06-30
MLS#: 70167734 		Closed$214,900
Unit 1
1

2 Beds

1 Baths

715 sqft

DateStatusPrice
2021-03-17Closed$295,000
MLS#: 72766114
Days On Market97
Unit 12
12

2 Beds

1 Baths

735 sqft

DateStatusPrice
2005-06-30Closed$214,900
MLS#: 70167734
Days On Market86
Unit 9
9

2 Beds

1 Baths

735 sqft

DateStatusPrice
2005-07-21Closed$220,000
MLS#: 70198169
Days On Market57
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Amenities

When we talk about amenities, 1185 Adams really delivers on essentials. Residents enjoy hot water, which is a small but necessary comfort on those chilly Boston mornings. If you’re into outdoor activities or prefer a low-impact lifestyle, the nearby bike path and conservation area are perfect for getting your daily dose of fresh air. Plus, easy access to public transportation opens up the city for exploration. And let’s not forget about the nearby parks! They’re ideal for weekend picnics or a casual stroll with friends, creating a perfect backdrop for laid-back weekends.

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Amenities Description

When we talk about amenities, 1185 Adams really delivers on essentials. Residents enjoy hot water, which is a small but necessary comfort on those chilly Boston mornings. If you’re into outdoor activities or prefer a low-impact lifestyle, the nearby bike path and conservation area are perfect for getting your daily dose of fresh air. Plus, easy access to public transportation opens up the city for exploration. And let’s not forget about the nearby parks! They’re ideal for weekend picnics or a casual stroll with friends, creating a perfect backdrop for laid-back weekends.

Parking
Parking
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Concierge
Concierge
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Elevator(s)
Central AC
Central AC
Pool
Pool
Fitness Center
Fitness Center
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Visitors Parking
Visitors Parking

Policies

The building maintains a welcoming atmosphere with a friend-friendly policy—no overly strict rules to hinder your style of living here. This residential flexibility can be particularly beneficial for new buyers trying to find a home that fits their lifestyle and future needs.

Pet Allowed
Pet Allowed
BBQ Permitted
BBQ Permitted
Sublet Allowed
Sublet Allowed
Short-term Rental Allowed
Short-term Rental Allowed

Compare with Buildings in the Neighbourhood (Last 12 Months)

Compare building's average price/sq. ft. and HOA fees/sq. ft. to buildings nearby

Building NameAvg price per square footAVG HOA FEE per square foot (Monthly)
1185 Adams--
1721-1723 Washington St$1,075/sqft.$2 /sqft.
1241-1255 Adams$580/sqft.$2 /sqft.
1166 Washington St$866/sqft.$2 /sqft.
1180-1200 Washington St$710/sqft.$2 /sqft.
Baker Chocolate Factory$540/sqft.$2 /sqft.

Nearby Schools

1185 Adams is located near 38+ schools throughout Boston. Schools within a 2-mile radius provide dependable access for families. Convenient proximity supports smoother daily routines. This location enhances residential comfort.

St John Paul II Catholic Academy

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Private|Grades PK–8
2222 Dorchester Av...|0.21 miles away

Pope John Paul II Catholic Academy Neponset Campus

--
Private|Grades PK–8
2200 Dorchester Av...|0.21 miles away

Conservatory Lab Charter School

C
Public|Grades PK–8
2120 Dorchester Av...|0.38 miles away

Charles H. Taylor Elementary School

C-
Public|Grades PK–5
1060 Morton St|0.55 miles away

Dr. William Henderson Upper School

D+
Public|Grades 5–12
18 Croftland Ave|0.63 miles away

Glover

A-
Public|Grades KG–5
255 Canton Ave|0.78 miles away
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Schools

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Description

1185 Adams is located near 38+ schools throughout Boston. Schools within a 2-mile radius provide dependable access for families. Convenient proximity supports smoother daily routines. This location enhances residential comfort.

St John Paul II Catholic Academy

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Private|Grades PK–8
2222 Dorchester Av...|Less than 1 Mile Away

Pope John Paul II Catholic Academy Neponset Campus

--
Private|Grades PK–8
2200 Dorchester Av...|Less than 1 Mile Away

Conservatory Lab Charter School

C
Public|Grades PK–8
2120 Dorchester Av...|Less than 1 Mile Away

Charles H. Taylor Elementary School

C-
Public|Grades PK–5
1060 Morton St|Less than 1 Mile Away

Dr. William Henderson Upper School

D+
Public|Grades 5–12
18 Croftland Ave|Less than 1 Mile Away

Glover

A-
Public|Grades KG–5
255 Canton Ave|Less than 1 Mile Away

Boston International High School

--
Public|Grades 9–12
100 Maxwell St|Less than 1 Mile Away

Techboston Academy

D-
Public|Grades 6–12
9 Peacevale Rd|Less than 1 Mile Away

Fontbonne Academy

--
Private|Grades 9–12
930 Brook Rd|Less than 1 Mile Away

Lee Academy School

F
Public|Grades PK–2
25 Dunbar Ave|1.01 Miles Away

Pauline Agassiz Shaw Elementary School

D
Public|Grades PK–5
429 Norfolk St|1.11 Miles Away

Ellison / Parks Early Education School

D-
Public|Grades EE–3
108 Babson St|1.12 Miles Away

St Mary of the Hills School

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Private|Grades PK–8
250 Brook Rd|1.13 Miles Away

Mildred Avenue K-8 School

C-
Public|Grades KG–8
5 Mildred Ave|1.13 Miles Away

Berea Seventy-Day Adventist Academy

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Private|Grades PK–12
800 Morton St|1.16 Miles Away

Kipp Academy Boston Charter School

B
Public|Grades KG–8
37 Babson St|1.17 Miles Away

St Brendan School

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Private|Grades PK–6
29 Rita Rd|1.17 Miles Away

Charles S Pierce Middle School

B
Public|Grades 6–8
451 Central Ave|1.21 Miles Away

Codman Academy Charter Public School

F
Public|Grades PK–12
637 Washington St|1.22 Miles Away

Thomas J. Kenny Elementary School

C+
Public|Grades PK–5
19 Oakton Ave|1.30 Miles Away

Epiphany School

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Private|Grades 5–8
154 Centre St|1.39 Miles Away

Wilson-Kindelan School

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Private|Grades KG–1
158 Blue Hills Pkw...|1.41 Miles Away

Wilson-Kindelan School

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Private|Grades KG–1
158 Blue Hills Pkw...|1.41 Miles Away

Young Achievers K-8 School

D-
Public|Grades PK–8
20 Outlook Rd|1.46 Miles Away

Tucker

B-
Public|Grades PK–5
187 Blue Hills Pkw...|1.47 Miles Away

Joseph Lee K-8 School

D+
Public|Grades PK–8
155 Talbot Ave|1.48 Miles Away

Dr. William Henderson Lower School

--
Public|Grades PK–4
1669 Dorchester Av...|1.55 Miles Away

Collicot

A-
Public|Grades KG–5
80 Edge Hill Rd|1.56 Miles Away

Cunningham School

B+
Public|Grades PK–5
44 Edge Hill Rd|1.57 Miles Away

Milton High School

A-
Public|Grades 9–12
25 Gile Rd|1.67 Miles Away

Neighborhood House Charter School

C-
Public|Grades PK–12
21 Queen St|1.68 Miles Away

Oliver W. Holmes Elementary School

C-
Public|Grades PK–5
40 School St|1.72 Miles Away

Mattahunt Elementary School

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Public|Grades PK–4
100 Hebron St|1.73 Miles Away

Sarah Greenwood K-8 School

D+
Public|Grades PK–8
189 Glenway St|1.79 Miles Away

James J Chittick Elementary School

D+
Public|Grades PK–5
154 Ruskindale Roa...|1.82 Miles Away

Richard J. Murphy K-8 School

C+
Public|Grades PK–8
1 Worrell St|1.85 Miles Away

Up Academy Dorchester

D-
Public|Grades PK–12
35 Westville St|1.90 Miles Away

Montclair School

B-
Public|Grades KG–5
8 Belmont St|1.93 Miles Away

Transit

Set in Mattapan, 1185 Adams provides residents with convenient access to public transit across Boston. Multiple Bus are available within 2 miles, offering seamless daily travel options. Efficient transit connections support work, education, and lifestyle needs. This transit-rich area contributes to a balanced and connected living experience.

116 Blue Hills Pkwy

1.36 miles away|26 min walk

1458 Blue Hill Ave opp Almont St

1.21 miles away|24 min walk

1621 Dorchester Ave opp Dix St

1.64 miles away|32 min walk

1624 Blue Hill Ave @ Mattapan Sq

1.23 miles away|24 min walk

168 River St opp Standard St

0.43 miles away|9 min walk

184 Reedsdale Rd

1.37 miles away|27 min walk
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Description

Set in Mattapan, 1185 Adams provides residents with convenient access to public transit across Boston. Multiple Bus are available within 2 miles, offering seamless daily travel options. Efficient transit connections support work, education, and lifestyle needs. This transit-rich area contributes to a balanced and connected living experience.

116 Blue Hills Pkwy

1.36 miles away|26 min walk

1458 Blue Hill Ave opp Almont St

1.21 miles away|24 min walk

1621 Dorchester Ave opp Dix St

1.64 miles away|32 min walk

1624 Blue Hill Ave @ Mattapan Sq

1.23 miles away|24 min walk

168 River St opp Standard St

0.43 miles away|9 min walk

184 Reedsdale Rd

1.37 miles away|27 min walk

191 Adams St

0.47 miles away|10 min walk

197 Granite Ave

1.39 miles away|27 min walk

2165 Dorchester Ave

0.32 miles away|7 min walk

224 Adams St opp Churchills Ln

0.61 miles away|12 min walk

227 Norfolk St opp Stanton St

1.06 miles away|21 min walk

247 Norfolk St opp Capen St

1.02 miles away|20 min walk

248 Neponset Ave

1.66 miles away|32 min walk

250 Brook Rd

1.18 miles away|23 min walk

316 Adams St

0.95 miles away|19 min walk

321 Adams St

1.05 miles away|21 min walk

324 Central Ave

1 miles away|20 min walk

355 Norfolk St opp Withington St

1.19 miles away|23 min walk

398 Neponset Ave @ Neponset Health Center

1.65 miles away|32 min walk

452 Geneva Ave opp Bloomfield St

1.92 miles away|37 min walk

55 Hallet St opp Florian Hall

1.37 miles away|27 min walk

80 Edge Hill Rd

1.59 miles away|31 min walk

Adams St @ Ashmont St

1.33 miles away|26 min walk

Adams St @ Babcock St

1.59 miles away|31 min walk

Adams St @ Butler St - Butler Sta

0.3 miles away|6 min walk

Adams St @ Canton Ave

0.26 miles away|5 min walk

Adams St @ Cary Ave

1.26 miles away|25 min walk

Adams St @ Centre St

1.28 miles away|25 min walk

Adams St @ Churchills Ln

0.62 miles away|12 min walk

Adams St @ Church St

1.85 miles away|36 min walk

Adams St @ Eliot St

0.15 miles away|3 min walk

Adams St @ Elmdale St

1.72 miles away|33 min walk

Adams St @ Fontbonne Academy

0.91 miles away|18 min walk

Adams St @ Foster Ln

1.94 miles away|38 min walk

Adams St @ Franconia St

1.19 miles away|23 min walk

Adams St @ Governors Rd

1.47 miles away|29 min walk

Adams St @ Granite Pl

1.95 miles away|38 min walk

Adams St @ Helena Rd

1.29 miles away|25 min walk

Adams St @ Hollis St

1.68 miles away|33 min walk

Adams St @ King St

1.57 miles away|31 min walk

Adams St @ Libby Rd

1.47 miles away|29 min walk

Adams St @ Lonsdale St

1.48 miles away|29 min walk

Adams St @ Mechanic St

1.83 miles away|36 min walk

Adams St @ Milton St - Cedar Grove Sta

0.76 miles away|15 min walk

Adams St @ Minot St

1.07 miles away|21 min walk

Adams St @ Msgr Lydon Way

1.42 miles away|28 min walk

Adams St @ Oakton Ave.

1.26 miles away|25 min walk

Adams St opp Brook Rd

1.57 miles away|31 min walk

Adams St opp Lonsdale St

1.48 miles away|29 min walk

Adams St opp Msgr. Lydon Way

1.42 miles away|28 min walk

The Neighbourhood: Mattapan

Mattapan sits at the end of the Ashmont–Mattapan light rail line. The area has parks, playgrounds, and sports fields for outdoor play. This district offers local shops, markets, churches, and small restaurants. Community centers and libraries host events and programs for all ages. The area links to downtown Boston via the trolley and a Red Line transfer at Ashmont. Bus routes run along main streets for local trips. Short drives reach larger retail centers and medical services nearby. The district offers easy transit access.

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Neighbourhood Description

Mattapan sits at the end of the Ashmont–Mattapan light rail line. The area has parks, playgrounds, and sports fields for outdoor play. This district offers local shops, markets, churches, and small restaurants. Community centers and libraries host events and programs for all ages. The area links to downtown Boston via the trolley and a Red Line transfer at Ashmont. Bus routes run along main streets for local trips. Short drives reach larger retail centers and medical services nearby. The district offers easy transit access.

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1185 Adams Demographics

Age Demographics

0–14 Years

18.94%

15–29 Years

20.9%

30–44 Years

21.64%

45–59 Years

18.42%

60+ Years

20.1%

Commute

25.75%

Transit

2.53%

Walk

55.69%

Drive

0.91%

Bike

Housing Ownership

44.95%

Owner Occupied

55.05%

Rental Units

Household Types

Single Family
30.6%
Multi Family
14.75%
Single Person
25.88%
Multi Person
74.12%

Average Income

Household:$7,221,838.06 /yr

Individual:$4,277,288.37 /yr

Education

Bachelors Degree17.83%
High School College27.89%
Diploma6.47%
Post Graduate14.81%
Others33%
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Education

Diploma6.47%
Post Graduate14.81%
Others33%
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