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$445,180$342 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 96How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Sep 24, 2026

157 ADAMS ST APT 2

DORCHESTER, MA 02122
Building report
4
Beds
1
Baths
1,301 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
1905
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
6
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$445K
$429K low$461K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$4,679 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$404,100 (2025)
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$404,100
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$409,400

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Condominium
CountySuffolk
Effective Year BuiltAn adjusted build year that accounts for condition and major remodels. A big renovation can make a home count as newer than it is.2019
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

H
Community Academy Of Science And HealthF
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.2 mi
E
Mather Elementary SchoolD+
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.3 mi
M
Up Academy DorchesterD-
Middle · Grades PK–12 · 0.6 mi

District: Boston School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 02122These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.90
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.103
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.76

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.93%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.22%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.16%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.2%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.23,849
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.11,977 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$84,827
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$116,947
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.50°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.47 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.58%

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How this home compares

157 Adams St Apt 2 measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Worth less than 88% of homes in Suffolk County
  • Costs less per square foot than 94% of homes in Suffolk County
  • Smaller than 76% of homes in Dorchester

What homes are worth in Dorchester 02122

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

This home
$287K$1.1M

This home is worth more than 18% of homes in Dorchester 02122.

How it measures up in Dorchester 02122

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Dorchester 02122.

Estimated value$445,180
CheaperTypical $613,100Pricier

Pricier than 18% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$342
CheaperTypical $482Pricier

Pricier than 8% of homes nearby

Living area1,301 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,924 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 31% of homes nearby

Year built1905
OlderTypical 1910Newer

Newer than 46% of homes nearby

How 157 Adams St Apt 2 ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeDorchesterDorchester 02122Suffolk County
Estimated valuepricier than$445,18018% of homes18% of homes12% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$34218% of homes8% of homes6% of homes
Living areabigger than1,301 ft²24% of homes31% of homes43% of homes
Year builtnewer than190549% of homes46% of homes38% of homes

About 157 Adams St Apt 2

How much is 157 Adams St Apt 2, Dorchester, MA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 157 Adams St Apt 2, Dorchester, MA is $445,180 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $429,292 to $461,068. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

How big is 157 Adams St Apt 2, Dorchester, MA?

157 Adams St Apt 2, Dorchester, MA has 4 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms and 1,301 square feet of living space.

When was 157 Adams St Apt 2, Dorchester, MA built?

157 Adams St Apt 2, Dorchester, MA was built in 1905, making it 121 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 157 Adams St Apt 2, Dorchester, MA?

157 Adams St Apt 2, Dorchester, MA is assigned to Community Academy Of Science And Health (high), rated F; Mather Elementary School (elementary), rated D+; Up Academy Dorchester (middle), rated D-. All sit in Boston School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 157 Adams St Apt 2, Dorchester, MA compare to other homes in Dorchester 02122?

Among the 4,918 homes in Dorchester 02122, it is worth more than 18% of them ($445,180 against a typical $613,100), its price per square foot is higher than 8% of them ($342 against a typical $482), it is bigger than 31% of them (1,301 ft² against a typical 1,924 ft²) and it is newer than 46% of them (1905 against a typical 1910). Measured against all of Suffolk County, it is worth more than 12% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 157 Adams St Apt 2, Dorchester, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 157 Adams St Apt 2, Dorchester, MA was $4,679. The county assessed it at $404,100.

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