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Last sold for $900,000 on Oct 14, 2011

281 ADAMS ST

DORCHESTER, MA 02122
0
Baths
18,808 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.
0.43 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1900
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$900,000 · Oct 14, 2011

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$56,519 (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.$4,880,700 (2025)
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$4,880,700
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$4,985,400

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Apartments (Generic)
CountySuffolk
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.43
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Brick
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.None
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

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 HealthD-
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.2 mi
E
Dr. William Henderson Lower School
Elementary · Grades PK–4 · 0.4 mi
M
Richard J. Murphy K-8 SchoolB-
Middle · Grades PK–8 · 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

281 Adams St 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.

  • Among the largest homes in Dorchester
  • Among the largest lots in Dorchester
  • Older than 78% 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.

Living area18,808 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,932 ft²Bigger

Bigger than almost all homes nearby

Lot size0.43 ac
SmallerTypical 3,398 ft²Bigger

Bigger than almost all homes nearby

Year built1900
OlderTypical 1910Newer

Newer than 22% of homes nearby

How 281 Adams St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeDorchesterDorchester 02122Suffolk County
Living areabigger than18,808 ft²almost all homesalmost all homesalmost all homes
Lot sizebigger than0.43 acalmost all homesalmost all homes98% of homes
Year builtnewer than190027% of homes22% of homes31% of homes

About 281 Adams St

When did 281 Adams St, Dorchester, MA last sell?

281 Adams St, Dorchester, MA last sold on Oct 14, 2011 for $900,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 281 Adams St, Dorchester, MA?

281 Adams St, Dorchester, MA has 18,808 square feet of living space and a 0.43-acre lot.

When was 281 Adams St, Dorchester, MA built?

281 Adams St, Dorchester, MA was built in 1900, making it 126 years old.

What schools serve 281 Adams St, Dorchester, MA?

281 Adams St, Dorchester, MA is assigned to Community Academy Of Science And Health (high), rated D-; Dr. William Henderson Lower School (elementary); Richard J. Murphy K-8 School (middle), rated B-. All sit in Boston School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 281 Adams St, Dorchester, MA compare to other homes in Dorchester 02122?

Among the 4,918 homes in Dorchester 02122, it is bigger than almost all of them (18,808 ft² against a typical 1,932 ft²), its lot is bigger than almost all of them (0.43 ac against a typical 3,398 ft²) and it is newer than 22% of them (1900 against a typical 1910). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 281 Adams St, Dorchester, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 281 Adams St, Dorchester, MA was $56,519. The county assessed it at $4,880,700.

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