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294 BOWDOIN ST

DORCHESTER, MA 02122
0
Baths
45,608 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.
1.81 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1899
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
3
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Tax & Assessment

Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$15,157,000 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$6,082,200
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$9,074,800
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$17,890,000

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Religious, Church, Worship (Synagogue, Temple, Parsonage)
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.2000
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.1.81
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.

E
Mather Elementary SchoolD+
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.3 mi
M
Lilla G. Frederick Middle SchoolF
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.5 mi
H
Community Academy Of Science And HealthF
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.5 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

294 Bowdoin 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 90% 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 area45,608 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,918 ft²Bigger

Bigger than almost all homes nearby

Lot size1.81 ac
SmallerTypical 3,398 ft²Bigger

Bigger than almost all homes nearby

Year built1899
OlderTypical 1910Newer

Newer than 10% of homes nearby

How 294 Bowdoin St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeDorchesterDorchester 02122Suffolk County
Living areabigger than45,608 ft²almost all homesalmost all homesalmost all homes
Lot sizebigger than1.81 acalmost all homesalmost all homesalmost all homes
Year builtnewer than189913% of homes10% of homes19% of homes

About 294 Bowdoin St

How big is 294 Bowdoin St, Dorchester, MA?

294 Bowdoin St, Dorchester, MA has 45,608 square feet of living space and a 1.81-acre lot.

When was 294 Bowdoin St, Dorchester, MA built?

294 Bowdoin St, Dorchester, MA was built in 1899, making it 127 years old. The building has 3 stories.

What schools serve 294 Bowdoin St, Dorchester, MA?

294 Bowdoin St, Dorchester, MA is assigned to Mather Elementary School (elementary), rated D+; Lilla G. Frederick Middle School (middle), rated F; Community Academy Of Science And Health (high), rated F. All sit in Boston School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 294 Bowdoin 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 (45,608 ft² against a typical 1,918 ft²), its lot is bigger than almost all of them (1.81 ac against a typical 3,398 ft²) and it is newer than 10% of them (1899 against a typical 1910). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

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