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Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)Residential
Last sold for $527,500 on Mar 11, 2005

400 BOWDOIN ST

DORCHESTER, MA 02122
3
Beds
2
Baths
2,550 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.
0.12 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1905
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
3
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
9
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.
4
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$527,500 · Mar 11, 2005

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$6,745 (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.$582,500 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$250,400
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$332,100

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Conventional
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.1991
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.12
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air With Air Conditioning
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(8)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

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 · 0.2 mi
M
Lilla G. Frederick Middle SchoolF
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.6 mi
H
Community Academy Of Science And HealthF
High · Grades 9–12 · 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

400 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.

  • Bigger than 78% of homes in Suffolk County
  • Has a bigger lot than 84% 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 area2,550 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,924 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 64% of homes nearby

Lot size0.12 ac
SmallerTypical 3,398 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 84% of homes nearby

Year built1905
OlderTypical 1910Newer

Newer than 46% of homes nearby

How 400 Bowdoin St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeDorchesterDorchester 02122Suffolk County
Living areabigger than2,550 ft²55% of homes64% of homes78% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.12 ac81% of homes84% of homes78% of homes
Year builtnewer than190549% of homes46% of homes38% of homes

About 400 Bowdoin St

When did 400 Bowdoin St, Dorchester, MA last sell?

400 Bowdoin St, Dorchester, MA last sold on Mar 11, 2005 for $527,500, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 3 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 400 Bowdoin St, Dorchester, MA?

400 Bowdoin St, Dorchester, MA has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2,550 square feet of living space and a 0.12-acre lot.

When was 400 Bowdoin St, Dorchester, MA built?

400 Bowdoin St, Dorchester, MA was built in 1905, making it 121 years old. It is a conventional home. The building has 3 stories.

What schools serve 400 Bowdoin St, Dorchester, MA?

400 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 400 Bowdoin St, Dorchester, MA compare to other homes in Dorchester 02122?

Among the 4,918 homes in Dorchester 02122, it is bigger than 64% of them (2,550 ft² against a typical 1,924 ft²), its lot is bigger than 84% of them (0.12 ac against a typical 3,398 ft²) and it is newer than 46% of them (1905 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 400 Bowdoin St, Dorchester, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 400 Bowdoin St, Dorchester, MA was $6,745. The county assessed it at $582,500.

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