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421 BOWDOIN ST

DORCHESTER, MA 02122
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Baths
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.
550 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,220 (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.$85,500 (2025)
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$85,500
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$91,600

Climate Risk

Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.14 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.minimal

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Regional: Shopping Center, Mall (W/Anchor)
CountySuffolk
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.01
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 · 0.1 mi
H
Community Academy Of Science And HealthF
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.7 mi
M
Lilla G. Frederick Middle SchoolF
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.7 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

421 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 smallest homes in Dorchester
  • Among the smallest lots in Dorchester

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 area550 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,911 ft²Bigger

Smaller than almost all homes nearby

Lot size550 ft²
SmallerTypical 3,398 ft²Bigger

Smaller than almost all homes nearby

How 421 Bowdoin St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeDorchesterDorchester 02122Suffolk County
Living areabigger than550 ft²almost no homesalmost no homes5% of homes
Lot sizebigger than550 ft²almost no homesalmost no homes4% of homes

About 421 Bowdoin St

How big is 421 Bowdoin St, Dorchester, MA?

421 Bowdoin St, Dorchester, MA has 550 square feet of living space and a 0.01-acre lot.

What schools serve 421 Bowdoin St, Dorchester, MA?

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

How does 421 Bowdoin St, Dorchester, MA compare to other homes in Dorchester 02122?

Among the 4,918 homes in Dorchester 02122, it is bigger than almost none of them (550 ft² against a typical 1,911 ft²) and its lot is bigger than almost none of them (550 ft² against a typical 3,398 ft²). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 421 Bowdoin St, Dorchester, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 421 Bowdoin St, Dorchester, MA was $2,220. The county assessed it at $85,500.

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