1138 Adams St, Dorchester, MA, 02124
About This Home
Welcome to 1138 Adams Street, a classic Dorchester two-family home offering spacious living across 3,178 SF and set on a beautiful 6,605 SF lot. Nestled in the vibrant Lower Mills neighborhood, this property combines residential charm with everyday convenience to cafés, parks, and local favorites. Whether you’re seeking multi-generational living, rental income, or a home with room to grow, this property provides comfort, flexibility, and a location that continues to shine within Boston’s evolving landscape. This property offers a substantial footprint for renovation, modernization, or repositioning. The property’s scale, layout, and location in Adams Village make it an excellent candidate for contractors, developers, or investors seeking a project with meaningful upside. With strong neighborhood fundamentals and a multi-family configuration that remains in high demand, 1138 Adams Street is ready for its next chapter.
Getting Around
Very Walkable
Very Limited Transit
BikeableSchools
Construction
Condition
- Year built: 1880
Materials
- Foundation: Block,Stone
- Roof: Shingle
- Construction materials: Frame
Type & Style
- Home type: MultiFamily
- Property subType: 2 Family - 2 Units Up/Down
Interior
Appliances
- Appliances included: Range,Dishwasher,Disposal,Microwave,Refrigerator,Washer,Dryer
Basement
- Has basement: Yes
- Basement: Full,Interior Entry
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s),Walk-Up Attic,Heated Attic,Cathedral/Vaulted Ceilings,Lead Certification Available,Bathroom with Shower Stall,Living Room,Dining Room,Laundry Room,Mudroom,Office/Den,Kitchen
- Flooring: Tile,Wood
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Gas
- Fireplace: Yes
- Finished area below ground: 1,513
- Finished area above ground: 3,177
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 3,177
- Total interior livable area: 3,177 sqft
Property
Details
- Parcel number: DORC W:17 P:03628 S:000,1316259
- Zoning: R2
Features
- Patio & porch: Porch,Deck,Deck - Vinyl,Patio - Enclosed
- Exterior features: Balcony/Deck
- Waterfront features: Ocean,1 to 2 Mile To Beach
- Frontage length: 100.00
Lot
- Lot size: 6,605 sqft
- Features: Zero Lot Line
Parking
- Total spaces: 8
- Parking features: Off Street
- Uncovered spaces: 8
Climate Risk is Financial Risk
Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.
Biggest Threats for This Home
- Coastal Flooding
- Cold Wave
- Heat Wave
- Lightning
- Tsunami
How This Home’s Risks Compare
FEMA Declared Disasters Across Massachusetts Counties
Understanding the Costs
Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.
Estimated Costs Today
| Monthly | Annual | |
|---|---|---|
| Mortgage | $5,815 | $69,780 |
| Home Insurance * | $411 | $4,932 |
| Property Taxes | $1,113 | $13,356 |
| Electricity | $626 | $7,517 |
| Total | $7,965 | $95,580 |
Income You'd Need if You Spent...
Massachusetts FAIR Plan Programs
How Costs Could Change Over Time
Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.
Comparing Against the Market
Price Per Sq Ft
vs Other Active Listings
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vs Homes Sold Last Month
Median $/sqft
Current Market Trends
Median Price Per Square Foot
The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.
Historicals for This Listing
Zestimate History ($/sqft)
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-17 | Price change | $999,995 |
| 2026-07-13 | Listed for sale | $1,150,000 |
| 1994-11-10 | Sold | $134,000 |
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