
1255 Adams St #WM205 Boston — Photo 1 of 37
$750,000
1255 Adams St #WM205, Boston, MA 02124
Boston, MA 02124 — Dorchester's Lower Mills
Beds
1
Baths
1.5
SqFt
1,276
Style
Condominium
Built
1900
Rarely available loft unit in the sought-after Water Mill building at Baker Square Condominiums in Lower Mills. This spectacular top-floor unit features beautiful details throughout, with 80 feet of river frontage, multiple eleven-foot wide arched windows, and soaring twelve foot ceilings that frame sweeping views of the Neponset River from the kitchen, dining room, living room and bedroom. This sun-drenched home blends historical character with modern luxury: exposed brick and beams, central A/C and in-unit laundry. The cook's kitchen features high-end stainless steel appliances, quartz counters and a beautiful tile backsplash.The seller has made thoughtful upgrades throughout, including a custom California Closets entertainment center and two bedroom closet systems, custom shades in the living and dining areas, and a fully refaced kitchen with new pullouts, recessed lighting, a pendant fixture and tile backsplash. Both bathrooms have been freshly painted with new lighting, mirrors, faucets and hardware, and a new heat pump was added to the dining room in 2025 for enhanced comfort and efficiency. Additional touches include upgraded track and pendant lighting, floating shelving throughout, and a custom kitchen/coat closet system.Association amenities include an elevator, fitness center, indoor pool, hot tub, pet play area, bike storage and a riverside patio with gas grills. Professionally managed. Includes one deeded parking space and extra storage. Ideally located in the heart of Lower Mills, just steps from beloved local spots in both Milton and Dorchester like Steel & Rye, Yellow Door, Two Pence, The Bowery and the Lower Mills Tavern. Enjoy easy access to the Neponset River Walkway-Bikeway, public transportation and major highways — putting the best of this vibrant, walkable neighborhood right at your doorstep.
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Market Value Analysis
* Analysis is based on 24 actively listed and recently sold comparable properties strictly within Boston, MA.
Property Details
Financials
Parking
Interior Specifications
Climate & Utilities
Building & Exterior
Property & Lot
Amenities & Appliances
Range • Dishwasher • Disposal • Refrigerator • Washer • Dryer
Neighborhood
Public Transportation • Shopping • Pool • Tennis Court(s) • Park • Walk/Jog Trails
Geography
Population
56,216
U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates (B01003)
Median Household Income
$82K
U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates (B19013)
Renter-Occupied Homes
58.6%
U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates (B25003)
New Construction Permits — Suffolk County
2,527 housing units permitted in the last 12 months (+37% vs the prior 12 months) — 2,269 in 5+ unit buildings
U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey (through Jun '26)
Listing Agent: Mackinnon & Co
Listing Office: Compass
MLS® Number: 73570802
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