286 Bowen St

1,300 Sq. Ft.
$60 / Sq. Ft.
1,300
Sq. Ft.
$60
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Rare 5-bedroom, 3-bath single-family home offering spacious living in the heart of South Boston. The home features generous bedrooms, ample closet/storage space, in-unit washer and dryer, and a private back deck perfect for outdoor enjoyment. Upcoming improvements include removal of existing carpet and installation of new flooring, providing a refreshed interior. Ideally located just minutes from East and West Broadway, with easy access to South Boston’s popular restaurants, cafés, shops, and nightlife....Rare 5-bedroom, 3-bath single-family home offering spacious living in the heart of South Boston. The home features generous bedrooms, ample closet/storage space, in-unit washer and dryer, and a private back deck perfect for outdoor enjoyment. Upcoming improvements include removal of existing carpet and installation of new flooring, providing a refreshed interior. Ideally located just minutes from East and West Broadway, with easy access to South Boston’s popular restaurants, cafés, shops, and nightlife. Convenient to public transportation, including the Red Line and multiple bus routes, making commuting into downtown Boston simple and efficient.

Property Details for 286 Bowen Street

Town
Boston
MLS Area
South Boston
Area
MA-Boston-South Boston, MA-Boston
Garage Spaces
0
Open Parking Spaces
.00
Parking Spaces Total
0
LISTING UPDATED: 05/18/2026 03:07 AM

Property Details for 286 Bowen Street

StatusActive
MLS #73512232
Days on Market28
Rental Incentives-
Costs & Fees-
Available Date09/01/2026
Furnished-
Property TypeRental
MLS TypeRental / Single Family
Year Built1920
CountySuffolk County

Location

Listing Courtesy of UNION Real Estate, LLC, Elena M. Lau
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Building Information for 286 Bowen Street

Building/Complex286 Bowen StFloor-Stories-Pet PolicyNot AllowedPet Policy DetailsNoYear Built1920Building Size-Lot Size2295.68 AC / 99,999,999 SF

Property Information for 286 Bowen Street

General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Laundromat, Bike Path, Highway Access, House of Worship, Marina, Private School, Public School, T-Station, Other (See Remarks)
  • Living Area: 1300.0
  • SqFt with Basement: No
  • Single Family Type: Single Family Residence
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water View: No
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Location/School
  • Grade School: Bps
  • High School: Bps
  • Middle School: Bps
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • Num of Baths: 3.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 3
  • Num of Half Baths: 0
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 3.00
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 3
  • FireplaceYN: No
  • Fireplaces: 0
  • Interior Features: Single Living Level
  • Laundry Features: In Building
  • Primary Bath: No
  • SpaYN: No
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Deck
  • Exterior Features: Deck
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck
Parking Features
  • Covered Spaces: .00
  • Garage: No
Utilities
  • Cooling: No
  • Heating: Natural Gas
  • Heating: Yes
Property Information
Property Info
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • WARRANTY: No
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Disclosures: Listing agent is a co-owner.
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: W:07 P:00851 S:000,1410428
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 5
Other Building Characteristics
  • Accessibility Features: No
Income / Expenses
  • Insurance Required: Yes
Complex & Association Information
  • Adult Community: No
Unit Information
Unit Information
  • Unit Floor Level Integer: 1.0
Rental Info
Rental Info
  • Availability Date: 09-01-2026
  • Available Now: No

Property History for 286 Bowen Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
May 14, 2026

Price Change

MLS PIN #73512232

$6,500—
May 4, 2026

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73512232

$7,000—
Apr 15, 2020

Rented

MLS PIN #72611783

$5,500—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
05/14/2026

Price Change

MLS PIN #73512232

$6,500
05/04/2026

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73512232

$7,000
04/15/2020

Rented

MLS PIN #72611783

$5,500

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Schools near 286 Bowen Street

This home is within Boston Public Schools.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 6
Public - PK to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Perkins Elementary School
PublicPK to 6

James F. Condon School
PublicPK to 8

Excel High School
Public9 to 12

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

286 Bowen Street is available for rent in Boston, MA 02127. This property was listed on May 4, 2026 by UNION Real Estate, LLC, it's currently listed at $6,500. It has been on the market for a total of 28 days and was last rented on April 15, 2020. This listing's school district is Boston Public Schools. Nearby schools include Perkins Elementary School, James F. Condon School and Boston - Boston Collaborative High School. 286 Bowen Street is a 5-bed, 3-bath, 1,300 sqft a property built in 1920.

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Listing Courtesy of UNION Real Estate, LLC, Elena M. Lau

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