Adams Templeton Elderly Housing

39 Msgr Lydon Way, Boston, MA 02124

Adams Templeton Elderly Housing is a housing for older adults at 39 Msgr Lydon Way in Dorchester, Boston, MA 02124, with 76 apartments.

At a glance

• 76 apartments (HUD’s multifamily property records)
• Bedrooms: 67 1-bedroom, 9 2-bedroom

No homes in Adams Templeton Elderly Housing are listed right now. Ask Benjamin Realty to tell you when one comes on the market.

Income-restricted housing

Adams Templeton Elderly Housing is in HUD project-based Section 8, Low-Income Housing Tax Credit, with 76 low-income units and 73 HUD-assisted units, in service since 2001. Designation: Older adults.

HUD's last physical inspection score: 95 out of 100 (2023-09-27).

Boston Housing Authority: how to apply, waitlists and income limits. How housing assistance works in Massachusetts.

Getting around

Walkability: 94 out of 100, from how close everyday places are.

Closest train and subway stops:

• Ashmont (MBTA Red Line Mattapan Line), 0.3 mi
• Shawmut (MBTA Red Line), 0.4 mi
• Cedar Grove (MBTA Mattapan Line), 0.6 mi

Closest bus stops:

• Dorchester Ave @ Shepton St (MBTA 15 18), 0.1 mi
• Talbot Ave @ Dorchester Ave (MBTA 22 23 26), 0.2 mi
• Geneva Ave opp Vinson St (MBTA 15 17 18), 0.7 mi

Public schools nearby

• Henderson K-12 Inclusion School Lower (elementary, grades PK–1), 0.4 mi
• Henderson K-12 Inclusion School Upper (high, grades 2–12), 0.7 mi

The district decides which school serves an address. Distances are straight-line.

Questions about Adams Templeton Elderly Housing

How many units are in Adams Templeton Elderly Housing?

Adams Templeton Elderly Housing has 76 apartments, according to HUD’s multifamily property records.

Are there homes for sale or rent in Adams Templeton Elderly Housing right now?

None are listed at the moment. Benjamin Realty can tell you when a home in Adams Templeton Elderly Housing comes on the market.

What is the closest T or train station to Adams Templeton Elderly Housing?

Ashmont (MBTA Red Line Mattapan Line) is 0.3 miles away, in a straight line.

Is Adams Templeton Elderly Housing income-restricted housing?

Yes. Adams Templeton Elderly Housing is in HUD project-based Section 8, Low-Income Housing Tax Credit, with 76 low-income units. Ask the building’s management about its income limits and waitlist, or ask Benjamin Realty.

Buildings near Adams Templeton Elderly Housing

• Peabody Apartments — 1875 Dorchester Ave, 103 apartments, 0.2 mi
• Ashmont TOD — 1900 Dorchester Ave, 74 apartments, 0.2 mi
• Ashmont TOD — 1971–1977 Dorchester Ave, 83 apartments · built 2015 · 6 floors, 0.4 mi
• Mattapan Apartments — 430 Adams St, 183 apartments, 0.5 mi
• Codman Square Apartments — 784 Washington St Apt 111, 100 apartments, 0.6 mi
• Granite Fields Corner — 68 Charles St, 67 apartments, 0.8 mi
• Keystone — 151 Hallet St, 223 apartments, 0.9 mi
• Tab II — 8 Kingsdale St, 104 apartments, 1 mi

More: all 300 large buildings in Boston · Boston homes for sale and rent · Dorchester neighborhood guide

Sources

• HUD Multifamily Assisted Properties
• HUD Low-Income Housing Tax Credit database

Assessed values and sales are public records from municipal assessors. An assessed value is set for taxation and may differ from market value. Data checked 2026-11-02.

To ask about homes in Adams Templeton Elderly Housing or book a showing, call Benjamin Realty at (617) 734-5050 or email [email protected].