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17 Lafield St

DORCHESTER, MA 02122
1,558 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2008
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.
Built 20083 units1,325–1,558 ft²
$1.2M
All units combinedThe sum of our current value estimates for every unit in the building — roughly what the whole building's homes are worth together.
$610K
Median unit valueThe middle unit value in this building by our estimate: half the units are worth more, half less.
$460
Median $/ft²The middle price per square foot across the building's units, by our current estimates. Useful for comparing units of different sizes.

-10.3%vs the Dorchester ZIP median sale $/ft² ($513)

Sales Performance

$615K
Median sale (12 mo)The middle sale price among this building's units that sold in the last 12 months, from recorded deeds.
—
1-yr changeHow the building's median sale price over the last 12 months compares with the 12 months before that.
1
Sales (12 mo)Units in this building that sold in the last 12 months, from recorded arms-length deeds.
33.3%
Turnover (12 mo)The share of units that changed hands in the last 12 months. Around 4–6% a year is typical; much higher can signal investor churn or a wave of exits.
Median sale price (yearly, all time)Every recorded arms-length sale in the building since records begin, grouped by year: the bars count sales and the line tracks the median price paid.MedianSales
2008201720182025
Sale price per ft² (yearly, all time)The middle price per square foot across the building's units, by our current estimates. Useful for comparing units of different sizes.$/ft²
2008201720182025

6 arms-length sales on record for this building.

Unit Mix & Floor PlansThe building's recurring floor plans, found by grouping units with identical beds, baths and square footage in county records. Larger groups are the building's standard layouts; leftover units have one-off sizes.

3 bed
3 units
Recurring floor plansThe building's recurring floor plans, found by grouping units with identical beds, baths and square footage in county records. Larger groups are the building's standard layouts; leftover units have one-off sizes.
3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,325 ft²
2 units
One-off layouts
1 unit

Ownership & Financing

Owner-occupiedThe share of units where the owner lives in the unit, per county records. The rest are second homes or rentals.100%
Company-ownedUnits owned through an LLC, trust, or other company — a rough proxy for investor ownership.0%
Typical owner tenureThe middle number of years since each unit last changed hands — how long the current owners have been in place.9.7 yrs
Cash purchases (5 yrs)The share of purchases in the last 5 years with no mortgage recorded. High cash share is common in second-home and investor buildings.0%
Avg. loan-to-valueAverage current loan balance against unit value across the building. Low numbers mean owners hold lots of equity — a sign of financial stability.56%
Median owner equityThe middle dollar amount of equity (value minus loans) unit owners hold in this building.$633,662
Median tax billThe middle annual property tax bill among the building's units.$7,437
Pre-foreclosure noticesUnits with an active pre-foreclosure or foreclosure notice on file.0

Recent SalesThe latest recorded arms-length sales in the building, newest first.

Unit 2Dec 29, 2025$615,000Unit 2May 29, 2018$560,000Unit 1Jan 27, 2017$445,000Unit 3Jun 30, 2008$290,000Unit 2Jun 16, 2008$280,000Unit 1May 27, 2008$260,000

Values are TopHap estimates, not appraisals. Sales, ownership and tax figures come from recorded county documents via ATTOM and can lag by several weeks.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Condominium
CountySUFFOLK
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.04
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air With Air Conditioning
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
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
Dr. William Henderson Lower School
Elementary · Grades PK–4 · 0.1 mi
H
Community Academy Of Science And HealthD-
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.4 mi
M
Richard J. Murphy K-8 SchoolB-
Middle · Grades PK–8 · 0.6 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%

All UnitsEvery property record the county has at this street address, such as the units in a condo building. Prices shown are our estimates, not asking prices.

17 Lafield St
3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,325 ft²
$602K
17 Lafield St # 2
3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,325 ft²
$618K
17 Lafield St # 3
3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,558 ft²

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

About 17 Lafield St

How many units are in 17 Lafield St, Dorchester, MA?

17 Lafield St, Dorchester, MA has 3 residential units across built in 2008, according to county assessor records.

What is a unit at 17 Lafield St, Dorchester, MA worth?

The median TopHap Estimate across the 3 units at 17 Lafield St, Dorchester, MA is $609,972. That works out to $460 per square foot. Units run from 1,325 to 1,558 square feet. Estimates are modelled from recorded sales and assessments, not appraisals.

Is 17 Lafield St, Dorchester, MA expensive for Dorchester?

Units at 17 Lafield St, Dorchester, MA carry a median of $460 per square foot, 10% below the Dorchester median of $513 per square foot.

How often do units sell at 17 Lafield St, Dorchester, MA?

1 units at 17 Lafield St, Dorchester, MA sold in the last 12 months, out of 6 recorded arms-length sales all time. That is a turnover rate of 33.3% of the building per year. The median sale over that period was $615K.

Have units at 17 Lafield St, Dorchester, MA appreciated?

Across 3 repeat sales of the same unit, 17 Lafield St, Dorchester, MA returned a median 6.4% per year. Because each pair is the same unit bought and sold, the figure is not distorted by which units traded. The median owner held for 8.7 years.

What floor plans does 17 Lafield St, Dorchester, MA have?

The most common plan at 17 Lafield St, Dorchester, MA is a 3-bedroom of 1,325 square feet, repeated 2 times, with a median estimate of $609,972. TopHap identifies 1 recurring plans in the building.

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