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178 Thornton St

ROXBURY, MA 02119
0.11 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2018
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
1
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.
Built 20184 units1,290–1,544 ft²
$2.6M
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.
$674K
Median unit valueThe middle unit value in this building by our estimate: half the units are worth more, half less.
$456
Median $/ft²The middle price per square foot across the building's units, by our current estimates. Useful for comparing units of different sizes.

+64.0%vs the Roxbury ZIP median sale $/ft² ($278)

Sales Performance

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Median sale (12 mo)The middle sale price among this building's units that sold in the last 12 months, from recorded deeds.
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1-yr changeHow the building's median sale price over the last 12 months compares with the 12 months before that.
0
Sales (12 mo)Units in this building that sold in the last 12 months, from recorded arms-length deeds.
0.0%
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.

0 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.

2 bed
4 units

Value DistributionHow the building's units spread across value ranges by our current estimates. A wide spread usually means big differences in size, floor or view.

$558K–$558K
1 unit
$650K–$650K
1 unit
$698K–$703K
2 units

Ownership & Financing

Owner-occupiedThe share of units where the owner lives in the unit, per county records. The rest are second homes or rentals.25%
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.126.9 yrs
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.59%
Median owner equityThe middle dollar amount of equity (value minus loans) unit owners hold in this building.$660,645
Median tax billThe middle annual property tax bill among the building's units.$7,319
Pre-foreclosure noticesUnits with an active pre-foreclosure or foreclosure notice on file.0

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

Climate Risk

Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.35 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.minimal

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Condominium
CountySUFFOLK
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air With Air Conditioning
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
Nathan Hale Elementary SchoolB+
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.3 mi
M
Higginson / Lewis K-8 SchoolF
Middle · Grades PK–8 · 0.3 mi
H
Boston Latin AcadenyB
High · Grades 7–12 · 0.6 mi

District: Boston School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 02119These 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.148
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.101
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.77

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.94%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.20%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.29%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.9%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.29,494
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.17,246 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$44,213
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$71,290
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.

178 Thornton St
2 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,316 ft²
$650K
178 Thornton St # 2
2 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,290 ft²
$558K
178 Thornton St # 3
2 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,544 ft²
$698K
178 Thornton St # 4
2 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,531 ft²
$703K

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

About 178 Thornton St

How many units are in 178 Thornton St, Roxbury, MA?

178 Thornton St, Roxbury, MA has 4 residential units across built in 2018, according to county assessor records.

What is a unit at 178 Thornton St, Roxbury, MA worth?

The median TopHap Estimate across the 4 units at 178 Thornton St, Roxbury, MA is $674,132. That works out to $456 per square foot. Units run from 1,290 to 1,544 square feet. Estimates are modelled from recorded sales and assessments, not appraisals.

Is 178 Thornton St, Roxbury, MA expensive for Roxbury?

Units at 178 Thornton St, Roxbury, MA carry a median of $456 per square foot, 64% above the Roxbury median of $278 per square foot.

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