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196 CHESTNUT AVE

JAMAICA PLAIN, MA 02130
1,649 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1988
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
3
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
1
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.
Built 198813 units1,410–1,565 ft²
$12M
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.
$913K
Median unit valueThe middle unit value in this building by our estimate: half the units are worth more, half less.
$629
Median $/ft²The middle price per square foot across the building's units, by our current estimates. Useful for comparing units of different sizes.

+16.8%vs the Jamaica Plain ZIP median sale $/ft² ($538)

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.
This building's own appreciationThe building's own appreciation: for every unit that sold twice (held over a year), we compute its yearly price change between the two sales and take the middle value. This is the cleanest read on how this specific building performs, because it compares each unit to itself.
+5.0%per yeartypical hold 6.6 yrsfrom 30 same-unit resales
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
19881991199519992001200620172025
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
19881991199519992001200620172025

44 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.

Every unit: size vs estimated valueEvery unit in the building as one dot: across is its size, up is our current value estimate, and color is its bedroom count. Vertical columns of dots are recurring floor plans; the height spread within a column shows how much floor, view and condition move prices for the same layout.
$782K$878K$974K$1.1M1,410 ft²1,441 ft²1,472 ft²1,503 ft²1,534 ft²1,565 ft²
2 bd3 bd
2 bed
6 units
3 bed
7 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.

$782K–$782K
1 unit
$871K–$874K
2 units
$894K–$920K
6 units
$926K–$937K
2 units
$998K–$998K
1 unit
$1.1M–$1.1M
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.46%
Company-ownedUnits owned through an LLC, trust, or other company — a rough proxy for investor ownership.23%
Typical owner tenureThe middle number of years since each unit last changed hands — how long the current owners have been in place.11.0 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.41%
Median owner equityThe middle dollar amount of equity (value minus loans) unit owners hold in this building.$928,033
Median tax billThe middle annual property tax bill among the building's units.$9,572
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 IOct 23, 2025$772,500Unit LJun 10, 2022$950,000Unit CJan 21, 2021$842,500Unit JJun 27, 2017$705,000Unit BMay 16, 2017$725,000Unit AMar 28, 2011$385,000Unit NNov 19, 2009$435,000BuildingJun 30, 2009$435,000Unit BJun 1, 2006$423,000Unit GAug 17, 2005$439,000

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

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$9,050 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$781,500 (2025)
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$781,500
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$803,700

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.9 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
Effective Year BuiltAn adjusted build year that accounts for condition and major remodels. A big renovation can make a home count as newer than it is.2004
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.04
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
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

Transaction History(11)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
Ellis Mendell Elementary SchoolC+
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.3 mi
M
Curley K-8 SchoolD
Middle · Grades PK–8 · 0.4 mi
H
Greater Egleston Community High School
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.4 mi

District: Boston School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 02130These 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.94
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.100
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.75

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.29%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.12%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.3%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.37,863
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.10,409 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$114,234
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$156,638
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.50°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.48 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.

196 Chestnut Ave
2 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,449 ft²
$918K
196 Chestnut Ave
2 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,463 ft²
$998K
196 Chestnut Ave # B
3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,435 ft²
$937K
196 Chestnut Ave
3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,419 ft²
$926K
196 Chestnut Ave # D
2 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,417 ft²
$913K
196 Chestnut Ave # F
2 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,426 ft²
$896K
196 Chestnut Ave # G
3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,410 ft²
$913K
196 Chestnut Ave Apt H
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,416 ft²
$871K
196 Chestnut Ave # I
2 bd · 1 ba · 1,493 ft²
$782K
196 Chestnut Ave # J
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,565 ft²
$1.1M
196 Chestnut Ave # K
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,463 ft²
$894K
196 Chestnut Ave # L
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,476 ft²
$920K
196 Chestnut Ave # M
2 bd · 1 ba · 1,462 ft²
$874K
196 Chestnut Ave
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,466 ft²
$909K

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

About 196 Chestnut Ave

How many units are in 196 Chestnut Ave, Jamaica Plain, MA?

196 Chestnut Ave, Jamaica Plain, MA has 13 residential units across built in 1988, according to county assessor records.

What is a unit at 196 Chestnut Ave, Jamaica Plain, MA worth?

The median TopHap Estimate across the 13 units at 196 Chestnut Ave, Jamaica Plain, MA is $912,765. That works out to $629 per square foot. Units run from 1,410 to 1,565 square feet. Estimates are modelled from recorded sales and assessments, not appraisals.

Is 196 Chestnut Ave, Jamaica Plain, MA expensive for Jamaica Plain?

Units at 196 Chestnut Ave, Jamaica Plain, MA carry a median of $629 per square foot, 17% above the Jamaica Plain median of $538 per square foot.

How often do units sell at 196 Chestnut Ave, Jamaica Plain, MA?

0 units at 196 Chestnut Ave, Jamaica Plain, MA sold in the last 12 months, out of 44 recorded arms-length sales all time. That is a turnover rate of 0.0% of the building per year.

Have units at 196 Chestnut Ave, Jamaica Plain, MA appreciated?

Across 30 repeat sales of the same unit, 196 Chestnut Ave, Jamaica Plain, MA returned a median 5.0% 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 6.6 years.

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