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81 Richmond St

BOSTON, MA 02109
1,219 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1890
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
1
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.
Built 189028 units598–1,630 ft²
$29M
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.
$920K
Median unit valueThe middle unit value in this building by our estimate: half the units are worth more, half less.
$1156
Median $/ft²The middle price per square foot across the building's units, by our current estimates. Useful for comparing units of different sizes.

+22.0%vs the Boston ZIP median sale $/ft² ($947)

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.
+6.0%per yeartypical hold 6.6 yrsfrom 56 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
19891993199820022005201120152022
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
19891993199820022005201120152022

86 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.
$546K$1M$1.5M$2M598 ft²804 ft²1,011 ft²1,217 ft²1,424 ft²1,630 ft²
1 bd2 bd3 bd
1 bed
10 units
2 bed
16 units
3 bed
2 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.
1 bd · 1 ba · 598 ft²
2 units
1 bd · 1 ba · 676 ft²
2 units
One-off layouts
24 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.

$546K–$691K
4 units
$729K–$885K
10 units
$956K–$1.1M
4 units
$1.2M–$1.2M
2 units
$1.3M–$1.3M
3 units
$1.5M–$1.6M
2 units
$1.7M–$1.8M
2 units
$2M–$2M
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.0%
Company-ownedUnits owned through an LLC, trust, or other company — a rough proxy for investor ownership.4%
Typical owner tenureThe middle number of years since each unit last changed hands — how long the current owners have been in place.18.0 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.100%
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.35%
Median owner equityThe middle dollar amount of equity (value minus loans) unit owners hold in this building.$978,823
Median tax billThe middle annual property tax bill among the building's units.$8,896
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 5KFeb 3, 2022$1,450,000Unit 4CJun 25, 2018$575,000Unit 2KMar 2, 2018$699,000Unit 2DFeb 22, 2018$750,000Unit 2AApr 21, 2017$391,832Unit 2HMar 9, 2017$560,000Unit 2CAug 24, 2016$489,000Unit 3HJan 26, 2015$543,000Unit 2JDec 9, 2014$837,500Unit 3JOct 15, 2014$655,000

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

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.48 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.50%
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.2006
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.03
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
Eliot K-8 SchoolA-
Elementary · Grades PK–8 · 0.2 mi
H
Quincy Upper SchoolD
High · Grades 6–12 · 1.2 mi

District: Boston School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 02109These 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.151
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.104
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.87%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.42%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.11%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.4%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.4,605
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.16,022 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$144,286
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$157,889
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.50°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.46 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.

81 Richmond St # 1r
2 bd · 1 ba · 1,379 ft²
$885K
81 Richmond St # 1s
2 bd · 1 ba · 992 ft²
$551K
81 Richmond St # 1t
2 bd · 1 ba · 898 ft²
$546K
81 Richmond St # 2a
2 bd · 2 ba · 986 ft²
$567K
81 Richmond St # 2c
2 bd · 1 ba · 598 ft²
$691K
81 Richmond St # 2d
2 bd · 2 ba · 815 ft²
$1M
81 Richmond St # 2g
1 bd · 1 ba · 775 ft²
$740K
81 Richmond St # 2h
1 bd · 1 ba · 676 ft²
$729K
81 Richmond St # 2j
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,220 ft²
$1.2M
81 Richmond St # 2k
2 bd · 1 ba · 771 ft²
$956K
81 Richmond St # 3a
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,217 ft²
$1.1M
81 Richmond St # 3c
1 bd · 1 ba · 598 ft²
$743K
81 Richmond St # 3d
1 bd · 1 ba · 644 ft²
$813K
81 Richmond St # 3g
1 bd · 1 ba · 727 ft²
$841K
81 Richmond St # 3h
1 bd · 1 ba · 676 ft²
$845K
81 Richmond St # 3j
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,221 ft²
$1.3M
81 Richmond St # 4a
2 bd · 2 ba · 989 ft²
$1.3M
81 Richmond St # 4b
1 bd · 2 ba · 1,397 ft²
$1.6M
81 Richmond St # 4c
1 bd · 1 ba · 598 ft²
$745K
81 Richmond St # 4d
2 bd · 2 ba · 835 ft²
$956K
81 Richmond St # 4e
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,630 ft²
$1.7M
81 Richmond St # 4f
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,422 ft²
$1.2M
81 Richmond St # 4g
1 bd · 1 ba · 648 ft²
$807K
81 Richmond St # 4h
1 bd · 1 ba · 675 ft²
$815K
81 Richmond St # 4j
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,219 ft²
$1.5M
81 Richmond St # 5h
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,121 ft²
$1.3M
81 Richmond St # 5j
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,583 ft²
$2M
81 Richmond St # 5k
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,525 ft²
$1.8M

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

About 81 Richmond St

How many units are in 81 Richmond St, Boston, MA?

81 Richmond St, Boston, MA has 28 residential units across built in 1890, according to county assessor records.

What is a unit at 81 Richmond St, Boston, MA worth?

The median TopHap Estimate across the 28 units at 81 Richmond St, Boston, MA is $920,282. That works out to $1156 per square foot. Units run from 598 to 1,630 square feet. Estimates are modelled from recorded sales and assessments, not appraisals.

Is 81 Richmond St, Boston, MA expensive for Boston?

Units at 81 Richmond St, Boston, MA carry a median of $1156 per square foot, 22% above the Boston median of $947 per square foot.

How often do units sell at 81 Richmond St, Boston, MA?

0 units at 81 Richmond St, Boston, MA sold in the last 12 months, out of 86 recorded arms-length sales all time. That is a turnover rate of 0.0% of the building per year.

Have units at 81 Richmond St, Boston, MA appreciated?

Across 56 repeat sales of the same unit, 81 Richmond St, Boston, MA returned a median 6.0% 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.

What floor plans does 81 Richmond St, Boston, MA have?

The most common plan at 81 Richmond St, Boston, MA is a 1-bedroom of 598 square feet, repeated 2 times, with a median estimate of $744,009. TopHap identifies 2 recurring plans in the building.

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