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90 Commercial St

BOSTON, MA 02109
1,047 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1850
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
Built 18506 units495–1,718 ft²
$6.2M
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.
$987K
Median unit valueThe middle unit value in this building by our estimate: half the units are worth more, half less.
$1031
Median $/ft²The middle price per square foot across the building's units, by our current estimates. Useful for comparing units of different sizes.

+5.8%vs the Boston ZIP median sale $/ft² ($975)

Sales Performance

$699K
Median sale (12 mo)The middle sale price among this building's units that sold in the last 12 months, from recorded deeds.
—
1-yr changeHow the building's median sale price over the last 12 months compares with the 12 months before that.
1
Sales (12 mo)Units in this building that sold in the last 12 months, from recorded arms-length deeds.
16.7%
Turnover (12 mo)The share of units that changed hands in the last 12 months. Around 4–6% a year is typical; much higher can signal investor churn or a wave of exits.
This building's own appreciationThe building's own appreciation: for every unit that sold twice (held over a year), we compute its yearly price change between the two sales and take the middle value. This is the cleanest read on how this specific building performs, because it compares each unit to itself.
+7.2%per yeartypical hold 4.1 yrsfrom 19 same-unit resales
Median sale price (yearly, all time)Every recorded arms-length sale in the building since records begin, grouped by year: the bars count sales and the line tracks the median price paid.MedianSales
19931997200220062012201420202026
Sale price per ft² (yearly, all time)The middle price per square foot across the building's units, by our current estimates. Useful for comparing units of different sizes.$/ft²
19931997200220062012201420202026

26 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.

1 bed
3 units
2 bed
3 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.

$579K–$692K
2 units
$890K–$890K
1 unit
$1.1M–$1.1M
1 unit
$1.3M–$1.3M
1 unit
$1.7M–$1.7M
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.33%
Company-ownedUnits owned through an LLC, trust, or other company — a rough proxy for investor ownership.17%
Typical owner tenureThe middle number of years since each unit last changed hands — how long the current owners have been in place.6.3 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.54%
Median owner equityThe middle dollar amount of equity (value minus loans) unit owners hold in this building.$849,332
Median tax billThe middle annual property tax bill among the building's units.$7,806
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 1AMay 12, 2026$699,000Unit 3Jun 18, 2021$687,000Unit 1BDec 24, 2020$630,000Unit 4BNov 8, 2019$1,140,000Unit 1BMar 28, 2016$580,000Unit 2Sep 23, 2014$740,000Unit 1ASep 19, 2013$485,000Unit 1BJun 14, 2012$452,500Unit 4BAug 30, 2011$725,000Unit 1ADec 10, 2010$346,000

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.49 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.73%
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.1 percent flood zone

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.1996
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.02
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Hot Water
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 · 0.3 mi
H
Quincy Upper SchoolD
High · Grades 6–12 · 1.1 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.

90 Commercial St # 1a
1 bd · 1 ba · 780 ft²
$692K
90 Commercial St # 1b
1 bd · 1 ba · 867 ft²
$890K
90 Commercial St # 2
2 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,047 ft²
$1.1M
90 Commercial St # 3
2 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,075 ft²
$1.3M
90 Commercial St # 4a
1 bd · 1 ba · 495 ft²
$579K
90 Commercial St # 4b
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,718 ft²
$1.7M

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

About 90 Commercial St

How many units are in 90 Commercial St, Boston, MA?

90 Commercial St, Boston, MA has 6 residential units across built in 1850, according to county assessor records.

What is a unit at 90 Commercial St, Boston, MA worth?

The median TopHap Estimate across the 6 units at 90 Commercial St, Boston, MA is $987,278. That works out to $1031 per square foot. Units run from 495 to 1,718 square feet. Estimates are modelled from recorded sales and assessments, not appraisals.

Is 90 Commercial St, Boston, MA expensive for Boston?

Units at 90 Commercial St, Boston, MA carry a median of $1031 per square foot, 6% above the Boston median of $975 per square foot.

How often do units sell at 90 Commercial St, Boston, MA?

1 units at 90 Commercial St, Boston, MA sold in the last 12 months, out of 26 recorded arms-length sales all time. That is a turnover rate of 16.7% of the building per year. The median sale over that period was $699K.

Have units at 90 Commercial St, Boston, MA appreciated?

Across 19 repeat sales of the same unit, 90 Commercial St, Boston, MA returned a median 7.2% 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 4.1 years.

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