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97 Chester St

ALLSTON, MA 02134
415 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1930
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
Built 193017 units295–715 ft²
$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.
$338K
Median unit valueThe middle unit value in this building by our estimate: half the units are worth more, half less.
$642
Median $/ft²The middle price per square foot across the building's units, by our current estimates. Useful for comparing units of different sizes.

+10.7%vs the Allston ZIP median sale $/ft² ($580)

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.
+5.3%per yeartypical hold 7.4 yrsfrom 21 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
19871991199519992003200720182024
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
19871991199519992003200720182024

37 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.
$261K$319K$377K$435K295 ft²379 ft²463 ft²547 ft²631 ft²715 ft²
Studio1 bd2 bd
Studio
1 unit
1 bed
15 units
2 bed
1 unit
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 · 645 ft²
3 units
1 bd · 1 ba · 660 ft²
3 units
1 bd · 1 ba · 415 ft²
2 units
1 bd · 1 ba · 465 ft²
2 units
1 bd · 1 ba · 550 ft²
2 units
One-off layouts
5 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.

$261K–$261K
1 unit
$299K–$299K
1 unit
$311K–$315K
3 units
$327K–$346K
5 units
$398K–$409K
5 units
$414K–$435K
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.18%
Company-ownedUnits owned through an LLC, trust, or other company — a rough proxy for investor ownership.24%
Typical owner tenureThe middle number of years since each unit last changed hands — how long the current owners have been in place.16.2 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.25%
Median owner equityThe middle dollar amount of equity (value minus loans) unit owners hold in this building.$325,628
Median tax billThe middle annual property tax bill among the building's units.$3,546
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 2Jul 31, 2024$430,000Unit AJan 11, 2022$360,000Unit 11Mar 25, 2021$340,000Unit BJan 22, 2021$360,000Unit 12Jun 5, 2018$365,000Unit 16Jun 29, 2012$160,000Unit AJun 1, 2012$173,400Unit BNov 23, 2010$165,000Unit 10Aug 12, 2010$136,500Unit BAug 2, 2007$168,000

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.8 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.1985
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.01
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
Jackson Mann K-8 School
Elementary · Grades PK–8 · 0.5 mi
H
Boston Green AcademyD-
High · Grades 6–12 · 1.0 mi

District: Boston School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 02134These 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.115
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 100.73

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.43%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.21%
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.23,966
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.17,004 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$75,041
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$90,297
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.

97 Chester St # A
1 bd · 1 ba · 575 ft²
$327K
97 Chester St # B
1 bd · 1 ba · 715 ft²
$404K
97 Chester St # 1
1 bd · 1 ba · 660 ft²
$402K
97 Chester St # 2
1 bd · 1 ba · 645 ft²
$414K
97 Chester St # 3
2 bd · 1 ba · 466 ft²
$315K
97 Chester St # 4
1 bd · 1 ba · 495 ft²
$299K
97 Chester St # 5
1 ba · 295 ft²
$261K
97 Chester St # 6
1 bd · 1 ba · 660 ft²
$435K
97 Chester St
1 bd · 1 ba · 645 ft²
$401K
97 Chester St # 8
1 bd · 1 ba · 465 ft²
$329K
97 Chester St
1 bd · 1 ba · 550 ft²
$409K
97 Chester St # 10
1 bd · 1 ba · 415 ft²
$338K
97 Chester St # 11
1 bd · 1 ba · 660 ft²
$398K
97 Chester St # 12
1 bd · 1 ba · 645 ft²
$312K
97 Chester St # 14
1 bd · 1 ba · 465 ft²
$346K
97 Chester St # 15
1 bd · 1 ba · 550 ft²
$338K
97 Chester St # 16
1 bd · 1 ba · 415 ft²
$311K

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

About 97 Chester St

How many units are in 97 Chester St, Allston, MA?

97 Chester St, Allston, MA has 17 residential units across built in 1930, according to county assessor records.

What is a unit at 97 Chester St, Allston, MA worth?

The median TopHap Estimate across the 17 units at 97 Chester St, Allston, MA is $338,456. That works out to $642 per square foot. Units run from 295 to 715 square feet. Estimates are modelled from recorded sales and assessments, not appraisals.

Is 97 Chester St, Allston, MA expensive for Allston?

Units at 97 Chester St, Allston, MA carry a median of $642 per square foot, 11% above the Allston median of $580 per square foot.

How often do units sell at 97 Chester St, Allston, MA?

0 units at 97 Chester St, Allston, MA sold in the last 12 months, out of 37 recorded arms-length sales all time. That is a turnover rate of 0.0% of the building per year.

Have units at 97 Chester St, Allston, MA appreciated?

Across 21 repeat sales of the same unit, 97 Chester St, Allston, MA returned a median 5.3% 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 7.4 years.

What floor plans does 97 Chester St, Allston, MA have?

The most common plan at 97 Chester St, Allston, MA is a 1-bedroom of 645 square feet, repeated 3 times, with a median estimate of $401,406. TopHap identifies 5 recurring plans in the building.

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