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Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)Residential
Last sold for $293,000 on Oct 16, 2001

12 CAPEN PL

DORCHESTER CENTER, MA 02124
4
Beds
4 / 1
Baths
1,772 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
0.15 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1910
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
12
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$293,000 · Oct 16, 2001

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$8,663 (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.$748,100 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$333,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$415,100
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$658,700

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Conventional
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.2016
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.15
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(5)

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.

H
Boston International High SchoolF
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.1 mi
E
Pauline Agassiz Shaw Elementary SchoolD-
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.3 mi
M
Techboston AcademyF
Middle · Grades 6–12 · 0.3 mi

District: Boston School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 02124These 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.83
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.103
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.19%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.15%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.1%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.50,753
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.13,831 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$79,467
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$114,139
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%

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How this home compares

12 Capen Pl measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Smaller than 65% of homes in Dorchester Center 02124
  • Has a bigger lot than 90% of homes in Dorchester

How it measures up in Dorchester Center 02124

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Dorchester Center 02124.

Living area1,772 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,348 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 35% of homes nearby

Lot size0.15 ac
SmallerTypical 4,095 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 88% of homes nearby

Year built1910
OlderTypical 1910Newer

Newer than 52% of homes nearby

How 12 Capen Pl ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeDorchesterDorchester Center 02124Suffolk County
Living areabigger than1,772 ft²38% of homes35% of homes60% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.15 ac90% of homes88% of homes88% of homes
Year builtnewer than191058% of homes52% of homes45% of homes

About 12 Capen Pl

When did 12 Capen Pl, Dorchester Center, MA last sell?

12 Capen Pl, Dorchester Center, MA last sold on Oct 16, 2001 for $293,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 12 Capen Pl, Dorchester Center, MA?

12 Capen Pl, Dorchester Center, MA has 4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, 1,772 square feet of living space and a 0.15-acre lot.

When was 12 Capen Pl, Dorchester Center, MA built?

12 Capen Pl, Dorchester Center, MA was built in 1910, making it 116 years old. It is a conventional home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 12 Capen Pl, Dorchester Center, MA?

12 Capen Pl, Dorchester Center, MA is assigned to Boston International High School (high), rated F; Pauline Agassiz Shaw Elementary School (elementary), rated D-; Techboston Academy (middle), rated F. All sit in Boston School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 12 Capen Pl, Dorchester Center, MA compare to other homes in Dorchester Center 02124?

Among the 8,902 homes in Dorchester Center 02124, it is bigger than 35% of them (1,772 ft² against a typical 2,348 ft²), its lot is bigger than 88% of them (0.15 ac against a typical 4,095 ft²) and it is newer than 52% of them (1910 against a typical 1910). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 12 Capen Pl, Dorchester Center, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 12 Capen Pl, Dorchester Center, MA was $8,663. The county assessed it at $748,100.

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