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Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)Residential
Last sold for $70,000 on Nov 29, 1996

12 MONMOUTH ST

EAST BOSTON, MA 02128
4
Beds
2
Baths
2,133 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.
1,456 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1875
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
3
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
11
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$70,000 · Nov 29, 1996

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$7,764 (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.$670,500 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$172,100
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$498,400
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$670,500

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)
CountySuffolk
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.03
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

Transaction History(4)

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
Hugh Roe O'Donnell Elementary SchoolB-
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.1 mi
M
Mario Umana AcademyD+
Middle · Grades KG–8 · 0.1 mi
H
East Boston High SchoolD
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.2 mi

District: Boston School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 02128These 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.106
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.101
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.80

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.93%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.25%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.14%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.5%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.42,419
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.6,831 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$88,432
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$123,916
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.50°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.44 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 Monmouth St 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.

  • Bigger than 69% of homes in Suffolk County
  • Has a smaller lot than 65% of homes in East Boston 02128
  • Older than 98% of homes in East Boston 02128

How it measures up in East Boston 02128

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in East Boston 02128.

Living area2,133 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,508 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 64% of homes nearby

Lot size1,456 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,004 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 35% of homes nearby

Year built1875
OlderTypical 1910Newer

Newer than 2% of homes nearby

How 12 Monmouth St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeEast Boston 02128Suffolk County
Living areabigger than2,133 ft²64% of homes69% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1,456 ft²35% of homes38% of homes
Year builtnewer than18752% of homes4% of homes

About 12 Monmouth St

When did 12 Monmouth St, East Boston, MA last sell?

12 Monmouth St, East Boston, MA last sold on Nov 29, 1996 for $70,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 12 Monmouth St, East Boston, MA?

12 Monmouth St, East Boston, MA has 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2,133 square feet of living space and a 0.03-acre lot.

When was 12 Monmouth St, East Boston, MA built?

12 Monmouth St, East Boston, MA was built in 1875, making it 151 years old. The building has 3 stories.

What schools serve 12 Monmouth St, East Boston, MA?

12 Monmouth St, East Boston, MA is assigned to Hugh Roe O'Donnell Elementary School (elementary), rated B-; Mario Umana Academy (middle), rated D+; East Boston High School (high), rated D. All sit in Boston School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 12 Monmouth St, East Boston, MA compare to other homes in East Boston 02128?

Among the 7,864 homes in East Boston 02128, it is bigger than 64% of them (2,133 ft² against a typical 1,508 ft²), its lot is bigger than 35% of them (1,456 ft² against a typical 2,004 ft²) and it is newer than 2% of them (1875 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 Monmouth St, East Boston, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 12 Monmouth St, East Boston, MA was $7,764. The county assessed it at $670,500.

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