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159 NORFOLK AVE

ROXBURY, MA 02119
0
Baths
37,682 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.
1.29 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1899
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
3
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Tax & Assessment

Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$12,142,500 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$4,613,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$7,529,500
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$11,457,700

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.36 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.31%
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.Governmental / Public Use (General)
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.1989
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.1.29
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Brick
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.None
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
Samuel W. Mason Elementary SchoolC-
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.0 mi
M
Orchard Gardens K-8 SchoolD
Middle · Grades PK–8 · 0.5 mi
H
Henry Dearborn STEM AcademyC-
High · Grades 6–12 · 0.5 mi

District: Boston School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 02119These 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.148
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 100.77

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.94%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.20%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.29%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.9%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.29,494
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.17,246 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$44,213
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$71,290
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%

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How this home compares

159 Norfolk Ave 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.

  • Among the largest homes in Roxbury
  • Among the largest lots in Roxbury
  • Older than 82% of homes in Suffolk County

How it measures up in Roxbury 02119

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Roxbury 02119.

Living area37,682 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,064 ft²Bigger

Bigger than almost all homes nearby

Lot size1.29 ac
SmallerTypical 2,570 ft²Bigger

Bigger than almost all homes nearby

Year built1899
OlderTypical 1905Newer

Newer than 29% of homes nearby

How 159 Norfolk Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeRoxburyRoxbury 02119Suffolk County
Living areabigger than37,682 ft²almost all homesalmost all homesalmost all homes
Lot sizebigger than1.29 acalmost all homesalmost all homesalmost all homes
Year builtnewer than189926% of homes29% of homes18% of homes

About 159 Norfolk Ave

How big is 159 Norfolk Ave, Roxbury, MA?

159 Norfolk Ave, Roxbury, MA has 37,682 square feet of living space and a 1.29-acre lot.

When was 159 Norfolk Ave, Roxbury, MA built?

159 Norfolk Ave, Roxbury, MA was built in 1899, making it 127 years old. The building has 3 stories.

What schools serve 159 Norfolk Ave, Roxbury, MA?

159 Norfolk Ave, Roxbury, MA is assigned to Samuel W. Mason Elementary School (elementary), rated C-; Orchard Gardens K-8 School (middle), rated D; Henry Dearborn STEM Academy (high), rated C-. All sit in Boston School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 159 Norfolk Ave, Roxbury, MA compare to other homes in Roxbury 02119?

Among the 3,631 homes in Roxbury 02119, it is bigger than almost all of them (37,682 ft² against a typical 2,064 ft²), its lot is bigger than almost all of them (1.29 ac against a typical 2,570 ft²) and it is newer than 29% of them (1899 against a typical 1905). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

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