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$538,608$575 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 97How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Sep 24, 2026

16 FORBES AVE

BURLINGTON, MA 01803
3
Beds
1
Baths
936 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.
0.23 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1955
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
5
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$539K
$522K low$555K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$4,635 (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.$535,200 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$372,100
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$163,100
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$800,470

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Ranch
CountyMIDDLESEX
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.23
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
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(2)

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
Memorial Elementary SchoolB
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.8 mi
M
Marshall Simonds Middle SchoolB+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.9 mi
H
Burlington High SchoolB
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.0 mi

District: Burlington School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 01803These 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.59
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.106
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.79

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.95%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.36%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.5.3%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.2%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.26,627
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.2,344 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$134,239
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$162,937
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.49°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

16 Forbes 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.

  • Worth less than 97% of homes in Burlington 01803
  • Costs more per square foot than 86% of homes in Burlington 01803
  • Smaller than 96% of homes in Burlington 01803
  • Has a smaller lot than 91% of homes in Burlington 01803
  • Older than 82% of homes in Burlington 01803

What homes are worth in Burlington 01803

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

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$430K$1.7M

This home is worth more than 3% of homes in Burlington 01803.

How it measures up in Burlington 01803

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Burlington 01803.

Estimated value$538,608
CheaperTypical $823,397Pricier

Pricier than 3% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$575
CheaperTypical $449Pricier

Pricier than 86% of homes nearby

Living area936 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,872 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 4% of homes nearby

Lot size0.23 ac
SmallerTypical 0.46 acBigger

Bigger than 9% of homes nearby

Year built1955
OlderTypical 1964Newer

Newer than 18% of homes nearby

How 16 Forbes Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeBurlington 01803Middlesex County
Estimated valuepricier than$538,6083% of homes19% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$57586% of homes73% of homes
Living areabigger than936 ft²4% of homes9% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.23 ac9% of homes40% of homes
Year builtnewer than195518% of homes47% of homes

About 16 Forbes Ave

How much is 16 Forbes Ave, Burlington, MA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 16 Forbes Ave, Burlington, MA is $538,608 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $522,464 to $554,752. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 16 Forbes Ave, Burlington, MA last sell?

16 Forbes Ave, Burlington, MA last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 16 Forbes Ave, Burlington, MA?

16 Forbes Ave, Burlington, MA has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 936 square feet of living space and a 0.23-acre lot.

When was 16 Forbes Ave, Burlington, MA built?

16 Forbes Ave, Burlington, MA was built in 1955, making it 71 years old. It is a ranch home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 16 Forbes Ave, Burlington, MA?

16 Forbes Ave, Burlington, MA is assigned to Memorial Elementary School (elementary), rated B; Marshall Simonds Middle School (middle), rated B+; Burlington High School (high), rated B. All sit in Burlington School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 16 Forbes Ave, Burlington, MA compare to other homes in Burlington 01803?

Among the 7,276 homes in Burlington 01803, it is worth more than 3% of them ($538,608 against a typical $823,397), its price per square foot is higher than 86% of them ($575 against a typical $449), it is bigger than 4% of them (936 ft² against a typical 1,872 ft²), its lot is bigger than 9% of them (0.23 ac against a typical 0.46 ac) and it is newer than 18% of them (1955 against a typical 1964). Measured against all of Middlesex County, it is worth more than 19% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 16 Forbes Ave, Burlington, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 16 Forbes Ave, Burlington, MA was $4,635. The county assessed it at $535,200.

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