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Last sold for $1,299,000 on Aug 3, 2015

16 PREBLE ST

SOUTH BOSTON, MA 02127
4
Beds
2
Baths
16,389 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.
4,007 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2015
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
4
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
10
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.
1
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.$1,299,000 · Aug 3, 2015

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$37,190 (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.$3,211,600 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$1,257,200
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$1,954,400
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$3,163,405

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.12 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.29%
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.Commercial Office/Residential (Mixed Use)
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Conventional
CountySUFFOLK
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.09
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Brick
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(7)

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
Michael J. Perkins Elementary SchoolD-
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.3 mi
M
James Condon K-8 SchoolF
Middle · Grades PK–8 · 0.6 mi
H
Excel High SchoolD-
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.6 mi

District: Boston School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 02127These 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.110
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.102
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.94%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.44%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.10%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.4%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.37,644
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.15,131 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$146,200
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$170,961
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.50°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.45 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 Preble 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.

  • Among the largest homes in South Boston 02127
  • Has a bigger lot than 90% of homes in South Boston 02127
  • Newer than 94% of homes in Suffolk County

How it measures up in South Boston 02127

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in South Boston 02127.

Living area16,389 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,201 ft²Bigger

Bigger than almost all homes nearby

Lot size4,007 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,220 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 90% of homes nearby

Year built2015
OlderTypical 1905Newer

Newer than 87% of homes nearby

How 16 Preble St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSouth Boston 02127Suffolk County
Living areabigger than16,389 ft²almost all homesalmost all homes
Lot sizebigger than4,007 ft²90% of homes63% of homes
Year builtnewer than201587% of homes94% of homes

About 16 Preble St

When did 16 Preble St, South Boston, MA last sell?

16 Preble St, South Boston, MA last sold on Aug 3, 2015 for $1,299,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 16 Preble St, South Boston, MA?

16 Preble St, South Boston, MA has 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 16,389 square feet of living space and a 0.09-acre lot.

When was 16 Preble St, South Boston, MA built?

16 Preble St, South Boston, MA was built in 2015, making it 11 years old. It is a conventional home. The building has 4 stories.

What schools serve 16 Preble St, South Boston, MA?

16 Preble St, South Boston, MA is assigned to Michael J. Perkins Elementary School (elementary), rated D-; James Condon K-8 School (middle), rated F; Excel 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 16 Preble St, South Boston, MA compare to other homes in South Boston 02127?

Among the 11,103 homes in South Boston 02127, it is bigger than almost all of them (16,389 ft² against a typical 1,201 ft²), its lot is bigger than 90% of them (4,007 ft² against a typical 1,220 ft²) and it is newer than 87% of them (2015 against a typical 1905). 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 Preble St, South Boston, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 16 Preble St, South Boston, MA was $37,190. The county assessed it at $3,211,600.

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