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Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)Residential
Last sold for $550,000 on Apr 3, 2026

16 SAINT JAMES ST

ROXBURY, MA 02119
6
Beds
2
Baths
1,920 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.
0.1 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1905
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
9
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.$550,000 · Apr 3, 2026

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$7,987 (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.$689,700 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$267,900
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$421,800

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.Duplex Single
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.1992
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.10
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.

H
Boston Day & Evening AcademyF
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.2 mi
M
Henry Dearborn STEM AcademyC-
Middle · Grades 6–12 · 0.2 mi
E
Nathan Hale Elementary SchoolB-
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.3 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

16 Saint James 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 65% of homes in Suffolk County
  • Has a bigger lot than 79% of homes in Roxbury 02119

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 area1,920 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,043 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 47% of homes nearby

Lot size0.1 ac
SmallerTypical 2,570 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 79% of homes nearby

Year built1905
OlderTypical 1905Newer

Newer than 57% of homes nearby

How 16 Saint James St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeRoxburyRoxbury 02119Suffolk County
Living areabigger than1,920 ft²47% of homes47% of homes65% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.1 ac76% of homes79% of homes70% of homes
Year builtnewer than190556% of homes57% of homes37% of homes

About 16 Saint James St

When did 16 Saint James St, Roxbury, MA last sell?

16 Saint James St, Roxbury, MA last sold on Apr 3, 2026 for $550,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 16 Saint James St, Roxbury, MA?

16 Saint James St, Roxbury, MA has 6 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,920 square feet of living space and a 0.10-acre lot.

When was 16 Saint James St, Roxbury, MA built?

16 Saint James St, Roxbury, MA was built in 1905, making it 121 years old. It is a duplex single home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 16 Saint James St, Roxbury, MA?

16 Saint James St, Roxbury, MA is assigned to Boston Day & Evening Academy (high), rated F; Henry Dearborn STEM Academy (middle), rated C-; Nathan Hale Elementary School (elementary), rated B-. All sit in Boston School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 16 Saint James St, Roxbury, MA compare to other homes in Roxbury 02119?

Among the 3,631 homes in Roxbury 02119, it is bigger than 47% of them (1,920 ft² against a typical 2,043 ft²), its lot is bigger than 79% of them (0.1 ac against a typical 2,570 ft²) and it is newer than 57% of them (1905 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 Saint James St, Roxbury, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 16 Saint James St, Roxbury, MA was $7,987. The county assessed it at $689,700.

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