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Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)Residential
Last sold for $296,950 on Apr 28, 1997

169 FLORENCE ST

CHESTNUT HILL, MA 02467
5
Beds
2
Baths
2,943 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.
0.2 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.
2
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.
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.$296,950 · Apr 28, 1997

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$11,628 (2026)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$1,200,000 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$701,100
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$498,900
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$1,142,900
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$1,235,105

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.19 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%
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.Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Duplex Single
CountyMIDDLESEX
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.20
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Concrete
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Hot Water
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Basement
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Deck

Transaction History(3)

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
Newton South High SchoolA+
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.7 mi
E
Bowen Elementary SchoolA
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.7 mi
M
Oak Hill Middle SchoolA
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.0 mi

District: Newton School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 02467These 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.71
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 100.74

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.31%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.5.8%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.0%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.22,148
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.4,410 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$174,702
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$252,311
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.49°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.48 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.54%

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How this home compares

169 Florence 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 84% of homes in Middlesex County
  • Has a smaller lot than 82% of homes in Chestnut Hill

How it measures up in Chestnut Hill 02467

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Chestnut Hill 02467.

Living area2,943 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,959 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 76% of homes nearby

Lot size0.2 ac
SmallerTypical 0.28 acBigger

Bigger than 37% of homes nearby

Year built1955
OlderTypical 1955Newer

Newer than 53% of homes nearby

How 169 Florence St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeChestnut HillChestnut Hill 02467Middlesex County
Living areabigger than2,943 ft²69% of homes76% of homes84% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.2 ac18% of homes37% of homes34% of homes
Year builtnewer than195547% of homes53% of homes47% of homes

About 169 Florence St

When did 169 Florence St, Chestnut Hill, MA last sell?

169 Florence St, Chestnut Hill, MA last sold on Apr 28, 1997 for $296,950, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 169 Florence St, Chestnut Hill, MA?

169 Florence St, Chestnut Hill, MA has 5 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2,943 square feet of living space and a 0.20-acre lot.

When was 169 Florence St, Chestnut Hill, MA built?

169 Florence St, Chestnut Hill, MA was built in 1955, making it 71 years old. It is a duplex single home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 169 Florence St, Chestnut Hill, MA?

169 Florence St, Chestnut Hill, MA is assigned to Newton South High School (high), rated A+; Bowen Elementary School (elementary), rated A; Oak Hill Middle School (middle), rated A. All sit in Newton School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 169 Florence St, Chestnut Hill, MA compare to other homes in Chestnut Hill 02467?

Among the 5,309 homes in Chestnut Hill 02467, it is bigger than 76% of them (2,943 ft² against a typical 1,959 ft²), its lot is bigger than 37% of them (0.2 ac against a typical 0.28 ac) and it is newer than 53% of them (1955 against a typical 1955). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 169 Florence St, Chestnut Hill, MA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 169 Florence St, Chestnut Hill, MA was $11,628. The county assessed it at $1,200,000.

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