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$362,364$200 / 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 92How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Oct 21, 2026
Last sold for $115,000 on Oct 29, 2004

17 FOREST ST

ROXBURY, MA 02119
5
Beds
2.5
Baths
1,808 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.
1970
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
3
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
6
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

$362K
$333K low$392K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$115,000 · Oct 29, 2004

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,365 (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.$290,600 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$95,898
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$194,702
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$616,835

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
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.2004
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(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.

M
Henry Dearborn STEM AcademyF
Middle · Grades 6–12 · 0.1 mi
E
Orchard Gardens K-8 SchoolF
Elementary · Grades PK–8 · 0.2 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

17 Forest 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.

  • Worth less than 95% of homes in Suffolk County
  • Among the lowest price per square foot in Suffolk County
  • Has a bigger lot than 78% of homes in Roxbury 02119
  • Newer than 78% of homes in Suffolk County

What homes are worth in Roxbury 02119

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

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$270K$1.2M

This home is worth more than 8% 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.

Estimated value$362,364
CheaperTypical $563,424Pricier

Pricier than 8% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$200
CheaperTypical $402Pricier

Cheaper than almost all homes nearby

Living area1,808 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,043 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 43% of homes nearby

Lot size0.1 ac
SmallerTypical 2,614 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 78% of homes nearby

Year built1970
OlderTypical 1905Newer

Newer than 73% of homes nearby

How 17 Forest St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeRoxburyRoxbury 02119Suffolk County
Estimated valuepricier than$362,36410% of homes8% of homes5% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$200almost no homesalmost no homesalmost no homes
Living areabigger than1,808 ft²44% of homes43% of homes61% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.1 ac75% of homes78% of homes70% of homes
Year builtnewer than197074% of homes73% of homes78% of homes

About 17 Forest St

How much is 17 Forest St, Roxbury, MA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 17 Forest St, Roxbury, MA is $362,364 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $332,764 to $391,964. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 17 Forest St, Roxbury, MA last sell?

17 Forest St, Roxbury, MA last sold on Oct 29, 2004 for $115,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 17 Forest St, Roxbury, MA?

17 Forest St, Roxbury, MA has 5 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, 1,808 square feet of living space and a 0.10-acre lot.

When was 17 Forest St, Roxbury, MA built?

17 Forest St, Roxbury, MA was built in 1970, making it 56 years old. The building has 3 stories.

What schools serve 17 Forest St, Roxbury, MA?

17 Forest St, Roxbury, MA is assigned to Henry Dearborn STEM Academy (middle), rated F; Orchard Gardens K-8 School (elementary), rated F. All sit in Boston School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 17 Forest St, Roxbury, MA compare to other homes in Roxbury 02119?

Among the 3,632 homes in Roxbury 02119, it is worth more than 8% of them ($362,364 against a typical $563,424), its price per square foot is higher than almost none of them ($200 against a typical $402), it is bigger than 43% of them (1,808 ft² against a typical 2,043 ft²), its lot is bigger than 78% of them (0.1 ac against a typical 2,614 ft²) and it is newer than 73% of them (1970 against a typical 1905). Measured against all of Suffolk County, it is worth more than 5% 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 17 Forest St, Roxbury, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 17 Forest St, Roxbury, MA was $3,365. The county assessed it at $290,600.

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