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$568,787$441 / 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 Aug 30, 2026

178 THORNTON ST

ROXBURY, MA 02119
Building report
2
Beds
2.5
Baths
1,290 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.
0.11 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2018
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
4
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

$569K
$526K low$612K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$6,192 (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.$534,700 (2025)
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$534,700
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$644,955

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.35 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.Condominium
CountySUFFOLK
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air With Air Conditioning
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
Nathan Hale Elementary SchoolB-
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.3 mi
M
Higginson / Lewis K-8 SchoolD
Middle · Grades PK–8 · 0.3 mi
H
Boston Latin AcadenyB+
High · Grades 7–12 · 0.6 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

178 Thornton 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 71% of homes in Suffolk County
  • Costs less per square foot than 79% of homes in Suffolk County
  • Smaller than 78% of homes in Roxbury 02119
  • Has a bigger lot than 81% of homes in Roxbury 02119
  • Newer than 97% 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.

This home
$274K$1.2M

This home is worth more than 52% 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$568,787
CheaperTypical $560,158Pricier

Pricier than 52% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$441
CheaperTypical $406Pricier

Pricier than 60% of homes nearby

Living area1,290 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,064 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 22% of homes nearby

Lot size0.11 ac
SmallerTypical 2,570 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 81% of homes nearby

Year built2018
OlderTypical 1905Newer

Newer than 95% of homes nearby

How 178 Thornton St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeRoxburyRoxbury 02119Suffolk County
Estimated valuepricier than$568,78750% of homes52% of homes29% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$44156% of homes60% of homes21% of homes
Living areabigger than1,290 ft²27% of homes22% of homes42% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.11 ac77% of homes81% of homes72% of homes
Year builtnewer than201896% of homes95% of homes97% of homes

About 178 Thornton St

How much is 178 Thornton St, Roxbury, MA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 178 Thornton St, Roxbury, MA is $568,787 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $525,683 to $611,891. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 178 Thornton St, Roxbury, MA last sell?

178 Thornton St, Roxbury, MA last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 178 Thornton St, Roxbury, MA?

178 Thornton St, Roxbury, MA has 2 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms and 1,290 square feet of living space.

When was 178 Thornton St, Roxbury, MA built?

178 Thornton St, Roxbury, MA was built in 2018, making it 8 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 178 Thornton St, Roxbury, MA?

178 Thornton St, Roxbury, MA is assigned to Nathan Hale Elementary School (elementary), rated B-; Higginson / Lewis K-8 School (middle), rated D; Boston Latin Acadeny (high), rated B+. All sit in Boston School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 178 Thornton St, Roxbury, MA compare to other homes in Roxbury 02119?

Among the 3,631 homes in Roxbury 02119, it is worth more than 52% of them ($568,787 against a typical $560,158), its price per square foot is higher than 60% of them ($441 against a typical $406), it is bigger than 22% of them (1,290 ft² against a typical 2,064 ft²), its lot is bigger than 81% of them (0.11 ac against a typical 2,570 ft²) and it is newer than 95% of them (2018 against a typical 1905). Measured against all of Suffolk County, it is worth more than 29% 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 178 Thornton St, Roxbury, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 178 Thornton St, Roxbury, MA was $6,192. The county assessed it at $534,700.

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