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$404,684$224 / 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 96How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Jul 14, 2026
Last sold for $347,077 on Jul 14, 2021

17A FOREST ST

ROXBURY, MA 02119
3
Beds
1.5
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.

Valuation

$405K
$390K low$419K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$347,077 · Jul 14, 2021

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$4,391 (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.$379,200 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$125,136
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$254,064
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$437,095

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
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes
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.

M
Henry Dearborn STEM AcademyC-
Middle · Grades 6–12 · 0.1 mi
E
Orchard Gardens K-8 SchoolD
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

17a 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 93% of homes in Suffolk County
  • Among the lowest price per square foot in Suffolk County
  • Has a bigger lot than 79% 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.

This home
$280K$1.2M

This home is worth more than 15% 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$404,684
CheaperTypical $572,616Pricier

Pricier than 15% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$224
CheaperTypical $394Pricier

Pricier than 5% of homes nearby

Living area1,808 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,046 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 43% of homes nearby

Lot size0.1 ac
SmallerTypical 2,570 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 79% of homes nearby

Year built1970
OlderTypical 1905Newer

Newer than 74% of homes nearby

How 17a Forest St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeRoxburyRoxbury 02119Suffolk County
Estimated valuepricier than$404,68417% of homes15% of homes7% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$2245% of homes5% of homesalmost no homes
Living areabigger than1,808 ft²45% of homes43% of homes61% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.1 ac75% of homes79% of homes69% of homes
Year builtnewer than197073% of homes74% of homes78% of homes

About 17a Forest St

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

The TopHap Estimate for 17a Forest St, Roxbury, MA is $404,684 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $390,461 to $418,907. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

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

17a Forest St, Roxbury, MA last sold on Jul 14, 2021 for $347,077, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 17a Forest St, Roxbury, MA?

17a Forest St, Roxbury, MA has 3 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms, 1,808 square feet of living space and a 0.10-acre lot.

When was 17a Forest St, Roxbury, MA built?

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

What schools serve 17a Forest St, Roxbury, MA?

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

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

Among the 3,631 homes in Roxbury 02119, it is worth more than 15% of them ($404,684 against a typical $572,616), its price per square foot is higher than 5% of them ($224 against a typical $394), it is bigger than 43% of them (1,808 ft² against a typical 2,046 ft²), its lot is bigger than 79% of them (0.1 ac against a typical 2,570 ft²) and it is newer than 74% of them (1970 against a typical 1905). Measured against all of Suffolk County, it is worth more than 7% 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 17a Forest St, Roxbury, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 17a Forest St, Roxbury, MA was $4,391. The county assessed it at $379,200.

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