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$657,798$869 / 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 94How 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 $700,000 on Jul 1, 2020

181 ESSEX ST

BOSTON, MA 02111
Building report
1
Beds
1
Baths
757 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.
757 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2006
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
3
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$658K
$620K low$696K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$700,000 · Jul 1, 2020

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$7,065 (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.$610,100 (2025)
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$610,100
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$862,695

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.60 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.28%
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
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.02
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air With Air Conditioning
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(6)

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
Quincy Upper SchoolD+
Middle · Grades 6–12 · 0.4 mi
E
Josiah Quincy Elementary SchoolB+
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.5 mi

District: Boston School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 02111These 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.157
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.104
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.78

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.86%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.24%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.22%
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.10,326
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.27,210 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$82,381
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$110,947
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.50°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.46 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

181 Essex 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 88% of homes in Leather District
  • Costs more per square foot than 83% of homes in Leather District
  • Smaller than 89% of homes in Leather District
  • Has a smaller lot than 88% of homes in Leather District
  • Among the newest homes in Leather District

What homes are worth in Boston 02111

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

This home
$287K$3.6M

This home is worth more than 17% of homes in Boston 02111.

How it measures up in Boston 02111

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Boston 02111.

Estimated value$657,798
CheaperTypical $933,231Pricier

Pricier than 17% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$869
CheaperTypical $1012Pricier

Pricier than 35% of homes nearby

Living area757 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,105 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 23% of homes nearby

Lot size757 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,133 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 23% of homes nearby

Year built2006
OlderTypical 1989Newer

Newer than 84% of homes nearby

How 181 Essex St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeLeather DistrictBoston 02111Suffolk County
Estimated valuepricier than$657,79812% of homes17% of homes43% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$86983% of homes35% of homes71% of homes
Living areabigger than757 ft²11% of homes23% of homes15% of homes
Lot sizebigger than757 ft²12% of homes23% of homes14% of homes
Year builtnewer than2006almost all homes84% of homes90% of homes

About 181 Essex St

How much is 181 Essex St, Boston, MA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 181 Essex St, Boston, MA is $657,798 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $619,778 to $695,818. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 181 Essex St, Boston, MA last sell?

181 Essex St, Boston, MA last sold on Jul 1, 2020 for $700,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 3 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 181 Essex St, Boston, MA?

181 Essex St, Boston, MA has 1 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 757 square feet of living space and a 0.02-acre lot.

When was 181 Essex St, Boston, MA built?

181 Essex St, Boston, MA was built in 2006, making it 20 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 181 Essex St, Boston, MA?

181 Essex St, Boston, MA is assigned to Quincy Upper School (middle), rated D+; Josiah Quincy 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 181 Essex St, Boston, MA compare to other homes in Boston 02111?

Among the 1,920 homes in Boston 02111, it is worth more than 17% of them ($657,798 against a typical $933,231), its price per square foot is higher than 35% of them ($869 against a typical $1012), it is bigger than 23% of them (757 ft² against a typical 1,105 ft²), its lot is bigger than 23% of them (757 ft² against a typical 1,133 ft²) and it is newer than 84% of them (2006 against a typical 1989). Measured against all of Suffolk County, it is worth more than 43% 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 181 Essex St, Boston, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 181 Essex St, Boston, MA was $7,065. The county assessed it at $610,100.

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