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Triplex (3 Units, Any Combination)Residential
Last sold for $127,500 on Jun 19, 1996

196 NORFOLK AVE

ROXBURY, MA 02119
6
Beds
3
Baths
2,984 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.
1,710 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1890
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
3
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
15
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$127,500 · Jun 19, 1996

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$8,209 (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.$708,900 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$166,700
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$542,200
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$656,700

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.45 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.81%
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.0.2 percent flood zone

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Triplex (3 Units, Any Combination)
CountySuffolk
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.04
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(4)

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.

E
Samuel W. Mason Elementary SchoolC-
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.2 mi
M
Orchard Gardens K-8 SchoolD
Middle · Grades PK–8 · 0.6 mi
H
Henry Dearborn STEM AcademyC-
High · Grades 6–12 · 0.7 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

196 Norfolk Ave 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 85% of homes in Suffolk County
  • Has a smaller lot than 70% of homes in Roxbury 02119
  • Older than 87% of homes in Suffolk County

How it measures up in Roxbury 02119

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Roxbury 02119.

Living area2,984 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,022 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 74% of homes nearby

Lot size1,710 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,570 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 30% of homes nearby

Year built1890
OlderTypical 1905Newer

Newer than 24% of homes nearby

How 196 Norfolk Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeRoxburyRoxbury 02119Suffolk County
Living areabigger than2,984 ft²68% of homes74% of homes85% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1,710 ft²35% of homes30% of homes42% of homes
Year builtnewer than189019% of homes24% of homes13% of homes

About 196 Norfolk Ave

When did 196 Norfolk Ave, Roxbury, MA last sell?

196 Norfolk Ave, Roxbury, MA last sold on Jun 19, 1996 for $127,500, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 3 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 196 Norfolk Ave, Roxbury, MA?

196 Norfolk Ave, Roxbury, MA has 6 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 2,984 square feet of living space and a 0.04-acre lot.

When was 196 Norfolk Ave, Roxbury, MA built?

196 Norfolk Ave, Roxbury, MA was built in 1890, making it 136 years old. The building has 3 stories.

What schools serve 196 Norfolk Ave, Roxbury, MA?

196 Norfolk Ave, Roxbury, MA is assigned to Samuel W. Mason Elementary School (elementary), rated C-; Orchard Gardens K-8 School (middle), rated D; Henry Dearborn STEM Academy (high), rated C-. All sit in Boston School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 196 Norfolk Ave, Roxbury, MA compare to other homes in Roxbury 02119?

Among the 3,631 homes in Roxbury 02119, it is bigger than 74% of them (2,984 ft² against a typical 2,022 ft²), its lot is bigger than 30% of them (1,710 ft² against a typical 2,570 ft²) and it is newer than 24% of them (1890 against a typical 1905). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 196 Norfolk Ave, Roxbury, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 196 Norfolk Ave, Roxbury, MA was $8,209. The county assessed it at $708,900.

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