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Last sold for $225,000 on Aug 7, 2025

20 FOREST ST

ROXBURY, MA 02119
0
Baths
3,941 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$225,000 · Aug 7, 2025

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,560 (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.$134,700 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$134,700
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$134,700

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Unusable Land (Remnant, Steep, Etc.)
CountySuffolk
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.09
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.None

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%

Ownership

OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Owner occupied
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.No

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

How this home compares

20 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.

  • Has a bigger lot than 72% 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.

Lot size3,941 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,570 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 72% of homes nearby

How 20 Forest St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeRoxburyRoxbury 02119Suffolk County
Lot sizebigger than3,941 ft²68% of homes72% of homes63% of homes

About 20 Forest St

When did 20 Forest St, Roxbury, MA last sell?

20 Forest St, Roxbury, MA last sold on Aug 7, 2025 for $225,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

What schools serve 20 Forest St, Roxbury, MA?

20 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.

What are the property taxes on 20 Forest St, Roxbury, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 20 Forest St, Roxbury, MA was $1,560. The county assessed it at $134,700.

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