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23 MERRILL ST

DORCHESTER, MA 02121
4
Beds
3 / 1
Baths
2,612 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.
3,115 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1900
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
10
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$7,096 (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.$612,800 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$196,600
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$416,200
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$554,200

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Conventional
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.2003
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.07
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Hot Water
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(8)

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.

H
Jeremiah E. Burke High SchoolF
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.2 mi
E
Up Academy HollandD-
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.4 mi
M
Lilla G. Frederick Middle SchoolF
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.4 mi

District: Boston School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 02121These 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.142
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.100
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.73

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.13%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.23%
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.28,076
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.22,114 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$45,811
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$77,928
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

23 Merrill 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.

  • Bigger than 79% of homes in Suffolk County
  • Has a smaller lot than 76% of homes in Dorchester 02121
  • Older than 72% of homes in Dorchester

How it measures up in Dorchester 02121

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Dorchester 02121.

Living area2,612 ft²
SmallerTypical 3,258 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 34% of homes nearby

Lot size3,115 ft²
SmallerTypical 4,269 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 24% of homes nearby

Year built1900
OlderTypical 1905Newer

Newer than 38% of homes nearby

How 23 Merrill St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeDorchesterDorchester 02121Suffolk County
Living areabigger than2,612 ft²57% of homes34% of homes79% of homes
Lot sizebigger than3,115 ft²37% of homes24% of homes54% of homes
Year builtnewer than190028% of homes38% of homes31% of homes

About 23 Merrill St

How big is 23 Merrill St, Dorchester, MA?

23 Merrill St, Dorchester, MA has 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 2,612 square feet of living space and a 0.07-acre lot.

When was 23 Merrill St, Dorchester, MA built?

23 Merrill St, Dorchester, MA was built in 1900, making it 126 years old. It is a conventional home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 23 Merrill St, Dorchester, MA?

23 Merrill St, Dorchester, MA is assigned to Jeremiah E. Burke High School (high), rated F; Up Academy Holland (elementary), rated D-; Lilla G. Frederick Middle School (middle), rated F. All sit in Boston School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 23 Merrill St, Dorchester, MA compare to other homes in Dorchester 02121?

Among the 2,911 homes in Dorchester 02121, it is bigger than 34% of them (2,612 ft² against a typical 3,258 ft²), its lot is bigger than 24% of them (3,115 ft² against a typical 4,269 ft²) and it is newer than 38% of them (1900 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 23 Merrill St, Dorchester, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 23 Merrill St, Dorchester, MA was $7,096. The county assessed it at $612,800.

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