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$833,294$862 / 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 Sep 24, 2026

28 FOREST ST

SOMERVILLE, MA 02143
Building report
2
Beds
2
Baths
967 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.
0.15 ac
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.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
5
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$833K
$801K low$866K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$8,415 (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.$771,300 (2025)
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$771,300
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$711,645

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Condominium
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Conventional
CountyMIDDLESEX
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(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.

E
John F KennedyA
Elementary · Grades PK–8 · 0.3 mi
H
Somerville High SchoolB-
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.9 mi

District: Somerville School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 02143These 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.136
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.106
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.75

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.96%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.38%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.8.6%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.4%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.26,484
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.17,570 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$113,148
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$143,076
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

28 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 66% of homes in Porter Square
  • Costs more per square foot than 94% of homes in Middlesex County
  • Smaller than 90% of homes in Middlesex County
  • Has a bigger lot than 78% of homes in Porter Square
  • Older than 93% of homes in Middlesex County

What homes are worth in Somerville 02143

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

This home
$425K$1.9M

This home is worth more than 43% of homes in Somerville 02143.

How it measures up in Somerville 02143

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Somerville 02143.

Estimated value$833,294
CheaperTypical $890,902Pricier

Pricier than 43% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$862
CheaperTypical $772Pricier

Pricier than 76% of homes nearby

Living area967 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,744 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 19% of homes nearby

Lot size0.15 ac
SmallerTypical 4,095 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 72% of homes nearby

Year built1890
OlderTypical 1900Newer

Newer than 17% of homes nearby

How 28 Forest St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homePorter SquareSomerville 02143Middlesex County
Estimated valuepricier than$833,29434% of homes43% of homes56% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$86260% of homes76% of homes94% of homes
Living areabigger than967 ft²20% of homes19% of homes10% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.15 ac78% of homes72% of homes24% of homes
Year builtnewer than189017% of homes17% of homes7% of homes

About 28 Forest St

How much is 28 Forest St, Somerville, MA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 28 Forest St, Somerville, MA is $833,294 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $800,987 to $865,601. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 28 Forest St, Somerville, MA last sell?

28 Forest St, Somerville, MA last sold on Feb 19, 2013, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 28 Forest St, Somerville, MA?

28 Forest St, Somerville, MA has 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and 967 square feet of living space.

When was 28 Forest St, Somerville, MA built?

28 Forest St, Somerville, MA was built in 1890, making it 136 years old. It is a conventional home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 28 Forest St, Somerville, MA?

28 Forest St, Somerville, MA is assigned to John F Kennedy (elementary), rated A; Somerville High School (high), rated B-. All sit in Somerville School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 28 Forest St, Somerville, MA compare to other homes in Somerville 02143?

Among the 5,956 homes in Somerville 02143, it is worth more than 43% of them ($833,294 against a typical $890,902), its price per square foot is higher than 76% of them ($862 against a typical $772), it is bigger than 19% of them (967 ft² against a typical 1,744 ft²), its lot is bigger than 72% of them (0.15 ac against a typical 4,095 ft²) and it is newer than 17% of them (1890 against a typical 1900). Measured against all of Middlesex County, it is worth more than 56% 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 28 Forest St, Somerville, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 28 Forest St, Somerville, MA was $8,415. The county assessed it at $771,300.

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