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Triplex (3 Units, Any Combination)Residential
Last sold for $285,000 on Mar 16, 2012

38 HOWARD AVE

BOSTON, MA 02125
5
Beds
3
Baths
2,775 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.
4,000 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.
3
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
13
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.
4
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$285,000 · Mar 16, 2012

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$9,182 (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.$792,900 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$223,500
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$569,400
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$792,900

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Triplex (3 Units, Any Combination)
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.2017
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.09
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Hot Water

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.

E
Dudley Street Neighborhood Charter SchoolC-
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.3 mi
M
Martin Luther Jr. King K-8 SchoolC-
Middle · Grades PK–8 · 0.6 mi
H
Boston Latin AcadenyB+
High · Grades 7–12 · 0.6 mi

District: Dudley Street Neighborhood Charter School

Neighborhood · ZIP 02125These 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.128
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.102
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.80

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.93%
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.24%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.2%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.34,548
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.12,979 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$69,287
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$99,595
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

38 Howard 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 81% of homes in Suffolk County
  • Has a bigger lot than 72% of homes in Dorchester 02125
  • Older than 69% of homes in Dorchester 02125

How it measures up in Dorchester 02125

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Dorchester 02125.

Living area2,775 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,088 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 62% of homes nearby

Lot size4,000 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,919 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 72% of homes nearby

Year built1900
OlderTypical 1905Newer

Newer than 31% of homes nearby

How 38 Howard Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeDorchester 02125Suffolk County
Living areabigger than2,775 ft²62% of homes81% of homes
Lot sizebigger than4,000 ft²72% of homes63% of homes
Year builtnewer than190031% of homes31% of homes

About 38 Howard Ave

When did 38 Howard Ave, Boston, MA last sell?

38 Howard Ave, Boston, MA last sold on Mar 16, 2012 for $285,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 3 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 38 Howard Ave, Boston, MA?

38 Howard Ave, Boston, MA has 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 2,775 square feet of living space and a 0.09-acre lot.

When was 38 Howard Ave, Boston, MA built?

38 Howard Ave, Boston, MA was built in 1900, making it 126 years old. The building has 3 stories.

What schools serve 38 Howard Ave, Boston, MA?

38 Howard Ave, Boston, MA is assigned to Dudley Street Neighborhood Charter School (elementary), rated C-; Martin Luther Jr. King K-8 School (middle), rated C-; Boston Latin Acadeny (high), rated B+. All sit in Dudley Street Neighborhood Charter School. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 38 Howard Ave, Boston, MA compare to other homes in Dorchester 02125?

Among the 5,736 homes in Dorchester 02125, it is bigger than 62% of them (2,775 ft² against a typical 2,088 ft²), its lot is bigger than 72% of them (4,000 ft² against a typical 2,919 ft²) and it is newer than 31% 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 38 Howard Ave, Boston, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 38 Howard Ave, Boston, MA was $9,182. The county assessed it at $792,900.

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