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$865,442$1,482 / 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 91How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Aug 30, 2026
Last sold for $1,422 on Jan 18, 2011

39 CHESTNUT ST

BOSTON, MA 02108
Building report
1
Beds
1
Baths
584 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.
584 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1860
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
3
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$865K
$788K low$942K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$1,422 · Jan 18, 2011

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$8,299 (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.$716,700 (2025)
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$716,700
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$1,107,320

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Condominium
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.1965
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.01
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Hot Water
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(7)

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
Boston Adult Technical Academy
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.6 mi
E
Josiah Quincy Elementary SchoolB
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.7 mi
M
Quincy Upper SchoolD
Middle · Grades 6–12 · 0.7 mi

District: Boston School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 02108These 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.161
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.84%
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.7.5%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.6%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.4,496
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.33,417 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$154,589
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$241,580
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.50°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.46 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

39 Chestnut 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 77% of homes in Boston 02108
  • Costs more per square foot than 95% of homes in Suffolk County
  • Smaller than 94% of homes in Suffolk County
  • Has a smaller lot than 94% of homes in Suffolk County
  • Among the oldest homes in Suffolk County

What homes are worth in Boston 02108

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

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$465K$10M

This home is worth more than 23% of homes in Boston 02108.

How it measures up in Boston 02108

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Boston 02108.

Estimated value$865,442
CheaperTypical $1,654,417Pricier

Pricier than 23% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$1482
CheaperTypical $1446Pricier

Pricier than 55% of homes nearby

Living area584 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,291 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 18% of homes nearby

Lot size584 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,133 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 20% of homes nearby

Year built1860
OlderTypical 1899Newer

Newer than 18% of homes nearby

How 39 Chestnut St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeBeacon HillBoston 02108Suffolk County
Estimated valuepricier than$865,44236% of homes23% of homes68% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$148263% of homes55% of homes95% of homes
Living areabigger than584 ft²26% of homes18% of homes6% of homes
Lot sizebigger than584 ft²28% of homes20% of homes6% of homes
Year builtnewer than186014% of homes18% of homesalmost no homes

About 39 Chestnut St

How much is 39 Chestnut St, Boston, MA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 39 Chestnut St, Boston, MA is $865,442 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $788,405 to $942,479. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 39 Chestnut St, Boston, MA last sell?

39 Chestnut St, Boston, MA last sold on Jan 18, 2011 for $1,422, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 39 Chestnut St, Boston, MA?

39 Chestnut St, Boston, MA has 1 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 584 square feet of living space and a 0.01-acre lot.

When was 39 Chestnut St, Boston, MA built?

39 Chestnut St, Boston, MA was built in 1860, making it 166 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 39 Chestnut St, Boston, MA?

39 Chestnut St, Boston, MA is assigned to Boston Adult Technical Academy (high); Josiah Quincy Elementary School (elementary), rated B; Quincy Upper School (middle), rated D. All sit in Boston School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 39 Chestnut St, Boston, MA compare to other homes in Boston 02108?

Among the 1,489 homes in Boston 02108, it is worth more than 23% of them ($865,442 against a typical $1,654,417), its price per square foot is higher than 55% of them ($1482 against a typical $1446), it is bigger than 18% of them (584 ft² against a typical 1,291 ft²), its lot is bigger than 20% of them (584 ft² against a typical 1,133 ft²) and it is newer than 18% of them (1860 against a typical 1899). Measured against all of Suffolk County, it is worth more than 68% 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 39 Chestnut St, Boston, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 39 Chestnut St, Boston, MA was $8,299. The county assessed it at $716,700.

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