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$659,992$1,341 / 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 90How 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 $70,000 on May 31, 1994

39 JOY ST

BOSTON, MA 02114
Building report
1
Beds
1
Baths
492 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.
880 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1899
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
2
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$660K
$593K low$727K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$70,000 · May 31, 1994

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$5,767 (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.$498,000 (2025)
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$498,000
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$1,888,315

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.2023
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.02
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(3)

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
Eliot K-8 SchoolA-
Elementary · Grades PK–8 · 0.7 mi
H
Boston Adult Technical Academy
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.8 mi

District: Boston School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 02114These 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.152
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 100.73

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.90%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.41%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.11%
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.13,648
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.27,968 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$121,503
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$164,136
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 Joy 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 71% of homes in Boston 02114
  • Costs more per square foot than 91% of homes in Suffolk County
  • Smaller than 97% of homes in Suffolk County
  • Has a smaller lot than 80% of homes in Suffolk County
  • Older than 82% of homes in Suffolk County

What homes are worth in Boston 02114

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

This home
$423K$5.2M

This home is worth more than 29% of homes in Boston 02114.

How it measures up in Boston 02114

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Boston 02114.

Estimated value$659,992
CheaperTypical $817,347Pricier

Pricier than 29% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$1341
CheaperTypical $1225Pricier

Pricier than 65% of homes nearby

Living area492 ft²
SmallerTypical 825 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 12% of homes nearby

Lot size880 ft²
SmallerTypical 784 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 61% of homes nearby

Year built1899
OlderTypical 1910Newer

Newer than 41% of homes nearby

How 39 Joy St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeBoston 02114Suffolk County
Estimated valuepricier than$659,99229% of homes44% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$134165% of homes91% of homes
Living areabigger than492 ft²12% of homes3% of homes
Lot sizebigger than880 ft²61% of homes20% of homes
Year builtnewer than189941% of homes18% of homes

About 39 Joy St

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

The TopHap Estimate for 39 Joy St, Boston, MA is $659,992 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $593,429 to $726,555. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

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

39 Joy St, Boston, MA last sold on May 31, 1994 for $70,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 39 Joy St, Boston, MA?

39 Joy St, Boston, MA has 1 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 492 square feet of living space and a 0.02-acre lot.

When was 39 Joy St, Boston, MA built?

39 Joy St, Boston, MA was built in 1899, making it 127 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 39 Joy St, Boston, MA?

39 Joy St, Boston, MA is assigned to Eliot K-8 School (elementary), rated A-; Boston Adult Technical Academy (high). All sit in Boston School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 39 Joy St, Boston, MA compare to other homes in Boston 02114?

Among the 3,698 homes in Boston 02114, it is worth more than 29% of them ($659,992 against a typical $817,347), its price per square foot is higher than 65% of them ($1341 against a typical $1225), it is bigger than 12% of them (492 ft² against a typical 825 ft²), its lot is bigger than 61% of them (880 ft² against a typical 784 ft²) and it is newer than 41% of them (1899 against a typical 1910). Measured against all of Suffolk County, it is worth more than 44% 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 Joy St, Boston, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 39 Joy St, Boston, MA was $5,767. The county assessed it at $498,000.

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