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40 BOUTWELL ST

DORCHESTER, MA 02122
6
Beds
2
Baths
2,624 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.
0.1 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1920
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
12
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.

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$9,864 (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.$851,800 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$256,900
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$594,900

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.Duplex Single
CountySUFFOLK
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.10
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(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
Richard J. Murphy K-8 SchoolB-
Elementary · Grades PK–8 · 0.3 mi
H
Community Academy Of Science And HealthD-
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.8 mi

District: Boston School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 02122These 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.90
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.103
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.76

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.22%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.16%
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.23,849
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.11,977 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$84,827
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$116,947
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

40 Boutwell 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 bigger lot than 75% of homes in Dorchester 02122
  • Newer than 69% of homes in Dorchester

How it measures up in Dorchester 02122

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Dorchester 02122.

Living area2,624 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,902 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 65% of homes nearby

Lot size0.1 ac
SmallerTypical 3,398 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 75% of homes nearby

Year built1920
OlderTypical 1910Newer

Newer than 64% of homes nearby

How 40 Boutwell St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeDorchesterDorchester 02122Suffolk County
Living areabigger than2,624 ft²57% of homes65% of homes79% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.1 ac68% of homes75% of homes70% of homes
Year builtnewer than192069% of homes64% of homes55% of homes

About 40 Boutwell St

When did 40 Boutwell St, Dorchester, MA last sell?

40 Boutwell St, Dorchester, MA last sold on Oct 12, 2012, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 40 Boutwell St, Dorchester, MA?

40 Boutwell St, Dorchester, MA has 6 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2,624 square feet of living space and a 0.10-acre lot.

When was 40 Boutwell St, Dorchester, MA built?

40 Boutwell St, Dorchester, MA was built in 1920, making it 106 years old. It is a duplex single home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 40 Boutwell St, Dorchester, MA?

40 Boutwell St, Dorchester, MA is assigned to Richard J. Murphy K-8 School (elementary), rated B-; Community Academy Of Science And Health (high), rated D-. All sit in Boston School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 40 Boutwell St, Dorchester, MA compare to other homes in Dorchester 02122?

Among the 4,918 homes in Dorchester 02122, it is bigger than 65% of them (2,624 ft² against a typical 1,902 ft²), its lot is bigger than 75% of them (0.1 ac against a typical 3,398 ft²) and it is newer than 64% of them (1920 against a typical 1910). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 40 Boutwell St, Dorchester, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 40 Boutwell St, Dorchester, MA was $9,864. The county assessed it at $851,800.

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