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$699,000$834 / 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 97How 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
Last sold for $346,000 on Oct 15, 2004

42 CHAUNCY ST

BOSTON, MA 02111
Building report
1
Beds
1
Baths
838 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.
838 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.
1
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

$699K
$680K low$718K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$346,000 · Oct 15, 2004

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$6,332 (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.$546,800 (2025)
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$546,800
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$632,795

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.2000
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.02
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air With Air Conditioning
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes
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.

M
Quincy Upper SchoolD+
Middle · Grades 6–12 · 0.5 mi
E
Josiah Quincy Elementary SchoolB+
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.5 mi

District: Boston School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 02111These 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.157
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.104
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.78

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.86%
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.22%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.0%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.10,326
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.27,210 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$82,381
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$110,947
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.50°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.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

42 Chauncy 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 85% of homes in Downtown
  • Costs less per square foot than 92% of homes in Downtown
  • Smaller than 81% of homes in Suffolk County
  • Has a smaller lot than 82% of homes in Suffolk County
  • Older than 90% of homes in Downtown

What homes are worth in Boston 02111

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

This home
$269K$3.8M

This home is worth more than 21% of homes in Boston 02111.

How it measures up in Boston 02111

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Boston 02111.

Estimated value$699,000
CheaperTypical $929,932Pricier

Pricier than 21% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$834
CheaperTypical $1058Pricier

Pricier than 32% of homes nearby

Living area838 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,105 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 33% of homes nearby

Lot size838 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,133 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 32% of homes nearby

Year built1899
OlderTypical 1989Newer

Newer than 17% of homes nearby

How 42 Chauncy St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeDowntownBoston 02111Suffolk County
Estimated valuepricier than$699,00015% of homes21% of homes49% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$8348% of homes32% of homes69% of homes
Living areabigger than838 ft²33% of homes33% of homes19% of homes
Lot sizebigger than838 ft²32% of homes32% of homes18% of homes
Year builtnewer than189910% of homes17% of homes18% of homes

About 42 Chauncy St

How much is 42 Chauncy St, Boston, MA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 42 Chauncy St, Boston, MA is $699,000 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $679,762 to $718,238. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 42 Chauncy St, Boston, MA last sell?

42 Chauncy St, Boston, MA last sold on Oct 15, 2004 for $346,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 3 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 42 Chauncy St, Boston, MA?

42 Chauncy St, Boston, MA has 1 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 838 square feet of living space and a 0.02-acre lot.

When was 42 Chauncy St, Boston, MA built?

42 Chauncy St, Boston, MA was built in 1899, making it 127 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 42 Chauncy St, Boston, MA?

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

How does 42 Chauncy St, Boston, MA compare to other homes in Boston 02111?

Among the 1,920 homes in Boston 02111, it is worth more than 21% of them ($699,000 against a typical $929,932), its price per square foot is higher than 32% of them ($834 against a typical $1058), it is bigger than 33% of them (838 ft² against a typical 1,105 ft²), its lot is bigger than 32% of them (838 ft² against a typical 1,133 ft²) and it is newer than 17% of them (1899 against a typical 1989). Measured against all of Suffolk County, it is worth more than 49% 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 42 Chauncy St, Boston, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 42 Chauncy St, Boston, MA was $6,332. The county assessed it at $546,800.

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