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$704,296$244 / 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 89How 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 $47,000 on Jun 14, 1996

42 SAINT JAMES ST

ROXBURY, MA 02119
4
Beds
2
Baths
2,890 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.
1,903 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1890
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
3
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
8
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$704K
$624K low$785K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$47,000 · Jun 14, 1996

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$5,895 (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.$509,100 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$142,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$367,100
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$740,145

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountySUFFOLK
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.04
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.

H
Boston Day & Evening AcademyF
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.2 mi
M
Henry Dearborn STEM AcademyC-
Middle · Grades 6–12 · 0.3 mi
E
Nathan Hale Elementary SchoolB-
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.3 mi

District: Boston School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 02119These 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.148
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.101
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.77

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.94%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.20%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.29%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.9%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.29,494
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.17,246 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$44,213
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$71,290
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

42 Saint James 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 more than 74% of homes in Roxbury 02119
  • Among the lowest price per square foot in Suffolk County
  • Bigger than 83% of homes in Suffolk County
  • Has a smaller lot than 65% of homes in Roxbury 02119
  • Older than 87% of homes in Suffolk County

What homes are worth in Roxbury 02119

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

This home
$273K$1.2M

This home is worth more than 74% of homes in Roxbury 02119.

How it measures up in Roxbury 02119

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Roxbury 02119.

Estimated value$704,296
CheaperTypical $559,374Pricier

Pricier than 74% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$244
CheaperTypical $407Pricier

Pricier than 6% of homes nearby

Living area2,890 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,043 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 72% of homes nearby

Lot size1,903 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,570 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 35% of homes nearby

Year built1890
OlderTypical 1905Newer

Newer than 24% of homes nearby

How 42 Saint James St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeRoxburyRoxbury 02119Suffolk County
Estimated valuepricier than$704,29673% of homes74% of homes50% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$2447% of homes6% of homesalmost no homes
Living areabigger than2,890 ft²67% of homes72% of homes83% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1,903 ft²38% of homes35% of homes45% of homes
Year builtnewer than189019% of homes24% of homes13% of homes

About 42 Saint James St

How much is 42 Saint James St, Roxbury, MA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 42 Saint James St, Roxbury, MA is $704,296 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $624,084 to $784,508. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 42 Saint James St, Roxbury, MA last sell?

42 Saint James St, Roxbury, MA last sold on Jun 14, 1996 for $47,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 42 Saint James St, Roxbury, MA?

42 Saint James St, Roxbury, MA has 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2,890 square feet of living space and a 0.04-acre lot.

When was 42 Saint James St, Roxbury, MA built?

42 Saint James St, Roxbury, MA was built in 1890, making it 136 years old. The building has 3 stories.

What schools serve 42 Saint James St, Roxbury, MA?

42 Saint James St, Roxbury, MA is assigned to Boston Day & Evening Academy (high), rated F; Henry Dearborn STEM Academy (middle), rated C-; Nathan Hale 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 Saint James St, Roxbury, MA compare to other homes in Roxbury 02119?

Among the 3,631 homes in Roxbury 02119, it is worth more than 74% of them ($704,296 against a typical $559,374), its price per square foot is higher than 6% of them ($244 against a typical $407), it is bigger than 72% of them (2,890 ft² against a typical 2,043 ft²), its lot is bigger than 35% of them (1,903 ft² against a typical 2,570 ft²) and it is newer than 24% of them (1890 against a typical 1905). Measured against all of Suffolk County, it is worth more than 50% 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 Saint James St, Roxbury, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 42 Saint James St, Roxbury, MA was $5,895. The county assessed it at $509,100.

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