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$1,236,250$443 / 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 94How 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

48 ATHERTON ST

ROXBURY, MA 02119
4
Beds
1
Baths
2,790 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.
0.13 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1900
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
10
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.

Valuation

$1.2M
$1.2M low$1.3M high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$12,140 (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.$1,048,400 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$353,600
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$694,800
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$1,351,850

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Colonial
CountySUFFOLK
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.13
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
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(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
Ellis Mendell Elementary SchoolB-
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.1 mi
H
Greater Egleston Community High School
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.3 mi
M
Rafael Hernandez K-8 SchoolB-
Middle · Grades PK–8 · 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

48 Atherton 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 98% of homes in Roxbury 02119
  • Costs less per square foot than 96% of homes in Jamaica Plain
  • Bigger than 82% of homes in Suffolk County
  • Has a bigger lot than 88% of homes in Roxbury 02119
  • Older than 76% of homes in Jamaica Plain

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
$275K$1.2M

This home is worth more than 98% 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$1,236,250
CheaperTypical $560,275Pricier

Pricier than 98% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$443
CheaperTypical $407Pricier

Pricier than 61% of homes nearby

Living area2,790 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,054 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 70% of homes nearby

Lot size0.13 ac
SmallerTypical 2,570 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 88% of homes nearby

Year built1900
OlderTypical 1905Newer

Newer than 47% of homes nearby

How 48 Atherton St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeJamaica PlainRoxbury 02119Suffolk County
Estimated valuepricier than$1,236,25083% of homes98% of homes85% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$4434% of homes61% of homes22% of homes
Living areabigger than2,790 ft²81% of homes70% of homes82% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.13 ac85% of homes88% of homes82% of homes
Year builtnewer than190024% of homes47% of homes31% of homes

About 48 Atherton St

How much is 48 Atherton St, Roxbury, MA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 48 Atherton St, Roxbury, MA is $1,236,250 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $1,156,576 to $1,315,924. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 48 Atherton St, Roxbury, MA last sell?

48 Atherton St, Roxbury, MA last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 48 Atherton St, Roxbury, MA?

48 Atherton St, Roxbury, MA has 4 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 2,790 square feet of living space and a 0.13-acre lot.

When was 48 Atherton St, Roxbury, MA built?

48 Atherton St, Roxbury, MA was built in 1900, making it 126 years old. It is a colonial home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 48 Atherton St, Roxbury, MA?

48 Atherton St, Roxbury, MA is assigned to Ellis Mendell Elementary School (elementary), rated B-; Greater Egleston Community High School (high); Rafael Hernandez K-8 School (middle), rated B-. All sit in Boston School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 48 Atherton St, Roxbury, MA compare to other homes in Roxbury 02119?

Among the 3,631 homes in Roxbury 02119, it is worth more than 98% of them ($1,236,250 against a typical $560,275), its price per square foot is higher than 61% of them ($443 against a typical $407), it is bigger than 70% of them (2,790 ft² against a typical 2,054 ft²), its lot is bigger than 88% of them (0.13 ac against a typical 2,570 ft²) and it is newer than 47% of them (1900 against a typical 1905). Measured against all of Suffolk County, it is worth more than 85% 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 48 Atherton St, Roxbury, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 48 Atherton St, Roxbury, MA was $12,140. The county assessed it at $1,048,400.

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