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Last sold for $359,900 on Jul 29, 1998

48 PREBLE ST

SOUTH BOSTON, MA 02127
0
Baths
7,283 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.
0.15 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1930
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
3
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$359,900 · Jul 29, 1998

Tax & Assessment

Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$1,113,169 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$832,076
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$281,093
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$1,416,545

Climate Risk

Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.24 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.29%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.minimal

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Commercial Office/Residential (Mixed Use)
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.2007
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.15
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(5)

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
Michael J. Perkins Elementary SchoolC+
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.3 mi
H
Excel High SchoolD
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.6 mi
M
James Condon K-8 SchoolD+
Middle · Grades PK–8 · 0.6 mi

District: Boston School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 02127These 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.110
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 100.79

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.44%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.10%
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.37,644
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.15,131 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$146,200
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$170,961
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.50°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.45 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 Preble 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.

  • Among the largest homes in South Boston 02127
  • Has a bigger lot than 94% of homes in South Boston 02127
  • Newer than 66% of homes in South Boston 02127

How it measures up in South Boston 02127

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in South Boston 02127.

Living area7,283 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,200 ft²Bigger

Bigger than almost all homes nearby

Lot size0.15 ac
SmallerTypical 1,220 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 94% of homes nearby

Year built1930
OlderTypical 1905Newer

Newer than 66% of homes nearby

How 48 Preble St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSouth Boston 02127Suffolk County
Living areabigger than7,283 ft²almost all homesalmost all homes
Lot sizebigger than0.15 ac94% of homes88% of homes
Year builtnewer than193066% of homes63% of homes

About 48 Preble St

When did 48 Preble St, South Boston, MA last sell?

48 Preble St, South Boston, MA last sold on Jul 29, 1998 for $359,900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 48 Preble St, South Boston, MA?

48 Preble St, South Boston, MA has 7,283 square feet of living space and a 0.15-acre lot.

When was 48 Preble St, South Boston, MA built?

48 Preble St, South Boston, MA was built in 1930, making it 96 years old. The building has 3 stories.

What schools serve 48 Preble St, South Boston, MA?

48 Preble St, South Boston, MA is assigned to Michael J. Perkins Elementary School (elementary), rated C+; Excel High School (high), rated D; James Condon K-8 School (middle), rated D+. All sit in Boston School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 48 Preble St, South Boston, MA compare to other homes in South Boston 02127?

Among the 11,103 homes in South Boston 02127, it is bigger than almost all of them (7,283 ft² against a typical 1,200 ft²), its lot is bigger than 94% of them (0.15 ac against a typical 1,220 ft²) and it is newer than 66% of them (1930 against a typical 1905). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

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