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$448,395$614 / 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 95How 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 $405,000 on Jun 22, 2017

49 BUTTONWOOD ST

DORCHESTER, MA 02125
Building report
2
Beds
1
Baths
730 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.
730 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.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
4
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$448K
$425K low$471K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$405,000 · Jun 22, 2017

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$5,304 (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.$458,000 (2025)
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$458,000
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$548,625

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.2003
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.02
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
Roger Clap Elementary SchoolC-
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.2 mi
M
John W. Mccormack Middle School
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.6 mi
H
Boston Community Leadership AcademyD-
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.7 mi

District: Boston School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 02125These 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.128
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 100.80

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.24%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.24%
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.34,548
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.12,979 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$69,287
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$99,595
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

49 Buttonwood 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 88% of homes in Suffolk County
  • Costs more per square foot than 92% of homes in Dorchester
  • Smaller than 97% of homes in Dorchester
  • Has a smaller lot than 97% of homes in Dorchester
  • Older than 91% of homes in Dorchester

What homes are worth in Dorchester 02125

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

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$328K$1.2M

This home is worth more than 17% of homes in Dorchester 02125.

How it measures up in Dorchester 02125

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Dorchester 02125.

Estimated value$448,395
CheaperTypical $599,764Pricier

Pricier than 17% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$614
CheaperTypical $494Pricier

Pricier than 85% of homes nearby

Living area730 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,076 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 3% of homes nearby

Lot size730 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,919 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 3% of homes nearby

Year built1890
OlderTypical 1905Newer

Newer than 12% of homes nearby

How 49 Buttonwood St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeDorchesterDorchester 02125Suffolk County
Estimated valuepricier than$448,39519% of homes17% of homes12% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$61492% of homes85% of homes50% of homes
Living areabigger than730 ft²3% of homes3% of homes13% of homes
Lot sizebigger than730 ft²3% of homes3% of homes12% of homes
Year builtnewer than18909% of homes12% of homes12% of homes

About 49 Buttonwood St

How much is 49 Buttonwood St, Dorchester, MA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 49 Buttonwood St, Dorchester, MA is $448,395 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $425,356 to $471,434. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 49 Buttonwood St, Dorchester, MA last sell?

49 Buttonwood St, Dorchester, MA last sold on Jun 22, 2017 for $405,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 49 Buttonwood St, Dorchester, MA?

49 Buttonwood St, Dorchester, MA has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 730 square feet of living space and a 0.02-acre lot.

When was 49 Buttonwood St, Dorchester, MA built?

49 Buttonwood St, Dorchester, MA was built in 1890, making it 136 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 49 Buttonwood St, Dorchester, MA?

49 Buttonwood St, Dorchester, MA is assigned to Roger Clap Elementary School (elementary), rated C-; John W. Mccormack Middle School (middle); Boston Community Leadership Academy (high), rated D-. All sit in Boston School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 49 Buttonwood St, Dorchester, MA compare to other homes in Dorchester 02125?

Among the 5,736 homes in Dorchester 02125, it is worth more than 17% of them ($448,395 against a typical $599,764), its price per square foot is higher than 85% of them ($614 against a typical $494), it is bigger than 3% of them (730 ft² against a typical 2,076 ft²), its lot is bigger than 3% of them (730 ft² against a typical 2,919 ft²) and it is newer than 12% of them (1890 against a typical 1905). Measured against all of Suffolk County, it is worth more than 12% 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 49 Buttonwood St, Dorchester, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 49 Buttonwood St, Dorchester, MA was $5,304. The county assessed it at $458,000.

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