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Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)Residential
Last sold for $925,000 on Mar 5, 2021

5 HIGGINS ST

ALLSTON, MA 02134
8
Beds
4
Baths
2,764 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.
2,292 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1918
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
12
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$925,000 · Mar 5, 2021

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$12,675 (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.$1,094,600 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$300,900
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$793,700

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)
CountySUFFOLK
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.05
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air With Air Conditioning
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(8)

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
Jackson Mann K-8 School
Elementary · Grades PK–8 · 0.1 mi
H
Boston Green AcademyD-
High · Grades 6–12 · 0.5 mi

District: Boston School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 02134These 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.115
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 100.73

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.43%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.21%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.3%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.23,966
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.17,004 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$75,041
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$90,297
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

5 Higgins 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.

  • Bigger than 81% of homes in Suffolk County

How it measures up in Allston 02134

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Allston 02134.

Living area2,764 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,190 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 78% of homes nearby

Lot size2,292 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,263 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 60% of homes nearby

Year built1918
OlderTypical 1920Newer

Newer than 39% of homes nearby

How 5 Higgins St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeAllston 02134Suffolk County
Living areabigger than2,764 ft²78% of homes81% of homes
Lot sizebigger than2,292 ft²60% of homes48% of homes
Year builtnewer than191839% of homes47% of homes

About 5 Higgins St

When did 5 Higgins St, Allston, MA last sell?

5 Higgins St, Allston, MA last sold on Mar 5, 2021 for $925,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 5 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 5 Higgins St, Allston, MA?

5 Higgins St, Allston, MA has 8 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, 2,764 square feet of living space and a 0.05-acre lot.

When was 5 Higgins St, Allston, MA built?

5 Higgins St, Allston, MA was built in 1918, making it 108 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 5 Higgins St, Allston, MA?

5 Higgins St, Allston, MA is assigned to Jackson Mann K-8 School (elementary); Boston Green Academy (high), rated D-. All sit in Boston School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 5 Higgins St, Allston, MA compare to other homes in Allston 02134?

Among the 3,516 homes in Allston 02134, it is bigger than 78% of them (2,764 ft² against a typical 1,190 ft²), its lot is bigger than 60% of them (2,292 ft² against a typical 1,263 ft²) and it is newer than 39% of them (1918 against a typical 1920). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 5 Higgins St, Allston, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 5 Higgins St, Allston, MA was $12,675. The county assessed it at $1,094,600.

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