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5 RICHVIEW ST

DORCHESTER CENTER, MA 02124
5
Beds
2
Baths
3,237 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.
0.28 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1875
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
3
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.
7
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$11,792 (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.$1,018,300 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$450,600
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$567,700

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Conventional
CountySUFFOLK
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.28
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

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

M
Dr. William Henderson Upper SchoolD+
Middle · Grades 5–12 · 0.5 mi
E
Thomas J. Kenny Elementary SchoolC+
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.7 mi

District: Boston School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 02124These 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.83
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.103
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.19%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.15%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.1%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.50,753
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.13,831 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$79,467
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$114,139
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.50°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.48 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.58%

Ownership

OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Owner occupied
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.No

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

How this home compares

5 Richview 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 88% of homes in Suffolk County
  • Among the largest lots in Dorchester
  • Among the oldest homes in Dorchester

How it measures up in Dorchester Center 02124

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Dorchester Center 02124.

Living area3,237 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,341 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 72% of homes nearby

Lot size0.28 ac
SmallerTypical 4,095 ft²Bigger

Bigger than almost all homes nearby

Year built1875
OlderTypical 1910Newer

Older than almost all homes nearby

How 5 Richview St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeDorchesterDorchester Center 02124Suffolk County
Living areabigger than3,237 ft²70% of homes72% of homes88% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.28 acalmost all homesalmost all homes97% of homes
Year builtnewer than1875almost no homesalmost no homes4% of homes

About 5 Richview St

When did 5 Richview St, Dorchester Center, MA last sell?

5 Richview St, Dorchester Center, MA last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 5 Richview St, Dorchester Center, MA?

5 Richview St, Dorchester Center, MA has 5 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 3,237 square feet of living space and a 0.28-acre lot.

When was 5 Richview St, Dorchester Center, MA built?

5 Richview St, Dorchester Center, MA was built in 1875, making it 151 years old. It is a conventional home. The building has 3 stories.

What schools serve 5 Richview St, Dorchester Center, MA?

5 Richview St, Dorchester Center, MA is assigned to Dr. William Henderson Upper School (middle), rated D+; Thomas J. Kenny Elementary School (elementary), rated C+. All sit in Boston School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 5 Richview St, Dorchester Center, MA compare to other homes in Dorchester Center 02124?

Among the 8,902 homes in Dorchester Center 02124, it is bigger than 72% of them (3,237 ft² against a typical 2,341 ft²), its lot is bigger than almost all of them (0.28 ac against a typical 4,095 ft²) and it is newer than almost none of them (1875 against a typical 1910). 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 Richview St, Dorchester Center, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 5 Richview St, Dorchester Center, MA was $11,792. The county assessed it at $1,018,300.

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