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Last sold for $8,435,000 on Dec 14, 2012

53 CANAL ST

BOSTON, MA 02114
0
Baths
25,488 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.
0.2 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.
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.$8,435,000 · Dec 14, 2012

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$219,479 (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.$8,454,500 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$3,113,800
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$5,340,700

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.37 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.73%
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.Retail Stores (Personal Services, Photography, Travel)
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.2017
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.20
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Brick
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(6)

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
Eliot K-8 SchoolA-
Elementary · Grades PK–8 · 0.3 mi
H
Charlestown High SchoolD+
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.1 mi

District: Boston School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 02114These 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.152
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 100.73

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.90%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.41%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.11%
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.13,648
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.27,968 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$121,503
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$164,136
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.50°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.46 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

53 Canal 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 West End
  • Has a bigger lot than 94% of homes in Suffolk County
  • Older than 91% of homes in West End

How it measures up in Boston 02114

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Boston 02114.

Living area25,488 ft²
SmallerTypical 828 ft²Bigger

Bigger than almost all homes nearby

Lot size0.2 ac
SmallerTypical 784 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 93% of homes nearby

Year built1900
OlderTypical 1910Newer

Newer than 48% of homes nearby

How 53 Canal St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeWest EndBoston 02114Suffolk County
Living areabigger than25,488 ft²almost all homesalmost all homesalmost all homes
Lot sizebigger than0.2 ac83% of homes93% of homes94% of homes
Year builtnewer than19009% of homes48% of homes31% of homes

About 53 Canal St

When did 53 Canal St, Boston, MA last sell?

53 Canal St, Boston, MA last sold on Dec 14, 2012 for $8,435,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 53 Canal St, Boston, MA?

53 Canal St, Boston, MA has 25,488 square feet of living space and a 0.20-acre lot.

When was 53 Canal St, Boston, MA built?

53 Canal St, Boston, MA was built in 1900, making it 126 years old. The building has 3 stories.

What schools serve 53 Canal St, Boston, MA?

53 Canal St, Boston, MA is assigned to Eliot K-8 School (elementary), rated A-; Charlestown High School (high), rated D+. All sit in Boston School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 53 Canal St, Boston, MA compare to other homes in Boston 02114?

Among the 3,698 homes in Boston 02114, it is bigger than almost all of them (25,488 ft² against a typical 828 ft²), its lot is bigger than 93% of them (0.2 ac against a typical 784 ft²) and it is newer than 48% of them (1900 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 53 Canal St, Boston, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 53 Canal St, Boston, MA was $219,479. The county assessed it at $8,454,500.

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