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Last sold for $422,000 on Jun 29, 2012

53 RUTLAND ST

BOSTON, MA 02118
Building report
1
Beds
1
Baths
556 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.
556 ft²
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.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
3
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.$422,000 · Jun 29, 2012
1st MortgageA loan still believed to be open on this home, in the order lenders get repaid. The first position is paid back before the second.$282,000
LEADER MORTGAGE SERVICES · recorded Jun 22, 2015

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$7,134 (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.$616,100 (2025)
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$616,100
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$840,275

Climate Risk

Overall riskThe average of the five hazard scores below, on a 0 to 100 scale. Higher means greater projected risk over the coming decades.53
85
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
1
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
59
HeatProjected heat risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how many extremely hot days a year are expected. Higher is riskier.
88
StormProjected risk from heavy rainstorms, scored 0 to 100, based on how often extreme rainfall is expected. Higher is riskier.
32
DroughtProjected water shortage risk, scored 0 to 100. Higher means more strain on the local water supply.
Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.45 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.80%
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.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.2021
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.01
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

Transaction History(7)

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
Joseph J. Hurley K-8 SchoolB-
Elementary · Grades PK–8 · 0.1 mi
H
William Mckinley SchoolD+
High · Grades KG–12 · 0.3 mi

District: Boston School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 02118These 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.140
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.101
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.92%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.31%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.22%
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.29,733
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.26,785 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$97,217
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$146,291
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%

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

53 Rutland 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.

  • Smaller than 95% of homes in Boston 02118
  • Has a smaller lot than 95% of homes in Boston 02118
  • Older than 69% of homes in Suffolk County

How it measures up in Boston 02118

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Boston 02118.

Living area556 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,018 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 5% of homes nearby

Lot size556 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,045 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 5% of homes nearby

Year built1900
OlderTypical 1900Newer

Newer than 53% of homes nearby

How 53 Rutland St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSouth EndBoston 02118Suffolk County
Living areabigger than556 ft²7% of homes5% of homes5% of homes
Lot sizebigger than556 ft²6% of homes5% of homes5% of homes
Year builtnewer than190059% of homes53% of homes31% of homes

About 53 Rutland St

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

53 Rutland St, Boston, MA last sold on Jun 29, 2012 for $422,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 4 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 53 Rutland St, Boston, MA?

53 Rutland St, Boston, MA has 1 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 556 square feet of living space and a 0.01-acre lot.

When was 53 Rutland St, Boston, MA built?

53 Rutland St, Boston, MA was built in 1900, making it 126 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 53 Rutland St, Boston, MA?

53 Rutland St, Boston, MA is assigned to Joseph J. Hurley K-8 School (elementary), rated B-; William Mckinley 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 Rutland St, Boston, MA compare to other homes in Boston 02118?

Among the 6,232 homes in Boston 02118, it is bigger than 5% of them (556 ft² against a typical 1,018 ft²), its lot is bigger than 5% of them (556 ft² against a typical 1,045 ft²) and it is newer than 53% of them (1900 against a typical 1900). 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 Rutland St, Boston, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 53 Rutland St, Boston, MA was $7,134. The county assessed it at $616,100.

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