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Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)Residential

55 1/2 ROSECLAIR ST

DORCHESTER, MA 02125
4
Beds
2
Baths
2,691 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.
2,866 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.
3
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
10
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

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.$100,000
SANTANDER BANK NA · recorded Dec 12, 2017

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$9,427 (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.$814,100 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$308,500
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$505,600
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$763,400

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.0.07
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(1)

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 · 0.8 mi
H
Boston Community Leadership AcademyD-
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.8 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%

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

55 1/2 Roseclair 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 80% of homes in Suffolk County
  • Has a smaller lot than 68% of homes in Dorchester
  • Older than 72% of homes in Dorchester

How it measures up in Dorchester 02125

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

Living area2,691 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,074 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 60% of homes nearby

Lot size2,866 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,875 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 49% of homes nearby

Year built1900
OlderTypical 1905Newer

Newer than 31% of homes nearby

How 55 1/2 Roseclair St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeDorchesterDorchester 02125Suffolk County
Living areabigger than2,691 ft²58% of homes60% of homes80% of homes
Lot sizebigger than2,866 ft²32% of homes49% of homes53% of homes
Year builtnewer than190028% of homes31% of homes31% of homes

About 55 1/2 Roseclair St

How big is 55 1/2 Roseclair St, Dorchester, MA?

55 1/2 Roseclair St, Dorchester, MA has 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2,691 square feet of living space and a 0.07-acre lot.

When was 55 1/2 Roseclair St, Dorchester, MA built?

55 1/2 Roseclair St, Dorchester, MA was built in 1900, making it 126 years old. It is a conventional home. The building has 3 stories.

What schools serve 55 1/2 Roseclair St, Dorchester, MA?

55 1/2 Roseclair 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 55 1/2 Roseclair St, Dorchester, MA compare to other homes in Dorchester 02125?

Among the 5,736 homes in Dorchester 02125, it is bigger than 60% of them (2,691 ft² against a typical 2,074 ft²), its lot is bigger than 49% of them (2,866 ft² against a typical 2,875 ft²) and it is newer than 31% of them (1900 against a typical 1905). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 55 1/2 Roseclair St, Dorchester, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 55 1/2 Roseclair St, Dorchester, MA was $9,427. The county assessed it at $814,100.

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