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$542,880$364 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 95How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Aug 30, 2026

55 COOKSON TER

MATTAPAN, MA 02126
3
Beds
1.5
Baths
1,491 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.
0.15 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1940
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
5
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.
3
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$543K
$514K low$572K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$5,353 (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.$462,300 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$158,900
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$303,400
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$551,000

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Cape Cod
CountySUFFOLK
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.15
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
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

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

E
Ellison / Parks Early Education SchoolD+
Elementary · Grades EE–3 · 0.1 mi
M
Mildred Avenue K-8 SchoolD+
Middle · Grades KG–8 · 0.3 mi
H
Boston International High SchoolF
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.8 mi

District: Boston School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 02126These 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.84
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.100
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.75

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.16%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.18%
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.22,143
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.12,185 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$74,782
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$107,132
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%

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How this home compares

55 Cookson Ter 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.

  • Worth less than 75% of homes in Suffolk County
  • Costs less per square foot than 91% of homes in Suffolk County
  • Smaller than 68% of homes in Mattapan 02126
  • Has a bigger lot than 88% of homes in Suffolk County
  • Newer than 66% of homes in Suffolk County

What homes are worth in Mattapan 02126

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

This home
$285K$787K

This home is worth more than 55% of homes in Mattapan 02126.

How it measures up in Mattapan 02126

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Mattapan 02126.

Estimated value$542,880
CheaperTypical $531,585Pricier

Pricier than 55% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$364
CheaperTypical $386Pricier

Pricier than 38% of homes nearby

Living area1,491 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,926 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 32% of homes nearby

Lot size0.15 ac
SmallerTypical 0.11 acBigger

Bigger than 82% of homes nearby

Year built1940
OlderTypical 1930Newer

Newer than 61% of homes nearby

How 55 Cookson Ter ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeMattapanMattapan 02126Suffolk County
Estimated valuepricier than$542,88050% of homes55% of homes25% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$36433% of homes38% of homes9% of homes
Living areabigger than1,491 ft²35% of homes32% of homes51% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.15 ac83% of homes82% of homes88% of homes
Year builtnewer than194063% of homes61% of homes66% of homes

About 55 Cookson Ter

How much is 55 Cookson Ter, Mattapan, MA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 55 Cookson Ter, Mattapan, MA is $542,880 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $513,599 to $572,161. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 55 Cookson Ter, Mattapan, MA last sell?

55 Cookson Ter, Mattapan, MA last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 55 Cookson Ter, Mattapan, MA?

55 Cookson Ter, Mattapan, MA has 3 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms, 1,491 square feet of living space and a 0.15-acre lot.

When was 55 Cookson Ter, Mattapan, MA built?

55 Cookson Ter, Mattapan, MA was built in 1940, making it 86 years old. It is a cape cod home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 55 Cookson Ter, Mattapan, MA?

55 Cookson Ter, Mattapan, MA is assigned to Ellison / Parks Early Education School (elementary), rated D+; Mildred Avenue K-8 School (middle), rated D+; Boston International High School (high), rated F. All sit in Boston School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 55 Cookson Ter, Mattapan, MA compare to other homes in Mattapan 02126?

Among the 3,890 homes in Mattapan 02126, it is worth more than 55% of them ($542,880 against a typical $531,585), its price per square foot is higher than 38% of them ($364 against a typical $386), it is bigger than 32% of them (1,491 ft² against a typical 1,926 ft²), its lot is bigger than 82% of them (0.15 ac against a typical 0.11 ac) and it is newer than 61% of them (1940 against a typical 1930). Measured against all of Suffolk County, it is worth more than 25% of homes there. 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 Cookson Ter, Mattapan, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 55 Cookson Ter, Mattapan, MA was $5,353. The county assessed it at $462,300.

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