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6 HOUGHTON ST

DORCHESTER, MA 02122
4
Beds
2.5
Baths
2,099 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.
1,232 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1986
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
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.

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$4,825 (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.$759,800 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$361,300
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$398,500
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$1,056,354

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.24 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.72%
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.Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)
CountyMIDDLESEX
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.03
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Brick
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Roll Tar & Gravel
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Steam
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Deck

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

E
CambridgeportA-
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.3 mi
M
Cambridge Street Upper SchoolC+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.4 mi
H
Cambridge Rindge and LatinB
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.7 mi

District: Cambridge School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 02122These 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.90
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 100.76

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.22%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.16%
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.23,849
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.11,977 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$84,827
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$116,947
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%

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How this home compares

6 Houghton 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 70% of homes in Wellington-Harrington
  • Among the smallest lots in Middlesex County
  • Newer than 94% of homes in Wellington-Harrington

How it measures up in Dorchester 02122

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Dorchester 02122.

Living area2,099 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,924 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 54% of homes nearby

Lot size1,232 ft²
SmallerTypical 3,398 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 20% of homes nearby

Year built1986
OlderTypical 1910Newer

Newer than 86% of homes nearby

How 6 Houghton St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeWellington-HarringtonDorchester 02122Middlesex County
Living areabigger than2,099 ft²70% of homes54% of homes60% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1,232 ft²3% of homes20% of homesalmost no homes
Year builtnewer than198694% of homes86% of homes78% of homes

About 6 Houghton St

When did 6 Houghton St, Dorchester, MA last sell?

6 Houghton St, Dorchester, MA last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 6 Houghton St, Dorchester, MA?

6 Houghton St, Dorchester, MA has 4 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, 2,099 square feet of living space and a 0.03-acre lot.

When was 6 Houghton St, Dorchester, MA built?

6 Houghton St, Dorchester, MA was built in 1986, making it 40 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 6 Houghton St, Dorchester, MA?

6 Houghton St, Dorchester, MA is assigned to Cambridgeport (elementary), rated A-; Cambridge Street Upper School (middle), rated C+; Cambridge Rindge and Latin (high), rated B. All sit in Cambridge School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 6 Houghton St, Dorchester, MA compare to other homes in Dorchester 02122?

Among the 4,918 homes in Dorchester 02122, it is bigger than 54% of them (2,099 ft² against a typical 1,924 ft²), its lot is bigger than 20% of them (1,232 ft² against a typical 3,398 ft²) and it is newer than 86% of them (1986 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 6 Houghton St, Dorchester, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 6 Houghton St, Dorchester, MA was $4,825. The county assessed it at $759,800.

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