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Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)Residential
Last sold for $690,000 on Sep 25, 2026

68 PLAIN ST

DORCHESTER, MA 02122
5
Beds
2.5
Baths
1,968 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.
2,550 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1935
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
8
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$690,000 · Sep 25, 2026

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$8,904 (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.$768,900 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$222,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$546,900

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.Duplex Single
CountySUFFOLK
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.06
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Electric
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(5)

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
Thomas J. Kenny Elementary SchoolC+
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.2 mi
M
Richard J. Murphy K-8 SchoolB-
Middle · Grades PK–8 · 0.5 mi
H
Dr. William Henderson Upper SchoolD+
High · Grades 5–12 · 1.1 mi

District: Boston 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

68 Plain 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 66% of homes in Suffolk County
  • Has a smaller lot than 72% of homes in Dorchester
  • Newer than 79% of homes in Dorchester

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 area1,968 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,932 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 51% of homes nearby

Lot size2,550 ft²
SmallerTypical 3,398 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 35% of homes nearby

Year built1935
OlderTypical 1910Newer

Newer than 74% of homes nearby

How 68 Plain St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeDorchesterDorchester 02122Suffolk County
Living areabigger than1,968 ft²42% of homes51% of homes66% of homes
Lot sizebigger than2,550 ft²28% of homes35% of homes50% of homes
Year builtnewer than193579% of homes74% of homes64% of homes

About 68 Plain St

When did 68 Plain St, Dorchester, MA last sell?

68 Plain St, Dorchester, MA last sold on Sep 25, 2026 for $690,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 68 Plain St, Dorchester, MA?

68 Plain St, Dorchester, MA has 5 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, 1,968 square feet of living space and a 0.06-acre lot.

When was 68 Plain St, Dorchester, MA built?

68 Plain St, Dorchester, MA was built in 1935, making it 91 years old. It is a duplex single home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 68 Plain St, Dorchester, MA?

68 Plain St, Dorchester, MA is assigned to Thomas J. Kenny Elementary School (elementary), rated C+; Richard J. Murphy K-8 School (middle), rated B-; Dr. William Henderson Upper School (high), rated D+. All sit in Boston School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 68 Plain St, Dorchester, MA compare to other homes in Dorchester 02122?

Among the 4,918 homes in Dorchester 02122, it is bigger than 51% of them (1,968 ft² against a typical 1,932 ft²), its lot is bigger than 35% of them (2,550 ft² against a typical 3,398 ft²) and it is newer than 74% of them (1935 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 68 Plain St, Dorchester, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 68 Plain St, Dorchester, MA was $8,904. The county assessed it at $768,900.

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