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Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)Residential
Last sold for $187,500 on Mar 29, 1999

686 RIVER ST

HYDE PARK, MA 02136
6
Beds
2
Baths
3,600 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.
0.11 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1905
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
3
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
11
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.$187,500 · Mar 29, 1999

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$8,534 (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.$737,000 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$200,700
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$536,300

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.0.11
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(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
James J Chittick Elementary SchoolC-
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.3 mi
H
Another Course To CollegeF
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.9 mi
M
Mildred Avenue K-8 SchoolD+
Middle · Grades KG–8 · 1.0 mi

District: Boston School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 02136These 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.70
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 100.69

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.96%
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.9.1%
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.33,309
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.7,523 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$90,239
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$122,435
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.50°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.49 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.58%

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

686 River 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 96% of homes in Hyde Park 02136
  • Has a smaller lot than 72% of homes in Hyde Park 02136
  • Older than 82% of homes in Hyde Park 02136

How it measures up in Hyde Park 02136

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Hyde Park 02136.

Living area3,600 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,590 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 96% of homes nearby

Lot size0.11 ac
SmallerTypical 0.13 acBigger

Bigger than 28% of homes nearby

Year built1905
OlderTypical 1945Newer

Newer than 18% of homes nearby

How 686 River St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeMattapanHyde Park 02136Suffolk County
Living areabigger than3,600 ft²88% of homes96% of homes92% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.11 ac42% of homes28% of homes71% of homes
Year builtnewer than190521% of homes18% of homes37% of homes

About 686 River St

When did 686 River St, Hyde Park, MA last sell?

686 River St, Hyde Park, MA last sold on Mar 29, 1999 for $187,500, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 686 River St, Hyde Park, MA?

686 River St, Hyde Park, MA has 6 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 3,600 square feet of living space and a 0.11-acre lot.

When was 686 River St, Hyde Park, MA built?

686 River St, Hyde Park, MA was built in 1905, making it 121 years old. It is a conventional home. The building has 3 stories.

What schools serve 686 River St, Hyde Park, MA?

686 River St, Hyde Park, MA is assigned to James J Chittick Elementary School (elementary), rated C-; Another Course To College (high), rated F; Mildred Avenue K-8 School (middle), rated D+. All sit in Boston School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 686 River St, Hyde Park, MA compare to other homes in Hyde Park 02136?

Among the 7,699 homes in Hyde Park 02136, it is bigger than 96% of them (3,600 ft² against a typical 1,590 ft²), its lot is bigger than 28% of them (0.11 ac against a typical 0.13 ac) and it is newer than 18% of them (1905 against a typical 1945). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 686 River St, Hyde Park, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 686 River St, Hyde Park, MA was $8,534. The county assessed it at $737,000.

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