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70 HORACE ST

EAST BOSTON, MA 02128
6
Beds
4 / 1
Baths
3,092 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.
2,700 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.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
12
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.
1
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$9,684 (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.$836,300 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$267,500
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$568,800
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$803,400

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.Two Family
CountySuffolk
Effective Year BuiltAn adjusted build year that accounts for condition and major remodels. A big renovation can make a home count as newer than it is.1990
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.06
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(6)

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
Patrick J. Kennedy Elementary SchoolB-
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.7 mi
H
East Boston High SchoolD
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.9 mi
M
Mario Umana AcademyD+
Middle · Grades KG–8 · 1.2 mi

District: Boston School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 02128These 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.106
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.101
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.25%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.14%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.5%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.42,419
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.6,831 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$88,432
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$123,916
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.50°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.44 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

70 Horace 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 86% of homes in Suffolk County
  • Has a bigger lot than 71% of homes in East Boston 02128
  • Older than 69% of homes in Suffolk County

How it measures up in East Boston 02128

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in East Boston 02128.

Living area3,092 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,539 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 84% of homes nearby

Lot size2,700 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,004 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 71% of homes nearby

Year built1900
OlderTypical 1910Newer

Newer than 38% of homes nearby

How 70 Horace St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeEast Boston 02128Suffolk County
Living areabigger than3,092 ft²84% of homes86% of homes
Lot sizebigger than2,700 ft²71% of homes52% of homes
Year builtnewer than190038% of homes31% of homes

About 70 Horace St

How big is 70 Horace St, East Boston, MA?

70 Horace St, East Boston, MA has 6 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, 3,092 square feet of living space and a 0.06-acre lot.

When was 70 Horace St, East Boston, MA built?

70 Horace St, East Boston, MA was built in 1900, making it 126 years old. It is a two family home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 70 Horace St, East Boston, MA?

70 Horace St, East Boston, MA is assigned to Patrick J. Kennedy Elementary School (elementary), rated B-; East Boston High School (high), rated D; Mario Umana Academy (middle), rated D+. All sit in Boston School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 70 Horace St, East Boston, MA compare to other homes in East Boston 02128?

Among the 7,864 homes in East Boston 02128, it is bigger than 84% of them (3,092 ft² against a typical 1,539 ft²), its lot is bigger than 71% of them (2,700 ft² against a typical 2,004 ft²) and it is newer than 38% of them (1900 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 70 Horace St, East Boston, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 70 Horace St, East Boston, MA was $9,684. The county assessed it at $836,300.

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