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Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)Residential
Last sold for $385,000 on May 3, 2005

74 SCHOOL ST

BOSTON, MA 02108
5
Beds
2.5
Baths
2,294 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.
1900
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.
4
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.$385,000 · May 3, 2005

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$9,229 (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.$797,000 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$272,800
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$524,200

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
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.1993
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.12
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(8)

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.

H
Greater Egleston Community High School
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.0 mi
E
Rafael Hernandez K-8 SchoolB-
Elementary · Grades PK–8 · 0.1 mi

District: Boston School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 02108These 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.161
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.106
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.84%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.38%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.7.5%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.6%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.4,496
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.33,417 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$154,589
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$241,580
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.50°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.46 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

74 School 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 73% of homes in Jamaica Plain
  • Has a bigger lot than 98% of homes in Boston 02108
  • Older than 77% of homes in Jamaica Plain

How it measures up in Boston 02108

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Boston 02108.

Living area2,294 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,302 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 72% of homes nearby

Lot size0.11 ac
SmallerTypical 1,133 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 98% of homes nearby

Year built1900
OlderTypical 1899Newer

Newer than 75% of homes nearby

How 74 School St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeJamaica PlainBoston 02108Suffolk County
Living areabigger than2,294 ft²73% of homes72% of homes73% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.11 ac78% of homes98% of homes74% of homes
Year builtnewer than190023% of homes75% of homes31% of homes

About 74 School St

When did 74 School St, Boston, MA last sell?

74 School St, Boston, MA last sold on May 3, 2005 for $385,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 4 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 74 School St, Boston, MA?

74 School St, Boston, MA has 5 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, 2,294 square feet of living space and a 0.12-acre lot.

When was 74 School St, Boston, MA built?

74 School St, Boston, MA was built in 1900, making it 126 years old. It is a duplex single home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 74 School St, Boston, MA?

74 School St, Boston, MA is assigned to Greater Egleston Community High School (high); Rafael Hernandez K-8 School (elementary), rated B-. All sit in Boston School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 74 School St, Boston, MA compare to other homes in Boston 02108?

Among the 1,489 homes in Boston 02108, it is bigger than 72% of them (2,294 ft² against a typical 1,302 ft²), its lot is bigger than 98% of them (0.11 ac against a typical 1,133 ft²) and it is newer than 75% of them (1900 against a typical 1899). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 74 School St, Boston, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 74 School St, Boston, MA was $9,229. The county assessed it at $797,000.

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