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$454,412$659 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 88How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Jul 14, 2026

78 BIRCH ST # 3

ROSLINDALE, MA 02131
Building report
1
Beds
1
Baths
690 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.
1885
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
4
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$454K
$398K low$511K high
Est. Owner EquityRoughly how much of the home's value the owner would keep after paying off known loans. It is our estimate minus the loans still owed.$224,412
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$179,530
Loan-to-ValueHow much is still owed on the home compared to what it is worth. 80% means loans equal 80% of our estimate, so it shifts when the estimate does.50%
1st MortgageA loan still believed to be open on this home, in the order lenders get repaid. The first position is paid back before the second.$230,000
GUARANTEED RATE INC · R · recorded Aug 25, 2020

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$4,613 (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.$398,400 (2025)
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$398,400
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$381,200

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.14 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%
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.Condominium
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.2018
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

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

E
Charles Sumner Elementary SchoolD+
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.3 mi
M
Washington Irving Middle School
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.4 mi
H
Another Course To CollegeF
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.6 mi

District: Boston School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 02131These 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.105
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.73

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.95%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.26%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.11%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.3%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.29,422
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.10,044 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$104,779
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$134,833
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.50°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.48 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.58%

Ownership

OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Owner occupied
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.No

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

78 Birch St # 3 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.

  • Worth less than 94% of homes in Roslindale 02131
  • Costs more per square foot than 94% of homes in Roslindale 02131
  • Among the smallest homes in Roslindale 02131
  • Older than 97% of homes in Roslindale 02131

What homes are worth in Roslindale 02131

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

This home
$335K$1.2M

This home is worth more than 6% of homes in Roslindale 02131.

How it measures up in Roslindale 02131

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Roslindale 02131.

Estimated value$454,412
CheaperTypical $693,729Pricier

Pricier than 6% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$659
CheaperTypical $500Pricier

Pricier than 94% of homes nearby

Living area690 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,662 ft²Bigger

Smaller than almost all homes nearby

Year built1885
OlderTypical 1920Newer

Newer than 3% of homes nearby

How 78 Birch St # 3 ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeRoslindale 02131Suffolk County
Estimated valuepricier than$454,4126% of homes11% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$65994% of homes54% of homes
Living areabigger than690 ft²almost no homes11% of homes
Year builtnewer than18853% of homes7% of homes

About 78 Birch St # 3

How much is 78 Birch St # 3, Roslindale, MA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 78 Birch St # 3, Roslindale, MA is $454,412 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $397,983 to $510,841. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

How big is 78 Birch St # 3, Roslindale, MA?

78 Birch St # 3, Roslindale, MA has 1 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms and 690 square feet of living space.

When was 78 Birch St # 3, Roslindale, MA built?

78 Birch St # 3, Roslindale, MA was built in 1885, making it 141 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 78 Birch St # 3, Roslindale, MA?

78 Birch St # 3, Roslindale, MA is assigned to Charles Sumner Elementary School (elementary), rated D+; Washington Irving Middle School (middle); Another Course To College (high), rated F. All sit in Boston School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 78 Birch St # 3, Roslindale, MA compare to other homes in Roslindale 02131?

Among the 7,665 homes in Roslindale 02131, it is worth more than 6% of them ($454,412 against a typical $693,729), its price per square foot is higher than 94% of them ($659 against a typical $500), it is bigger than almost none of them (690 ft² against a typical 1,662 ft²) and it is newer than 3% of them (1885 against a typical 1920). Measured against all of Suffolk County, it is worth more than 11% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 78 Birch St # 3, Roslindale, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 78 Birch St # 3, Roslindale, MA was $4,613. The county assessed it at $398,400.

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