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Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)Residential

79 COLEMAN ST

DORCHESTER, MA 02125
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,698 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.
1,933 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1899
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
3
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
6
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$7,005 (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.$604,900 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$160,500
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$444,400

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.9 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.Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)
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.2000
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.04
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Slate
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(11)

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
Up Academy HollandD-
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.3 mi
M
Lilla G. Frederick Middle SchoolF
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.4 mi
H
Community Academy Of Science And HealthF
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.6 mi

District: Boston School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 02125These 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.128
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.102
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.24%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.24%
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.34,548
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.12,979 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$69,287
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$99,595
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

79 Coleman 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.

  • Has a smaller lot than 77% of homes in Dorchester
  • Older than 86% of homes in Dorchester

How it measures up in Dorchester 02125

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Dorchester 02125.

Living area1,698 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,070 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 44% of homes nearby

Lot size1,933 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,919 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 34% of homes nearby

Year built1899
OlderTypical 1905Newer

Newer than 15% of homes nearby

How 79 Coleman St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeDorchesterDorchester 02125Suffolk County
Living areabigger than1,698 ft²36% of homes44% of homes58% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1,933 ft²23% of homes34% of homes45% of homes
Year builtnewer than189914% of homes15% of homes18% of homes

About 79 Coleman St

When did 79 Coleman St, Dorchester, MA last sell?

79 Coleman St, Dorchester, MA last sold on Dec 19, 2016, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 5 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 79 Coleman St, Dorchester, MA?

79 Coleman St, Dorchester, MA has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,698 square feet of living space and a 0.04-acre lot.

When was 79 Coleman St, Dorchester, MA built?

79 Coleman St, Dorchester, MA was built in 1899, making it 127 years old. The building has 3 stories.

What schools serve 79 Coleman St, Dorchester, MA?

79 Coleman St, Dorchester, MA is assigned to Up Academy Holland (elementary), rated D-; Lilla G. Frederick Middle School (middle), rated F; Community Academy Of Science And Health (high), rated F. All sit in Boston School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 79 Coleman St, Dorchester, MA compare to other homes in Dorchester 02125?

Among the 5,736 homes in Dorchester 02125, it is bigger than 44% of them (1,698 ft² against a typical 2,070 ft²), its lot is bigger than 34% of them (1,933 ft² against a typical 2,919 ft²) and it is newer than 15% of them (1899 against a typical 1905). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 79 Coleman St, Dorchester, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 79 Coleman St, Dorchester, MA was $7,005. The county assessed it at $604,900.

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