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Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)Residential
Last sold for $223,000 on Sep 26, 1988

96 SELWYN ST

ROSLINDALE, MA 02131
6
Beds
2
Baths
2,508 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.
3,718 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1920
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.
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.$223,000 · Sep 26, 1988
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.$128,000
WAINWRIGHT BANK & TRUST CO · recorded Apr 12, 2004

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$8,899 (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.$768,500 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$257,700
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$510,800
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$736,600

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.0.09
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(3)

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
Charles Sumner Elementary SchoolD+
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.5 mi
M
Washington Irving Middle School
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.7 mi
H
Margarita Muniz AcademyC-
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.5 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

96 Selwyn 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 82% of homes in Roslindale 02131
  • Has a smaller lot than 68% 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.

Living area2,508 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,648 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 82% of homes nearby

Lot size3,718 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.11 acBigger

Bigger than 32% of homes nearby

Year built1920
OlderTypical 1920Newer

Newer than 52% of homes nearby

How 96 Selwyn St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeRoslindale 02131Suffolk County
Living areabigger than2,508 ft²82% of homes78% of homes
Lot sizebigger than3,718 ft²32% of homes61% of homes
Year builtnewer than192052% of homes55% of homes

About 96 Selwyn St

When did 96 Selwyn St, Roslindale, MA last sell?

96 Selwyn St, Roslindale, MA last sold on Sep 26, 1988 for $223,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 96 Selwyn St, Roslindale, MA?

96 Selwyn St, Roslindale, MA has 6 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2,508 square feet of living space and a 0.09-acre lot.

When was 96 Selwyn St, Roslindale, MA built?

96 Selwyn St, Roslindale, MA was built in 1920, making it 106 years old. It is a conventional home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 96 Selwyn St, Roslindale, MA?

96 Selwyn St, Roslindale, MA is assigned to Charles Sumner Elementary School (elementary), rated D+; Washington Irving Middle School (middle); Margarita Muniz Academy (high), rated C-. All sit in Boston School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 96 Selwyn St, Roslindale, MA compare to other homes in Roslindale 02131?

Among the 7,665 homes in Roslindale 02131, it is bigger than 82% of them (2,508 ft² against a typical 1,648 ft²), its lot is bigger than 32% of them (3,718 ft² against a typical 0.11 ac) and it is newer than 52% of them (1920 against a typical 1920). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 96 Selwyn St, Roslindale, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 96 Selwyn St, Roslindale, MA was $8,899. The county assessed it at $768,500.

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