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980 WASHINGTON ST

DORCHESTER, MA 02124
0
Baths
4,548 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.
0.15 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,831 (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.$158,100 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$158,100
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$150,200

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Residential - Vacant Land
CountySuffolk
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.15
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.None
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.

M
Dr. William Henderson Upper SchoolD-
Middle · Grades 5–12 · 0.2 mi
E
Charles H. Taylor Elementary SchoolF
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.4 mi

District: Boston School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 02124These 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.83
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.103
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.94%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.19%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.15%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.1%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.50,753
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.13,831 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$79,467
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$114,139
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%

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How this home compares

980 Washington 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 97% of homes in Suffolk County
  • Has a bigger lot than 87% of homes in Dorchester Center 02124

How it measures up in Dorchester Center 02124

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Dorchester Center 02124.

Living area4,548 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,352 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 96% of homes nearby

Lot size0.15 ac
SmallerTypical 4,138 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 87% of homes nearby

How 980 Washington St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeMattapanDorchester Center 02124Suffolk County
Living areabigger than4,548 ft²95% of homes96% of homes97% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.15 ac82% of homes87% of homes86% of homes

About 980 Washington St

How big is 980 Washington St, Dorchester, MA?

980 Washington St, Dorchester, MA has 4,548 square feet of living space and a 0.15-acre lot.

What schools serve 980 Washington St, Dorchester, MA?

980 Washington St, Dorchester, MA is assigned to Dr. William Henderson Upper School (middle), rated D-; Charles H. Taylor Elementary School (elementary), rated F. All sit in Boston School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 980 Washington St, Dorchester, MA compare to other homes in Dorchester Center 02124?

Among the 8,902 homes in Dorchester Center 02124, it is bigger than 96% of them (4,548 ft² against a typical 2,352 ft²) and its lot is bigger than 87% of them (0.15 ac against a typical 4,138 ft²). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 980 Washington St, Dorchester, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 980 Washington St, Dorchester, MA was $1,831. The county assessed it at $158,100.

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