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$631,932$751 / 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 95How 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
Last sold for $510,000 on May 9, 2018

42 ROCKVIEW ST

JAMAICA PLAIN, MA 02130
Building report
2
Beds
1
Baths
841 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.
841 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1905
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

$632K
$598K low$666K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$510,000 · May 9, 2018
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.$481,932
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$385,546
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.23%
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.$150,000
BANK OF AMERICA · 3.25% · recorded May 9, 2018

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$7,049 (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.$608,700 (2025)
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$608,700
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$711,835

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.2005
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.02
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air With Air Conditioning
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(5)

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
Curley K-8 SchoolC-
Elementary · Grades PK–8 · 0.3 mi
H
Community Academy
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.5 mi

District: Boston School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 02130These 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.94
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.100
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.94%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.29%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.12%
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.37,863
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.10,409 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$114,234
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$156,638
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.Absentee owner
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

42 Rockview 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.

  • Worth less than 75% of homes in Jamaica Plain 02130
  • Costs more per square foot than 81% of homes in Jamaica Plain 02130
  • Smaller than 86% of homes in Jamaica Plain 02130
  • Has a smaller lot than 86% of homes in Jamaica Plain 02130

What homes are worth in Jamaica Plain 02130

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

This home
$400K$2.2M

This home is worth more than 25% of homes in Jamaica Plain 02130.

How it measures up in Jamaica Plain 02130

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Jamaica Plain 02130.

Estimated value$631,932
CheaperTypical $800,835Pricier

Pricier than 25% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$751
CheaperTypical $655Pricier

Pricier than 81% of homes nearby

Living area841 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,461 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 14% of homes nearby

Lot size841 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,047 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 14% of homes nearby

Year built1905
OlderTypical 1910Newer

Newer than 40% of homes nearby

How 42 Rockview St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeJamaica Plain 02130Suffolk County
Estimated valuepricier than$631,93225% of homes37% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$75181% of homes63% of homes
Living areabigger than841 ft²14% of homes19% of homes
Lot sizebigger than841 ft²14% of homes18% of homes
Year builtnewer than190540% of homes37% of homes

About 42 Rockview St

How much is 42 Rockview St, Jamaica Plain, MA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 42 Rockview St, Jamaica Plain, MA is $631,932 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $598,289 to $665,575. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 42 Rockview St, Jamaica Plain, MA last sell?

42 Rockview St, Jamaica Plain, MA last sold on May 9, 2018 for $510,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 4 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 42 Rockview St, Jamaica Plain, MA?

42 Rockview St, Jamaica Plain, MA has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 841 square feet of living space and a 0.02-acre lot.

When was 42 Rockview St, Jamaica Plain, MA built?

42 Rockview St, Jamaica Plain, MA was built in 1905, making it 121 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 42 Rockview St, Jamaica Plain, MA?

42 Rockview St, Jamaica Plain, MA is assigned to Curley K-8 School (elementary), rated C-; Community Academy (high). All sit in Boston School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 42 Rockview St, Jamaica Plain, MA compare to other homes in Jamaica Plain 02130?

Among the 9,401 homes in Jamaica Plain 02130, it is worth more than 25% of them ($631,932 against a typical $800,835), its price per square foot is higher than 81% of them ($751 against a typical $655), it is bigger than 14% of them (841 ft² against a typical 1,461 ft²), its lot is bigger than 14% of them (841 ft² against a typical 2,047 ft²) and it is newer than 40% of them (1905 against a typical 1910). Measured against all of Suffolk County, it is worth more than 37% 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 42 Rockview St, Jamaica Plain, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 42 Rockview St, Jamaica Plain, MA was $7,049. The county assessed it at $608,700.

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