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Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)Residential
Last sold for $262,115 on Jan 28, 1991

56 ROCKVIEW ST

JAMAICA PLAIN, MA 02130
5
Beds
3
Baths
2,742 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.
0.14 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1888
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
3
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
11
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.
5
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.$262,115 · Jan 28, 1991
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.$250,000
BANK OF AMERICA · recorded Jan 26, 2017

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$16,161 (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.$1,395,600 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$653,300
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$742,300
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$1,319,800

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
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.1985
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.14
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Hot Water
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(15)

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.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

56 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.

  • Bigger than 81% of homes in Suffolk County
  • Has a bigger lot than 87% of homes in Jamaica Plain 02130
  • Older than 95% 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.

Living area2,742 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,461 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 80% of homes nearby

Lot size0.14 ac
SmallerTypical 2,047 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 87% of homes nearby

Year built1888
OlderTypical 1910Newer

Newer than 5% of homes nearby

How 56 Rockview St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeJamaica Plain 02130Suffolk County
Living areabigger than2,742 ft²80% of homes81% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.14 ac87% of homes86% of homes
Year builtnewer than18885% of homes7% of homes

About 56 Rockview St

When did 56 Rockview St, Jamaica Plain, MA last sell?

56 Rockview St, Jamaica Plain, MA last sold on Jan 28, 1991 for $262,115, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 56 Rockview St, Jamaica Plain, MA?

56 Rockview St, Jamaica Plain, MA has 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 2,742 square feet of living space and a 0.14-acre lot.

When was 56 Rockview St, Jamaica Plain, MA built?

56 Rockview St, Jamaica Plain, MA was built in 1888, making it 138 years old. It is a conventional home. The building has 3 stories.

What schools serve 56 Rockview St, Jamaica Plain, MA?

56 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 56 Rockview St, Jamaica Plain, MA compare to other homes in Jamaica Plain 02130?

Among the 9,401 homes in Jamaica Plain 02130, it is bigger than 80% of them (2,742 ft² against a typical 1,461 ft²), its lot is bigger than 87% of them (0.14 ac against a typical 2,047 ft²) and it is newer than 5% of them (1888 against a typical 1910). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 56 Rockview St, Jamaica Plain, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 56 Rockview St, Jamaica Plain, MA was $16,161. The county assessed it at $1,395,600.

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