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Boston 02199

ZIP codeThe kind of area this report covers. Neighborhood areas nest inside each other, from broad districts down to small pockets.MassachusettsBalanced market
Market temperatureA 0 to 100 score comparing this area with every similar area nationwide each month. 0 is the strongest buyer's market, 100 the strongest seller's market.Balanced market · 59
Buyer's marketBalancedSeller's market
$3.9M
Median sale priceThe middle sale price each month, counting normal open-market sales. The average runs above the median when a few expensive sales pull it up. Bars show how many homes sold.
+69.2%
1-yr changeHow much prices and sales counts changed since the same time last year, using a 3-month average to smooth out noise. Above the dashed line means growth.
14
Sales (12 mo)How many homes sold here in the last 12 months. More sales make the other numbers more reliable.
$3.8M
Median valueThe middle estimated value of all homes here, not just the ones that recently sold.

Deed records through Jan 2026 · Quarterly intervals (lower sales volume)Counties take time to publish deeds, so the newest months can be incomplete and may shift as more records arrive.

Market Trends

Market temperature (0–100)How the 0 to 100 market score moved over time. It blends price growth, sales pace, how often homes change hands, and seller profits.Temperature
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Sale pricesThe middle sale price each month, counting normal open-market sales. The average runs above the median when a few expensive sales pull it up. Bars show how many homes sold.MedianSales
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Growth (year over year)How much prices and sales counts changed since the same time last year, using a 3-month average to smooth out noise. Above the dashed line means growth.PriceSales
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Price per square footThe middle price per square foot, for sales where the size is known. It adjusts for homes being different sizes.$/ft²
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Sale premium vs estimated valueHow sale prices compare with our estimated values at the time of sale. Above the dashed line, homes sold for more than the models expected — a sign of competitive bidding. Below it, buyers paid under model value.Premium
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Annual turnover (share of homes sold)The share of all homes here that sold in the trailing 12 months. Higher turnover means a more liquid market where homes trade hands more often.Turnover
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Buyer mixWho is buying. Cash means no mortgage was recorded, investor means the buyer looked like an investor, and flip means the home resold within a year.CashInvestorFlip resale
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Financing (share of purchase price)For buyers who borrowed: the middle share of the price they financed, and the middle share they paid up front.Loan (LTV)Down payment
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Sellers who sold at a gainThe share of sellers each month who sold for more than they originally paid.Sold at gain
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Typical hold before sellingThe middle number of years sellers owned their home before selling.Median hold
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Median annualized return at resaleThe middle yearly gain sellers earned, spread across the years they owned the home. Only counts homes held at least a year.Annualized gain
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Housing Stock

HomesHow many homes we have records for in this area.148
Median value (AVM)The middle estimated value of all homes here, not just the ones that recently sold.$3.8M
Median sizeThe middle home size here, measured in square feet.1,786 ft²
Median bedroomsThe middle bedroom count for homes here.2
Median year builtThe middle build year for homes here. A recent year means most housing is newer.2007
Single familyThe share of homes here that are single-family houses.0%
CondosThe share of homes here that are condos.99%

Equity & Ownership

Equity rich (LTV ≤ 50%)The share of owners who owe half or less of what their home is worth, meaning they hold a lot of equity.89%
Underwater (LTV ≥ 125%)The share of owners who owe at least 25% more than their home is worth.0%
Owner occupiedThe share of homes lived in by their owner rather than rented out or left empty.27%
Company ownedThe share of homes owned by a company or trust instead of a person.51%
Median loan-to-valueThe middle share of home value still owed on loans across all owners here.0%
Typical ownership tenureHow long the typical owner here has held their home.7.1 yrs

CommunityThese 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.163
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.108
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.87%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.37%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.13%
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.1,256
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.26,319 / mi²
Median household incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$110K
Average household incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$131K
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%

Market metrics are derived from recorded arms-length deeds and refreshed nightly. Temperature blends price momentum, sales velocity, turnover and resale outcomes, ranked against all ZIP codes nationally.

How Boston 02199 compares

By median home value, Boston 02199 is the 1st most expensive of 31 ZIP codes in Suffolk County, and its typical home is worth more than 98% of all homes in Suffolk County.

Home values in Boston 02199

Share of homes at each estimated value.

Median
$1.3M$7.4M
ZIP codes in Suffolk County ranked by median home value
#Suffolk CountyMedian valueHomes
1Boston 02199$3.8M148
2Boston 02210$1.6M1,728
3Boston 02110$1.5M1,885
4Boston 02108$1.5M1,489
5Boston 02116$1.3M7,520
6Charlestown 02129$1.1M5,258
7Boston 02111$1M1,920
8Boston 02109$999K1,333
9Boston 02118$999K6,232
10Boston 02115$885K3,497
11South Boston 02127$851K11,103
12Jamaica Plain 02130$803K9,401
13Boston 02114$787K3,698
14West Roxbury 02132$773K9,168
15Roslindale 02131$697K7,665
16Boston 02113$675K1,750
17Dorchester Center 02124$653K8,902
18Winthrop 02152$645K5,252
19East Boston 02128$640K7,864
20Dorchester 02125$639K5,736
21Dorchester 02122$637K4,918
22Hyde Park 02136$627K7,699
23Boston 02215$617K2,678
24Roxbury Crossing 02120$608K1,249

31 ZIP codes in Suffolk County are ranked; the most valuable are listed here.

About the Boston 02199 market

What is the median home price in Boston 02199, MA?

The median sale price in Boston 02199, MA is $3,850,000 (data through January 2026), based on deeds recorded with the county. That is up 69.2% from a year earlier.

How many homes sell in Boston 02199, MA each year?

14 homes sold in Boston 02199, MA over the last 12 months (data through January 2026). TopHap counts recorded arm's-length deeds, not listings, so the figure is not affected by which brokerage handled the sale.

Is Boston 02199, MA a buyer's or seller's market?

Boston 02199, MA is currently a balanced market, scoring 59 out of 100 on TopHap's market temperature index (data through January 2026). The score weighs sales velocity and price direction; above 60 favours sellers, below 40 favours buyers.

How many homes are there in Boston 02199, MA?

Boston 02199, MA contains 148 residential properties, with a median of 1,786 square feet, 2 bedrooms, built around 2007. The median TopHap Estimate is $3.8M.

How does Boston 02199, MA compare to the rest of Suffolk County?

By median home value, Boston 02199, MA is the 1st most expensive of 31 ZIP codes in Suffolk County. Its typical home is worth more than 98% of all homes in Suffolk County. Boston 02210 just below. The ranking is rebuilt nightly from the county assessor record of every home in each area.

Do people own or rent in Boston 02199, MA?

27% of homes in Boston 02199, MA are owner-occupied. 51% are held by a company rather than an individual.

How much equity do owners in Boston 02199, MA hold?

89% of mortgaged homes in Boston 02199, MA are equity-rich, meaning the loan balance is under half the home's value. 0.0% owe more than the home is worth.

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