The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 02119 sells for about $668,900, or $495 per square foot.
Prices are up +3.2% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 38 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,329 a month.
ZIP 02119 — Boston
The 02119 housing market remains stable with high demand for rental and entry-level ownership opportunities. Prices have seen moderate growth, supported by the area's proximity to major employment hubs in Boston. Inventory remains tight, which continues to put upward pressure on both sale prices and rents.
This ZIP is well-suited for urban-focused renters, investors, and commuters who prioritize proximity to Boston's employment hubs over suburban space.
Median prices moved up 3.2% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 38 days on market with 4.2 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
12% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 98.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 6.8% · poverty 25.7% — a mixed stability profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 6.3%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 4.8%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
ZCTA 02119, Suffolk County, MA
The area experiences higher rates of property and violent crime compared to the national average, consistent with urban density patterns in the Roxbury neighborhood.
Public schools in the area are part of the Boston Public Schools district, with performance ratings generally falling below state averages.
The area is primarily urban with low wildfire risk, though it is subject to standard New England winter storm and occasional heavy rainfall flood risks.
The area is seeing significant urban infill and redevelopment projects, driven by its proximity to downtown Boston and major medical and academic institutions.
Composed from the ARED governance burden registry — tier-native tax structure (state + county + city + special districts), never averaged. State (Massachusetts) — Massachusetts Local Property Tax: Ad valorem tax calculated as (Municipal Budget / Total Assessed Value of all taxable property) = Tax Rate per $1,000 of assessed value. Assessments must be at 100% of full and fair cash (market) value.
Residents benefit from strong transit connectivity via the MBTA bus network and proximity to the Orange Line, providing efficient access to downtown Boston.
The area features several local parks and community centers, including proximity to the Southwest Corridor Park and various neighborhood green spaces.
The rental market is highly competitive with low vacancy rates, driven by high demand from students and young professionals working in the Boston metro area.
The economy is anchored by healthcare, education, and public sector employment, with significant spillover from the nearby Longwood Medical Area.
The area is served by extensive MBTA bus routes and is within reach of the Orange Line, facilitating a direct commute to downtown Boston.
Development is focused on transit-oriented, high-density residential projects to address housing demand in the Boston core.
The City of Boston Assessing Department manages property valuations, utilizing a mass appraisal system for annual tax assessments.
Parcels are subject to Boston Public Schools district taxes and standard municipal utility assessments.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by urban density and regional climate risks, with standard coverage available through major carriers.
Massachusetts is a judicial foreclosure state, requiring court oversight for the foreclosure process.
Sellers are required to provide a property disclosure statement regarding the condition of the home, though the state is generally caveat emptor.
Data retrieved from US Census Bureau ZCTA-level tables.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
- Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum4.62.8 mi
- F1 Arcade Boston4.53 mi
- Starland Sportsplex & Fun Park4.419.2 mi
- Museum of Illusions Boston4.53.2 mi
- Boda Borg Boston4.77.3 mi
- Fenway Park4.81.8 mi
- TD Garden4.63.3 mi
- Gillette Stadium4.618.3 mi
- Thomas M. Menino Convention & Exhibition Center4.52.6 mi
- Topgolf Boston - Canton3.99.4 mi
- Fenway Park4.81.8 mi
- Boston Common4.72.6 mi
- Museum of Fine Arts, Boston4.81.2 mi
- New England Aquarium4.43.3 mi
- Harvard Square4.63.9 mi
- Museum of Fine Arts, Boston4.81.2 mi
- Boston Public Library4.82 mi
- Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum4.71.3 mi
- Museum of Science4.73.3 mi
- Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum4.62.8 mi
- Boston Common4.72.6 mi
- Franklin Park Zoo4.41.2 mi
- Public Garden4.82.4 mi
- Charles River Esplanade4.82.4 mi
- Arnold Arboretum of Harvard University4.81.9 mi
- Community Boating, Inc.4.62.7 mi
- MIT Sailing Pavilion4.92.5 mi
- Atlantic Wharf4.62.8 mi
- Constitution Marina4.63.7 mi
- Charlestown Marina4.84.2 mi
- Topgolf Boston - Canton3.99.4 mi
- Granite Links Golf Club4.65.7 mi
- Robert T. Lynch Municipal Golf Course3.93.8 mi
- George Wright4.54.3 mi
- Newton Commonwealth Golf Course44.5 mi
- Encore Boston Harbor4.35.2 mi
- Burlington Mall4.412.8 mi
- Prudential Center Boston4.51.8 mi
- Quincy Market4.53.2 mi
- Faneuil Hall Marketplace4.53.1 mi
- Boston Logan International Airport4.15 mi
- Park Shuttle & Fly4.56 mi
- The Lounge3.44.9 mi
- DaCoopas Pizza4.15.1 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
A major linear park providing trails and green space connecting neighborhoods.
A historic public space serving as a community hub in the heart of Roxbury.
Key-figure check: median price corroborated by the prior refresh cycle (within 12.5%).