The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 02131 sells for about $765,775, or $455 per square foot.
Prices are down 7.5% from a year ago, which gives buyers more room to negotiate. Homes take about 21 days to sell, which is fast. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $3,037 a month.
ZIP 02131 — Boston
The 02131 housing market is currently balanced, with a median sale price of $766K reflecting a 7.5% year-over-year decline. Market conditions are competitive but stable, driven by local demand for residential property in the Roslindale neighborhood. Several data points, including specific tax history and detailed demographic breakdowns, were not available at the ZIP level.
This ZIP is well-suited for commuters and families seeking access to Boston's urban core while maintaining a neighborhood feel, though it requires active management for investors due to local rental regulations.
Median prices moved down 7.5% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 21 days on market with 0.0 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
0% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 100% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) — a stable, low-distress 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 5.2%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
ZCTA 02131, Suffolk County, MA
The area is served by the Boston Public Schools system, with local schools including various elementary and K-8 options within the Roslindale neighborhood.
The area features a mix of residential and small-business activity with approximately 443 business establishments, though it lacks large-scale corporate headquarters or major infrastructure projects.
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.
The ZIP is well-connected to the Boston employment core via the MBTA Commuter Rail (Roslindale Village station) and various bus routes, providing a standard urban commute.
The area features significant green space, most notably the Arnold Arboretum of Harvard University, which provides extensive trails and botanical gardens for residents.
The rental market is characterized by strong demand with a median rent of $3,037, though the area is noted for being a tenant-protective market with significant regulatory oversight.
The local economy is driven by small businesses and services, with employment concentration leaning toward sectors with higher volatility.
The area is served by the MBTA Commuter Rail and multiple bus lines, facilitating transit-oriented access to downtown Boston.
Parcels are subject to City of Boston municipal services and the Boston Public Schools district.
Data retrieved from Census Bureau ACS 5-year estimates.
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. Source: NCES EDGE public school locations 2023-24.
- Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum4.66.1 mi
- Supercharged Entertainment4.518.7 mi
- F1 Arcade Boston4.56.3 mi
- Starland Sportsplex & Fun Park4.419 mi
- Museum of Illusions Boston4.56.5 mi
- Fenway Park4.84.6 mi
- TD Garden4.66.6 mi
- Gillette Stadium4.615 mi
- Thomas M. Menino Convention & Exhibition Center4.55.9 mi
- Topgolf Boston - Canton3.96.3 mi
- Fenway Park4.84.6 mi
- Boston Common4.75.9 mi
- Museum of Fine Arts, Boston4.84.2 mi
- New England Aquarium4.46.6 mi
- Harvard Square4.66.2 mi
- Museum of Fine Arts, Boston4.84.2 mi
- Boston Public Library4.85.2 mi
- Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum4.74.1 mi
- Museum of Science4.76.5 mi
- Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum4.66.1 mi
- Boston Common4.75.9 mi
- Franklin Park Zoo4.42.4 mi
- Public Garden4.85.7 mi
- Charles River Esplanade4.85.6 mi
- Arnold Arboretum of Harvard University4.81.7 mi
- Community Boating, Inc.4.66 mi
- MIT Sailing Pavilion4.95.6 mi
- Atlantic Wharf4.66.1 mi
- Constitution Marina4.66.9 mi
- Charlestown Marina4.87.5 mi
- Topgolf Boston - Canton3.96.3 mi
- Granite Links Golf Club4.64.8 mi
- Robert T. Lynch Municipal Golf Course3.92.5 mi
- George Wright4.51.1 mi
- Newton Commonwealth Golf Course44.8 mi
- Encore Boston Harbor4.38.3 mi
- Prudential Center Boston4.55 mi
- Quincy Market4.56.5 mi
- Faneuil Hall Marketplace4.56.5 mi
- Assembly Row4.58.1 mi
- Boston Logan International Airport4.18.3 mi
- Park Shuttle & Fly4.59.3 mi
- The Lounge3.48.2 mi
- Boston Skydive Center530.9 mi
- DaCoopas Pizza4.18.4 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
A major botanical research institution and public park offering extensive walking trails and green space.
The central commercial district featuring local restaurants, shops, and a popular farmers market.
Key-figure check: median price corroborated by the prior refresh cycle (within 12.5%).