How does Zillow come up with its Zestimate?

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I find big inconsistencies in Zestimates among similar properties and wonder why? For example, take a look at all 2 bd/2.5 ba units at 171 Swanton Street and tell me why is that unit 68 has the lowest Zestimate there?
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September 17 2011 - Brookline
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Here's a link to a post by a Zillow employee that may help.
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