Suffolk County and Boston City property record for 161 Temple St, West Roxbury, MA 02132
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 6 bd · 2 ba · 3,188 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.143 acres (6,250 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $456,500 (Jan 2002) |
| Tax Bill | $11,062 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2020 Refinance |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | WROX W:20 P:08376 S:000 |
| Primary APN | WROX W:20 P:08376 S:000 |
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| Bedrooms | 6 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 14 Rooms |
| Units | 2 Units |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,188 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 5,524 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2005 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 6,250 sqft (0.143 acres) |
| Parking Spaces | 5 Parking Spaces |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
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| Street Address | 161 TEMPLE ST |
|---|---|
| City | WEST ROXBURY |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02132-3804 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | R2 |
| Legal Subdivision | JACOB LUIPPOLD CONDO |
| Jurisdiction | BOSTON MA |
| Township / Civil Division | BOSTON |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5011 |
| Census Tract | 130200 |
161 Temple St, a duplex, is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in January 2002.
Source: Suffolk County and Boston City records, as of April 14, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 161 TEMPLE ST, WEST ROXBURY, MA 02132-3804 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 22, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 22, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jan 13, 2000 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 27843 / 329 |
| Transfer Doc | 36417-48 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BOSTON MA |
| Property Address | 161 TEMPLE ST, WEST ROXBURY, MA 02132-3804 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 63532-116 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 10, 2020 |
| Book Page | 63532/116 |
| Instrument | 65711 |
| Name | LEADER BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2050 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 161 Temple St was $11,062, up 8.3% from the year before.
Source: Suffolk County and Boston City assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Suffolk County |
| Municipality | Boston City |
| Unified School District | Boston School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $11,062.00 (+8.3%) | $955,300 (+1.94%) Land $325,600 Building $629,700 |
| 2024 | $10,214.00 (+6.6%) | $937,100 (+5.03%) Land $294,100 Building $643,000 |
| 2023 | $9,582.00 | $892,200 Land $280,000 Building $612,200 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 161 Temple St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective January 21, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Community Rating System | Class 10 (0% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 161 Temple St has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | BOSTON WATER AND SEWER COMMISSION (MWRA) serves 675,647 people · EPA ID MA3035000 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from MWRA |
| Last State Inspection | Mar 2026 |
| Lead | 6 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | Lead service line replacement currently in violation since Nov 2020 |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 705 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 2,000 / 250 |
| Astound Broadband Cable | 1,500 / 50 |
| Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 980 / 880 |
May also be available: AT&T, T-Mobile.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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