Suffolk County and Boston City property record for 17 Atherton St, Roxbury, MA 02119
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,810 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.05 acres (2,186 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $325,000 (Jun 2011) |
| Tax Bill | $8,773 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2021 Refinance |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | JAMA W:11 P:01021 S:000 |
| Primary APN | JAMA W:11 P:01021 S:000 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,810 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,210 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2011 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 2,186 sqft (0.05 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Street Address | 17 ATHERTON ST |
|---|---|
| City | ROXBURY |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02119-3119 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Jurisdiction | BOSTON MA |
| Township / Civil Division | BOSTON |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2005 |
| Census Tract | 81301 |
17 Atherton St is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in July 2021.
Source: Suffolk County and Boston City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 17 ATHERTON ST, ROXBURY, MA 02119-3119 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 17, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 17, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | May 30, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Last Transfer Date | Jul 27, 2021 |
| Transfer Doc | 066031-151 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BOSTON MA |
| Recording Date | Aug 4, 2021 |
| Property Address | 17 ATHERTON ST, BOSTON, MA 02119-3119 |
| Document Number | 066031-151 |
| Book / Page | 66031 / 151 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 27, 2021 |
| Instrument | 87751 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 29, 2024 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 17 ATHERTON ST, BOSTON, MA 02119-3119 |
| Document Number | 066031-154 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 4, 2021 |
| Book Page | 66031/154 |
| Instrument | 87752 |
| Name | LOANDEPOT.COM LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 301 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2046 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 17 Atherton St was $8,773, up 9.4% 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 | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $8,773.00 (+9.44%) | $757,600 (+3.02%) Land $178,800 Building $578,800 | $802,560 (+18.07%) |
| 2024 | $8,016.00 (+8.6%) | $735,400 (+7.01%) Land $171,200 Building $564,200 | $679,725 |
| 2023 | $7,381.00 | $687,200 Land $160,000 Building $527,200 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 17 Atherton St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective January 21, 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 17 Atherton 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 926 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 2,300 / 2,300 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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