Suffolk County and Boston City property record for 17 Exeter St, Boston, MA 02116
| Property Type | Triplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 3 ba · 2,511 sqft · built 1899 |
| Lot Size | 0.023 acres (1,022 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $31,751 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | CBOS W:05 P:03370 S:000 |
| Primary APN | CBOS W:05 P:03370 S:000 |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 10 Rooms |
| Units | 3 Units |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,511 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,728 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1899 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1899 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 1,022 sqft (0.023 acres) |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
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| Street Address | 17 EXETER ST |
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| City | BOSTON |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02116-2240 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Triplex |
| Local Zoning Code | R3 |
| Jurisdiction | BOSTON MA |
| Township / Civil Division | BOSTON |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2001 |
| Census Tract | 10701 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Back Bay Historic District listed 1973 · 1,445 contributing resources · NRIS 73001948 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
17 Exeter St, a triplex, is owned by a company that acquired it in October 2016.
Source: Suffolk County and Boston City records, as of April 14, 2026
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 213 NEWBURY ST, BOSTON, MA 02116-2516 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 4, 2016 |
| Deed Sale | Oct 4, 2016 |
| Deed Document Number | 201693788 |
| Deed Book / Page | 56895 / 170 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 17 Exeter St was $31,751, up 13.2% 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 | $31,751.00 (+13.16%) | $2,741,900 (+6.51%) Land $1,386,800 Building $1,355,100 |
| 2024 | $28,059.00 (+1.49%) | $2,574,200 (-) Land $1,201,500 Building $1,372,700 |
| 2023 | $27,647.00 | $2,574,200 Land $1,201,500 Building $1,372,700 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 17 Exeter St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 3 flood claims nearby since 1979.
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 |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 3 (1979) |
| Most Recent Claim | Jan 1979 · rainfall accumulation |
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 17 Exeter 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 684 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 / 2,000 |
| Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 980 / 880 |
| Starry Fixed Wireless · Fiber in parts of the area | 800 / 100 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Astound Broadband, Netafy.
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