Suffolk County and Boston City property record for 17 Whiting St, Roxbury, MA 02119
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 3 ba · 3,439 sqft · built 1890 |
| Lot Size | 0.111 acres (4,842 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $8,531 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2019 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | ROXB W:12 P:00224 S:000 |
| Primary APN | ROXB W:12 P:00224 S:000 |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 12 Rooms |
| Units | 2 Units |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,439 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,782 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1890 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1890 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Mansard |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 4,842 sqft (0.111 acres) |
| Parking Spaces | 8 Parking Spaces |
| Heating System | Space Heater |
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| Street Address | 17 WHITING ST |
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| City | ROXBURY |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02119-2219 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | R2 |
| Jurisdiction | BOSTON MA |
| Township / Civil Division | BOSTON |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1001 |
| Census Tract | 81800 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Moreland Street Historic District listed 1984 · 270 contributing resources · NRIS 84002890 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
17 Whiting St, a duplex, is owner-occupied and held in a trust since July 2024.
Source: Suffolk County and Boston City records, as of April 14, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 17 WHITING ST, ROXBURY, MA 02119-2219 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Family Trust |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Jul 24, 2024 |
| Transfer Doc | 070506-235 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BOSTON MA |
| Property Address | 17 WHITING ST, ROXBURY, MA 02119-2219 |
| Document Number | 61910-142 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 9, 2019 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 5, 2019 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 17 WHITING ST ROXBURY MA 021192219, ROXBURY, MA 02119-2219 |
| Document Number | 61910-142 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 17, 2019 |
| Book Page | 061910/000142 |
| Instrument | 88428 |
| Name | MASS BAY CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 120 Months |
| Due | Oct 16, 2029 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 17 Whiting St was $8,531, up 13% 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 | $8,531.00 (+12.99%) | $736,700 (+6.35%) Land $263,400 Building $473,300 |
| 2024 | $7,550.00 (+8.57%) | $692,700 (+6.98%) Land $231,400 Building $461,300 |
| 2023 | $6,954.00 | $647,500 Land $216,300 Building $431,200 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 17 Whiting 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 Whiting 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 759 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 · Fiber in parts of the area | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Netafy Fixed Wireless | 600 / 150 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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