Suffolk County and Boston City property record for 186 Perham St, West Roxbury, MA 02132
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,384 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.142 acres (6,165 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $372,000 (Dec 2015) |
| Tax Bill | $8,346 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2020 Refinance Mar 2017 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | WROX W:20 P:08430 S:000 |
| Primary APN | WROX W:20 P:08430 S:000 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,384 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,370 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2016 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 6,165 sqft (0.142 acres) |
| Parking Spaces | 4 Parking Spaces |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
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| Street Address | 186 PERHAM ST |
|---|---|
| City | WEST ROXBURY |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02132-3255 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Jurisdiction | BOSTON MA |
| Township / Civil Division | BOSTON |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5011 |
| Census Tract | 130101 |
186 Perham St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in December 2015.
Source: Suffolk County and Boston City records, as of July 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 186 PERHAM ST, WEST ROXBURY, MA 02132-3255 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| May 6, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance CITY OF BOSTON CREDIT UNION |
| Mar 21, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage MISCELLANEOUS GOVT AGCY |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 30, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 30, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 55538 / 198 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BOSTON MA |
| Property Address | 186 PERHAM ST, WEST ROXBURY, MA 02132-3255 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 62959-192 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 6, 2020 |
| Book Page | 62959/192 |
| Instrument | 35659 |
| Name | CITY OF BOSTON CREDIT UNION |
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| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 121 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2030 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BOSTON MA |
| Property Address | 186 PERHAM ST, WEST ROXBURY, MA 02132-3255 |
| Document Number | 57804-154 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 21, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 18, 2018 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 57804-154 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 13, 2017 |
| Book Page | 057804/000154 |
| Instrument | 31869 |
| Name | MISCELLANEOUS GOVT AGCY |
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| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
The 2025 property tax bill for 186 Perham St was $8,346, up 18.7% 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 | $8,346.00 (+18.69%) | $720,700 (+11.72%) Land $212,100 Building $508,600 | $641,345 (+1.21%) |
| 2024 | $7,032.00 (+6.56%) | $645,100 (+5%) Land $212,700 Building $432,400 | $633,650 |
| 2023 | $6,599.00 | $614,400 Land $202,600 Building $411,800 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 186 Perham 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 186 Perham 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 826 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: T-Mobile.
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