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188 Walnut Ave, Roxbury, MA 02119 Property Records

Suffolk County and Boston City property record for 188 Walnut Ave, Roxbury, MA 02119

Property Summary

Property TypeTriplex
Details9 bd · 3 ba · 5,118 sqft · built 1905
Lot Size0.124 acres (5,400 sqft)
OwnerTrust Name on File
Last Sale$400,000 (Oct 2005)
Tax Bill$11,040 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesDec 2019 Transfer
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APNROXB W:12 P:01848 S:001

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APNROXB W:12 P:01848 S:001

Interior

Bedrooms9 Beds
Full Baths3 Baths
Total Rooms18 Rooms
Units3 Units
Stories3 Stories
Building Area5,118 sqft Living Area
Gross Area7,160 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1905
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1905
Architectural StyleOther
Exterior MaterialBrick
Roof TypeFlat
Lot Area5,400 sqft (0.124 acres)

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemHot Water

Location & Zoning

Street Address188 WALNUT AVE
CityROXBURY
StateMA
Zip02119-3621
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Multi-Unit > Triplex
Local Zoning CodeR3
JurisdictionBOSTON MA
Township / Civil DivisionBOSTON
Census Block Group3
Census Block3010
Census Tract81700

Owner

188 Walnut Ave, a triplex, is held in a trust since August 2019.

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 RecordTrust Name on File
Mailing Address10 HUMBOLDT AVE, ROXBURY, MA 02119-1699
Owner TypeCompany
VestingTrust

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleOct 27, 2005 · Amount on File
Deed SaleOct 27, 2005 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number2005143657
Deed Book / Page38344 / 130
Last Transfer DateAug 5, 2019
Transfer Doc62185-22
Record UpdatedJun 8, 2026

December 2019: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionBOSTON MA
Recording DateDec 6, 2019
Property Address188 WALNUT AVE, ROXBURY, MA 02119-3621
Document Number62185-22
Book / Page062185 / 000022
Instrument DateAug 5, 2019
Instrument105255
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJan 13, 2020
Title CompanyNOT AVAILABLE

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipTrust
Address10 HUMBOLDT AVE ROXBURY MA 021191699, ROXBURY, MA 02119-1699

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 188 Walnut Ave was $11,040, up 12.5% from the year before.

Source: Suffolk County and Boston City assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateMassachusetts
CountySuffolk County
MunicipalityBoston City
Unified School DistrictBoston School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed Value
2025$11,040.00 (+12.48%)$953,400 (+5.87%) Land $307,500 Building $645,900
2024$9,815.00 (+13.7%)$900,500 (+12.04%) Land $279,100 Building $621,400
2023$8,632.00$803,700 Land $249,100 Building $554,600

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.

Flood

FEMA maps place 188 Walnut Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective January 21, 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

The area around 188 Walnut Ave 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 RiskNot rated
no burnable land within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemBOSTON WATER AND SEWER COMMISSION (MWRA)
serves 675,647 people · EPA ID MA3035000
Water SourcePurchased surface water from MWRA
Last State InspectionMar 2026
Lead6 ppb (2026)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureLead service line replacement
currently in violation since Nov 2020
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 759 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax 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

May also be available: Starry.

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