Suffolk County and Boston City property record for 189 Temple St, West Roxbury, MA 02132
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 1 ba · 1,881 sqft · built 1880 |
| Lot Size | 0.232 acres (10,119 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $80,000 (Mar 1997) |
| Tax Bill | $9,149 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | WROX W:20 P:08382 S:000 |
| Primary APN | WROX W:20 P:08382 S:000 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,881 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,467 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1880 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1998 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 10,119 sqft (0.232 acres) |
| Parking Spaces | 6 Parking Spaces |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|
| Street Address | 189 TEMPLE ST |
|---|---|
| City | WEST ROXBURY |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02132-3804 |
| 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 | 130200 |
189 Temple St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in March 1997.
Source: Suffolk County and Boston City records, as of July 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 189 TEMPLE ST, WEST ROXBURY, MA 02132-3804 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Et Al (and Others) |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 27, 1997 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 27, 1997 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 21291 / 163 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 189 Temple St was $9,149, up 12.1% 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 | $9,149.00 (+12.15%) | $790,100 (+5.57%) Land $286,100 Building $504,000 | $783,370 (-3.6%) |
| 2024 | $8,158.00 (+6.57%) | $748,400 (+4.99%) Land $297,100 Building $451,300 | $812,630 |
| 2023 | $7,655.00 | $712,800 Land $283,000 Building $429,800 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 189 Temple St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 |
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 189 Temple 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 |
|---|
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 705 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: AT&T, T-Mobile.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
Search by:
By searching, you agree to: Terms • Privacy • Disclosures