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20 Buchanan Rd, West Roxbury, MA 02132 Property Records

Suffolk County and Boston City property record for 20 Buchanan Rd, West Roxbury, MA 02132

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,691 sqft · built 1935
Lot Size0.138 acres (6,000 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on Record
Last Sale$432,000 (Mar 2004)
Tax Bill$8,241 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesJun 2019 Refinance
Sep 2020 Transfer
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APNWROX W:20 P:03750 S:000

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APNWROX W:20 P:03750 S:000

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths1.5 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Total Rooms6 Rooms
Stories2 Stories
Building Area1,691 sqft Living Area
Gross Area2,967 sqft
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1935
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1935
Architectural StyleConventional
Exterior MaterialAluminum/Vinyl
Roof TypeGable
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area6,000 sqft (0.138 acres)
Parking Spaces3 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemHot Water

Location & Zoning

Street Address20 BUCHANAN RD
CityWEST ROXBURY
StateMA
Zip02132-7707
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeR1
JurisdictionBOSTON MA
Township / Civil DivisionBOSTON
Census Block Group1
Census Block1016
Census Tract110601

Owner

Source: Suffolk County and Boston City records, as of July 20, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of RecordCompany Name on Record
Mailing Address20 BUCHANAN RD, WEST ROXBURY, MA 02132-7707
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeCompany
VestingTrust

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Jun 10, 2019Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance
DEDHAM INSTITUTION FOR SAVINGS
Sep 18, 2020Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
NOT AVAILABLE

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleMar 25, 2004 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleMar 25, 2004 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleJun 21, 1990 · Amount on Record
Deed Book / Page34084 / 110
Last Transfer DateMay 22, 2020
Transfer Doc63791-71
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

June 2019: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionBOSTON MA
Property Address20 BUCHANAN RD, WEST ROXBURY, MA 02132-7707
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedFeb 5, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number61242-64
DateJun 10, 2019
Book Page61242/64
Instrument45159
Lender
NameDEDHAM INSTITUTION FOR SAVINGS
TypeFunding / Finance Company
Agreement
TypeStand-Alone Refinance
AmountAmount Recorded
Term181 Months
DueJul 1, 2034

September 2020: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionBOSTON MA
Recording DateSep 18, 2020
Property Address20 BUCHANAN RD, WEST ROXBURY, MA 02132-7707
Document Number63791-71
Book / Page063791 / 000071
Instrument DateMay 22, 2020
Instrument79942
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedOct 6, 2020
Title CompanyNOT AVAILABLE

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipPersonal Trust
Address20 BUCHANAN RD WEST ROXBURY MA 021327707, WEST ROXBURY, MA 02132-7707

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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 ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$8,241.00 (+14.47%)$711,700 (+7.75%) Land $261,900 Building $449,800$921,975 (-1.14%)
2024$7,199.00 (+6.59%)$660,500 (+5.02%) Land $241,900 Building $418,600$932,615
2023$6,754.00$628,900 Land $230,300 Building $398,600

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective January 21, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Nearest Special Flood Hazard AreaZone A, within 500 ft
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Community Rating SystemClass 10 (0% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies3 in force
Nearby Flood Claims7 (1981–1989)
Claims Outside the SFHA2 of 7
Most Recent ClaimAug 1989 · river or lake flooding

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.

Wildfire

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 426 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable · Fiber in parts of the area		2,000 / 2,000
Astound Broadband
Cable		1,500 / 50
Verizon
Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area		980 / 880
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless		100 / 20

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