Suffolk County and Boston City property record for 20 Morley St, Roxbury, MA 02119
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 2,568 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.03 acres (1,326 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $65,500 (Dec 1996) |
| Tax Bill | $9,435 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2020 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | ROXB W:09 P:03548 S:000 |
| Primary APN | ROXB W:09 P:03548 S:000 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Units | 2 Units |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,568 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,755 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Roof Type | Mansard |
| Roof Material | Slate |
| Lot Area | 1,326 sqft (0.03 acres) |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
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| Street Address | 20 MORLEY ST |
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| City | ROXBURY |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02119-1512 |
| 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 | 1004 |
| Census Tract | 81400 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Roxbury Highlands Historic District listed 1989 · 589 contributing resources · NRIS 89000147 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
20 Morley St, a duplex, is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in December 1996.
Source: Suffolk County and Boston City records, as of April 14, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 20 MORLEY ST, ROXBURY, MA 02119-1512 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 31, 1996 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 31, 1996 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 21113 / 24 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BOSTON MA |
| Property Address | 20 MORLEY ST, ROXBURY, MA 02119-1512 |
| Document Number | 63350-196 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 8, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 4, 2020 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 20 MORLEY ST ROXBURY MA 021191512, ROXBURY, MA 02119-1512 |
| Document Number | 63350-196 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 14, 2020 |
| Book Page | 063350/000196 |
| Instrument | 56091 |
| Name | BANK OF AMERICA |
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| Type | Bank |
| Type | Line of Credit |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jul 13, 2050 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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The 2025 property tax bill for 20 Morley St was $9,435, up 3.3% 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 | $9,435.00 (+3.27%) | $814,800 (-2.79%) Land $289,900 Building $524,900 |
| 2024 | $9,136.00 (+5.55%) | $838,200 (+4%) Land $174,700 Building $663,500 |
| 2023 | $8,656.00 | $806,000 Land $168,000 Building $638,000 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 20 Morley 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 | 3 units insured incl. 3 condo units |
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 20 Morley 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 497 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 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Astound Broadband, Netafy, Starry.
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