Suffolk County and Boston City property record for 20 Saunders St, Allston, MA 02134
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 10 bd · 5 ba · 3,180 sqft · built 1885 |
| Lot Size | 0.12 acres (5,224 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $750,000 (Jan 2005) |
| Tax Bill | $15,015 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2018 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | ALLS W:21 P:01370 S:000 |
| Primary APN | ALLS W:21 P:01370 S:000 |
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| Bedrooms | 10 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 5 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 16 Rooms |
| Units | 2 Units |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,180 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 5,473 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1885 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2018 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 5,224 sqft (0.12 acres) |
| Parking Spaces | 4 Parking Spaces |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
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| Street Address | 20 SAUNDERS ST |
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| City | ALLSTON |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02134-1930 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | R2 |
| Legal Subdivision | CUMBERLAND PLACE COND |
| Jurisdiction | BOSTON MA |
| Township / Civil Division | BOSTON |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1002 |
| Census Tract | 601 |
20 Saunders St, a duplex, is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in January 2005.
Source: Suffolk County and Boston City records, as of April 14, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 20 SAUNDERS ST, ALLSTON, MA 02134-1930 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 26, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 26, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Aug 25, 2000 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 200513316 |
| Deed Book / Page | 36361 / 19 |
| Transfer Doc | 1727000339 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BOSTON MA |
| Property Address | 20 SAUNDERS ST, ALLSTON, MA 02134-1930 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 60341-41 |
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| Date | Oct 29, 2018 |
| Book Page | 60341/41 |
| Instrument | 94495 |
| Name | PILGRIM CP BK |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Term | 240 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2038 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 20 Saunders St was $15,015, up 3.4% 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 | $15,015.00 (+3.38%) | $1,296,600 (-2.69%) Land $405,700 Building $890,900 |
| 2024 | $14,524.00 (+6.59%) | $1,332,500 (+5.03%) Land $331,000 Building $1,001,500 |
| 2023 | $13,626.00 | $1,268,700 Land $315,200 Building $953,500 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 20 Saunders St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 1978.
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 |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (1978) |
| Most Recent Claim | Feb 1978 · Coastal Storms, Flood, Ice & Snow |
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 Saunders 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 477 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Astound Broadband Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,500 / 50 |
| Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 980 / 880 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Starry, T-Mobile.
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