Suffolk County and Boston City property record for 20 Walter St, Hyde Park, MA 02136
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,283 sqft · built 1922 |
| Lot Size | 0.232 acres (10,085 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $442,000 (Feb 2014) |
| Tax Bill | $10,434 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2022 Refinance |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | HYDE W:18 P:08755 S:000 |
| Primary APN | HYDE W:18 P:08755 S:000 |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 10 Rooms |
| Units | 2 Units |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,283 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,625 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1922 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2013 |
| Architectural Style | Duplex Single |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 10,085 sqft (0.232 acres) |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
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| Street Address | 20 WALTER ST |
|---|---|
| City | HYDE PARK |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02136-2973 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | R2 |
| Legal Subdivision | EDGAR ALLEN POE SQUAR |
| Jurisdiction | BOSTON MA |
| Township / Civil Division | BOSTON |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1005 |
| Census Tract | 140300 |
20 Walter St, a duplex, is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in February 2014.
Source: Suffolk County and Boston City records, as of September 23, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 20 WALTER ST, HYDE PARK, MA 02136-2973 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 28, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 28, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jul 12, 2013 |
| Deed Book / Page | 52716 / 222 |
| Transfer Doc | 5124000245 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BOSTON MA |
| Property Address | 20 WALTER ST, HYDE PARK, MA 02136-2973 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 3, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 00067520-1 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 21, 2022 |
| Book Page | 67520/1 |
| Instrument | 34063 |
| Name | OCMBC INC |
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| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 481 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2062 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 20 Walter St was $10,434, up 11.3% 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 | $10,434.00 (+11.33%) | $901,000 (+4.79%) Land $248,600 Building $652,400 |
| 2024 | $9,372.00 (+13.64%) | $859,800 (+11.97%) Land $263,200 Building $596,600 |
| 2023 | $8,247.00 | $767,900 Land $235,100 Building $532,800 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 20 Walter 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 |
| Community Rating System | Class 10 (0% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
| 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 Walter 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 603 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Astound Broadband Cable | 1,500 / 50 |
| Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 980 / 880 |
| Netafy Fixed Wireless | 150 / 150 |
May also be available: AT&T, T-Mobile.
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