Suffolk County and Boston City property record for 247 Temple St, West Roxbury, MA 02132
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,367 sqft · built 1909 |
| Lot Size | 0.22 acres (9,562 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $550,000 (Mar 2007) |
| Tax Bill | $13,125 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | WROX W:20 P:08418 S:000 |
| Primary APN | WROX W:20 P:08418 S:000 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,367 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,173 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1909 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2006 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 9,562 sqft (0.22 acres) |
| Parking Spaces | 6 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Street Address | 247 TEMPLE ST |
|---|---|
| City | WEST ROXBURY |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02132-3806 |
| 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 | 130101 |
247 Temple St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in March 2007.
Source: Suffolk County and Boston City records, as of July 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 247 TEMPLE ST, WEST ROXBURY, MA 02132-3806 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 29, 2007 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 29, 2007 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | May 30, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 200735840 |
| Deed Book / Page | 41533 / 20 |
| Transfer Doc | 2991000158 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 247 Temple St was $13,125, up 8.2% 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 | $13,125.00 (+8.25%) | $1,133,400 (+1.89%) Land $265,800 Building $867,600 | $896,990 (-0.23%) |
| 2024 | $12,125.00 (+6.56%) | $1,112,400 (+4.99%) Land $259,600 Building $852,800 | $899,080 |
| 2023 | $11,379.00 | $1,059,500 Land $247,300 Building $812,200 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 247 Temple St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective January 21, 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 247 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 826 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: T-Mobile.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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