Suffolk County and Boston City property record for 256 Fairmount Ave, Hyde Park, MA 02136
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,450 sqft · built 1964 |
| Lot Size | 0.122 acres (5,311 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $6,176 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | HYDE W:18 P:10764 S:004 |
| Primary APN | HYDE W:18 P:10764 S:004 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,450 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,146 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1964 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1964 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 5,311 sqft (0.122 acres) |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
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| Street Address | 256 FAIRMOUNT AVE |
|---|---|
| City | HYDE PARK |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02136-3902 |
| 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 | 5005 |
| Census Tract | 140202 |
256 Fairmount Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in May 2013.
Source: Suffolk County and Boston City records, as of July 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 256 FAIRMOUNT AVE, HYDE PARK, MA 02136-3902 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 29, 2013 |
| Deed Sale | May 29, 2013 |
| Prior Sale | May 29, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 51510 / 215 |
| Transfer Doc | 5151000224 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 256 Fairmount Ave was $6,176, up 18.2% 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 | $6,176.00 (+18.2%) | $533,300 (+11.24%) Land $211,200 Building $322,100 | $655,025 (+8.12%) |
| 2024 | $5,225.00 (+1.48%) | $479,400 (-) Land $187,100 Building $292,300 | $605,815 |
| 2023 | $5,149.00 | $479,400 Land $187,100 Building $292,300 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 256 Fairmount Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 3 flood claims 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 | 3 (1978–1979) |
| Most Recent Claim | Jan 1979 · tidal / storm surge |
| Claims by Event |
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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 risk around 256 Fairmount Ave is low, with a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · above 57% of Massachusetts |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond 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 482 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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