Suffolk County and Boston City property record for 261 Temple St, West Roxbury, MA 02132
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,706 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.146 acres (6,375 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $830,000 (Jan 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $8,118 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2022 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | WROX W:20 P:08421 S:000 |
| Primary APN | WROX W:20 P:08421 S:000 |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,706 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,900 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gambrel |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 6,375 sqft (0.146 acres) |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
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| Street Address | 261 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 |
261 Temple St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in January 2022.
Source: Suffolk County and Boston City records, as of July 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 261 TEMPLE ST, WEST ROXBURY, MA 02132-3806 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 18, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 18, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 67031 / 195 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BOSTON MA |
| Recording Date | Jan 18, 2022 |
| Property Address | 261 TEMPLE ST, WEST ROXBURY, MA 02132-3806 |
| Document Number | 067031-195 |
| Book / Page | 67031 / 195 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 18, 2022 |
| Instrument | 4663 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 20, 2025 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants |
| Address | 261 TEMPLE ST, BOSTON, MA 02132-3806 |
| Document Number | 0000004664 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 18, 2022 |
| Instrument | 4664 |
| Name | JPMORGAN CHASE BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Stand-Alone First Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
The 2025 property tax bill for 261 Temple St was $8,118, up 19.8% 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 | $8,118.00 (+19.82%) | $701,000 (+12.77%) Land $215,400 Building $485,600 | $805,790 (-12.75%) |
| 2024 | $6,775.00 (+5.71%) | $621,600 (+4.17%) Land $215,600 Building $406,000 | $923,590 |
| 2023 | $6,409.00 | $596,700 Land $205,300 Building $391,400 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 261 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 261 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 |
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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 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.
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