Suffolk County and Boston City property record for 279 Walnut Ave, Roxbury, MA 02119
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3 ba · 3,167 sqft · built 1890 |
| Lot Size | 0.143 acres (6,228 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $355,000 (Jun 2015) |
| Tax Bill | $8,263 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | ROXB W:11 P:01806 S:000 |
| Primary APN | ROXB W:11 P:01806 S:000 |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 13 Rooms |
| Units | 2 Units |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,167 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 5,389 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1890 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1890 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Other |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Slate |
| Lot Area | 6,228 sqft (0.143 acres) |
| Parking Spaces | 4 Parking Spaces |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
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| Street Address | 279 WALNUT AVE |
|---|---|
| City | ROXBURY |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02119-4103 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | R2 |
| Jurisdiction | BOSTON MA |
| Township / Civil Division | BOSTON |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2002 |
| Census Tract | 81500 |
Source: Suffolk County and Boston City records, as of October 9, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 279 WALNUT AVE, ROXBURY, MA 02119-4103 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 5, 2015 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jun 5, 2015 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Mar 27, 2002 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 54564 / 27 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000046189 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
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 | $8,263.00 (-2.1%) | $713,600 (-7.84%) Land $325,400 Building $388,200 |
| 2024 | $8,440.00 (+5.54%) | $774,300 (+3.99%) Land $236,400 Building $537,900 |
| 2023 | $7,997.00 | $744,600 Land $227,300 Building $517,300 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
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 |
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.
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 714 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 2,300 / 2,300 |
| Xfinity Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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