Suffolk County and Boston City property record for 280 Cornell St, Roslindale, MA 02131
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1 ba · 1,356 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.061 acres (2,669 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $795,000 (Jan 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $7,144 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2025 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | ROSL W:20 P:00873 S:000 |
| Primary APN | ROSL W:20 P:00873 S:000 |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,356 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,240 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2017 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 2,669 sqft (0.061 acres) |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
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| Street Address | 280 CORNELL ST |
|---|---|
| City | ROSLINDALE |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02131-4036 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Jurisdiction | BOSTON MA |
| Township / Civil Division | BOSTON |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2012 |
| Census Tract | 110501 |
280 Cornell St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in January 2025.
Source: Suffolk County and Boston City records, as of July 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 280 CORNELL ST, ROSLINDALE, MA 02131-4036 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Tenants by the Entirety |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 17, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 17, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Aug 12, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 71009 / 255 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000073970 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BOSTON MA |
| Recording Date | Jan 17, 2025 |
| Property Address | 280 CORNELL ST, ROSLINDALE, MA 02131-4036 |
| Document Number | 071009-255 |
| Book / Page | 71009 / 255 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 17, 2025 |
| Instrument | 3015 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 13, 2026 |
| 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 | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 280 CORNELL ST, BOSTON, MA 02131-4036 |
| Document Number | 0000003016 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 17, 2025 |
| Instrument | 3016 |
| Name | LEADER BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Stand-Alone First Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 5.63% |
| Type Change Date | Feb 1, 2030 |
| Max Rate At Change | 2.75% |
| Index | 1-Year CMT |
The 2025 property tax bill for 280 Cornell St was $7,144, up 13.8% 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 | $7,144.00 (+13.83%) | $616,900 (+7.14%) Land $163,900 Building $453,000 | $751,355 (+17.31%) |
| 2024 | $6,276.00 (+6.57%) | $575,800 (+5.02%) Land $169,600 Building $406,200 | $640,490 |
| 2023 | $5,889.00 | $548,300 Land $161,500 Building $386,800 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 280 Cornell 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 280 Cornell 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 1,061 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 / 2,000 |
| Astound Broadband Cable | 1,500 / 50 |
| Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 980 / 880 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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