Suffolk County and Boston City property record for 285 Walnut Ave, Roxbury, MA 02119
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 3,130 sqft · built 1890 |
| Lot Size | 0.258 acres (11,244 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $7,880 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2021 Refinance |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | ROXB W:11 P:01808 S:000 |
| Primary APN | ROXB W:11 P:01808 S:000 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 10 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,130 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 5,399 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1890 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1890 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 11,244 sqft (0.258 acres) |
| Parking Spaces | 8 Parking Spaces |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
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| Street Address | 285 WALNUT AVE |
|---|---|
| City | ROXBURY |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02119-1323 |
| 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 | 2002 |
| Census Tract | 81500 |
Source: Suffolk County and Boston City records, as of July 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 285 WALNUT AVE, ROXBURY, MA 02119-1323 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Et Al (and Others) |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BOSTON MA |
| Property Address | 285 WALNUT AVE, ROXBURY, MA 02119-1323 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 66466-148 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 13, 2021 |
| Book Page | 66466/148 |
| Instrument | 113004 |
| Name | QUICKEN LOANS INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Lending Institution |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Nov 1, 2051 |
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 | $7,880.00 (+7.02%) | $680,500 (+0.74%) Land $240,600 Building $439,900 | $1,337,125 (+13.89%) |
| 2024 | $7,363.00 (+1.49%) | $675,500 (-) Land $225,300 Building $450,200 | $1,174,010 |
| 2023 | $7,255.00 | $675,500 Land $225,300 Building $450,200 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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 |
|---|
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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