Suffolk County and Boston City property record for 29 Forest St, Roxbury, MA 02119
| Property Type | Triplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 9 bd · 4 ba · 3,384 sqft · built 1886 |
| Lot Size | 0.161 acres (7,000 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $11,401 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2020 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | ROXB W:08 P:02674 S:000 |
| Primary APN | ROXB W:08 P:02674 S:000 |
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| Bedrooms | 9 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 4 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 16 Rooms |
| Units | 3 Units |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,384 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 5,318 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1886 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2003 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Foundation Type | Raised |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 7,000 sqft (0.161 acres) |
| Parking Spaces | 5 Parking Spaces |
| Heating System | Electric |
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| Street Address | 29 FOREST ST |
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| City | ROXBURY |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02119-3445 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Triplex |
| Local Zoning Code | R3 |
| Jurisdiction | BOSTON MA |
| Township / Civil Division | BOSTON |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2006 |
| Census Tract | 80300 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Mount Pleasant Historic District listed 1989 · 99 contributing resources · NRIS 89000004 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
29 Forest St, a triplex, is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in September 2012.
Source: Suffolk County and Boston City records, as of June 8, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 29 FOREST ST, ROXBURY, MA 02119-3445 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 12, 2012 |
| Deed Sale | Sep 12, 2012 |
| Prior Sale | Jul 15, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20129 |
| Deed Book / Page | 50161 / 174 |
| Transfer Doc | 50161-174 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BOSTON MA |
| Property Address | 29 FOREST ST, ROXBURY, MA 02119-3445 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 63735-126 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 10, 2020 |
| Book Page | 63735/126 |
| Instrument | 76865 |
| Name | EASTERN BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Balloon Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
The 2025 property tax bill for 29 Forest St was $11,401, up 11.4% 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $11,401.00 (+11.4%) | $984,500 (+4.86%) Land $226,200 Building $758,300 |
| 2024 | $10,234.00 (+6.58%) | $938,900 (+5.02%) Land $244,300 Building $694,600 |
| 2023 | $9,602.00 | $894,000 Land $232,600 Building $661,400 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 29 Forest 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 29 Forest 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 743 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 |
| Netafy Fixed Wireless | 600 / 150 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Astound Broadband, Starry.
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