Suffolk County and Boston City property record for 37 Deforest St, Hyde Park, MA 02136
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,668 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.136 acres (5,942 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $590,000 (May 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $6,689 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2021 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | HYDE W:18 P:08706 S:000 |
| Primary APN | HYDE W:18 P:08706 S:000 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,668 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,848 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2022 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 5,942 sqft (0.136 acres) |
| Parking Spaces | 5 Parking Spaces |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
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| Street Address | 37 DEFOREST ST |
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| City | HYDE PARK |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02136-1307 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Jurisdiction | BOSTON MA |
| Township / Civil Division | BOSTON |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1012 |
| Census Tract | 140105 |
37 Deforest St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in May 2021.
Source: Suffolk County and Boston City records, as of July 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 37 DEFOREST ST, HYDE PARK, MA 02136-1307 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 25, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 25, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202158166 |
| Deed Book / Page | 65537 / 296 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BOSTON MA |
| Recording Date | May 25, 2021 |
| Property Address | 37 DEFOREST ST, HYDE PARK, MA 02136-1307 |
| Document Number | 65537-296 |
| Book / Page | 65537 / 296 |
| Instrument Date | May 25, 2021 |
| Instrument | 58166 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 11, 2021 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| Address | 37 DEFOREST ST, HYDE PARK, MA 02136-1307 |
| Document Number | 58167 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 25, 2021 |
| Instrument | 58167 |
| Name | DRAPER AND KRAMER MORTGAGE CORP. |
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| Type | Stand-Alone First Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
The 2025 property tax bill for 37 Deforest St was $6,689, up 5.4% 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 | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,689.00 (+5.39%) | $577,600 (-0.81%) Land $250,300 Building $327,300 | $746,225 (+9.05%) |
| 2024 | $6,347.00 (+9.96%) | $582,300 (+8.36%) Land $253,400 Building $328,900 | $684,285 |
| 2023 | $5,772.00 | $537,400 Land $239,000 Building $298,400 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 37 Deforest St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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.
The area around 37 Deforest 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 313 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Astound Broadband Cable | 1,500 / 50 |
| Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 980 / 880 |
| Netafy Fixed Wireless | 150 / 150 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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