Suffolk County and Boston City property record for 38 Norfolk St, Roxbury, MA 02119
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,300 sqft · built 1993 |
| Lot Size | 0.054 acres (2,369 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $105,000 (Apr 1993) |
| Tax Bill | $5,257 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2023 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | ROXB W:09 P:03581 S:010 |
| Primary APN | ROXB W:09 P:03581 S:010 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,300 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,189 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1993 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1993 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 2,369 sqft (0.054 acres) |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
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| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Street Address | 38 NORFOLK ST |
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| City | ROXBURY |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02119-3507 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Jurisdiction | BOSTON MA |
| Township / Civil Division | BOSTON |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3000 |
| Census Tract | 81400 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Roxbury Highlands Historic District listed 1989 · 589 contributing resources · NRIS 89000147 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
38 Norfolk St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in April 1993.
Source: Suffolk County and Boston City records, as of July 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 38 NORFOLK ST, ROXBURY, MA 02119-3507 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 26, 1993 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 26, 1993 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 18176 / 190 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BOSTON MA |
| Property Address | 38 NORFOLK ST, ROXBURY, MA 02119-3507 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 31, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 068741-142 |
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| Date | Mar 2, 2023 |
| Book Page | 68741/142 |
| Instrument | 12618 |
| Name | DIGITAL FCU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 481 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2063 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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The 2025 property tax bill for 38 Norfolk St was $5,257, up 11.5% 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 | $5,257.00 (+11.54%) | $454,000 (+5%) Land $149,820 Building $304,180 | $504,545 (+10.39%) |
| 2024 | $4,713.00 (+6.56%) | $432,400 (+5%) Land $116,748 Building $315,652 | $457,045 |
| 2023 | $4,423.00 | $411,800 Land $111,186 Building $300,614 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 38 Norfolk St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 1991.
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 |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (1991) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 1991 · Hurricane Bob |
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 38 Norfolk 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 509 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 |
May also be available: Astound Broadband, AT&T, Starry.
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