Suffolk County and Boston City property record for 38 Oak St, Hyde Park, MA 02136
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 2.5 ba · 3,659 sqft · built 1890 |
| Lot Size | 0.215 acres (9,360 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $180,000 (May 2004) |
| Tax Bill | $9,097 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | HYDE W:18 P:09061 S:000 |
| Primary APN | HYDE W:18 P:09061 S:000 |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 10 Rooms |
| Units | 2 Units |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,659 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 6,350 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1890 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1890 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Other |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 9,360 sqft (0.215 acres) |
| Parking Spaces | 6 Parking Spaces |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
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| Street Address | 38 OAK ST |
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| City | HYDE PARK |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02136-2745 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | R2 |
| Jurisdiction | BOSTON MA |
| Township / Civil Division | BOSTON |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3000 |
| Census Tract | 140300 |
38 Oak St, a duplex, is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in May 2004.
Source: Suffolk County and Boston City records, as of October 9, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 38 OAK ST, HYDE PARK, MA 02136-2745 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 28, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 28, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | May 28, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 34659 / 259 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 38 Oak St was $9,097, up 5.6% 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 | $9,097.00 (+5.56%) | $785,600 (-0.63%) Land $276,500 Building $509,100 |
| 2024 | $8,618.00 (+13.63%) | $790,600 (+11.97%) Land $316,500 Building $474,100 |
| 2023 | $7,584.00 | $706,100 Land $282,700 Building $423,400 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 38 Oak St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 7 flood claims nearby since 1979.
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 | 8 units insured incl. 8 condo units |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 7 (1979–1987) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 7 |
| Most Recent Claim | Apr 1987 · river or lake flooding |
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 Oak 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 603 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: AT&T, T-Mobile.
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