Suffolk County and Boston City property record for 4 Blanche St, Dorchester, MA 02122
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,784 sqft · built 1893 |
| Lot Size | 0.08 acres (3,500 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Last Sale | $475,000 (Nov 2003) |
| Tax Bill | $7,749 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2019 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | DORC W:16 P:00171 S:000 |
| Primary APN | DORC W:16 P:00171 S:000 |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,784 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,251 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1893 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2017 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Concrete Block |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 3,500 sqft (0.08 acres) |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
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| Street Address | 4 BLANCHE ST |
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| City | DORCHESTER |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02122-3505 |
| 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 | 3021 |
| Census Tract | 92101 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Harrison Square Historic District listed 2002 · 141 contributing resources · NRIS 02001190 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
4 Blanche St is owner-occupied and held in a trust since February 2019.
Source: Suffolk County and Boston City records, as of July 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 4 BLANCHE ST, DORCHESTER, MA 02122-3505 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 24, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 24, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jul 21, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 33303 / 185 |
| Last Transfer Date | Feb 7, 2019 |
| Transfer Doc | 60764-154 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BOSTON MA |
| Recording Date | Feb 19, 2019 |
| Property Address | 4 BLANCHE ST, DORCHESTER, MA 02122-3505 |
| Document Number | 60764-154 |
| Book / Page | 060764 / 000154 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 7, 2019 |
| Instrument | 12705 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 5, 2019 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
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| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 4 BLANCHE ST DORCHESTER MA 021223505, DORCHESTER, MA 02122-3505 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 4 Blanche St was $7,749, up 1.1% 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 | $7,749.00 (+1.08%) | $669,200 (-4.85%) Land $212,900 Building $456,300 | $809,115 |
| 2024 | $7,666.00 (+1.5%) | $703,300 (-) Land $170,600 Building $532,700 | |
| 2023 | $7,553.00 | $703,300 Land $170,600 Building $532,700 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 4 Blanche St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| 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 (2000) |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2000 · rainfall accumulation |
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 4 Blanche 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 103 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 | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Astound Broadband Cable | 1,500 / 50 |
| Netafy Fixed Wireless | 600 / 150 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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