4 W Cedar St, Boston, MA 02108 Property Records

Suffolk County and Boston City property record for 4 W Cedar St, Boston, MA 02108

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	5 bd · 4 ba · 4,138 sqft · built 1899
Lot Size	0.033 acres (1,450 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale	$6,350,000 (Sep 2023)
Tax Bill	$68,926 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Sep 2023 Sale & Mortgage Jun 2022 Transfer
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`CBOS W:05 P:01518 S:000`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`CBOS W:05 P:01518 S:000`

Interior

Bedrooms	5 Beds
Full Baths	4 Baths
Half Baths	2 Half Baths
Total Rooms	12 Rooms
Stories	4 Stories
Building Area	4,138 sqft Living Area
Gross Area	5,016 sqft
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1899
Effective Year Built	Effective 2014
Architectural Style	Other
Exterior Material	Brick
Roof Type	Mansard
Roof Material	Slate
Lot Area	1,450 sqft (0.033 acres)

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	HVAC
Heating System	Forced Air with A/C

Location & Zoning

Street Address	4 W CEDAR ST
City	BOSTON
State	MA
Zip	02108-3502
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	3005
Census Tract	20101

Historic Designation

Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026

Historic District	Within the Beacon Hill Historic District listed 1966 · 1,500 contributing resources · National Historic Landmark (designated 1962) · NRIS 66000130

Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.

Owner

4 W Cedar St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in September 2023.

Source: Suffolk County and Boston City records, as of July 20, 2026

Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address	4 W CEDAR ST, BOSTON, MA 02108-3502
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual
Vesting	Husband and Wife

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Sep 29, 2023	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · Stand-Alone First Mortgage DEVONSHIRE FNCL HLDG
Jun 14, 2022	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Sep 29, 2023 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Sep 29, 2023 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Apr 1, 2014 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	202361554
Deed Book / Page	69477 / 317
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

September 2023: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	BOSTON MA
Recording Date	Sep 29, 2023
Property Address	4 W CEDAR ST, BOSTON, MA 02108-3502
Document Number	069477-317
Book / Page	69477 / 317
Instrument Date	Sep 29, 2023
Instrument	61554
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Oct 13, 2023

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Tenants by the Entirety
Address	4 W CEDAR ST, BOSTON, MA 02108-3502

Mortgage

Document Number	0000061555
Date	Sep 29, 2023
Instrument	61555

Lender

Name	DEVONSHIRE FNCL HLDG

Agreement

Type	Stand-Alone First Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record

June 2022: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	BOSTON MA
Recording Date	Jun 14, 2022
Property Address	4 W CEDAR ST, BOSTON, MA 02108-3502
Document Number	067794-227
Book / Page	67794 / 227
Instrument Date	Jun 13, 2022
Instrument	51570
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jul 1, 2022

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	No Consideration Stated
Additional	Quitclaim Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	4 W CEDAR ST, BOSTON, MA 02108-3502

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 4 W Cedar St was $68,926, up 11.1% from the year before.

Source: Suffolk County and Boston City assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Massachusetts
County	Suffolk County
Municipality	Boston City
Unified School District	Boston School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2025	$68,926.00 (+11.1%)	$5,952,200 (+4.57%) Land $2,299,800 Building $3,652,400	$6,963,785 (+17.25%)
2024	$62,042.00 (+1.49%)	$5,691,900 (-) Land $2,111,600 Building $3,580,300	$5,939,020
2023	$61,131.00	$5,691,900 Land $2,111,600 Building $3,580,300

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

FEMA maps place 4 W Cedar 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.

Wildfire

The area around 4 W Cedar 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

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 794 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity Cable	2,000 / 2,000
Verizon Fixed Wireless · Fiber in parts of the area	1,000 / 75
Netafy Fixed Wireless	500 / 150
T-Mobile Fixed Wireless	100 / 20
AT&T Fixed Wireless	100 / 20

May also be available: Astound Broadband, Starry.

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