Suffolk County and Boston City property record for 40 Clarence St, Roxbury, MA 02119
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,399 sqft · built 1890 |
| Lot Size | 0.047 acres (2,046 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $375,000 (Jan 2006) |
| Tax Bill | $6,500 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | ROXB W:08 P:00658 S:000 |
| Primary APN | ROXB W:08 P:00658 S:000 |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 11 Rooms |
| Units | 2 Units |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,399 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,822 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1890 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1890 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Other |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 2,046 sqft (0.047 acres) |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
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| Street Address | 40 CLARENCE ST |
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| City | ROXBURY |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02119-2702 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | R2 |
| Jurisdiction | BOSTON MA |
| Township / Civil Division | BOSTON |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1051 |
| Census Tract | 80100 |
40 Clarence St, a duplex, is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in July 2024.
Source: Suffolk County and Boston City records, as of October 9, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 40 CLARENCE ST, ROXBURY, MA 02119-2702 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Tenants by the Entirety |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 12, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 12, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Feb 27, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Last Transfer Date | Jul 22, 2024 |
| Transfer Doc | 070416-113 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 40 Clarence St was $6,500, up 33.3% 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 | $6,500.00 (+33.25%) | $561,300 (+25.43%) Land $174,500 Building $386,800 |
| 2024 | $4,878.00 (+8.62%) | $447,500 (+7.01%) Land $149,700 Building $297,800 |
| 2023 | $4,491.00 | $418,200 Land $139,900 Building $278,300 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 40 Clarence 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 | 3 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 40 Clarence 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 743 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 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Astound Broadband, Starry.
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