Suffolk County and Boston City property record for 40 Dent St, West Roxbury, MA 02132
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1.5 ba · 2,043 sqft · built 1864 |
| Lot Size | 0.223 acres (9,716 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $135,000 (Jun 1994) |
| Tax Bill | $10,947 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2020 Refinance |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | WROX W:20 P:08328 S:000 |
| Primary APN | WROX W:20 P:08328 S:000 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,043 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,442 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1864 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2002 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 9,716 sqft (0.223 acres) |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Street Address | 40 DENT ST |
|---|---|
| City | WEST ROXBURY |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02132-3206 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Subdivision | BAY ESTATE |
| Jurisdiction | BOSTON MA |
| Township / Civil Division | BOSTON |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5007 |
| Census Tract | 130200 |
40 Dent St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in June 1994.
Source: Suffolk County and Boston City records, as of July 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 40 DENT ST, WEST ROXBURY, MA 02132-3206 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 28, 1994 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 28, 1994 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 19159 / 205 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BOSTON MA |
| Property Address | 40 DENT ST, WEST ROXBURY, MA 02132-3206 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 64271-23 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 30, 2020 |
| Book Page | 64271/23 |
| Instrument | 105776 |
| Name | PROVIDENT FUNDING ASSOCIATES LP |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Dec 1, 2050 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 40 Dent St was $10,947, up 22.1% 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 | $10,947.00 (+22.15%) | $945,300 (+14.97%) Land $301,400 Building $643,900 | $1,027,140 (+19.31%) |
| 2024 | $8,962.00 (+6.56%) | $822,200 (+4.99%) Land $312,900 Building $509,300 | $860,890 |
| 2023 | $8,410.00 | $783,100 Land $298,000 Building $485,100 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 40 Dent 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 | 1 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 Dent 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.
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 705 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 2,000 / 250 |
| Astound Broadband Cable | 1,500 / 50 |
| Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 980 / 880 |
May also be available: AT&T, T-Mobile.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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