Suffolk County and Boston City property record for 40 Highland Ave, Roxbury, MA 02119
| Property Type | Charitable / Fraternal Organization |
|---|---|
| Details | 6 bd · 4.5 ba · 4,198 sqft · built 1875 |
| Lot Size | 0.104 acres (4,513 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $61,000 (Apr 1999) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2025 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | ROXB W:09 P:03491 S:000 |
| Primary APN | ROXB W:09 P:03491 S:000 |
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| Bedrooms | 6 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 4.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 14 Rooms |
| Units | 2 Units |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 4,198 sqft Total Area |
| Gross Area | 6,222 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1875 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2000 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Mansard |
| Roof Material | Slate |
| Lot Area | 4,513 sqft (0.104 acres) |
| Street Address | 40 HIGHLAND AVE |
|---|---|
| City | ROXBURY |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02119-1522 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail > Charitable / Fraternal Organization |
| Local Zoning Code | E |
| Legal Subdivision | STRATHMORE HEIGHTS |
| Jurisdiction | BOSTON MA |
| Township / Civil Division | BOSTON |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1006 |
| Census Tract | 81400 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Roxbury Highlands Historic District listed 1989 · 589 contributing resources · NRIS 89000147 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
Source: Suffolk County and Boston City records, as of April 14, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 28 HIGHLAND AVE, ROXBURY, MA 02119-1522 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 23, 1999 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Apr 23, 1999 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Dec 7, 1987 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 23677 / 18 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BOSTON MA |
| Property Address | 40 HIGHLAND AVE, ROXBURY, MA 02119-1522 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 25, 2025 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 071574-157 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 27, 2025 |
| Book Page | 71574/157 |
| Instrument | 40030 |
| Name | EASTERN BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
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 | Assessed Value |
|---|---|
| 2025 | $765,600 (-5.47%) Land $240,200 Building $525,400 |
| 2024 | $809,900 (-2.28%) Land $240,200 Building $569,700 |
| 2023 | $828,800 Land $240,200 Building $588,600 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
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 units insured incl. 3 condo units |
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.
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 497 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 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Astound Broadband, Netafy, Starry.
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