Suffolk County and Boston City property record for 44 Buchanan Rd, West Roxbury, MA 02132
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,232 sqft · built 1940 |
| Lot Size | 0.111 acres (4,831 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $420,000 (May 2010) |
| Tax Bill | $8,237 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2021 Refinance Apr 2021 Refinance |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | WROX W:20 P:03744 S:000 |
| Primary APN | WROX W:20 P:03744 S:000 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,232 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,422 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1940 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1940 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 4,831 sqft (0.111 acres) |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Street Address | 44 BUCHANAN RD |
|---|---|
| City | WEST ROXBURY |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02132-7709 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Subdivision | LAND BOSTON WEST ROXBURY DISTR |
| Jurisdiction | BOSTON MA |
| Township / Civil Division | BOSTON |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1017 |
| Census Tract | 110601 |
44 Buchanan Rd is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in December 2020.
Source: Suffolk County and Boston City records, as of July 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 44 BUCHANAN RD, WEST ROXBURY, MA 02132-7709 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Sep 3, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance ROCKET MORTGAGE |
| Apr 7, 2021 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · Stand-Alone Refinance QUICKEN LOANS INC |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 13, 2010 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 13, 2010 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 46394 / 296 |
| Last Transfer Date | Dec 2, 2020 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000038103 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BOSTON MA |
| Property Address | 44 BUCHANAN RD, WEST ROXBURY, MA 02132-7709 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 20, 2025 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 066228-211 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 3, 2021 |
| Book Page | 66228/211 |
| Instrument | 99533 |
| Name | ROCKET MORTGAGE |
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| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BOSTON MA |
| Recording Date | Apr 7, 2021 |
| Property Address | 44 BUCHANAN RD, WEST ROXBURY, MA 02132-7709 |
| Document Number | 065183-130 |
| Book / Page | 65183 / 130 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 2, 2020 |
| Instrument | 38103 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 20, 2025 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 44 BUCHANAN RD, WEST ROXBURY, MA 02132-7709 |
| Document Number | 065183-134 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 7, 2021 |
| Book Page | 65183/134 |
| Instrument | 38104 |
| Name | QUICKEN LOANS INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Lending Institution |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 349 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2050 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 44 Buchanan Rd was $8,237, up 3.2% 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 | $8,237.00 (+3.16%) | $711,300 (-2.91%) Land $250,100 Building $461,200 | $824,885 (-0.07%) |
| 2024 | $7,985.00 (+6.58%) | $732,600 (+5.02%) Land $219,700 Building $512,900 | $825,455 |
| 2023 | $7,492.00 | $697,600 Land $209,200 Building $488,400 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 44 Buchanan Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 7 flood claims nearby since 1981.
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 |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 7 (1981–1989) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 7 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 1989 · river or lake flooding |
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 44 Buchanan Rd 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 426 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 / 2,000 |
| Astound Broadband Cable | 1,500 / 50 |
| Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 980 / 880 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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