Suffolk County and Boston City property record for 5 Exeter St, Boston, MA 02116
| Property Type | Duplex |
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| Details | 4 bd · 3.5 ba · 4,211 sqft · built 1890 |
| Lot Size | 0.032 acres (1,392 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $835,000 (Sep 1996) |
| Tax Bill | $46,292 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | CBOS W:05 P:03320 S:000 |
| Primary APN | CBOS W:05 P:03320 S:000 |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 11 Rooms |
| Units | 2 Units |
| Stories | 4 Stories |
| Building Area | 4,211 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,464 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1890 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 2012 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Roof Type | Mansard |
| Roof Material | Slate |
| Lot Area | 1,392 sqft (0.032 acres) |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
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| Street Address | 5 EXETER ST |
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| City | BOSTON |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02116-1201 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | R2 |
| Jurisdiction | BOSTON MA |
| Township / Civil Division | BOSTON |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3002 |
| Census Tract | 10802 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Back Bay Historic District listed 1973 · 1,445 contributing resources · NRIS 73001948 |
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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 | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5 EXETER ST, BOSTON, MA 02116-1201 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Et Al (and Others) |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 3, 1996 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Sep 3, 1996 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jul 8, 1991 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 20838 / 167 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
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 | $46,292.00 (+7.77%) | $3,997,600 (+1.44%) Land $1,797,900 Building $2,199,700 |
| 2024 | $42,955.00 (+1.49%) | $3,940,800 (-) Land $1,355,800 Building $2,585,000 |
| 2023 | $42,324.00 | $3,940,800 Land $1,355,800 Building $2,585,000 |
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Community Rating System | Class 10 (0% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 86 units insured incl. 81 condo units |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (1978) |
| Most Recent Claim | Feb 1978 · Coastal Storms, Flood, Ice & Snow |
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 684 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 |
| Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 980 / 880 |
| Starry Fixed Wireless · Fiber in parts of the area | 800 / 100 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Astound Broadband, Netafy.
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