Suffolk County and Boston City property record for 5 Sheldon St, Roslindale, MA 02131
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,833 sqft · built 1896 |
| Lot Size | 0.086 acres (3,751 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $9,269 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2018 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | ROSL W:19 P:03591 S:000 |
| Primary APN | ROSL W:19 P:03591 S:000 |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,833 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,325 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1896 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2011 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 3,751 sqft (0.086 acres) |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Street Address | 5 SHELDON ST |
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| City | ROSLINDALE |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02131-2612 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Jurisdiction | BOSTON MA |
| Township / Civil Division | BOSTON |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2013 |
| Census Tract | 110401 |
5 Sheldon St is owned and occupied by an individual.
Source: Suffolk County and Boston City records, as of July 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5 SHELDON ST, ROSLINDALE, MA 02131-2612 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BOSTON MA |
| Recording Date | Nov 7, 2018 |
| Property Address | 5 SHELDON ST, ROSLINDALE, MA 02131-2612 |
| Document Number | 60383-221 |
| Book / Page | 060383 / 000221 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 18, 2018 |
| Instrument | 97328 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 28, 2018 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Personal Trust |
| Address | 5 SHELDON ST ROSLINDALE MA 021312612, ROSLINDALE, MA 02131-2612 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 5 Sheldon St was $9,269, down 0.3% 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 | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $9,269.00 (-0.27%) | $800,400 (-6.13%) Land $213,100 Building $587,300 | $647,045 (-6.22%) |
| 2024 | $9,294.00 (+26.02%) | $852,700 (+24.17%) Land $195,200 Building $657,500 | $689,985 |
| 2023 | $7,375.00 | $686,700 Land $182,400 Building $504,300 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 5 Sheldon St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 3 flood claims nearby since 1979.
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 | 3 (1979–2024) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 3 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jan 2024 · rainfall accumulation |
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 5 Sheldon 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 874 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 |
May also be available: AT&T, T-Mobile.
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