53 Forest St, Roxbury, MA 02119 Property Records

Suffolk County and Boston City property record for 53 Forest St, Roxbury, MA 02119

Property Summary

Property Type	Triplex
Details	8 bd · 3.5 ba · 5,059 sqft · built 1844
Lot Size	0.145 acres (6,300 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale	$750,000 (Feb 2020)
Tax Bill	$10,651 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	May 2021 Mortgage Feb 2020 Sale & Mortgage
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`ROXB W:08 P:02741 S:000`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`ROXB W:08 P:02741 S:000`

Interior

Bedrooms	8 Beds
Full Baths	3.5 Baths
Half Baths	1 Half Bath
Total Rooms	15 Rooms
Units	3 Units
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	5,059 sqft Living Area
Gross Area	6,914 sqft

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1844
Effective Year Built	Effective 2021
Architectural Style	Conventional
Exterior Material	Wood Siding
Roof Type	Gable
Roof Material	Asphalt
Lot Area	6,300 sqft (0.145 acres)
Parking Spaces	1 Parking Space

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating System	Hot Water

Location & Zoning

Street Address	53 FOREST ST
City	ROXBURY
State	MA
Zip	02119-3343
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Multi-Unit > Triplex
Local Zoning Code	R3
Jurisdiction	BOSTON MA
Township / Civil Division	BOSTON
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2001
Census Tract	80100

Historic Designation

Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026

Historic District	Within the Mount Pleasant Historic District listed 1989 · 99 contributing resources · NRIS 89000004

Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.

Owner

Source: Suffolk County and Boston City records, as of April 14, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address	53 FOREST ST, ROXBURY, MA 02119-3343
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual
Vesting	Husband and Wife

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
May 26, 2021	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · ARM WEBSTER FIRST FEDERAL CREDIT UNION
Feb 7, 2020	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · VA Mortgage NORTH AMERICAN SAVINGS BANK FSB

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Feb 7, 2020 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Feb 7, 2020 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Mar 16, 2012 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	202010800
Deed Book / Page	62509 / 26
Prior Transfer Date	Jan 2, 2020
Prior Transfer Doc	62509-26
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

May 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	BOSTON MA
Property Address	53 FOREST ST, ROXBURY, MA 02119-3343
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Aug 10, 2023

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	065544-179
Date	May 26, 2021
Book Page	65544/179
Instrument	58510

Lender

Name	WEBSTER FIRST FEDERAL CREDIT UNION

Agreement

Type	ARM
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	373 Months
Due	Jun 1, 2052

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate
Rate	2.88%
Type Change Date	Jun 1, 2027
Index	1-Year CMT

February 2020: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	BOSTON MA
Recording Date	Feb 7, 2020
Property Address	53 FOREST ST, ROXBURY, MA 02119-3343
Document Number	62509-26
Book / Page	62509 / 26
Instrument Date	Jan 2, 2020
Instrument	10800
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jun 10, 2021

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	53 FOREST ST, ROXBURY, MA 02119-3343

Mortgage

Document Number	10801
Date	Feb 7, 2020
Instrument	10801

Lender

Name	NORTH AMERICAN SAVINGS BANK FSB
Type	Bank

Agreement

Type	VA Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Suffolk County and Boston City assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Massachusetts
County	Suffolk County
Municipality	Boston City
Unified School District	Boston School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value
2025	$10,651.00 (+22.78%)	$919,800 (+15.57%) Land $233,000 Building $686,800
2024	$8,675.00 (+15.22%)	$795,900 (+13.54%) Land $187,400 Building $608,500
2023	$7,529.00	$701,000 Land $165,100 Building $535,900

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective January 21, 2026

FEMA Flood Zone	Zone X minimal risk
Flood Insurance Requirement	Not required lenders may require it

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

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.

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 743 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
Netafy Fixed Wireless	600 / 150
T-Mobile Fixed Wireless	100 / 20
AT&T Fixed Wireless	100 / 20

May also be available: Astound Broadband, Starry.

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