Suffolk County and Boston City property record for 55 Charles St, Hyde Park, MA 02136
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,056 sqft · built 1988 |
| Lot Size | 0.116 acres (5,067 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $508,000 (Oct 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $6,267 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2026 Line of Credit Oct 2020 Sale & Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | HYDE W:18 P:12061 S:000 |
| Primary APN | HYDE W:18 P:12061 S:000 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,056 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,400 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1988 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1988 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 5,067 sqft (0.116 acres) |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Street Address | 55 CHARLES ST |
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| City | HYDE PARK |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02136-1601 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Subdivision | & CHURCH ST |
| Jurisdiction | BOSTON MA |
| Township / Civil Division | BOSTON |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1008 |
| Census Tract | 140102 |
55 Charles St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in October 2020.
Source: Suffolk County and Boston City records, as of July 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 55 CHARLES ST, HYDE PARK, MA 02136-1601 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jan 20, 2026 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit METRO CU |
| Oct 20, 2020 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage PRIME LENDING INC |
| Jul 26, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage JG WENTWORTH HM LNDG |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 20, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 20, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jul 1, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202091167 |
| Deed Book / Page | 63997 / 120 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Oct 30, 2019 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 63997-120 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BOSTON MA |
| Property Address | 55 CHARLES ST, HYDE PARK, MA 02136-1601 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 11, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0072331-20 |
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| Date | Jan 20, 2026 |
| Book Page | 72331/20 |
| Instrument | 3132 |
| Name | METRO CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 289 Months |
| Due | Feb 1, 2050 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | BOSTON MA |
| Recording Date | Oct 20, 2020 |
| Property Address | 55 CHARLES ST, HYDE PARK, MA 02136-1601 |
| Document Number | 63997-120 |
| Book / Page | 63997 / 120 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 30, 2019 |
| Instrument | 91167 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 10, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 55 CHARLES ST, HYDE PARK, MA 02136-1601 |
| Document Number | 91168 |
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| Date | Oct 20, 2020 |
| Instrument | 91168 |
| Name | PRIME LENDING INC |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BOSTON MA |
| Property Address | 55 CHARLES ST, HYDE PARK, MA 02136-1601 |
| Document Number | 61603-334 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 26, 2019 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Sep 4, 2019 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 55 CHARLES ST HYDE PARK MA 021361601, HYDE PARK, MA 02136-1601 |
| Document Number | 61603-334 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 19, 2019 |
| Book Page | 061603/000334 |
| Instrument | 68915 |
| Name | JG WENTWORTH HM LNDG |
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| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Aug 18, 2049 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 55 Charles St was $6,267, up 4.2% 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 | $6,267.00 (+4.21%) | $541,200 (-1.9%) Land $212,500 Building $328,700 | $548,815 (-18.08%) |
| 2024 | $6,014.00 (+7.6%) | $551,700 (+6.01%) Land $192,600 Building $359,100 | $669,940 |
| 2023 | $5,589.00 | $520,400 Land $181,700 Building $338,700 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 55 Charles St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 1978.
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 | 2 in force |
| 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.
The area around 55 Charles 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 432 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 |
| Netafy Fixed Wireless | 150 / 150 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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