55 Forest St, Roxbury, MA 02119 Property Records

Suffolk County and Boston City property record for 55 Forest St, Roxbury, MA 02119

Property Summary

Property TypeUnusable Land (Remnant, Steep, Etc.)
Lot Size0.09 acres (3,900 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on File
Last Sale$17,500 (Jul 2015)
Tax Bill$530 (2025)
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APNROXB W:08 P:02742 S:000

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APNROXB W:08 P:02742 S:000

Exterior

Lot Area3,900 sqft (0.09 acres)

Location & Zoning

Street Address55 FOREST ST
CityROXBURY
StateMA
Zip02119-3343
Property CategoryOther
Property TypeOther > Unusable Land (Remnant, Steep, Etc.)
Local Zoning CodeRL - R
JurisdictionBOSTON MA
Township / Civil DivisionBOSTON
Census Block Group2
Census Block2001
Census Tract80100

Historic Designation

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

Historic DistrictWithin 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

55 Forest St is owned by a company that bought it in July 2015.

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

Owner of RecordCompany Name on File
Mailing Address55 FOREST ST, ROXBURY, MA 02119-3343
Owner TypeCompany
VestingCompany

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

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleJul 28, 2015 · Amount on File
Deed SaleJul 28, 2015 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number201565224
Deed Book / Page54824 / 181
Record UpdatedJun 8, 2026

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 55 Forest St was $530, up 29% from the year before.

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

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateMassachusetts
CountySuffolk County
MunicipalityBoston City
Unified School DistrictBoston School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed Value
2025$530.00 (+28.95%)$45,800 (+21.49%) Land $45,800
2024$411.00 (+1.48%)$37,700 (-) Land $37,700
2023$405.00$37,700 Land $37,700

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 55 Forest St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.

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

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it

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

Wildfire

The area around 55 Forest 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 RiskNot 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 SystemBOSTON WATER AND SEWER COMMISSION (MWRA)
serves 675,647 people · EPA ID MA3035000
Water SourcePurchased surface water from MWRA
Last State InspectionMar 2026
Lead6 ppb (2026)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureLead service line replacement
currently in violation since Nov 2020
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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

ProviderMax 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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