56 Cedar St, Roxbury, MA 02119 Property Records

Suffolk County and Boston City property record for 56 Cedar St, Roxbury, MA 02119

Property Summary

Property TypeTriplex
Details9 bd · 6 ba · 5,100 sqft · built 2019
Lot Size0.169 acres (7,374 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on Record
Last Sale$1,940,000 (Aug 2019)
Tax Bill$18,985 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesDec 2019 Refinance
Sep 2017 Sale & Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APNROXB W:11 P:00185 S:000

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APNROXB W:11 P:00185 S:000

Interior

Bedrooms9 Beds
Full Baths6 Baths
Total Rooms18 Rooms
Units3 Units
Stories3 Stories
Building Area5,100 sqft Living Area
Gross Area5,911 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 2019
Effective Year BuiltEffective 2019
Architectural StyleOther
Exterior MaterialConcrete Block
Roof TypeMansard
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area7,374 sqft (0.169 acres)
Parking Spaces3 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemForced Air with A/C

Location & Zoning

Street Address56 CEDAR ST
CityROXBURY
StateMA
Zip02119-3790
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Multi-Unit > Triplex
Local Zoning CodeR3
JurisdictionBOSTON MA
Township / Civil DivisionBOSTON
Census Block Group1
Census Block1000
Census Tract81500

Historic Designation

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

Historic DistrictWithin the Roxbury Highlands Historic District
listed 1989 · 589 contributing resources · NRIS 89000147

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 June 4, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of RecordCompany Name on Record
Mailing Address140 THORNDIKE ST, 2, BROOKLINE, MA 02446-6060
Owner TypeCompany
VestingCompany

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Dec 20, 2019Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance
BRIDGEWATER SAVINGS BANK
Sep 22, 2017Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · Commercial Mortgage
WELLESLEY BK

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleAug 21, 2019 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleAug 21, 2019 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleSep 22, 2017 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number201970357
Deed Book / Page61623 / 318
Prior Transfer DateAug 12, 2019
Prior Transfer Doc061623-318
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

December 2019: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionBOSTON MA
Property Address56 CEDAR ST, ROXBURY, MA 02119-3790
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedFeb 5, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number62273-276
DateDec 20, 2019
Book Page62273/276
Instrument111153
Lender
NameBRIDGEWATER SAVINGS BANK
TypeBank
Agreement
TypeStand-Alone Refinance
AmountAmount Recorded

September 2017: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionBOSTON MA
Recording DateSep 22, 2017
Property Address56 CEDAR ST, ROXBURY, MA 02119-3790
Document Number58561-125
Book / Page58561 / 125
Instrument84785
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJun 10, 2021

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$17.35
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address56 CEDAR ST, ROXBURY, MA 02119-3790

Mortgage

Document Number585610129
DateSep 22, 2017
Instrument58561/0129
Lender
NameWELLESLEY BK
Agreement
TypeCommercial Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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$18,985.00 (+2.65%)$1,639,500 (-3.38%) Land $546,700 Building $1,092,800
2024$18,495.00 (+6.55%)$1,696,800 (+4.99%) Land $319,000 Building $1,377,800
2023$17,358.00$1,616,200 Land $303,900 Building $1,312,300

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 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Claims2 (2010–2014)
Claims Outside the SFHA2 of 2
Most Recent ClaimDec 2014 · 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.

Wildfire

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 591 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
AT&T
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20

May also be available: Astound Broadband, Netafy, Starry.

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