Suffolk County and Boston City property record for 56 Moreland St, Roxbury, MA 02119
| Property Type | Triplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3 ba · 3,907 sqft · built 1890 |
| Lot Size | 0.171 acres (7,433 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $8,000 (Aug 1988) |
| Tax Bill | $8,531 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | ROXB W:12 P:00144 S:000 |
| Primary APN | ROXB W:12 P:00144 S:000 |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 15 Rooms |
| Units | 3 Units |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,907 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 6,796 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1890 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1890 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Slate |
| Lot Area | 7,433 sqft (0.171 acres) |
| Parking Spaces | 4 Parking Spaces |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
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| Street Address | 56 MORELAND ST |
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| City | ROXBURY |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02119-2490 |
| 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 | 2010 |
| Census Tract | 80300 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Moreland Street Historic District listed 1984 · 270 contributing resources · NRIS 84002890 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
56 Moreland St, a triplex, is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in August 1988.
Source: Suffolk County and Boston City records, as of April 14, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 56 MORELAND ST, ROXBURY, MA 02119-2490 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 1, 1988 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 1, 1988 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Aug 1, 1988 · Amount on File |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 56 Moreland St was $8,531, up 16.7% 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $8,531.00 (+16.66%) | $736,700 (+9.81%) Land $310,300 Building $426,400 |
| 2024 | $7,313.00 (+6.56%) | $670,900 (+4.99%) Land $261,700 Building $409,200 |
| 2023 | $6,863.00 | $639,000 Land $249,300 Building $389,700 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 56 Moreland St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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.
The area around 56 Moreland 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 759 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 |
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