Suffolk County and Boston City property record for 8 Blanche St, Dorchester, MA 02122
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 7 bd · 3 ba · 2,876 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.169 acres (7,380 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $300,000 (Jun 2002) |
| Tax Bill | $7,151 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2023 Line of Credit Sep 2021 Line of Credit + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | DORC W:16 P:00169 S:000 |
| Primary APN | DORC W:16 P:00169 S:000 |
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| Bedrooms | 7 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 12 Rooms |
| Units | 2 Units |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,876 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,503 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1960 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Other |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 7,380 sqft (0.169 acres) |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
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| Street Address | 8 BLANCHE ST |
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| City | DORCHESTER |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02122-3505 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | R2 |
| Jurisdiction | BOSTON MA |
| Township / Civil Division | BOSTON |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3021 |
| Census Tract | 92101 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Harrison Square Historic District listed 2002 · 141 contributing resources · NRIS 02001190 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
8 Blanche St, a duplex, is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in June 2002.
Source: Suffolk County and Boston City records, as of October 9, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 8 BLANCHE ST, DORCHESTER, MA 02122-3505 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| May 23, 2023 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit CITIZENS BANK |
| Sep 7, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit CITIZENS BANK |
| Sep 5, 2018 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage MORTGAGE MGMT |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 10, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 10, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 28701 / 254 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BOSTON MA |
| Property Address | 8 BLANCHE ST, DORCHESTER, MA 02122-3505 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jun 9, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0069011-93 |
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| Date | May 23, 2023 |
| Book Page | 69011/93 |
| Instrument | 30304 |
| Name | CITIZENS BANK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Type | Line of Credit |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 301 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2048 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | BOSTON MA |
| Property Address | 8 BLANCHE ST, DORCHESTER, MA 02122-3505 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Sep 24, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 66234-50 |
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| Date | Sep 7, 2021 |
| Book Page | 66234/50 |
| Instrument | 99872 |
| Name | CITIZENS BANK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 301 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2046 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | BOSTON MA |
| Recording Date | Sep 5, 2018 |
| Property Address | 8 BLANCHE ST, DORCHESTER, MA 02122-3505 |
| Document Number | 60123-299 |
| Book / Page | 060123 / 000299 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 23, 2018 |
| Instrument | 79024 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 28, 2018 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
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| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 8 BLANCHE ST DORCHESTER MA 021223505, DORCHESTER, MA 02122-3505 |
| Document Number | 60123-303 |
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| Date | Sep 5, 2018 |
| Book Page | 060123/000303 |
| Instrument | 79025 |
| Name | MORTGAGE MGMT |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Sep 4, 2048 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 8 Blanche St was $7,151, up 8.5% 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 | $7,151.00 (+8.48%) | $617,500 (+2.1%) Land $228,000 Building $389,500 |
| 2024 | $6,592.00 (+1.48%) | $604,800 (-) Land $243,100 Building $361,700 |
| 2023 | $6,496.00 | $604,800 Land $243,100 Building $361,700 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 8 Blanche St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Community Rating System | Class 10 (0% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2000) |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2000 · 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.
The area around 8 Blanche 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 103 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 | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Astound Broadband Cable | 1,500 / 50 |
| Netafy Fixed Wireless | 600 / 150 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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