Suffolk County and Boston City property record for 8 Brook Ave, Roxbury, MA 02119
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,850 sqft · built 1885 |
| Lot Size | 0.101 acres (4,417 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $92,000 (Sep 1987) |
| Tax Bill | $5,166 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2017 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | ROXB W:08 P:03145 S:000 |
| Primary APN | ROXB W:08 P:03145 S:000 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,850 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,895 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1885 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1987 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Flat |
| Roof Material | Other |
| Lot Area | 4,417 sqft (0.101 acres) |
| Parking Spaces | 5 Parking Spaces |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
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| Street Address | 8 BROOK AVE |
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| City | ROXBURY |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02119-3309 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Jurisdiction | BOSTON MA |
| Township / Civil Division | BOSTON |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1003 |
| Census Tract | 90600 |
8 Brook Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in September 1987.
Source: Suffolk County and Boston City records, as of July 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 8 BROOK AVE, ROXBURY, MA 02119-3309 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Tenants in Common |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 10, 1987 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 10, 1987 · Amount on File |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BOSTON MA |
| Recording Date | Jan 12, 2017 |
| Property Address | 8 BROOK AVE, ROXBURY, MA 02119-3309 |
| Document Number | 57418-168 |
| Book / Page | 057418 / 000168 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 23, 2016 |
| Instrument | 3558 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 31, 2017 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 95 ROCKLAND ST CANTON MA 020213120, CANTON, MA 02021-3120 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 8 Brook Ave was $5,166, up 11% 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 | $5,166.00 (+10.98%) | $446,100 (+4.45%) Land $157,300 Building $288,800 | $575,510 (+6.26%) |
| 2024 | $4,655.00 (+13.07%) | $427,100 (+11.43%) Land $168,700 Building $258,400 | $541,595 |
| 2023 | $4,117.00 | $383,300 Land $156,200 Building $227,100 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 8 Brook Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 | 1 in force |
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 Brook Ave 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 743 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 |
May also be available: Astound Broadband, Starry.
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