Suffolk County and Boston City property record for 8 Griggs Pl, Allston, MA 02134
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,503 sqft · built 1812 |
| Lot Size | 0.09 acres (3,922 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Last Sale | $160,000 (Aug 1989) |
| Tax Bill | $8,317 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2021 Reverse Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | ALLS W:21 P:01096 S:000 |
| Primary APN | ALLS W:21 P:01096 S:000 |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,503 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,326 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1812 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2005 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Other |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 3,922 sqft (0.09 acres) |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Street Address | 8 GRIGGS PL |
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| City | ALLSTON |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02134-2475 |
| 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 | 1005 |
| Census Tract | 604 |
8 Griggs Pl is owner-occupied and held in a trust since December 2024.
Source: Suffolk County and Boston City records, as of October 9, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 8 GRIGGS PL, ALLSTON, MA 02134-2475 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Revocable Trust |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 18, 1989 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 18, 1989 · Amount on File |
| Last Transfer Date | Dec 10, 2024 |
| Transfer Doc | 0070903-94 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BOSTON MA |
| Property Address | 8 GRIGGS PL, ALLSTON, MA 02134-2475 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 17, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0066596-22 |
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| Date | Nov 2, 2021 |
| Book Page | 66596/22 |
| Instrument | 120189 |
| Name | FINANCE AMERICA LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Subprime Lender |
| Type | Reverse Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 2.11% |
| Index | 1-Year CMT |
The 2025 property tax bill for 8 Griggs Pl was $8,317, up 4% 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 | $8,317.00 (+4%) | $718,200 (-2.11%) Land $299,200 Building $419,000 | $679,915 (-18.34%) |
| 2024 | $7,997.00 (+1.48%) | $733,700 (-) Land $260,400 Building $473,300 | $832,580 |
| 2023 | $7,880.00 | $733,700 Land $260,400 Building $473,300 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 8 Griggs Pl 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 8 Griggs Pl 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 477 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Astound Broadband Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,500 / 50 |
| Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 980 / 880 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Starry, T-Mobile.
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