Suffolk County and Boston City property record for 85 Perham St, West Roxbury, MA 02132
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,615 sqft · built 1914 |
| Lot Size | 0.126 acres (5,469 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Last Sale | $700,000 (Jun 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $7,652 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2025 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | WROX W:20 P:08299 S:000 |
| Primary APN | WROX W:20 P:08299 S:000 |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,615 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,927 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1914 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1914 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 5,469 sqft (0.126 acres) |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
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| Street Address | 85 PERHAM ST |
|---|---|
| City | WEST ROXBURY |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02132-3212 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Jurisdiction | BOSTON MA |
| Township / Civil Division | BOSTON |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5007 |
| Census Tract | 130200 |
85 Perham St is owner-occupied and held in a trust since June 2024.
Source: Suffolk County and Boston City records, as of July 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 85 PERHAM ST, WEST ROXBURY, MA 02132-3212 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Living Trust |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 14, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 14, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 26, 1996 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202436605 |
| Deed Book / Page | 70287 / 190 |
| Prior Transfer Date | May 21, 2024 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 070287-190 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BOSTON MA |
| Property Address | 85 PERHAM ST, WEST ROXBURY, MA 02132-3212 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 19, 2025 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 072030-237 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 28, 2025 |
| Book Page | 72030/237 |
| Instrument | 68856 |
| Name | M & T BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Term | 181 Months |
| Due | Nov 1, 2040 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 85 Perham St was $7,652, up 13.6% 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 | $7,652.00 (+13.56%) | $660,800 (+6.89%) Land $238,500 Building $422,300 | $655,405 (+0.5%) |
| 2024 | $6,738.00 (+6.55%) | $618,200 (+4.99%) Land $250,400 Building $367,800 | $652,175 |
| 2023 | $6,324.00 | $588,800 Land $238,500 Building $350,300 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 85 Perham St 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 85 Perham 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 705 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 2,000 / 250 |
| Astound Broadband Cable | 1,500 / 50 |
| Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 980 / 880 |
May also be available: AT&T, T-Mobile.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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