Suffolk County and Boston City property record for 981 River St, Hyde Park, MA 02136
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 6 bd · 2 ba · 2,116 sqft · built 1910 |
| Lot Size | 0.229 acres (9,985 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $450,000 (Dec 2004) |
| Tax Bill | $9,032 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2020 Refinance |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | HYDE W:18 P:07583 S:000 |
| Primary APN | HYDE W:18 P:07583 S:000 |
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| Bedrooms | 6 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 12 Rooms |
| Units | 2 Units |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,116 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,092 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1910 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1910 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 9,985 sqft (0.229 acres) |
| Parking Spaces | 6 Parking Spaces |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Street Address | 981 RIVER ST |
|---|---|
| City | HYDE PARK |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02136-3143 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | R2 |
| Jurisdiction | BOSTON MA |
| Township / Civil Division | BOSTON |
| Census Block Group | 6 |
| Census Block | 6005 |
| Census Tract | 140300 |
981 River St, a duplex, is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in December 2004.
Source: Suffolk County and Boston City records, as of April 14, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 981 RIVER ST, HYDE PARK, MA 02136-3143 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 1, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 1, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 15, 1990 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 36002 / 344 |
| Transfer Doc | 3600000344 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BOSTON MA |
| Property Address | 981 RIVER ST, HYDE PARK, MA 02136-3143 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 63590-64 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 19, 2020 |
| Book Page | 63590/64 |
| Instrument | 69055 |
| Name | ROCKLAND TRUST CO |
|---|---|
| Type | Non-Lending Institution |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2050 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 981 River St was $9,032, up 15.1% 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 | $9,032.00 (+15.15%) | $780,000 (+8.39%) Land $302,400 Building $477,600 |
| 2024 | $7,844.00 (+13.63%) | $719,600 (+11.97%) Land $315,200 Building $404,400 |
| 2023 | $6,903.00 | $642,700 Land $281,500 Building $361,200 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 981 River 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 981 River 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) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Astound Broadband Cable | 1,500 / 50 |
| Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 980 / 880 |
| Netafy Fixed Wireless | 500 / 150 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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