Suffolk County and Boston City property record for 159 Beacon St, Boston, MA 02116
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 5.5 ba · 6,477 sqft · built 1899 |
| Lot Size | 0.053 acres (2,324 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $86,229 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | CBOS W:05 P:02747 S:000 |
| Primary APN | CBOS W:05 P:02747 S:000 |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 5.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 3 Half Baths |
| Total Rooms | 15 Rooms |
| Stories | 5 Stories |
| Building Area | 6,477 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 6,836 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1899 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2011 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Roof Type | Mansard |
| Roof Material | Slate |
| Lot Area | 2,324 sqft (0.053 acres) |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
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| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Street Address | 159 BEACON ST |
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| City | BOSTON |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02116-1402 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Jurisdiction | BOSTON MA |
| Township / Civil Division | BOSTON |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2003 |
| Census Tract | 10801 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Back Bay Historic District listed 1973 · 1,445 contributing resources · NRIS 73001948 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
Source: Suffolk County and Boston City records, as of July 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Trust Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 159 BEACON ST, BOSTON, MA 02116-1402 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Trust |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 13, 2012 |
| Deed Sale | Dec 13, 2012 |
| Prior Sale | Apr 27, 2004 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 201212 |
| Deed Book / Page | 50649 / 211 |
| Transfer Doc | 50588-129 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
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 | $86,229.00 (+10.74%) | $7,446,400 (+4.24%) Land $3,161,400 Building $4,285,000 | $8,147,105 (+6.2%) |
| 2024 | $77,866.00 (+1.49%) | $7,143,700 (-) Land $2,821,200 Building $4,322,500 | $7,671,155 |
| 2023 | $76,723.00 | $7,143,700 Land $2,821,200 Building $4,322,500 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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 | 5 units insured incl. 4 condo units |
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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 98% of the US · lower than 96% of Massachusetts |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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 794 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 75 |
| Netafy Fixed Wireless | 500 / 150 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Astound Broadband, Starry.
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