Suffolk County and Boston City property record for 1608 Commonwealth Ave, Brighton, MA 02135
| Property Type | Bank, Financial Building |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,618 sqft · built 1930 |
| Lot Size | 0.043 acres (1,892 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $1,565,000 (Aug 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $15,189 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2026 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | BRIG W:21 P:01987 S:001 |
| Primary APN | BRIG W:21 P:01987 S:001 |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 1,618 sqft Total Area |
| Gross Area | 3,236 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1930 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2019 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Lot Area | 1,892 sqft (0.043 acres) |
| Street Address | 1608 COMMONWEALTH AVE |
|---|---|
| City | BRIGHTON |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02135-5001 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Office > Bank, Financial Building |
| Local Zoning Code | C |
| Legal Subdivision | COREY SQUARE |
| Jurisdiction | BOSTON MA |
| Township / Civil Division | BOSTON |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1003 |
| Census Tract | 506 |
Source: Suffolk County and Boston City records, as of September 15, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 33 BROAD ST, 800, BOSTON, MA 02109-4216 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 29, 2016 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Aug 29, 2016 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jun 1, 1999 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 201679695 |
| Deed Book / Page | 56676 / 3 |
| Transfer Doc | 00056676-6 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BRIGHTON MA |
| Recording Date | Aug 26, 2026 |
| Property Address | 1608 COMMONWEALTH AVE, BRIGHTON, MA 02135-5001 |
| Document Number | 0000055235 |
| Book / Page | 73174 / 251 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 26, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202655235 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Sep 15, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000055235, |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 26, 2026 |
| Book Page | 73174/251 |
| Instrument | 202655235 |
| Name | MIDDLESEX SAVINGS BANK |
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| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Max Rate | -1% |
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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 | $15,189.00 (-4.36%) | $585,100 (-6.91%) Land $281,600 Building $303,500 |
| 2024 | $15,882.00 (+0.41%) | $628,500 (-1.93%) Land $281,600 Building $346,900 |
| 2023 | $15,817.00 | $640,900 Land $281,600 Building $359,300 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.
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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within 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 627 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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