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175 Commonwealth Ave, Boston, MA 02116 Property Records

Suffolk County and Boston City property record for 175 Commonwealth Ave, Boston, MA 02116

Property Summary

Property TypeCondominium
Details3 bd · 2 ba · 2,560 sqft · built 1878
Lot Size0.059 acres (2,560 sqft)
OwnerTrust Name on File
Last Sale$4,000,000 (Aug 2015)
Tax Bill$47,308 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesMar 2018 Sale
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APNCBOS W:05 P:02947 S:010

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APNCBOS W:05 P:02947 S:010

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Total Rooms7 Rooms
Units5 Units
Stories2 Stories
Building Area2,560 sqft Living Area
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1878
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1980
Architectural StyleOther
Exterior MaterialBrick
Roof TypeFlat
Lot Area2,560 sqft (0.059 acres)
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemHeat Pump

Location & Zoning

Street Address175 COMMONWEALTH AVE
CityBOSTON
StateMA
Zip02116-2215
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Condominium / Townhouse > Condominium
Local Zoning CodeCD
Legal SubdivisionSAINT AUGUSTINE COURT
JurisdictionBOSTON MA
Township / Civil DivisionBOSTON
Census Block Group2
Census Block2003
Census Tract10702

Historic Designation

Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026

Historic DistrictWithin the Back Bay Historic District
listed 1973 · 1,445 contributing resources · NRIS 73001948

Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.

Owner

175 Commonwealth Ave, a condominium, is held in a trust since August 2015.

Source: Suffolk County and Boston City records, as of July 20, 2026

Owner of RecordTrust Name on File
Mailing Address2 INTERNATIONAL PL, BOSTON, MA 02110-4142
Owner TypeCompany
VestingTrust

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleAug 7, 2015 · Amount on File
Deed SaleAug 7, 2015 · Amount on File
Prior SaleAug 19, 2005 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number201570097
Deed Book / Page54891 / 130
Transfer Doc1933000036
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

March 2018: Condominium Deed, Transfer

Document TypeCondominium Deed
JurisdictionBOSTON MA
Recording DateMar 23, 2018
Property Address175 COMMONWEALTH AVE APT E, E, BOSTON, MA 02116-2215
Document Number59343-119
Book / Page059343 / 000119
Instrument DateMar 21, 2018
Instrument24021
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedApr 10, 2018

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCompany
Address37 FARMINGTON DR SHREWSBURY MA 015456201, SHREWSBURY, MA 01545-6201

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 175 Commonwealth Ave was $47,308, up 8% from the year before.

Source: Suffolk County and Boston City assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateMassachusetts
CountySuffolk County
MunicipalityBoston City
Unified School DistrictBoston School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$47,308.00 (+7.98%)$4,085,300 (+1.64%) Building $4,085,300$6,402,430 (+4.54%)
2024$43,810.00 (+6.56%)$4,019,300 (+5%) Building $4,019,300$6,124,555
2023$41,112.00$3,827,900 Building $3,827,900

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

FEMA maps place 175 Commonwealth Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 2014.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective January 21, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Community Rating SystemClass 10 (0% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies6 in force
Nearby Flood Claims2 (2014–2018)
Claims Outside the SFHA2 of 2
Most Recent ClaimJul 2018 · other causes

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.

Wildfire

The area around 175 Commonwealth Ave 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 RiskNot rated
no burnable land within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemBOSTON WATER AND SEWER COMMISSION (MWRA)
serves 675,647 people · EPA ID MA3035000
Water SourcePurchased surface water from MWRA
Last State InspectionMar 2026
Lead6 ppb (2026)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureLead service line replacement
currently in violation since Nov 2020
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 684 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable · Fiber in parts of the area		2,000 / 2,000
Verizon
Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area		980 / 880
Starry
Fixed Wireless · Fiber in parts of the area		800 / 100
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless		100 / 20
AT&T
Fixed Wireless		100 / 20

May also be available: Astound Broadband, Netafy.

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