Suffolk County and Boston City property record for 18 Union Wharf, Boston, MA 02109
| Property Type | Condominium |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,286 sqft · built 1855 |
| Lot Size | 0.052 acres (2,286 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $4,950,000 (Sep 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $48,741 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2023 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | CBOS W:03 P:03038 S:249 |
| Primary APN | CBOS W:03 P:03038 S:249 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,286 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1855 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2016 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 2,286 sqft (0.052 acres) |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Street Address | 18 UNION WHARF |
|---|---|
| City | BOSTON |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02109-1202 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Condominium / Townhouse > Condominium |
| Local Zoning Code | CD |
| Legal Subdivision | UNION WHARF CONDO |
| Jurisdiction | BOSTON MA |
| Township / Civil Division | BOSTON |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1010 |
| Census Tract | 30500 |
18 Union Wharf, a condominium, is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in September 2023.
Source: Suffolk County and Boston City records, as of October 5, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 18 UNION WHARF, BOSTON, MA 02109-1202 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 28, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 28, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Oct 29, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 69473 / 131 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Sep 27, 2023 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 069473-131 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BOSTON MA |
| Recording Date | Sep 28, 2023 |
| Property Address | 18 UNION WHARF, BOSTON, MA 02109-1202 |
| Document Number | 069473-131 |
| Book / Page | 69473 / 131 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 27, 2023 |
| Instrument | 61257 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 13, 2023 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 35 SCOTLAND RD, READING, MA 01867-3322 |
| Document Number | 0000061258 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 28, 2023 |
| Instrument | 61258 |
| Name | CAMBRIDGE TRUST CO |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Stand-Alone First Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 6.13% |
| Type Change Date | Oct 1, 2030 |
| Max Rate At Change | 3% |
| Index | Other |
| Margin | 3 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 18 Union Wharf was $48,741, up 53.7% 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 | $48,741.00 (+53.71%) | $4,209,100 (+44.68%) Building $4,209,100 | $5,204,480 (+1.25%) |
| 2024 | $31,710.00 (+2.51%) | $2,909,200 (+1%) Building $2,909,200 | $5,140,070 |
| 2023 | $30,934.00 | $2,880,300 Building $2,880,300 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 18 Union Wharf in Zone AE, a high-risk flood area; flood insurance is required for federally backed loans.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective January 21, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone AE high risk |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | 10.0 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 15 individual policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 10 (0% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 230 units insured incl. 215 condo units |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 11 (1991–2018) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 11 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jan 2018 · tidal / storm surge |
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 18 Union Wharf 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 |
|---|
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 917 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 |
| Starry Fixed Wireless · Fiber in parts of the area | 800 / 250 |
| Netafy Fixed Wireless | 500 / 150 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Astound Broadband, AT&T.
Search by:
By searching, you agree to: Terms • Privacy • Disclosures