2 Commonwealth Ave, Apt 8A, Boston, MA 02116 Property Records

Suffolk County and Boston City property record for 2 Commonwealth Ave, Apt 8A, Boston, MA 02116

Property Summary

Property Type	Condominium
Details	3 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,684 sqft · built 1982
Lot Size	0.062 acres (2,684 sqft)
Owner	Company Name on File
Tax Bill	$73,395 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Aug 2021 Mortgage Aug 2021 Mortgage
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`CBOS W:05 P:01226 S:050`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`CBOS W:05 P:01226 S:050`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	2.5 Baths
Half Baths	1 Half Bath
Total Rooms	10 Rooms
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	2,684 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1982
Effective Year Built	Effective 2020
Architectural Style	High Rise
Exterior Material	Brick
Roof Type	Flat
Lot Area	2,684 sqft (0.062 acres)
Parking Spaces	1 Parking Space

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	HVAC
Heating System	Heat Pump

Location & Zoning

Street Address	2 COMMONWEALTH AVE, 8A
City	BOSTON
State	MA
Zip	02116-3153
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Condominium / Townhouse > Condominium
Local Zoning Code	CD
Legal Subdivision	CARLTON HOUSE CONDO
Jurisdiction	BOSTON MA
Township / Civil Division	BOSTON
Census Block Group	3
Census Block	3003
Census Tract	10702

Historic Designation

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

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

Owner

2 Commonwealth Ave, Apt 8A is owned by a company that acquired it in July 2013.

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

Owner of Record	Company Name on File
Mailing Address	715 BOYLSTON ST, 310, BOSTON, MA 02116-2641
Owner Type	Company
Vesting	Company

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

Date	Document
Aug 19, 2021	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · ARM FIRST REPUBLIC BANK
Aug 10, 2021	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · ARM FIRST REPUBLIC BANK

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Jul 19, 2013
Deed Sale	Jul 19, 2013
Prior Sale	May 24, 2004
Deed Document Number	201382
Deed Book / Page	38 / 203
Record Updated	Sep 20, 2026

August 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	BOSTON MA
Property Address	2 COMMONWEALTH AVE APT 8A, 8A, BOSTON, MA 02116-3153
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Sep 10, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	924435
Date	Aug 19, 2021
Instrument	924435

Lender

Name	FIRST REPUBLIC BANK
Type	Bank

Agreement

Type	ARM
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	361 Months
Due	Sep 1, 2051

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate
Rate	2.75%
Type Change Date	Sep 1, 2031
Index	1-Year CMT

August 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	BOSTON MA
Property Address	2 COMMONWEALTH AVE APT 8A, 8A, BOSTON, MA 02116-3153
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Aug 27, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	66068-52
Date	Aug 10, 2021
Book Page	66068/52
Instrument	90009

Lender

Name	FIRST REPUBLIC BANK
Type	Bank

Agreement

Type	ARM
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	361 Months
Due	Sep 1, 2051

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate
Rate	2.75%
Type Change Date	Sep 1, 2031
Index	Other

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 2 Commonwealth Ave, Apt 8A was $73,395, up 62.8% from the year before.

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

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Massachusetts
County	Suffolk County
Municipality	Boston City
Unified School District	Boston School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2025	$73,395.00 (+62.82%)	$6,338,100 (+53.26%) Building $6,338,100	$6,669,760 (+2.14%)
2024	$45,078.00 (-5.39%)	$4,135,600 (-6.78%) Building $4,135,600	$6,529,920
2023	$47,648.00	$4,436,500 Building $4,436,500

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 2 Commonwealth Ave, Apt 8A in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.

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	7 units insured incl. 5 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.

Wildfire

The area around 2 Commonwealth Ave, Apt 8A 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.

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

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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