2 Commonwealth Ave, #PH4, Boston, MA 02116 Property Records

Suffolk County and Boston City property record for 2 Commonwealth Ave, #PH4, Boston, MA 02116

Property Summary

Property TypeCondominium
Details2 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,517 sqft · built 1982
Lot Size0.058 acres (2,517 sqft)
OwnerTrust Name on File
Last Sale$8,400,000 (Dec 2015)
Tax Bill$88,201 (2025)
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APNCBOS W:05 P:01226 S:152

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APNCBOS W:05 P:01226 S:152

Interior

Bedrooms2 Beds
Full Baths2.5 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Total Rooms6 Rooms
Units58 Units
Stories2 Stories
Building Area2,517 sqft Living Area
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1982
Effective Year BuiltEffective 2016
Architectural StyleHigh Rise
Exterior MaterialBrick
Roof TypeFlat
Lot Area2,517 sqft (0.058 acres)
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemHeat Pump

Location & Zoning

Street Address2 COMMONWEALTH AVE, PH4
CityBOSTON
StateMA
Zip02116-3134
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Condominium / Townhouse > Condominium
Local Zoning CodeCD
JurisdictionBOSTON MA
Township / Civil DivisionBOSTON
Census Block Group3
Census Block3003
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

2 Commonwealth Ave, #PH4 is held in a trust since December 2015.

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

Owner of RecordTrust Name on File
Mailing Address126 DANIEL ST, PORTSMOUTH, NH 03801-3857
Owner TypeCompany
VestingTrust

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleDec 23, 2015 · Amount on File
Deed SaleDec 23, 2015 · Amount on File
Prior SaleNov 10, 2006
Deed Book / Page38 / 178
Transfer Doc000038-178
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 2 Commonwealth Ave, #PH4 was $88,201, up 60.4% 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$88,201.00 (+60.4%)$7,616,700 (+50.98%) Building $7,616,700
2024$54,987.00 (+3.56%)$5,044,700 (+2.04%) Building $5,044,700$4,937,720
2023$53,097.00$4,943,900 Building $4,943,900

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, #PH4 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 ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Community Rating SystemClass 10 (0% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies7 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, #PH4 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 794 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax 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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