Suffolk County and Boston City property record for 20 Commonwealth Ave, Boston, MA 02116 · Last verified August 2026
| Property Type | Apartments (5+ Units) |
|---|---|
| Details | 5,750 sqft · built 1865 |
| Lot Size | 0.054 acres (2,365 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $25,777 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2023 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | CBOS W:05 P:01218 S:000 |
| Primary APN | CBOS W:05 P:01218 S:000 |
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| Units | 6 Units |
|---|---|
| Stories | 5 Stories |
| Building Area | 5,750 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 6,900 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1865 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1980 |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Lot Area | 2,365 sqft (0.054 acres) |
| Street Address | 20 COMMONWEALTH AVE |
|---|---|
| City | BOSTON |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02116-3104 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Apartments (5+ Units) |
| Jurisdiction | BOSTON MA |
| Township / Civil Division | BOSTON |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3003 |
| Census Tract | 10702 |
Source: Suffolk County and Boston City records · APN CBOS W:05 P:01218 S:000
Assessment roll updated April 14, 2026 · Last verified August 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 20 COMMONWEALTH AVE, BOSTON, MA 02116-3104 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Sep 19, 2023 |
| Transfer Doc | 069730-332 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BOSTON MA |
| Recording Date | Dec 15, 2023 |
| Property Address | 20 COMMONWEALTH AVE, BOSTON, MA 02116-3104 |
| Document Number | 069730-332 |
| Book / Page | 69730 / 332 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 19, 2023 |
| Instrument | 80697 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 14, 2024 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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Source: Suffolk County and Boston City records · Assessment roll updated April 14, 2026 · Last verified August 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Suffolk County |
| Municipality | Boston City |
| Unified School District | Boston School District (PK - 12) |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $25,777.00 (+2.96%) | $2,226,000 (-3.09%) Land $1,089,200 Building $1,136,800 |
| 2024 | $25,037.00 (-1.55%) | $2,297,000 (-2.99%) Land $1,089,200 Building $1,207,800 |
| 2023 | $25,431.00 | $2,367,900 Land $1,089,200 Building $1,278,700 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Suffolk County (25025C), updated January 21, 2026 · FEMA OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, census block group 250250107023, refreshed September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X |
|---|---|
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
| Flood Hazard | Minimal |
| 500-Year Floodplain | No |
| Community Rating System | Class 10 (0% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 7 units insured 5 under condo master policies |
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land in reach |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Negligible |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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.
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places · August 1, 2026 release · Last verified October 2026
| Historic District | Within the Back Bay Historic District listed 1973 · 1,445 contributing resources · NRIS 73001948 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, availability as of December 31, 2025 · Published October 2026 · based on 794 locations within about half a mile of this property
| Provider | Technology | Download / Upload (Mbps) |
|---|---|---|
| Xfinity | Cable | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Verizon | Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 75 |
| Netafy | Fixed Wireless (unlicensed) | 500 / 150 |
| T-Mobile USA | Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T | Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available at this address: Starry, Verizon, Radiate Holdings, Netafy. Availability varies by address; speeds are provider-advertised maximums, not measured.
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