Suffolk County and Boston City property record for 20 Hancock St, Boston, MA 02114
| Property Type | Exempt (Full or Partial) |
|---|---|
| Details | 2,430 sqft · built 1875 |
| Lot Size | 0.056 acres (2,430 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $865,000 (Aug 1999) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | CBOS W:03 P:00081 S:000 |
| Primary APN | CBOS W:03 P:00081 S:000 |
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| Units | 4 Units |
|---|---|
| Stories | 4 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,430 sqft Total Area |
| Year Built | Built 1875 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2001 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Roof Type | Flat |
| Lot Area | 2,430 sqft (0.056 acres) |
| Street Address | 20 HANCOCK ST |
|---|---|
| City | BOSTON |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02114-4165 |
| Property Category | Other |
| Property Type | Other > Exempt (Full or Partial) |
| Local Zoning Code | CM |
| Jurisdiction | BOSTON MA |
| Township / Civil Division | BOSTON |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1002 |
| Census Tract | 20302 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Beacon Hill Historic District listed 1966 · 1,500 contributing resources · National Historic Landmark (designated 1962) · NRIS 66000130 |
|---|---|
| Individually Listed | Sumner, Charles, House listed 1973 · 1 contributing resources · National Historic Landmark (designated 1973) · NRIS 73001953 |
Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
Source: Suffolk County and Boston City records, as of April 14, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 20 HANCOCK ST, BOSTON, MA 02114-4165 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 18, 1999 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Aug 18, 1999 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | May 4, 1998 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 24117 / 157 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
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) |
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 | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (1993) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Feb 1993 · 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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 523 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 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 |
May also be available: Astound Broadband, AT&T, Starry.
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