Suffolk County and Boston City property record for 249 Commonwealth Ave, Boston, MA 02116
| Property Type | Apartments (5+ Units) |
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| Details | 9,140 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.08 acres (3,486 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Company Names on Record |
| Tax Bill | $30,949 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2024 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | CBOS W:05 P:03394 S:000 |
| Primary APN | CBOS W:05 P:03394 S:000 |
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| Units | 11 Units |
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| Stories | 4 Stories |
| Building Area | 9,140 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Lot Area | 3,486 sqft (0.08 acres) |
| Street Address | 249 COMMONWEALTH AVE |
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| City | BOSTON |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02116-1658 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Apartments (5+ Units) |
| Local Zoning Code | A |
| Jurisdiction | BOSTON MA |
| Township / Civil Division | BOSTON |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1007 |
| Census Tract | 10701 |
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 |
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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 September 30, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Company Names on Record |
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| Mailing Address | 226 MARLBOROUGH ST, 4, BOSTON, MA 02116-1756 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Tenants in Common |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
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| Last Transfer Date | Nov 30, 2023 |
| Transfer Doc | 069909-196 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | BOSTON MA |
| Recording Date | Feb 23, 2024 |
| Property Address | 249 COMMONWEALTH AVE, BOSTON, MA 02116-1658 |
| Document Number | 069909-196 |
| Book / Page | 69909 / 196 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 30, 2023 |
| Instrument | 11101 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 8, 2024 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
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| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Tenants in Common |
| Address | 226 MARLBOROUGH ST APT 4, 4, BOSTON, MA 02116-1756 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $30,949.00 (+3.4%) | $2,672,600 (-2.67%) Land $758,900 Building $1,913,700 |
| 2024 | $29,930.00 (-1.66%) | $2,745,900 (-3.1%) Land $758,900 Building $1,987,000 |
| 2023 | $30,435.00 | $2,833,800 Land $758,900 Building $2,074,900 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
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 | 23 units insured incl. 21 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.
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 |
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| 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 684 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 Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 980 / 880 |
| Starry Fixed Wireless · Fiber in parts of the area | 800 / 100 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Astound Broadband, Netafy.
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