Suffolk County and Boston City property record for 290 Columbus Ave, Boston, MA 02116
| Property Type | Exempt (Full or Partial) |
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| Details | 2,375 sqft · built 1899 |
| Lot Size | 0.055 acres (2,375 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $1,125,000 (Sep 2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2026 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | CBOS W:04 P:00027 S:000 |
| Primary APN | CBOS W:04 P:00027 S:000 |
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| Units | 8 Units |
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| Stories | 5 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,375 sqft Total Area |
| Basement Area | 943 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 943 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1899 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2005 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Roof Type | Mansard |
| Roof Material | Slate |
| Lot Area | 2,375 sqft (0.055 acres) |
| Street Address | 290 COLUMBUS AVE |
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| City | BOSTON |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02116-5338 |
| 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 | 1006 |
| Census Tract | 70301 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the South End District (Boundary Increase II) listed 2025 · 8 contributing resources · NRIS 73000324 |
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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 October 21, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 290 COLUMBUS AVE, BOSTON, MA 02116-5338 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 30, 2026 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Sep 30, 2026 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Apr 23, 2004 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202662997 |
| Deed Book / Page | 73292 / 238 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Sep 28, 2026 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000062997 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BOSTON MA |
| Recording Date | Sep 30, 2026 |
| Property Address | 290 COLUMBUS AVE, BOSTON, MA 02116-5338 |
| Document Number | 0000062997 |
| Book / Page | 73292 / 238 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 28, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202662997 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 21, 2026 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 290 COLUMBUS AVE, BOSTON, MA 02116-5338 |
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 | 2 in force |
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 |
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| 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 733 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 |
| Netafy Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 980 / 880 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Astound Broadband, Starry.
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