Suffolk County and Boston City property record for 291 Commonwealth Ave, Boston, MA 02115
| Property Type | Apartments (5+ Units) |
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| Details | 7,970 sqft · built 1899 |
| Lot Size | 0.071 acres (3,112 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $35,915 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2019 Refinance |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | CBOS W:05 P:03568 S:000 |
| Primary APN | CBOS W:05 P:03568 S:000 |
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| Units | 9 Units |
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| Stories | 4 Stories |
| Building Area | 7,970 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 9,520 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1899 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1899 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Lot Area | 3,112 sqft (0.071 acres) |
| Street Address | 291 COMMONWEALTH AVE |
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| City | BOSTON |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02115-2000 |
| 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 | 10802 |
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 July 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Trust Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 6 RANDOLPH ST, CANTON, MA 02021-2333 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Trust |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
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| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | BOSTON MA |
| Property Address | 291 COMMONWEALTH AVE, BOSTON, MA 02115-2000 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 60775-201 |
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| Date | Feb 22, 2019 |
| Book Page | 60775/201 |
| Instrument | 13575 |
| Name | RADIUS BANK |
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| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
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 | $35,915.00 (+5.93%) | $3,101,500 (-0.29%) Land $904,700 Building $2,196,800 |
| 2024 | $33,904.00 (-0.54%) | $3,110,500 (-2%) Land $904,700 Building $2,205,800 |
| 2023 | $34,089.00 | $3,174,000 Land $904,700 Building $2,269,300 |
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 | 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 |
|---|---|
| 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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