Suffolk County and Boston City property record for 317 Commonwealth Ave, Boston, MA 02115
| Property Type | Apartments (5+ Units) |
|---|---|
| Details | 7,044 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.091 acres (3,984 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Last Sale | $600,000 (Jun 1996) |
| Tax Bill | $27,587 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | CBOS W:05 P:03578 S:000 |
| Primary APN | CBOS W:05 P:03578 S:000 |
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| Units | 7 Units |
|---|---|
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 7,044 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 9,392 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1980 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Lot Area | 3,984 sqft (0.091 acres) |
| Street Address | 317 COMMONWEALTH AVE |
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| City | BOSTON |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02115-1938 |
| 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 | 2 |
| Census Block | 2005 |
| 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.
317 Commonwealth Ave, a residential property, is held in a trust since June 1996.
Source: Suffolk County and Boston City records, as of June 10, 2026
| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 213 NEWBURY ST, BOSTON, MA 02116-2516 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Trust |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 3, 1996 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 3, 1996 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 20610 / 160 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 317 Commonwealth Ave was $27,587, up 4.5% from the year before.
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 | $27,587.00 (+4.54%) | $2,382,300 (-1.59%) Land $840,900 Building $1,541,400 |
| 2024 | $26,388.00 (-0.83%) | $2,420,900 (-2.28%) Land $840,900 Building $1,580,000 |
| 2023 | $26,608.00 | $2,477,500 Land $840,900 Building $1,636,600 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 317 Commonwealth Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 | 45 units insured incl. 41 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.
The area around 317 Commonwealth Ave has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
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 227 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 75 |
| Starry Fixed Wireless | 800 / 250 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Astound Broadband, AT&T.
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