Suffolk County and Boston City property record for 385 Commonwealth Ave, Boston, MA 02115
| Property Type | Religious, Church, Worship (Synagogue, Temple, Parsonage) |
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| Details | 6,585 sqft · built 1899 |
| Lot Size | 0.051 acres (2,233 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Company Names on File |
| Last Sale | $425,000 (Dec 2012) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | CBOS W:05 P:03824 S:000 |
| Primary APN | CBOS W:05 P:03824 S:000 |
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| Stories | 4 Stories |
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| Building Area | 6,585 sqft Total Area |
| Gross Area | 8,212 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1899 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 2018 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Lot Area | 2,233 sqft (0.051 acres) |
| Street Address | 385 COMMONWEALTH AVE |
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| City | BOSTON |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02115-1802 |
| Property Category | Other |
| Property Type | Other > Religious, Church, Worship (Synagogue, Temple, Parsonage) |
| Local Zoning Code | E |
| Jurisdiction | BOSTON MA |
| Township / Civil Division | BOSTON |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1003 |
| Census Tract | 10104 |
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.
385 Commonwealth Ave is owned by a company that bought it in December 2012.
Source: Suffolk County and Boston City records, as of April 14, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Company Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 210 MASSACHUSETTS AVE, BOSTON, MA 02115-3012 |
| Owner Type | Company |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
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| Last Sale | Dec 4, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 4, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Dec 4, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20122020 |
| Deed Book / Page | 50599 / 288 |
| Transfer Doc | 50599-288 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 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) |
| Year | Assessed Value |
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| 2025 | $3,018,600 (-) Land $701,900 Building $2,316,700 |
| 2024 | $3,018,600 Land $701,900 Building $2,316,700 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 385 Commonwealth Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2001.
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 | 5 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2001) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 2001 · rainfall accumulation |
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 385 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 |
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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 |
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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 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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