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45 Commonwealth Ave, Boston, MA 02116 Property Records

Suffolk County and Boston City property record for 45 Commonwealth Ave, Boston, MA 02116

Property Summary

Property TypeExempt (Full or Partial)
Details6,722 sqft · built 1910
Lot Size0.154 acres (6,722 sqft)
Owner2 Trust Names on File
Last Sale$5,900,000 (Mar 2026)
Deeds & MortgagesMar 2026 Sale
Feb 2023 Transfer
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APNCBOS W:05 P:02883 S:000

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APNCBOS W:05 P:02883 S:000

Interior

Units5 Units
Stories5 Stories
Building Area6,722 sqft Total Area

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1910
Effective Year BuiltEffective 2015
Architectural StyleOther
Exterior MaterialBrick
Construction TypeBrick
Roof TypeMansard
Roof MaterialSlate
Lot Area6,722 sqft (0.154 acres)

Location & Zoning

Street Address45 COMMONWEALTH AVE
CityBOSTON
StateMA
Zip02116-2327
Property CategoryOther
Property TypeOther > Exempt (Full or Partial)
Local Zoning CodeCM
Legal Subdivision45 COMMONWEALTH AVE CONDO
JurisdictionBOSTON MA
Township / Civil DivisionBOSTON
Census Block Group3
Census Block3008
Census Tract10702

Historic Designation

Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026

Historic DistrictWithin the Back Bay Historic District
listed 1973 · 1,445 contributing resources · NRIS 73001948

Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.

Owner

45 Commonwealth Ave is held in a trust since March 2026.

Source: Suffolk County and Boston City records, as of April 14, 2026

Owner of Record2 Trust Names on File
Mailing Address45 COMMONWEALTH AVE, 4, BOSTON, MA 02116-2315
Owner TypeCompany
VestingTrust, Revocable Trust

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Mar 6, 2026Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
Feb 1, 2023Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
Quitclaim

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleMar 6, 2026 · Amount on File
Deed SaleMar 6, 2026 · Amount on File
Prior SaleMar 30, 2011 · Amount on File
Deed Book / Page72492 / 197
Prior Transfer DateMar 5, 2026
Prior Transfer Doc072492-197
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

March 2026: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionBOSTON MA
Recording DateMar 6, 2026
Property Address45 COMMONWEALTH AVE, BOSTON, MA 02116-2327
Document Number072492-197
Book / Page72492 / 197
Instrument DateMar 5, 2026
Instrument12708
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMar 25, 2026

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address45 COMMONWEALTH AVE APT 4, 4, BOSTON, MA 02116-2315

February 2023: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionBOSTON MA
Recording DateFeb 1, 2023
Property Address45 COMMONWEALTH AVE, BOSTON, MA 02116-2327
Document Number068668-164
Book / Page68668 / 164
Instrument DateJan 30, 2023
Instrument7287
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMar 25, 2026

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyNo Consideration Stated
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address1022 OCEAN BLVD, HAMPTON, NH 03842-1500

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Suffolk County and Boston City assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateMassachusetts
CountySuffolk County
MunicipalityBoston City
Unified School DistrictBoston School District (PK - 12)

Flood

FEMA maps place 45 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 ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Community Rating SystemClass 10 (0% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies7 units insured
incl. 5 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.

Wildfire

The area around 45 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 RiskNot rated
no burnable land within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemBOSTON WATER AND SEWER COMMISSION (MWRA)
serves 675,647 people · EPA ID MA3035000
Water SourcePurchased surface water from MWRA
Last State InspectionMar 2026
Lead6 ppb (2026)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureLead service line replacement
currently in violation since Nov 2020
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 794 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable		2,000 / 2,000
Verizon
Fixed Wireless · Fiber in parts of the area		1,000 / 75
Netafy
Fixed Wireless		500 / 150
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless		100 / 20
AT&T
Fixed Wireless		100 / 20

May also be available: Astound Broadband, Starry.

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