Suffolk County and Boston City property record for 471 Commonwealth Ave, Boston, MA 02215
| Property Type | Apartments (5+ Units) |
|---|---|
| Details | 7,330 sqft · built 1899 |
| Lot Size | 0.074 acres (3,203 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $33,661 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2025 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | CBOS W:05 P:03898 S:000 |
| Primary APN | CBOS W:05 P:03898 S:000 |
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| Units | 10 Units |
|---|---|
| Stories | 4 Stories |
| Building Area | 7,330 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1899 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1981 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Lot Area | 3,203 sqft (0.074 acres) |
| Street Address | 471 COMMONWEALTH AVE |
|---|---|
| City | BOSTON |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02215-2209 |
| 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 | 3 |
| Census Block | 3002 |
| Census Tract | 10104 |
Source: Suffolk County and Boston City records, as of June 9, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 475 COMMONWEALTH AVE, 105, BOSTON, MA 02215-2206 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 27, 2015 |
| Deed Sale | Oct 27, 2015 |
| Deed Document Number | 201595847 |
| Deed Book / Page | 55235 / 163 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BOSTON MA |
| Property Address | 471 COMMONWEALTH AVE, BOSTON, MA 02215-2209 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 25, 2025 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0071592-85 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 1, 2025 |
| Book Page | 71592/85 |
| Instrument | 41140 |
| Name | DIGITAL FCU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
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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 | $33,661.00 (+7.11%) | $2,906,800 (+0.82%) Land $1,138,400 Building $1,768,400 |
| 2024 | $31,428.00 (-1.2%) | $2,883,300 (-2.65%) Land $1,138,400 Building $1,744,900 |
| 2023 | $31,810.00 | $2,961,800 Land $1,138,400 Building $1,823,400 |
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Community Rating System | Class 10 (0% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 2 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 8 (1998–2004) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 8 of 8 |
| Most Recent Claim | Apr 2004 · Flooding |
| Claims by Event |
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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 |
|---|
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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