Suffolk County and Boston City property record for 472 Commonwealth Ave, Boston, MA 02215
| Property Type | Mixed Use Commercial Office / Residential |
|---|---|
| Details | 9,786 sqft · built 1899 |
| Lot Size | 0.072 acres (3,125 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $22,883 (Jan 2011) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2020 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | CBOS W:05 P:03931 S:000 |
| Primary APN | CBOS W:05 P:03931 S:000 |
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| Units | 15 Units |
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| Stories | 4 Stories |
| Building Area | 9,786 sqft Total Area |
| Year Built | Built 1899 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1960 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Lot Area | 3,125 sqft (0.072 acres) |
| Street Address | 472 COMMONWEALTH AVE |
|---|---|
| City | BOSTON |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02215-2736 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Office > Mixed Use Commercial Office / Residential |
| Local Zoning Code | RC |
| Jurisdiction | BOSTON MA |
| Township / Civil Division | BOSTON |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3007 |
| Census Tract | 10104 |
472 Commonwealth Ave, a commercial property, is owned by an individual who bought it in January 2011.
Source: Suffolk County and Boston City records, as of July 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 120 MILK ST, BOSTON, MA 02109-4810 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 18, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 18, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Dec 31, 1992 · Amount on File |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BOSTON MA |
| Property Address | 472 COMMONWEALTH AVE, BOSTON, MA 02215-2736 |
| Document Number | 64190-21 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 16, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Dec 9, 2020 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 120 MILK ST #2NDFLOOR BOSTON MA 021094810, 2NDFLO, BOSTON, MA 02109-4810 |
| Document Number | 64190-21 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 16, 2020 |
| Book Page | 064190/000021 |
| Instrument | 101359 |
| Name | RAYMOND C GREEN & CO INC |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
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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 | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,210,400 (+0.4%) Land $907,600 Building $2,302,800 | $2,874,035 (+4.03%) |
| 2024 | $3,197,700 (+13.71%) Land $907,600 Building $2,290,100 | $2,762,695 |
| 2023 | $2,812,200 Land $907,600 Building $1,904,600 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 472 Commonwealth Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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.
The area around 472 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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