Suffolk County and Boston City property record for 478 Beacon St, Boston, MA 02115
| Property Type | Exempt (Full or Partial) |
|---|---|
| Details | 3,750 sqft · built 1999 |
| Lot Size | 0.086 acres (3,750 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Last Sale | $147,500 (Jan 1987) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2024 Refinance |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | CBOS W:05 P:03685 S:000 |
| Primary APN | CBOS W:05 P:03685 S:000 |
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| Units | 12 Units |
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| Stories | 4 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,750 sqft Total Area |
| Year Built | Built 1999 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1999 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Roof Type | Flat |
| Roof Material | Other |
| Lot Area | 3,750 sqft (0.086 acres) |
| Street Address | 478 BEACON ST |
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| City | BOSTON |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02115-1038 |
| Property Category | Other |
| Property Type | Other > Exempt (Full or Partial) |
| Local Zoning Code | CM |
| Jurisdiction | BOSTON MA |
| Township / Civil Division | BOSTON |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2001 |
| 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.
478 Beacon St is held in a trust since January 1987.
Source: Suffolk County and Boston City records, as of April 14, 2026
| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 478 BEACON ST, BOSTON, MA 02115-1038 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 14, 1987 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 14, 1987 · Amount on File |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BOSTON MA |
| Property Address | 478 BEACON ST, BOSTON, MA 02115-1038 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | May 3, 2024 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 070089-191 |
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| Date | Apr 19, 2024 |
| Book Page | 70089/191 |
| Instrument | 23202 |
| Name | EVOLVE BANK & TRUST |
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| Type | Bank |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2054 |
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) |
FEMA maps place 478 Beacon St 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 | 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 478 Beacon St 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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