Suffolk County and Boston City property record for 478 Commonwealth Ave, Boston, MA 02215
| Property Type | Dormitory, Group Quarters |
|---|---|
| Details | 8,272 sqft · built 1899 |
| Lot Size | 0.08 acres (3,500 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $1,057,750 (May 1994) |
| Tax Bill | $32,603 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | CBOS W:05 P:03928 S:000 |
| Primary APN | CBOS W:05 P:03928 S:000 |
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| Units | 25 Units |
|---|---|
| Stories | 4 Stories |
| Building Area | 8,272 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 10,340 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1899 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2021 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Lot Area | 3,500 sqft (0.08 acres) |
| Street Address | 478 COMMONWEALTH AVE |
|---|---|
| City | BOSTON |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02215-2713 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Specialized > Dormitory, Group Quarters |
| Local Zoning Code | A |
| Jurisdiction | BOSTON MA |
| Township / Civil Division | BOSTON |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3007 |
| Census Tract | 10104 |
478 Commonwealth Ave, a residential property, is owned by a company that bought it in May 1994.
Source: Suffolk County and Boston City records, as of April 14, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 238 MAIN ST, 200, CAMBRIDGE, MA 02142-1016 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 17, 1994 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 17, 1994 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 19074 / 115 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 478 Commonwealth Ave was $32,603, up 9.1% from the year before.
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 | $32,603.00 (+9.11%) | $2,815,500 (+2.71%) Land $761,200 Building $2,054,300 |
| 2024 | $29,880.00 (+9.79%) | $2,741,300 (+8.18%) Land $761,200 Building $1,980,100 |
| 2023 | $27,215.00 | $2,534,000 Land $761,200 Building $1,772,800 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 478 Commonwealth Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 8 flood claims nearby since 1998.
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 | 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 478 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 161 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Astound Broadband, AT&T, Starry, Verizon.
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