Suffolk County and Boston City property record for 48 Commonwealth Ave, Boston, MA 02116
| Property Type | Condominium |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,049 sqft · built 2006 |
| Lot Size | 0.047 acres (2,049 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $2,600,000 (Dec 2010) |
| Tax Bill | $45,146 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | CBOS W:05 P:01204 S:012 |
| Primary APN | CBOS W:05 P:01204 S:012 |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Units | 6 Units |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,049 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2006 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2006 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Roof Type | Mansard |
| Roof Material | Slate |
| Lot Area | 2,049 sqft (0.047 acres) |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Street Address | 48 COMMONWEALTH AVE |
|---|---|
| City | BOSTON |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02116-3129 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Condominium / Townhouse > Condominium |
| Local Zoning Code | CD |
| Jurisdiction | BOSTON MA |
| Township / Civil Division | BOSTON |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3003 |
| Census Tract | 10702 |
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.
48 Commonwealth Ave, a condominium, is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in December 2010.
Source: Suffolk County and Boston City records, as of April 14, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 48 COMMONWEALTH AVE, BOSTON, MA 02116-3129 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 17, 2010 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 17, 2010 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Aug 28, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2010112795 |
| Deed Book / Page | 47345 / 56 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 48 Commonwealth Ave was $45,146, up 13.5% 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 | $45,146.00 (+13.51%) | $3,898,600 (+6.84%) Building $3,898,600 |
| 2024 | $39,774.00 (+3.56%) | $3,649,000 (+2.04%) Building $3,649,000 |
| 2023 | $38,407.00 | $3,576,100 Building $3,576,100 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 48 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 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 | 7 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.
The area around 48 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 794 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 |
| 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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