Suffolk County and Boston City property record for 5 Gloucester St, Boston, MA 02115
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
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| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 3,661 sqft · built 1890 |
| Lot Size | 0.029 acres (1,282 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $935,000 (Mar 1996) |
| Tax Bill | $39,524 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | CBOS W:05 P:03452 S:000 |
| Primary APN | CBOS W:05 P:03452 S:000 |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 12 Rooms |
| Stories | 4 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,661 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,363 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1890 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 2001 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Roof Type | Mansard |
| Roof Material | Slate |
| Lot Area | 1,282 sqft (0.029 acres) |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
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| Street Address | 5 GLOUCESTER ST |
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| City | BOSTON |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02115-1610 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Subdivision | ESTATE JOSHUA STETSON |
| Jurisdiction | BOSTON MA |
| Township / Civil Division | BOSTON |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1004 |
| 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.
Source: Suffolk County and Boston City records, as of October 5, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5 GLOUCESTER ST, BOSTON, MA 02115-1610 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 15, 1996 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Mar 15, 1996 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | May 18, 1993 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 20419 / 59 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
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 | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $39,524.00 (-2.96%) | $3,413,100 (-8.66%) Land $1,571,100 Building $1,842,000 | $4,409,615 (-24.07%) |
| 2024 | $40,731.00 (+1.49%) | $3,736,800 (-) Land $1,300,400 Building $2,436,400 | $5,807,730 |
| 2023 | $40,133.00 | $3,736,800 Land $1,300,400 Building $2,436,400 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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 |
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 |
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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 |
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| 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 684 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 |
| Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 980 / 880 |
| Starry Fixed Wireless · Fiber in parts of the area | 800 / 100 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Astound Broadband, Netafy.
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