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556 Columbus Ave, Boston, MA 02118 Property Records

Suffolk County and Boston City property record for 556 Columbus Ave, Boston, MA 02118

Property Summary

Property TypeBoarding House, Apartment Hotel
Details5,000 sqft · built 1940
Lot Size0.039 acres (1,707 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on File
Last Sale$5,052 (Jan 2011)
Tax Bill$15,403 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesSep 2020 Transfer
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APNCBOS W:04 P:02569 S:000

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APNCBOS W:04 P:02569 S:000

Interior

Units15 Units
Stories4 Stories
Building Area5,000 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1940
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1982
Exterior MaterialBrick
Construction TypeBrick
Lot Area1,707 sqft (0.039 acres)

Location & Zoning

Street Address556 COLUMBUS AVE
CityBOSTON
StateMA
Zip02118-1138
Property CategoryCommercial
Property TypeCommercial > Retail > Boarding House, Apartment Hotel
Local Zoning CodeA
JurisdictionBOSTON MA
Township / Civil DivisionBOSTON
Census Block Group1
Census Block1008
Census Tract70802

Historic Designation

Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026

Historic DistrictWithin the South End District (Boundary Increase II)
listed 2025 · 8 contributing resources · NRIS 73000324

Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.

Owner

556 Columbus Ave, a commercial property, is owned by an individual who acquired it in September 2020.

Source: Suffolk County and Boston City records, as of October 5, 2026

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on File
Mailing Address254 W NEWTON ST, BOSTON, MA 02116-6406
Owner TypeIndividual

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleJan 18, 2011 · Amount on File
Deed SaleJan 18, 2011 · Amount on File
Prior SaleJul 25, 2005 · Amount on File
Deed Book / Page47482 / 191
Last Transfer DateSep 22, 2020
Transfer Doc063850-177
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

September 2020: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionBOSTON MA
Recording DateSep 28, 2020
Property Address556 COLUMBUS AVE, BOSTON, MA 02118-1138
Document Number63850-177
Book / Page063850 / 000177
Instrument DateSep 22, 2020
Instrument83121
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedOct 20, 2020
Title CompanyNOT AVAILABLE

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address254 W NEWTON ST BOSTON MA 021166406, BOSTON, MA 02116-6406

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 556 Columbus Ave was $15,403, up 6.2% from the year before.

Source: Suffolk County and Boston City assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateMassachusetts
CountySuffolk County
MunicipalityBoston City
Unified School DistrictBoston School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed Value
2025$15,403.00 (+6.24%)$1,330,100 (-) Land $703,500 Building $626,600
2024$14,498.00 (+1.49%)$1,330,100 (-) Land $703,500 Building $626,600
2023$14,285.00$1,330,100 Land $703,500 Building $626,600

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.

Flood

FEMA maps place 556 Columbus 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 ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Community Rating SystemClass 10 (0% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies3 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.

Wildfire

The area around 556 Columbus 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 RiskNot rated
no burnable land within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemBOSTON WATER AND SEWER COMMISSION (MWRA)
serves 675,647 people · EPA ID MA3035000
Water SourcePurchased surface water from MWRA
Last State InspectionMar 2026
Lead6 ppb (2026)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureLead service line replacement
currently in violation since Nov 2020
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 1,232 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable		2,000 / 2,000
Netafy
Fixed Wireless		1,000 / 1,000
Verizon
Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area		980 / 880
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless		100 / 20
AT&T
Fixed Wireless		100 / 20

May also be available: Astound Broadband, Starry.

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