Suffolk County and Boston City property record for 700 Commonwealth Ave, Boston, MA 02215
| Property Type | Retail Stores (Personal Services, Photography, Travel) |
|---|---|
| Details | 521,450 sqft · built 1970 |
| Lot Size | 2.34 acres (101,978 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $192,994 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | CBOS W:21 P:00347 S:000 |
| Primary APN | CBOS W:21 P:00347 S:000 |
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| Stories | 17 Stories |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 521,450 sqft Total Area |
| Year Built | Built 1970 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2023 |
| Construction Type | Concrete |
| Lot Area | 101,978 sqft (2.34 acres) |
| Street Address | 700 COMMONWEALTH AVE |
|---|---|
| City | BOSTON |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02215-2496 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail > Retail Stores (Personal Services, Photography, Travel) |
| Local Zoning Code | C |
| Jurisdiction | BOSTON MA |
| Township / Civil Division | BOSTON |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1005 |
| Census Tract | 10103 |
Source: Suffolk County and Boston City records, as of April 14, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 881 COMMONWEALTH AVE, BOSTON, MA 02215-1390 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $192,994.00 (-2.49%) | $7,434,300 (-5.08%) Building $7,434,300 |
| 2024 | $197,927.00 (-0.25%) | $7,832,500 (-2.57%) Building $7,832,500 |
| 2023 | $198,415.00 | $8,039,500 Building $8,039,500 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective January 21, 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; 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 |
|---|---|
| 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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