Suffolk County and Boston City property record for 78 Charles St, Boston, MA 02114
| Property Type | Mixed Use Commercial Office / Residential |
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| Details | 2,820 sqft · built 1899 |
| Lot Size | 0.032 acres (1,397 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $1,025,000 (Dec 2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2026 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | CBOS W:05 P:02404 S:000 |
| Primary APN | CBOS W:05 P:02404 S:000 |
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| Units | 4 Units |
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| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,820 sqft Total Area |
| Gross Area | 3,290 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1899 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1899 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Lot Area | 1,397 sqft (0.032 acres) |
| Street Address | 78 CHARLES ST |
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| City | BOSTON |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02114-4607 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Office > Mixed Use Commercial Office / Residential |
| Local Zoning Code | RC |
| Jurisdiction | BOSTON MA |
| Township / Civil Division | BOSTON |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2003 |
| Census Tract | 20101 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Beacon Hill Historic District listed 1966 · 1,500 contributing resources · National Historic Landmark (designated 1962) · NRIS 66000130 |
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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 April 14, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 14 CHURCH ST, DEDHAM, MA 02026-4316 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
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| Last Sale | Dec 19, 2024 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Dec 19, 2024 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | May 5, 1993 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Transfer Date | Aug 26, 2024 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000957540 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BOSTON MA |
| Recording Date | Feb 5, 2026 |
| Property Address | 78 CHARLES ST, BOSTON, MA 02114-4607 |
| Document Number | 0000967575 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 2, 2026 |
| Instrument | 967575 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 25, 2026 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 14 CHURCH ST, DEDHAM, MA 02026-4316 |
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 | Assessed Value |
|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,339,500 (-8.17%) Land $728,200 Building $611,300 |
| 2024 | $1,458,600 Land $728,200 Building $730,400 |
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 · 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 |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record median of 11 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 10 (0% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 11 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (1996–2021) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2021 · Tropical Storm Henri |
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 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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