Suffolk County and Boston City property record for 855 Commonwealth Ave, #859, Boston, MA 02215
| Property Type | Public School (Administration, Campus, Dorms, Instruction) |
|---|---|
| Details | 207,308 sqft · built 1921 |
| Lot Size | 1.74 acres (75,830 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | ALLS W:21 P:00397 S:000 |
| Primary APN | ALLS W:21 P:00397 S:000 |
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| Stories | 6 Stories |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 207,308 sqft Total Area |
| Year Built | Built 1921 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2019 |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Construction Type | Concrete |
| Lot Area | 75,830 sqft (1.74 acres) |
| Street Address | 855 COMMONWEALTH AVE, 859 |
|---|---|
| City | BOSTON |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02215-1303 |
| Property Category | Public Works |
| Property Type | Public Works > Public School (Administration, Campus, Dorms, Instruction) |
| Local Zoning Code | E |
| Jurisdiction | BOSTON MA |
| Township / Civil Division | BOSTON |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1004 |
| Census Tract | 807 |
855 Commonwealth Ave, #859, a public works property, is owned by a company.
Source: Suffolk County and Boston City records, as of April 14, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 855 COMMONWEALTH AVE, BOSTON, MA 02215-1303 |
| Owner Type | Company |
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| 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 | Assessed Value |
|---|---|
| 2025 | $38,655,100 (-9.79%) Land $13,877,100 Building $24,778,000 |
| 2024 | $42,849,400 Land $13,877,100 Building $28,972,300 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 855 Commonwealth Ave, #859 in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective January 21, 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 |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 855 Commonwealth Ave, #859 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 |
|---|
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 151 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Astound Broadband Cable | 1,500 / 50 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: OpenCape, Starry, Verizon.
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