Suffolk County and Boston City property record for 885 Harrison Ave, Boston, MA 02118
| Property Type | Apartments (5+ Units) |
|---|---|
| Details | 4,428 sqft · built 1910 |
| Lot Size | 0.035 acres (1,539 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $95,000 (Dec 1996) |
| Tax Bill | $14,177 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2023 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | ROXB W:08 P:01704 S:000 |
| Primary APN | ROXB W:08 P:01704 S:000 |
|---|
| Units | 4 Units |
|---|---|
| Stories | 4 Stories |
| Building Area | 4,428 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 5,535 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1910 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1910 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Lot Area | 1,539 sqft (0.035 acres) |
| Street Address | 885 HARRISON AVE |
|---|---|
| City | BOSTON |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02118-4073 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Apartments (5+ Units) |
| Local Zoning Code | R4 |
| Jurisdiction | BOSTON MA |
| Township / Civil Division | BOSTON |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1001 |
| Census Tract | 80401 |
Source: Suffolk County and Boston City records, as of April 14, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 885 HARRISON AVE, BOSTON, MA 02118-4073 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 12, 1996 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Dec 12, 1996 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Dec 14, 1993 · Amount on Record |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BOSTON MA |
| Property Address | 885 HARRISON AVE, BOSTON, MA 02118-4073 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Dec 15, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Number | 069663-280 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 27, 2023 |
| Book Page | 69663/280 |
| Instrument | 76010 |
| Name | METRO CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Type | Second Mortgage (Down Payment) |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 241 Months |
| Due | Dec 1, 2043 |
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 | $14,177.00 (+4.89%) | $1,224,300 (-1.27%) Land $405,900 Building $818,400 |
| 2024 | $13,516.00 (-2.52%) | $1,240,000 (-3.96%) Land $405,900 Building $834,100 |
| 2023 | $13,866.00 | $1,291,100 Land $405,900 Building $885,200 |
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 318 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 2,300 / 2,300 |
| Xfinity Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Netafy Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Astound Broadband, Starry.
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