Suffolk County and Boston City property record for 989 Commonwealth Ave, Boston, MA 02215
| Property Type | Government / Public Use |
|---|---|
| Details | 34,000 sqft · built 1899 |
| Lot Size | 0.551 acres (24,000 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | ALLS W:21 P:00410 S:000 |
| Primary APN | ALLS W:21 P:00410 S:000 |
|---|
| Stories | 2 Stories |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 34,000 sqft Total Area |
| Gross Area | 51,000 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1899 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2005 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Lot Area | 24,000 sqft (0.551 acres) |
| Street Address | 989 COMMONWEALTH AVE |
|---|---|
| City | BOSTON |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02215-1308 |
| Property Category | Public Works |
| Property Type | Public Works > Government / Public Use |
| Local Zoning Code | E |
| Jurisdiction | BOSTON MA |
| Township / Civil Division | BOSTON |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1010 |
| Census Tract | 807 |
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 | 989 COMMONWEALTH AVE, BOSTON, MA 02215-1308 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Government |
| 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 | $10,767,000 (-) Land $3,126,800 Building $7,640,200 |
| 2024 | $10,767,000 Land $3,126,800 Building $7,640,200 |
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 |
|---|
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 350 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: Starry, Verizon.
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