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1686 Columbia Rd

Boston, MA 02127

residentialCondominium
Owner
Arl...
Owner Type
Individual
Tenure
28 yrs
Assessed
$1,841,700
Built
1950
Sq Ft
3,140
Lot
0.21 ac
Bed/Bath
3/3
Type
Condominium
Elevated Risks13ConditionC4Fire GradeBPermits1Last PermitMar 2016FloodXSurgeCat 1

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1686 Columbia Rd, Boston, MA 02127— Property Report

Home& Property Details

1686 Columbia Rd is a Condominium built in 1950 located in Boston, SUFFOLK County, MA. The home has 3,140 square feet of living area on a 0.21-acre lot. The home has 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 1 half bath across 2 stories.

Flood Zone & Natural Hazard Assessment

1686 Columbia Rd is in FEMA flood zone X. Zone X is outside the Special Flood Hazard Area, meaning the property has minimal flood risk according to FEMA mapping. The property falls within a Category 1 hurricane storm surge inundation zone based on NOAA SLOSH modeling. The FEMA National Risk Index composite rating for this area is Very Low. The ASCE 7-22 design wind speed for this location is 123 mph. The ground snow load is 40 psf. The EPA radon zone is 1 (highest potential).

Fire Protection

NE Provenance rates the fire protection for 1686 Columbia Rd at Grade B (Strong fire protection access). The nearest fire station, BOSTON FIRE DEPARTMENT, is 0.4 miles away. This grade reflects fire station proximity, department capabilities, hydrant coverage, and municipal water infrastructure. Properties with Grade A or B typically receive favorable insurance rates due to strong fire protection infrastructure.

Building Permits & Property History

Municipal records show 1 building permit on file for 1686 Columbia Rd. The most recent permit was filed March 4, 2016. The current municipal assessment is $1,841,700, with $598,500 attributed to land and $1,243,200 to improvements. The property last sold on September 30, 1997 for $295,000.

Environmental & Land Use

The property is located within a designated historic district.

BostonNeighborhood & Community

1686 Columbia Rd is located in Boston, SUFFOLK County, MA. The property is zoned Art68_MFR (Multifamily Residential). The median home value in this census tract is $846,400. Median household income is $147,782. The owner-occupancy rate in the surrounding area is 44%. The property is served by the Boston school district.

Full Property Intelligence Report

The complete NE Provenance report for 1686 Columbia Rd, Boston, MA includes over 430 data attributes sourced from 140+ public and proprietary datasets. The full report covers building construction and materials, NEP Condition Estimate derived from permit history, system ages for roof, electrical, plumbing, and HVAC, complete ownership and deed chain with transaction classification, FEMA flood and coastal hazard analysis, environmental contamination screening, and neighborhood demographics. Available as a professional property wallet, PDF report, or structured data export.