NE Provenance

261 Friend St

Boston, MA 02114

Commercial
Owner
Pas...
Owner Type
Individual
Assessed
$3,778,300
Built
1899
Sq Ft
4,534
Lot
0.11 ac
Bed/Bath
—
Type
Commercial
Elevated Risks20ConditionC5Fire GradeBPermits2Last PermitApr 2016FloodAESurgeCat 2

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261 Friend St, Boston, MA 02114— Property Report

Building& Property Details

261 Friend St is a Contractor / Trade Yard commercial built in 1899 located in Boston, SUFFOLK County, MA. The building has 4,534 square feet of building area on a 0.11-acre lot.

Flood Zone & Natural Hazard Assessment

261 Friend St is in FEMA flood zone AE. This is a Special Flood Hazard Area (SFHA) where flood insurance is typically required for federally backed mortgages. The property falls within a Category 2 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 261 Friend St 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 2 building permits on file for 261 Friend St. The most recent permit was filed April 4, 2016. The current municipal assessment is $3,778,300, with $1,167,300 attributed to land and $2,611,000 to improvements.

Environmental & Land Use

The property is located within a designated historic district. Dam exposure is rated Moderate.

BostonNeighborhood & Community

261 Friend St is located in Boston, SUFFOLK County, MA. The property is zoned Art46_GENERAL AREA (General Area). The median home value in this census tract is $894,900. Median household income is $200,001. The owner-occupancy rate in the surrounding area is 10%. The property is served by the Boston school district.

Full Property Intelligence Report

The complete NE Provenance report for 261 Friend St, 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.