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281 Bowen St

Boston, MA 02127

residentialCondominium
Owner
281...
Owner Type
LLC
Assessed
$909,400
Built
1896
Sq Ft
2,056
Lot
0.03 ac
Bed/Bath
5/2
Type
Condominium
Elevated Risks15ConditionC3Fire GradeBPermits1Last PermitOct 2025FloodX

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281 Bowen St, Boston, MA 02127— Property Report

Home& Property Details

281 Bowen St is a Condominium built in 1896 located in Boston, SUFFOLK County, MA. The home has 2,056 square feet of living area on a 0.03-acre lot. The home has 5 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms across 3 stories.

Flood Zone & Natural Hazard Assessment

281 Bowen St 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 FEMA National Risk Index composite rating for this area is Relatively 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 281 Bowen 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 1 building permit on file for 281 Bowen St. The most recent permit was filed October 24, 2025. In the past five years, 1 permit has been issued. The current municipal assessment is $909,400, with $208,600 attributed to land and $700,800 to improvements.

BostonNeighborhood & Community

281 Bowen St is located in Boston, SUFFOLK County, MA. The property is zoned Art68_MFR (Multifamily Residential). The median home value in this census tract is $801,600. Median household income is $200,001. The owner-occupancy rate in the surrounding area is 47%. The property is served by the Boston school district.

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The complete NE Provenance report for 281 Bowen 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.