Worcester County and Brookfield Town property record for 12 Howard St, Brookfield, MA 01506
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 2,208 sqft · built 1880 |
| Lot Size | 0.95 acres (41,382 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $102,000 (Mar 2011) |
| Tax Bill | $5,328 (2025) |
| APN | 45006C000200460 |
| Primary APN | 45006C000200460 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 10 Rooms |
| Units | 2 Units |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,208 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,648 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,176 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,176 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,176 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1880 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1962 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 41,382 sqft (0.95 acres) |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 45006C000200460 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 12 HOWARD ST |
| City | BROOKFIELD |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01506-1624 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | V |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 460 |
| Jurisdiction | BROOKFIELD MA |
| Township / Civil Division | BROOKFIELD |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3033 |
| Census Tract | 760100 |
12 Howard St, a duplex, is owned by two individuals who bought it in March 2011.
Source: Worcester County and Brookfield Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 351 STURBRIDGE RD, BRIMFIELD, MA 01010-9640 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Husband and Wife |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 11, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 11, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Sep 10, 2010 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 47173 / 258 |
| Transfer Doc | 046291-371 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 12 Howard St was $5,328, up 8.3% from the year before.
Source: Worcester County and Brookfield Town assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Worcester County |
| County Subdivision | Brookfield Town |
| Elementary School District | Brookfield School District (PK - 06) |
| Secondary School District | Tantasqua School District (07 - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,328.00 (+8.29%) | $344,200 (+6.33%) Land $64,600 Building $279,600 | $403,712 |
| 2024 | $4,920.00 (+5.08%) | $323,700 (+10.48%) Land $64,600 Building $259,100 | |
| 2023 | $4,682.00 | $293,000 Land $62,700 Building $230,300 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA's flood maps do not cover 12 Howard St; 1 flood insurance policy is in force nearby.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective November 30, 2025 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Not included in the FIRM |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 12 Howard St is low, with a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · above 57% of Massachusetts |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
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 | BROOKFIELD WATER DEPARTMENT serves 1,008 people · EPA ID MA2045000 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Mar 2023 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2023) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| 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 54 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
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