12 James St, Apt 2, Brookline, MA 02446 Property Records

Norfolk County and Brookline Town property record for 12 James St, Apt 2, Brookline, MA 02446

Property Summary

Property Type	Condominium
Details	2 bd · 1 ba · 1,018 sqft · built 1928
Lot Size	0.162 acres (7,090 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on Record
Last Sale	$670,000 (Jan 2021)
Tax Bill	$7,559 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	Jan 2021 Sale & Mortgage Jan 2020 Sale
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`20351101`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`20351101`
Alternative APN	`BROO B:044 L:0008 S:0003`

Interior

Bedrooms	2 Beds
Full Baths	1 Bath
Total Rooms	4 Rooms
Units	4 Units
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,018 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1928
Effective Year Built	Effective 1928
Architectural Style	Other
Exterior Material	Brick
Construction Type	Frame
Roof Type	Flat
Roof Material	Other
Lot Area	7,090 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating System	Hot Water

Location & Zoning

Account Number	20351101
Street Address	12 JAMES ST, 2
City	BROOKLINE
State	MA
Zip	02446-3766
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Condominium / Townhouse > Condominium
Legal Block	44
Legal Lot Number	8
Jurisdiction	BROOKLINE MA
Township / Civil Division	BROOKLINE
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1008
Census Tract	400201

Owner

Source: Norfolk County and Brookline Town records, as of October 20, 2026

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Owner of Record	Individual Name on Record
Mailing Address	12 JAMES ST, 2, BROOKLINE, MA 02446-3766
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Jan 25, 2021	Condominium Deed, Transfer · Stand-Alone First Mortgage ENVISION BANK
Jan 31, 2020	Condominium Deed, Transfer NOT AVAILABLE

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Jan 25, 2021 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Jan 25, 2021 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Aug 10, 2012 · Amount on Record
Deed Book / Page	38911 / 163
Prior Transfer Date	Jan 21, 2020
Prior Transfer Doc	37568-424
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

January 2021: Condominium Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Condominium Deed
Jurisdiction	BROOKLINE MA
Recording Date	Jan 25, 2021
Property Address	12 JAMES ST APT 2, 2, BROOKLINE, MA 02446-3766
Document Number	38911-163
Book / Page	38911 / 163
Instrument Date	Jan 21, 2021
Instrument	9662
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	May 12, 2021

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	12 JAMES ST # 12-2, 12-2, BROOKLINE, MA 02446-3766

Mortgage

Document Number	9663
Date	Jan 25, 2021
Instrument	9663

Lender

Name	ENVISION BANK

Agreement

Type	Stand-Alone First Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded

January 2020: Condominium Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Condominium Deed
Jurisdiction	BROOKLINE MA
Recording Date	Jan 31, 2020
Property Address	12 JAMES ST APT 2, 2, BROOKLINE, MA 02446-3766
Document Number	37568-424
Book / Page	037568 / 000424
Instrument Date	Jan 21, 2020
Instrument	9418
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Feb 18, 2020
Title Company	NOT AVAILABLE

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Company
Address	300 BAKER AVE #300 CONCORD MA 017422124, 300, CONCORD, MA 01742-2124

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Norfolk County and Brookline Town assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Massachusetts
County	Norfolk County
County Subdivision	Brookline Town
Unified School District	Brookline School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026	$7,559.00 (+1.22%)	$738,200 (-2.43%) Building $738,200	$965,010 (-)
2025	$7,468.00 (+3.06%)	$756,600 (+2.01%) Building $756,600	$965,010 (+3.49%)
2024	$7,246.00 (+0.56%)	$741,700 (+2.61%) Building $741,700	$932,425
2023	$7,206.00	$722,800 Building $722,800

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective May 26, 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.

Wildfire

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.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water System	BROOKLINE WATER AND SEWER DIVISION serves 63,191 people · EPA ID MA3046000
Water Source	Purchased surface water from MWRA
Last State Inspection	Apr 2026
Lead	1 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 556 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity Cable	2,000 / 2,000
Astound Broadband Cable · Fiber in parts of the area	1,500 / 50
Verizon Fixed Wireless · Fiber in parts of the area	1,000 / 75
T-Mobile Fixed Wireless	100 / 20
AT&T Fixed Wireless	100 / 20

May also be available: Starry.

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