131 Kent St, Brookline, MA 02445 Property Records

Norfolk County and Brookline Town property record for 131 Kent St, Brookline, MA 02445

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	7 bd · 2.5 ba · 3,277 sqft · built 1900
Lot Size	0.137 acres (5,946 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale	$2,000,000 (May 2018)
Tax Bill	$24,796 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	May 2018 Sale & Mortgage
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`5403024`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`5403024`
Alternative APN	`BROO B:143 L:0005 S:0000`

Interior

Bedrooms	7 Beds
Full Baths	2.5 Baths
Half Baths	1 Half Bath
Total Rooms	10 Rooms
Stories	3 Stories
Building Area	3,277 sqft Living Area
Gross Area	4,963 sqft
Basement Area	1,168 sqft
Unfinished Basement	1,168 sqft
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1900
Effective Year Built	Effective 1984
Architectural Style	Other
Exterior Material	Wood Siding
Construction Type	Frame
Roof Type	Gable
Roof Material	Asphalt
Lot Area	5,946 sqft (0.137 acres)

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	HVAC
Heating System	Hot Water
Heating Fuel	Oil

Location & Zoning

Account Number	5403024
Street Address	131 KENT ST
City	BROOKLINE
State	MA
Zip	02445-6920
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	M10
Legal Block	143
Legal Lot Number	5
Jurisdiction	BROOKLINE MA
Township / Civil Division	BROOKLINE
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2002
Census Tract	400900

Owner

131 Kent St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in May 2018.

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

Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address	131 KENT ST, BROOKLINE, MA 02445-6920
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual
Vesting	Husband and Wife

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	May 1, 2018 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	May 1, 2018 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Aug 3, 1971 · Amount on File
Deed Book / Page	35953 / 505
Transfer Doc	035953-505
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

May 2018: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	BROOKLINE MA
Recording Date	May 1, 2018
Property Address	131 KENT ST, BROOKLINE, MA 02445-6920
Document Number	35953-505
Book / Page	35953 / 505
Instrument	34248
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	May 12, 2021

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$123.67
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	131 KENT ST, BROOKLINE, MA 02445-6920

Mortgage

Document Number	359530507
Date	May 1, 2018
Instrument	35953/0507

Lender

Name	FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORP
Type	Mortgage Company

Agreement

Amount	Amount on Record
Term	360 Months
Due	May 1, 2048

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2026 property tax bill for 131 Kent St was $24,796, up 4.2% from the year before.

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	$24,796.00 (+4.23%)	$2,421,500 (+0.46%) Land $1,173,900 Building $1,247,600	$2,900,445 (-)
2025	$23,790.00 (+5.17%)	$2,410,300 (+4.1%) Land $1,162,200 Building $1,248,100	$2,900,445 (+2.73%)
2024	$22,620.00 (+12.4%)	$2,315,300 (+14.7%) Land $1,117,500 Building $1,197,800	$2,823,305
2023	$20,125.00	$2,018,600 Land $1,027,400 Building $991,200

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 131 Kent St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 100 ft of a high-risk flood zone.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective May 26, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood Zone	Zone X minimal risk
Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area	Zone AE, within 100 ft
Flood Insurance Requirement	Not required lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies	1 in force
Nearby Flood Claims	1 (2010)
Most Recent Claim	Mar 2010 · Severe Storms And Flooding

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

The area around 131 Kent St has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.

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 717 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity Cable	2,000 / 2,000
Astound Broadband Cable	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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