Norfolk County and Brookline Town property record for 131 Sewall Ave, Apt 28, Brookline, MA 02446
| Property Type | Condominium |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2 ba · 963 sqft · built 1962 |
| Lot Size | 0.697 acres (30,387 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Last Sale | $425,000 (Mar 2008) |
| Tax Bill | $7,474 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2020 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 4686022 |
| Primary APN | 4686022 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Units | 72 Units |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 963 sqft Living Area |
| Elevator | Elevator |
| Year Built | Built 1962 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1962 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Flat |
| Roof Material | Tar & Gravel |
| Lot Area | 30,387 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Account Number | 4686022 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 131 SEWALL AVE, 28 |
| City | BROOKLINE |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02446-5334 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Condominium / Townhouse > Condominium |
| Legal Subdivision | 131 SEWALL AVE CONDO |
| Legal Block | 125 |
| Legal Lot Number | 7 |
| Jurisdiction | BROOKLINE MA |
| Township / Civil Division | BROOKLINE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1002 |
| Census Tract | 400100 |
131 Sewall Ave, Apt 28 is owner-occupied and held in a trust since May 2020.
Source: Norfolk County and Brookline Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 131 SEWALL AVE, 28, BROOKLINE, MA 02446-5334 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 31, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 31, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Mar 31, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Last Transfer Date | May 28, 2020 |
| Transfer Doc | 1460703 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Condominium Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BROOKLINE MA |
| Recording Date | Nov 10, 2020 |
| Property Address | 131 SEWALL AVE APT 28, 28, BROOKLINE, MA 02446-5334 |
| Document Number | 0001460703 |
| Instrument Date | May 28, 2020 |
| Instrument | 1460703 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 16, 2020 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Trust |
| Address | SEWALL AVE BROOKLINE MA 02445, BROOKLINE, MA 02445 |
| Document Number | 1460706 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 10, 2020 |
| Instrument | 1460706 |
| Name | SARAH S HENKEN 2007 R |
|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|
The 2026 property tax bill for 131 Sewall Ave, Apt 28 was $7,474, up 4.9% from the year before.
Source: Norfolk County and Brookline Town assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Norfolk County |
| County Subdivision | Brookline Town |
| Unified School District | Brookline School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $7,474.00 (+4.93%) | $729,900 (+1.14%) Building $729,900 | $812,155 (-) |
| 2025 | $7,123.00 (+3.05%) | $721,700 (+2.01%) Building $721,700 | $812,155 (+3.7%) |
| 2024 | $6,912.00 (+0.51%) | $707,500 (+2.57%) Building $707,500 | $783,180 |
| 2023 | $6,877.00 | $689,800 Building $689,800 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 131 Sewall Ave, Apt 28 in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 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 A, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (1998) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 1998 · Heavy Rains 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.
The area around 131 Sewall Ave, Apt 28 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.
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 |
| 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 299 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 |
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