Norfolk County and Brookline Town property record for 1491 Beacon St, Apt 2, Brookline, MA 02446
| Property Type | Condominium |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 bd · 1 ba · 779 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.069 acres (3,020 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $248,523 (Jun 2004) |
| Tax Bill | $5,847 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 20859100 |
| Primary APN | 20859100 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 1 Bed |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 3 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 779 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Flat |
| Roof Material | Tar & Gravel |
| Lot Area | 3,020 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Steam |
| Account Number | 20859100 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 1491 BEACON ST, 2 |
| City | BROOKLINE |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02446-4740 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Condominium / Townhouse > Condominium |
| Legal Block | 214 |
| Legal Lot Number | 19 |
| Jurisdiction | BROOKLINE MA |
| Township / Civil Division | BROOKLINE |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4001 |
| Census Tract | 400500 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Beacon Street Historic District listed 1985 · 139 contributing resources · NRIS 85003322 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
1491 Beacon St, Apt 2 is owned by an individual who bought it in June 2004.
Source: Norfolk County and Brookline Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1491 BEACON ST, 2, BROOKLINE, MA 02446-4740 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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 | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 14, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 14, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 200415383 |
| Deed Book / Page | 21155 / 594 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 1491 Beacon St, Apt 2 was $5,847, up 5.6% 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 | $5,847.00 (+5.56%) | $571,000 (+1.75%) Building $571,000 | $538,745 (-) |
| 2025 | $5,539.00 (+3.05%) | $561,200 (+2%) Building $561,200 | $538,745 (+2.4%) |
| 2024 | $5,375.00 (-0.06%) | $550,200 (+2%) Building $550,200 | $526,110 |
| 2023 | $5,378.00 | $539,400 Building $539,400 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1491 Beacon St, Apt 2 in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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.
The area around 1491 Beacon St, Apt 2 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 |
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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 720 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Astound Broadband Cable | 1,500 / 50 |
| Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 980 / 880 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: AT&T, Starry.
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