Norfolk County and Brookline Town property record for 1559 Beacon St, Brookline, MA 02446
| Property Type | Apartments (5+ Units) |
|---|---|
| Details | 11 bd · 7.5 ba · 8,064 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.13 acres (5,658 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Last Sale | $275,000 (Dec 1986) |
| Tax Bill | $35,309 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2022 Refinance |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 8354011 |
| Primary APN | 8354011 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 11 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 7.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 25 Rooms |
| Units | 4 Units |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 8,064 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 11,116 sqft |
| Basement Area | 2,444 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,711 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1965 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Roof Type | Flat |
| Roof Material | Other |
| Lot Area | 5,658 sqft (0.13 acres) |
| Heating System | Steam |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 8354011 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 1559 BEACON ST |
| City | BROOKLINE |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02446-4640 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Apartments (5+ Units) |
| Local Zoning Code | M15 |
| Legal Subdivision | BROOKLINE |
| Legal Block | 215 |
| Legal Lot Number | 22 |
| Jurisdiction | BROOKLINE MA |
| Township / Civil Division | BROOKLINE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3001 |
| 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.
1559 Beacon St, a residential property, is held in a trust since December 1986.
Source: Norfolk County and Brookline Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 265, BROOKLINE, MA 02446-0002 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
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 | Dec 30, 1986 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 30, 1986 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 7389 / 149 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BROOKLINE MA |
| Property Address | 1559 BEACON ST, BROOKLINE, MA 02446-4640 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 21, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 040858-438 |
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| Date | Oct 7, 2022 |
| Book Page | 40858/438 |
| Instrument | 87916 |
| Name | VILLAGE BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
The 2026 property tax bill for 1559 Beacon St was $35,309, up 6.7% 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $35,309.00 (+6.73%) | $3,448,100 (+2.87%) Land $1,154,800 Building $2,289,500 |
| 2025 | $33,083.00 (+8.53%) | $3,351,900 (+7.43%) Land $1,132,200 Building $2,219,700 |
| 2024 | $30,483.00 (+1.42%) | $3,120,100 (+3.5%) Land $1,132,200 Building $1,987,900 |
| 2023 | $30,055.00 | $3,014,500 Land $1,508,200 Building $1,506,300 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 1559 Beacon St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 1978.
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 |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (1978–2014) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | Dec 2014 · rainfall accumulation |
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 1559 Beacon 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 |
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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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