Norfolk County and Brookline Town property record for 156 Cypress St, Brookline, MA 02445
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 3 ba · 2,589 sqft · built 1887 |
| Lot Size | 0.063 acres (2,753 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $304,500 (Dec 1990) |
| Tax Bill | $15,252 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2025 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 12082023 |
| Primary APN | 12082023 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 11 Rooms |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,589 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,299 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,000 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 500 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1887 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1990 |
| Architectural Style | Duplex Single |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Slate |
| Lot Area | 2,753 sqft (0.063 acres) |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 12082023 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 156 CYPRESS ST |
| City | BROOKLINE |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02445-6767 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | M10 |
| Legal Block | 318 |
| Legal Lot Number | 3 |
| Jurisdiction | BROOKLINE MA |
| Township / Civil Division | BROOKLINE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1002 |
| Census Tract | 401000 |
156 Cypress St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in December 1990.
Source: Norfolk County and Brookline Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 156 CYPRESS ST, BROOKLINE, MA 02445-6767 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 4, 1990 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 4, 1990 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 1990 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BROOKLINE MA |
| Property Address | 156 CYPRESS ST, BROOKLINE, MA 02445-6767 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 25, 2025 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 042594-245 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 18, 2025 |
| Book Page | 42594/245 |
| Instrument | 57160 |
| Name | BANK OF AMERICA NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Term | 109 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2034 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 156 Cypress St was $15,252, up 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 | $15,252.00 (+8.98%) | $1,489,500 (+5.05%) Land $907,700 Building $581,800 | $1,468,524 |
| 2025 | $13,995.00 (+5.58%) | $1,417,900 (+4.51%) Land $820,500 Building $597,400 | |
| 2024 | $13,255.00 (-12.74%) | $1,356,700 (-10.95%) Land $785,900 Building $570,800 | |
| 2023 | $15,190.00 | $1,523,600 Land $672,100 Building $851,500 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 156 Cypress St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 3 flood claims nearby since 1982.
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 | 2 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 3 (1982–1987) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 3 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jan 1987 · tidal / storm surge |
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 156 Cypress 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.
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 653 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 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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