156 Ivy St, Brookline, MA 02446 Property Records

Norfolk County and Brookline Town property record for 156 Ivy St, Brookline, MA 02446

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	5 bd · 4.5 ba · 6,126 sqft · built 1851
Lot Size	0.81 acres (35,288 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on File
Last Sale	$4,860,000 (Jun 2020)
Tax Bill	$79,315 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	Aug 2022 Line of Credit Jun 2020 Sale & Mortgage
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`154003`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`154003`
Alternative APN	`BROO B:009 L:0002 S:0000`

Interior

Bedrooms	5 Beds
Full Baths	4.5 Baths
Half Baths	1 Half Bath
Total Rooms	13 Rooms
Stories	3 Stories
Building Area	6,126 sqft Living Area
Gross Area	9,983 sqft
Basement Area	2,589 sqft
Unfinished Basement	1,968 sqft
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1851
Effective Year Built	Effective 1970
Architectural Style	Other
Exterior Material	Stone
Construction Type	Frame
Roof Type	Gambrel
Roof Material	Slate
Lot Area	35,288 sqft (0.81 acres)

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	HVAC
Heating System	Hot Water
Heating Fuel	Gas

Location & Zoning

Account Number	154003
Street Address	156 IVY ST
City	BROOKLINE
State	MA
Zip	02446-3907
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	S-7
Legal Block	9
Legal Lot Number	2
Jurisdiction	BROOKLINE MA
Township / Civil Division	BROOKLINE
Census Block Group	5
Census Block	5007
Census Tract	400100

Historic Designation

Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026

Historic District	Within the Cottage Farm Historic District listed 1978 · 48 contributing resources · NRIS 78000455

Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.

Owner

156 Ivy St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in June 2020.

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

Owner of Record	Individual Name on File
Mailing Address	156 IVY ST, BROOKLINE, MA 02446-3907
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
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.

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Aug 18, 2022	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit CAMBRIDGE TRUST CO
Jun 15, 2020	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · Stand-Alone First Mortgage CAMBRIDGE TRUST CO

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Jun 15, 2020 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Jun 15, 2020 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Oct 31, 2006 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	202055654
Deed Book / Page	37976 / 579
Prior Transfer Date	Jan 28, 2020
Prior Transfer Doc	37976-579
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

August 2022: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	BROOKLINE MA
Property Address	156 IVY ST, BROOKLINE, MA 02446-3907
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Sep 2, 2022

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	040759-277
Date	Aug 18, 2022
Book Page	40759/277
Instrument	73625

Lender

Name	CAMBRIDGE TRUST CO
Type	Bank

Agreement

Type	Line of Credit
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	241 Months
Due	Sep 1, 2042

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate

June 2020: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	BROOKLINE MA
Recording Date	Jun 15, 2020
Property Address	156 IVY ST, BROOKLINE, MA 02446-3907
Document Number	037976-579
Book / Page	37976 / 579
Instrument Date	Jan 28, 2020
Instrument	55654
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	May 10, 2022

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	156 IVY ST, BROOKLINE, MA 02446-3907

Mortgage

Document Number	0000055655
Date	Jun 15, 2020
Instrument	55655

Lender

Name	CAMBRIDGE TRUST CO
Type	Bank

Agreement

Type	Stand-Alone First Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate
Rate	3%
Type Change Date	Jan 7, 2027
Max Rate At Change	2.38%
Index	LIBOR

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2026 property tax bill for 156 Ivy St was $79,315, up 5.3% 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	$79,315.00 (+5.32%)	$7,745,600 (+1.52%) Land $5,254,800 Building $2,472,700	$6,823,850 (-)
2025	$75,306.00 (+15.07%)	$7,629,800 (+13.9%) Land $5,202,800 Building $2,427,000	$6,823,850 (+13%)
2024	$65,445.00 (+8.18%)	$6,698,600 (+10.4%) Land $5,002,500 Building $1,696,100	$6,038,865
2023	$60,494.00	$6,067,600 Land $4,277,300 Building $1,790,300

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 156 Ivy St 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 Policies	8 units insured incl. 3 condo units

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

Wildfire risk around 156 Ivy St is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire Risk	Low lower than 96% of the US · lower than 92% of Massachusetts
Wildfire Likelihood	Under 0.01% annual chance
Exposure	None beyond 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 151 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
T-Mobile Fixed Wireless	100 / 20
AT&T Fixed Wireless	100 / 20

May also be available: OpenCape, Starry, Verizon.

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