Norfolk County and Brookline Town property record for 161 Buckminster Rd, Brookline, MA 02445
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 6 bd · 3.5 ba · 4,293 sqft · built 1896 |
| Lot Size | 0.34 acres (14,819 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $2,142,000 (Oct 2008) |
| Tax Bill | $35,907 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 9904034 |
| Primary APN | 9904034 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 6 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 13 Rooms |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 4,293 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 7,501 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,752 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,752 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1896 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1983 |
| Architectural Style | Victorian |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 14,819 sqft (0.34 acres) |
| Garage Type | Basement |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Steam |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 9904034 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 161 BUCKMINSTER RD |
| City | BROOKLINE |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02445-5805 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | S15 |
| Legal Block | 247 |
| Legal Lot Number | 23 |
| Jurisdiction | BROOKLINE MA |
| Township / Civil Division | BROOKLINE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2007 |
| Census Tract | 400600 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Fisher Hill Historic District listed 1985 · 190 contributing resources · NRIS 85003266 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
Source: Norfolk County and Brookline Town assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 161 BUCKMINSTER RD, BROOKLINE, MA 02445-5805 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 31, 2008 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Oct 31, 2008 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Mar 1, 1995 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2008101662 |
| Deed Book / Page | 26130 / 28 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $35,907.00 (+5%) | $3,638,000 (+3.94%) Land $1,665,000 Building $1,973,000 | $3,595,085 (+6.42%) |
| 2024 | $34,196.00 (+15.61%) | $3,500,100 (+17.98%) Land $1,600,900 Building $1,899,200 | $3,378,200 |
| 2023 | $29,578.00 | $2,966,700 Land $1,143,800 Building $1,822,900 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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 |
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.
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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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 |
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| 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 573 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Radiate Holdings Cable | 1,500 / 50 |
| T-Mobile USA Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Starry, Verizon.
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