Norfolk County and Brookline Town property record for 1688 Beacon St, Brookline, MA 02445
| Property Type | Apartments (5+ Units) |
|---|---|
| Details | 20 bd · 20.5 ba · 24,592 sqft · built 1910 |
| Lot Size | 0.285 acres (12,410 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $103,785 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 3809000 |
| Primary APN | 3809000 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 20 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 20.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 73 Rooms |
| Units | 25 Units |
| Stories | 4 Stories |
| Building Area | 24,592 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 31,622 sqft |
| Basement Area | 6,148 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,844 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1910 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1975 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Roof Type | Flat |
| Roof Material | Other |
| Lot Area | 12,410 sqft (0.285 acres) |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 3809000 |
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| Street Address | 1688 BEACON ST |
| City | BROOKLINE |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02445-2159 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Apartments (5+ Units) |
| Local Zoning Code | G175 |
| Legal Subdivision | BROOKLINE |
| Legal Block | 101 |
| Legal Lot Number | 12 |
| Jurisdiction | BROOKLINE MA |
| Township / Civil Division | BROOKLINE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1010 |
| Census Tract | 400402 |
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.
Source: Norfolk County and Brookline Town records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 907 MASSACHUSETTS AVE, CAMBRIDGE, MA 02139-3000 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 22, 2012 |
| Deed Sale | Jun 22, 2012 |
| Prior Sale | Dec 1, 2011 |
| Deed Document Number | 20127 |
| Deed Book / Page | 30102 / 409 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $103,785.00 (+7.52%) | $10,135,300 (+3.64%) Land $2,106,700 Building $7,976,500 |
| 2025 | $96,527.00 (+8.56%) | $9,779,800 (+7.46%) Land $2,065,400 Building $7,714,400 |
| 2024 | $88,915.00 (+1.95%) | $9,100,800 (+4.04%) Land $2,065,400 Building $7,035,400 |
| 2023 | $87,214.00 | $8,747,600 Land $2,751,300 Building $5,996,300 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
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 | 3 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2022) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Feb 2022 · other causes |
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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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 627 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 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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