1689 Beacon St, Brookline, MA 02445 Property Records

Norfolk County and Brookline Town property record for 1689 Beacon St, Brookline, MA 02445

Property Summary

Property TypeApartments (5+ Units)
Details10 bd · 10 ba · 4,854 sqft · built 1910
Lot Size0.121 acres (5,271 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on Record
Last Sale$1,265,000 (Nov 2003)
Tax Bill$37,540 (2026)
Deeds & MortgagesAug 2020 Refinance
Dec 2018 Refinance
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN8994031

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN8994031
Alternative APN
  • BROO B:224 L:0026 S:0000

Interior

Bedrooms10 Beds
Full Baths10 Baths
Half Baths2 Half Baths
Total Rooms21 Rooms
Units7 Units
Stories3 Stories
Building Area4,854 sqft Living Area
Gross Area6,816 sqft
Basement Area1,988 sqft
Finished Basement1,657 sqft
Unfinished Basement331 sqft
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1910
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1965
Architectural StyleOther
Exterior MaterialBrick
Construction TypeMasonry / Concrete Block
Roof TypeFlat
Roof MaterialOther
Lot Area5,271 sqft (0.121 acres)

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemHot Water
Heating FuelGas

Location & Zoning

Account Number8994031
Street Address1689 BEACON ST
CityBROOKLINE
StateMA
Zip02445-4698
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Multi-Unit > Apartments (5+ Units)
Local Zoning CodeG175
Legal Block224
Legal Lot Number26
JurisdictionBROOKLINE MA
Township / Civil DivisionBROOKLINE
Census Block Group1
Census Block1008
Census Tract400500

Historic Designation

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

Historic DistrictWithin the Beacon Street Historic District
listed 1985 · 139 contributing resources · NRIS 85003322

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

Owner

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

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of RecordCompany Name on Record
Mailing Address23 SAINT MARYS CT, BROOKLINE, MA 02446-4007
Owner TypeCompany
VestingCompany

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Aug 25, 2020Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance
JPMORGAN CHASE BANK NA
Dec 19, 2018Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · Stand-Alone Refinance
JPMORGAN CHASE BANK NA

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleNov 6, 2003 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleNov 6, 2003 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleAug 12, 2003 · Amount on Record
Deed Book / Page20153 / 251
Last Transfer DateDec 18, 2018
Transfer Doc036512-413
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

August 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionBROOKLINE MA
Property Address1689 BEACON ST, BROOKLINE, MA 02445-4698
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedDec 23, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number038254-388
DateAug 25, 2020
Book Page38254/388
Instrument87005
Lender
NameJPMORGAN CHASE BANK NA
TypeBank
Agreement
TypeStand-Alone Refinance
AmountAmount Recorded

December 2018: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionBROOKLINE MA
Recording DateDec 19, 2018
Property Address1689 BEACON ST, BROOKLINE, MA 02445-4698
Document Number036512-413
Book / Page36512 / 413
Instrument DateDec 18, 2018
Instrument112822
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedDec 23, 2021

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyNo Consideration Stated
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address23 SAINT MARYS CT, BROOKLINE, MA 02446-4007

Mortgage

Document Number036512-417
DateDec 19, 2018
Book Page36512/417
Instrument112824
Lender
NameJPMORGAN CHASE BANK NA
TypeBank
Agreement
TypeStand-Alone Refinance
AmountAmount Recorded

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Norfolk County and Brookline Town assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateMassachusetts
CountyNorfolk County
County SubdivisionBrookline Town
Unified School DistrictBrookline School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed Value
2026$37,540.00 (+5.48%)$3,666,000 (+1.67%) Land $1,274,600 Building $2,356,500
2025$35,590.00 (+7.9%)$3,605,900 (+6.81%) Land $1,249,600 Building $2,356,300
2024$32,984.00 (+4.59%)$3,376,000 (+6.73%) Land $1,249,600 Building $2,126,400
2023$31,535.00$3,163,000 Land $1,664,700 Building $1,498,300

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective May 26, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies2 in force
Nearby Flood Claims1 (1978)
Most Recent ClaimFeb 1978 · Coastal Storms, Flood, Ice & Snow

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

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

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land within 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 SystemBROOKLINE WATER AND SEWER DIVISION
serves 63,191 people · EPA ID MA3046000
Water SourcePurchased surface water from MWRA
Last State InspectionApr 2026
Lead1 ppb (2025)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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 627 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax 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

May also be available: Starry.

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