Norfolk County and Brookline Town property record for 17 Bowker St, Brookline, MA 02445
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 3.5 ba · 2,370 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.062 acres (2,701 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $1,090,000 (Nov 2010) |
| Tax Bill | $21,359 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2020 Refinance |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 5473005 |
| Primary APN | 5473005 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,370 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,173 sqft |
| Basement Area | 922 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 922 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2003 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Asbestos |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Slate |
| Lot Area | 2,701 sqft (0.062 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 5473005 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 17 BOWKER ST |
| City | BROOKLINE |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02445-6912 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | T-5 |
| Legal Block | 146 |
| Legal Lot Number | 10 |
| Jurisdiction | BROOKLINE MA |
| Township / Civil Division | BROOKLINE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3013 |
| Census Tract | 400900 |
Source: Norfolk County and Brookline Town assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 17 BOWKER ST, BROOKLINE, MA 02445-6912 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 30, 2010 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Nov 30, 2010 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Aug 24, 1998 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2010126327 |
| Deed Book / Page | 28338 / 487 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BROOKLINE MA |
| Property Address | 17 BOWKER ST, BROOKLINE, MA 02445-6912 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 38031-295 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 29, 2020 |
| Book Page | 38031/295 |
| Instrument | 61630 |
| Name | ENVISION BANK |
|---|
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 181 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2035 |
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 | $21,359.00 (+5.13%) | $2,164,000 (+4.06%) Land $1,132,900 Building $1,031,100 | $2,172,745 (+2.89%) |
| 2024 | $20,317.00 (+4.82%) | $2,079,500 (+6.97%) Land $1,089,300 Building $990,200 | $2,111,755 |
| 2023 | $19,382.00 | $1,944,000 Land $994,600 Building $949,400 |
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 |
|---|
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 717 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 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 75 |
| T-Mobile USA Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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