Norfolk County and Brookline Town property record for 17 Browne St, Brookline, MA 02446
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 3,454 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.166 acres (7,222 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $225,000 (Nov 1983) |
| Tax Bill | $27,783 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 1010035 |
| Primary APN | 1010035 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 10 Rooms |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,454 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 7,188 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,710 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,710 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1961 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Slate |
| Lot Area | 7,222 sqft (0.166 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 1010035 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 17 BROWNE ST |
| City | BROOKLINE |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02446-3804 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | SC7 |
| Legal Block | 39 |
| Legal Lot Number | 8 |
| Jurisdiction | BROOKLINE MA |
| Township / Civil Division | BROOKLINE |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5014 |
| Census Tract | 400100 |
17 Browne St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in November 1983.
Source: Norfolk County and Brookline Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 17 BROWNE ST, BROOKLINE, MA 02446-3804 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 1, 1983 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 1, 1983 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 6280 / 681 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 17 Browne St was $27,783, up 7.6% from the year before.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $27,783.00 (+7.6%) | $2,713,200 (+3.72%) Land $1,347,300 Building $1,357,600 | $3,512,435 (-) |
| 2025 | $25,820.00 (+4.98%) | $2,616,000 (+3.92%) Land $1,333,900 Building $1,282,100 | $3,512,435 (+18.09%) |
| 2024 | $24,594.00 (+3.08%) | $2,517,300 (+5.19%) Land $1,282,500 Building $1,234,800 | $2,974,260 |
| 2023 | $23,858.00 | $2,393,000 Land $1,181,800 Building $1,211,200 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 17 Browne St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 | 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.
The area around 17 Browne St has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
|---|
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 556 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Astound Broadband Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,500 / 50 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 75 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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