Norfolk County and Brookline Town property record for 17 Cary Rd, Chestnut Hill, MA 02467
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 3.5 ba · 3,343 sqft · built 1934 |
| Lot Size | 0.344 acres (14,963 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $1,195,000 (Jan 2004) |
| Tax Bill | $28,718 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 14428030 |
| Primary APN | 14428030 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 10 Rooms |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,343 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 6,419 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,441 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,266 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1934 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1970 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Slate |
| Lot Area | 14,963 sqft (0.344 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 14428030 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 17 CARY RD |
| City | CHESTNUT HILL |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02467-2304 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | S10 |
| Legal Block | 434 |
| Legal Lot Number | 7 |
| Jurisdiction | BROOKLINE MA |
| Township / Civil Division | BROOKLINE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2018 |
| Census Tract | 401100 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Individually Listed | Roughwood listed 1985 · 8 contributing resources · NRIS 85003309 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
17 Cary Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in January 2004.
Source: Norfolk County and Brookline Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 17 CARY RD, CHESTNUT HILL, MA 02467-2304 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 8, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 8, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 20405 / 421 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 17 Cary Rd was $28,718, up 6.5% 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 | $28,718.00 (+6.51%) | $2,804,500 (+2.66%) Land $1,197,400 Building $1,607,100 | $2,328,070 (-) |
| 2025 | $26,963.00 (+25%) | $2,731,800 (+23.73%) Land $1,185,600 Building $1,546,200 | $2,328,070 (+2.36%) |
| 2024 | $21,570.00 (+8.44%) | $2,207,800 (+10.66%) Land $1,140,000 Building $1,067,800 | $2,274,300 |
| 2023 | $19,892.00 | $1,995,200 Land $950,100 Building $1,045,100 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 17 Cary Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2010.
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 (2010) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 2010 · 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.
Wildfire risk around 17 Cary Rd is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 98% of the US · lower than 96% of Massachusetts |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond 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 164 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Starry, Verizon.
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