Norfolk County and Brookline Town property record for 17 Kent St, Brookline, MA 02445
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 6 bd · 3 ba · 3,126 sqft · built 1870 |
| Lot Size | 0.17 acres (7,392 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $58,700 (Feb 1977) |
| Tax Bill | $22,341 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 5293021 |
| Primary APN | 5293021 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 6 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 12 Rooms |
| Units | 2 Units |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,126 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,976 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,304 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,304 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1870 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1982 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Slate |
| Lot Area | 7,392 sqft (0.17 acres) |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
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| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 5293021 |
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| Street Address | 17 KENT ST |
| City | BROOKLINE |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02445-7901 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | G20 |
| Legal Block | 140 |
| Legal Lot Number | 14 |
| Jurisdiction | BROOKLINE MA |
| Township / Civil Division | BROOKLINE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3017 |
| Census Tract | 400900 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Individually Listed | Twitchell, Ginery, House listed 1985 · 1 contributing resources · NRIS 85003240 |
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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 | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 17 KENT ST, BROOKLINE, MA 02445-7901 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
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| Last Sale | Feb 2, 1977 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Feb 2, 1977 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 5304 / 576 |
| 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 | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $22,341.00 (+3.2%) | $2,181,700 (-0.53%) Land $1,233,000 Building $929,200 | $2,301,056 |
| 2025 | $21,649.00 (+2%) | $2,193,400 (+0.96%) Land $1,220,800 Building $972,600 | |
| 2024 | $21,225.00 (+3.64%) | $2,172,500 (+5.76%) Land $1,173,800 Building $998,700 | |
| 2023 | $20,479.00 | $2,054,100 Land $1,058,100 Building $996,000 |
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 |
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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 717 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 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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