Norfolk County and Brookline Town property record for 17 Newell Rd, Brookline, MA 02446
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,524 sqft · built 1927 |
| Lot Size | 0.209 acres (9,108 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $469,250 (Aug 1989) |
| Tax Bill | $24,556 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 4764030 |
| Primary APN | 4764030 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,524 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,088 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,026 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 646 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1927 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1972 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gambrel |
| Roof Material | Tile |
| Lot Area | 9,108 sqft (0.209 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Steam |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 4764030 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 17 NEWELL RD |
| City | BROOKLINE |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02446-6606 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | S-7 |
| Legal Block | 126 |
| Legal Lot Number | 3 |
| Jurisdiction | BROOKLINE MA |
| Township / Civil Division | BROOKLINE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2003 |
| Census Tract | 400800 |
17 Newell Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in August 1989.
Source: Norfolk County and Brookline Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 17 NEWELL RD, BROOKLINE, MA 02446-6606 |
| 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 | Aug 31, 1989 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 31, 1989 · Amount on File |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 17 Newell Rd was $24,556, up 7.2% 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 | $24,556.00 (+7.24%) | $2,398,000 (+3.36%) Land $1,382,600 Building $1,002,200 | $2,513,320 (-) |
| 2025 | $22,898.00 (+4.93%) | $2,320,000 (+3.87%) Land $1,368,900 Building $951,100 | $2,513,320 (+11.78%) |
| 2024 | $21,822.00 (+10.03%) | $2,233,600 (+12.29%) Land $1,316,300 Building $917,300 | $2,248,365 |
| 2023 | $19,832.00 | $1,989,200 Land $1,089,700 Building $899,500 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 17 Newell Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone A, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 59 units insured incl. 55 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.
Wildfire risk around 17 Newell 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 97% of the US · lower than 94% of Massachusetts |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 299 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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