Norfolk County and Brookline Town property record for 170 Ivy St, Brookline, MA 02446
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 10 bd · 5 ba · 6,826 sqft · built 1890 |
| Lot Size | 0.738 acres (32,169 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $61,445 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2018 Mortgage Apr 2018 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 153007 |
| Primary APN | 153007 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 10 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 2 Half Baths |
| Total Rooms | 14 Rooms |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 6,826 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 11,054 sqft |
| Basement Area | 2,458 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,966 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1890 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1970 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Stone |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Slate |
| Lot Area | 32,169 sqft (0.738 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 153007 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 170 IVY ST |
| City | BROOKLINE |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02446-3907 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | S-7 |
| Legal Block | 9 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | BROOKLINE MA |
| Township / Civil Division | BROOKLINE |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5007 |
| Census Tract | 400100 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Cottage Farm Historic District listed 1978 · 48 contributing resources · NRIS 78000455 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
170 Ivy St is owner-occupied and held in a trust.
Source: Norfolk County and Brookline Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 170 IVY ST, BROOKLINE, MA 02446-3907 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Apr 13, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · ARM FIRST REPUBLIC BANK |
| Apr 13, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Closed-End Mortgage FIRST REPUBLIC BANK |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BROOKLINE MA |
| Property Address | 170 IVY ST, BROOKLINE, MA 02446-3907 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 7, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 35912-421 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 13, 2018 |
| Book Page | 35912/421 |
| Instrument | 28615 |
| Name | FIRST REPUBLIC BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | ARM |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2048 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 3.3% |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BROOKLINE MA |
| Property Address | 170 IVY ST, BROOKLINE, MA 02446-3907 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 7, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 35912-442 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 13, 2018 |
| Book Page | 35912/442 |
| Instrument | 28616 |
| Name | FIRST REPUBLIC BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Closed-End Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 300 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2043 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 170 Ivy St was $61,445, up 6.6% 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 | $61,445.00 (+6.62%) | $6,000,500 (+2.77%) Land $3,086,800 Building $2,901,500 | $7,649,685 (-) |
| 2025 | $57,630.00 (+4.76%) | $5,838,900 (+3.7%) Land $3,056,200 Building $2,782,700 | $7,649,685 (+48.47%) |
| 2024 | $55,009.00 (+6.11%) | $5,630,400 (+8.28%) Land $2,938,500 Building $2,691,900 | $5,152,515 |
| 2023 | $51,842.00 | $5,199,800 Land $2,557,000 Building $2,642,800 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 170 Ivy St 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 | 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.
Wildfire risk around 170 Ivy St 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 96% of the US · lower than 92% 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 151 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 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: OpenCape, Starry, Verizon.
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