Norfolk County and Brookline Town property record for 171 Thorndike St, Brookline, MA 02446
| Property Type | Condominium |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3 ba · 2,821 sqft · built 1885 |
| Lot Size | 0.13 acres (5,673 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $325,720 (Dec 1996) |
| Tax Bill | $18,655 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 2099014 |
| Primary APN | 2099014 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,821 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1885 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1885 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 5,673 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|
| Account Number | 2099014 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 171 THORNDIKE ST |
| City | BROOKLINE |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02446-5818 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Condominium / Townhouse > Condominium |
| Legal Block | 60 |
| Legal Lot Number | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | BROOKLINE MA |
| Township / Civil Division | BROOKLINE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1004 |
| Census Tract | 400300 |
171 Thorndike St, a condominium, is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in December 1996.
Source: Norfolk County and Brookline Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 171 THORNDIKE ST, BROOKLINE, MA 02446-5818 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 13, 1996 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 13, 1996 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 1, 1987 · Amount on File |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 171 Thorndike St was $18,655, up 4.1% 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 | $18,655.00 (+4.11%) | $1,821,800 (+0.35%) Building $1,821,800 | $1,745,910 (-) |
| 2025 | $17,919.00 (+3.04%) | $1,815,500 (+2%) Building $1,815,500 | $1,745,910 (+5.29%) |
| 2024 | $17,390.00 (+2.92%) | $1,779,900 (+5.02%) Building $1,779,900 | $1,658,225 |
| 2023 | $16,897.00 | $1,694,800 Building $1,694,800 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 171 Thorndike St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective May 26, 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 171 Thorndike 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 |
| Also Mapped Here | BOSTON WATER AND SEWER COMMISSION (MWRA) |
| 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 350 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: Starry, Verizon.
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