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173 Thorndike St, Brookline, MA 02446 Property Records

Norfolk County and Brookline Town property record for 173 Thorndike St, Brookline, MA 02446

Property Summary

Property TypeCondominium
Details4 bd · 3 ba · 1,510 sqft · built 1885
Lot Size0.13 acres (5,673 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale$1,758,000 (Sep 2024)
Tax Bill$16,821 (2026)
Deeds & MortgagesJun 2022 Line of Credit
Dec 2021 Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN2098018

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN2098018
Alternative APN
  • BROO B:060 L:0002 S:0002

Interior

Bedrooms4 Beds
Full Baths3 Baths
Total Rooms7 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,510 sqft Living Area
Gross Area2,510 sqft
Basement Area1,000 sqft
Finished Basement1,000 sqft
Unfinished Basement1,000 sqft
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1885
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1885
Architectural StyleOther
Exterior MaterialAluminum/Vinyl
Construction TypeFrame
Roof TypeGable
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area5,673 sqft
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemHot Water

Location & Zoning

Account Number2098018
Street Address173 THORNDIKE ST
CityBROOKLINE
StateMA
Zip02446-5818
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Condominium / Townhouse > Condominium
Legal Block60
Legal Lot Number2
JurisdictionBROOKLINE MA
Township / Civil DivisionBROOKLINE
Census Block Group1
Census Block1004
Census Tract400300

Owner

173 Thorndike St, a condominium, is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in September 2024.

Source: Norfolk County and Brookline Town records, as of October 20, 2026

Owner of Record2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address173 THORNDIKE ST, BROOKLINE, MA 02446-5818
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual
VestingTenants by the Entirety

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Jun 13, 2022Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit
METRO CU
Dec 3, 2021Deed of Trust, Mortgage · ARM
NEW FED MORTGAGE CORP

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleSep 6, 2024 · Amount on File
Deed SaleSep 6, 2024 · Amount on File
Prior SaleMay 30, 2014 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number202459024
Deed Book / Page41987 / 43
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

June 2022: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionBROOKLINE MA
Property Address173 THORNDIKE ST, BROOKLINE, MA 02446-5818
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedJul 1, 2022

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number040607-458
DateJun 13, 2022
Book Page40607/458
Instrument52051
Lender
NameMETRO CU
TypeCredit Union
Agreement
TypeLine of Credit
AmountAmount on Record
Term301 Months
DueJul 1, 2047
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate

December 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionBROOKLINE MA
Property Address173 THORNDIKE ST, BROOKLINE, MA 02446-5818
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedDec 17, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number040129-371
DateDec 3, 2021
Book Page40129/371
Instrument152312
Lender
NameNEW FED MORTGAGE CORP
Agreement
TypeARM
AmountAmount on Record
Term373 Months
DueJan 1, 2053
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate
Rate2.88%
Type Change DateJan 1, 2029
IndexOther

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2026 property tax bill for 173 Thorndike St was $16,821, up 6.8% from the year before.

Source: Norfolk County and Brookline Town assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateMassachusetts
CountyNorfolk County
County SubdivisionBrookline Town
Unified School DistrictBrookline School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$16,821.00 (+6.77%)$1,642,700 (+2.91%) Building $1,642,700$1,637,895 (-)
2025$15,755.00 (+3.04%)$1,596,300 (+2%) Building $1,596,300$1,637,895 (+0.48%)
2024$15,290.00 (+9%)$1,565,000 (+11.23%) Building $1,565,000$1,630,105
2023$14,028.00$1,407,000 Building $1,407,000

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

FEMA maps place 173 Thorndike St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective May 26, 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

The area around 173 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 RiskNot rated
no burnable land within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemBROOKLINE WATER AND SEWER DIVISION
serves 63,191 people · EPA ID MA3046000
Water SourcePurchased surface water from MWRA
Last State InspectionApr 2026
Also Mapped HereBOSTON WATER AND SEWER COMMISSION (MWRA)
Lead1 ppb (2025)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 350 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax 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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