Norfolk County and Brookline Town property record for 181 Laurel Rd, Chestnut Hill, MA 02467
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 5 ba · 3,732 sqft · built 1948 |
| Lot Size | 0.535 acres (23,326 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $2,750,000 (Jun 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $37,065 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 14048004 |
| Primary APN | 14048004 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 2 Half Baths |
| Total Rooms | 12 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 3,732 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 7,982 sqft |
| Basement Area | 4,153 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 2,472 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,681 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1948 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1965 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 23,326 sqft (0.535 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 14048004 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 181 LAUREL RD |
| City | CHESTNUT HILL |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02467-2210 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | S15 |
| Legal Subdivision | BROOKLINE |
| Legal Block | 419 |
| Legal Lot Number | 11 |
| Jurisdiction | BROOKLINE MA |
| Township / Civil Division | BROOKLINE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1010 |
| Census Tract | 401202 |
181 Laurel Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in June 2016.
Source: Norfolk County and Brookline Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 181 LAUREL RD, CHESTNUT HILL, MA 02467-2210 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Husband and Wife |
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 | Jun 8, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 8, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Apr 15, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 34156 / 600 |
| Transfer Doc | 034156-600 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 181 Laurel Rd was $37,065, up 4.5% 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 | $37,065.00 (+4.46%) | $3,619,600 (+0.68%) Land $1,785,600 Building $1,761,900 | $4,020,590 (-) |
| 2025 | $35,484.00 (+3.76%) | $3,595,100 (+2.71%) Land $1,768,000 Building $1,827,100 | $4,020,590 (+10.42%) |
| 2024 | $34,198.00 (+7.98%) | $3,500,300 (+10.19%) Land $1,700,000 Building $1,800,300 | $3,641,255 |
| 2023 | $31,672.00 | $3,176,700 Land $1,416,800 Building $1,759,900 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 181 Laurel Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2023.
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 |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 10 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 10 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2023) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2023 · rainfall accumulation |
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 181 Laurel 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 99.1% of the US · lower than 98.7% 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 231 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 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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