Norfolk County and Brookline Town property record for 189 Tappan St, Brookline, MA 02445
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,170 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.274 acres (11,931 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $1,385,000 (Dec 2009) |
| Tax Bill | $28,285 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2020 Refinance |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 22309119 |
| Primary APN | 22309119 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,170 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,128 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2001 |
| Exterior Material | Stone |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Slate |
| Lot Area | 11,931 sqft (0.274 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 22309119 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 189 TAPPAN ST |
| City | BROOKLINE |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02445-5819 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | SC10 |
| Legal Block | 222 |
| Legal Lot Number | 20 |
| Jurisdiction | BROOKLINE MA |
| Township / Civil Division | BROOKLINE |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4011 |
| Census Tract | 400600 |
189 Tappan St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in December 2009.
Source: Norfolk County and Brookline Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 189 TAPPAN ST, BROOKLINE, MA 02445-5819 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 15, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 15, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 26, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2009137183 |
| Deed Book / Page | 27303 / 338 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BROOKLINE MA |
| Property Address | 189 TAPPAN ST, BROOKLINE, MA 02445-5819 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 38441-189 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 6, 2020 |
| Book Page | 38441/189 |
| Instrument | 107380 |
| Name | DEDHAM INSTITUTION FOR SAVINGS |
|---|---|
| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 181 Months |
| Due | Nov 1, 2035 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 189 Tappan St was $28,285, up 3.3% 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 | $28,285.00 (+3.31%) | $2,762,200 (-0.43%) Land $1,717,300 Building $1,044,200 | $2,420,790 (-) |
| 2025 | $27,380.00 (+5.09%) | $2,774,100 (+4.03%) Land $1,700,300 Building $1,073,800 | $2,420,790 (-6.9%) |
| 2024 | $26,054.00 (+12.33%) | $2,666,700 (+14.62%) Land $1,634,800 Building $1,031,900 | $2,600,340 |
| 2023 | $23,195.00 | $2,326,500 Land $1,316,500 Building $1,010,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 189 Tappan St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
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 189 Tappan 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 99.1% of the US · lower than 98.7% 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 573 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: Starry, Verizon.
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