Norfolk County and Brookline Town property record for 196 Winchester St, Brookline, MA 02446
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 6 bd · 2.5 ba · 3,708 sqft · built 1925 |
| Lot Size | 0.176 acres (7,688 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $22,911 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 3067014 |
| Primary APN | 3067014 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 6 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 14 Rooms |
| Units | 2 Units |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,708 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 5,760 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,692 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,692 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1925 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1971 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 7,688 sqft (0.176 acres) |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 3067014 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 196 WINCHESTER ST |
| City | BROOKLINE |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02446-2763 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | T-6 |
| Legal Block | 85 |
| Legal Lot Number | 13 |
| Jurisdiction | BROOKLINE MA |
| Township / Civil Division | BROOKLINE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1005 |
| Census Tract | 400401 |
196 Winchester St, a duplex, is owned and occupied by an individual.
Source: Norfolk County and Brookline Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 196 WINCHESTER ST, BROOKLINE, MA 02446-2763 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 196 Winchester St was $22,911, up 2.7% 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 | $22,911.00 (+2.72%) | $2,237,400 (-1%) Land $1,368,300 Building $856,900 | $2,635,842 |
| 2025 | $22,305.00 (+2.15%) | $2,259,900 (+1.12%) Land $1,354,700 Building $905,200 | |
| 2024 | $21,835.00 (-1.37%) | $2,234,900 (+0.65%) Land $1,302,500 Building $932,400 | |
| 2023 | $22,138.00 | $2,220,500 Land $1,201,200 Building $1,019,300 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 196 Winchester 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 | 2 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.
The area around 196 Winchester 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 |
| 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 776 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Astound Broadband Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,500 / 50 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 75 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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