20 Abbottsford Rd, Brookline, MA 02446 Property Records

Norfolk County and Brookline Town property record for 20 Abbottsford Rd, Brookline, MA 02446

Property Summary

Property TypeDuplex
Details9 bd · 4.5 ba · 3,790 sqft · built 1900
Lot Size0.19 acres (8,281 sqft)
Owner2 Trust Names on File
Last Sale$89,900 (Nov 1978)
Tax Bill$28,349 (2026)
Deeds & MortgagesMar 2024 Transfer
Nov 2018 Mortgage
+ 1 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN1935003

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN1935003
Alternative APN
  • BROO B:053 L:0015 S:0000

Interior

Bedrooms9 Beds
Full Baths4.5 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Total Rooms15 Rooms
Units2 Units
Stories2 Stories
Building Area3,790 sqft Living Area
Gross Area6,824 sqft
Basement Area1,570 sqft
Unfinished Basement1,193 sqft
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1900
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1962
Architectural StyleVictorian
Exterior MaterialWood Siding
Construction TypeFrame
Roof TypeGable
Roof MaterialSlate
Lot Area8,281 sqft (0.19 acres)

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemHot Water
Heating FuelOil

Location & Zoning

Account Number1935003
Street Address20 ABBOTTSFORD RD
CityBROOKLINE
StateMA
Zip02446-6706
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Multi-Unit > Duplex
Local Zoning CodeT-5
Legal Block53
Legal Lot Number15
JurisdictionBROOKLINE MA
Township / Civil DivisionBROOKLINE
Census Block Group2
Census Block2005
Census Tract400202

Historic Designation

Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026

Historic DistrictWithin the Graffam Development Historic District
listed 1985 · 34 contributing resources · NRIS 85003271

Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.

Owner

20 Abbottsford Rd, a duplex, is owner-occupied and held in a trust since March 2024.

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

Owner of Record2 Trust Names on File
Mailing Address20 ABBOTTSFORD RD, BROOKLINE, MA 02446-6706
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeCompany
VestingTrust, Family Trust

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Mar 28, 2024Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
Quitclaim
Nov 9, 2018Deed of Trust, Mortgage
WELLS FARGO BANK NA
Nov 9, 2018Deed of Trust, Mortgage
BOSTON CHILDRENS HEAR

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleNov 15, 1978 · Amount on File
Deed SaleNov 15, 1978 · Amount on File
Deed Book / Page5540 / 552
Last Transfer DateMar 6, 2024
Transfer Doc0041701-88
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

March 2024: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionBROOKLINE MA
Recording DateMar 28, 2024
Property Address20 ABBOTTSFORD RD, BROOKLINE, MA 02446-6706
Document Number0041701-88
Book / Page41701 / 88
Instrument DateMar 6, 2024
Instrument18071
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedApr 12, 2024

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyNo Consideration Stated
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address20 ABBOTTSFORD RD, BROOKLINE, MA 02446-6706

November 2018: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionBROOKLINE MA
Property Address20 ABBOTTSFORD RD, BROOKLINE, MA 02446-6706
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedFeb 7, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number36424-329
DateNov 9, 2018
Book Page36424/329
Instrument100768
Lender
NameWELLS FARGO BANK NA
TypeBank
Agreement
AmountAmount on Record
Term360 Months
DueNov 1, 2048

November 2018: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionBROOKLINE MA
Property Address20 ABBOTTSFORD RD, BROOKLINE, MA 02446-6706
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedFeb 7, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number36424-347
DateNov 9, 2018
Book Page36424/347
Instrument100769
Lender
NameBOSTON CHILDRENS HEAR
Agreement
AmountAmount on Record

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2026 property tax bill for 20 Abbottsford Rd was $28,349, up 22% 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$28,349.00 (+21.95%)$2,768,500 (+17.55%) Land $1,394,900 Building $1,373,600$2,958,519
2025$23,246.00 (+2.24%)$2,355,200 (+1.21%) Land $1,381,100 Building $974,100
2024$22,736.00 (-1.7%)$2,327,100 (+0.31%) Land $1,327,900 Building $999,200
2023$23,130.00$2,320,000 Land $1,225,700 Building $1,094,300

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 20 Abbottsford Rd 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 ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies1 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

The area around 20 Abbottsford Rd 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
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 556 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax 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

May also be available: Starry.

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