20 John St, Apt 1, Brookline, MA 02446 Property Records

Norfolk County and Brookline Town property record for 20 John St, Apt 1, Brookline, MA 02446

Property Summary

Property Type	Condominium
Details	2 bd · 2 ba · 1,429 sqft · built 1920
Lot Size	0.427 acres (18,622 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale	$390,000 (Aug 2001)
Tax Bill	$10,341 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	Feb 2021 Refinance Aug 2017 Mortgage
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`1394018`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`1394018`
Alternative APN	`BROO B:045 L:0009 S:0011`

Interior

Bedrooms	2 Beds
Full Baths	2 Baths
Total Rooms	6 Rooms
Units	4 Units
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,429 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1920
Effective Year Built	Effective 1920
Architectural Style	Other
Exterior Material	Brick
Construction Type	Concrete
Roof Type	Flat
Roof Material	Tar & Gravel
Lot Area	18,622 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating System	Hot Water

Location & Zoning

Account Number	1394018
Street Address	20 JOHN ST, 1
City	BROOKLINE
State	MA
Zip	02446-3741
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Condominium / Townhouse > Condominium
Legal Subdivision	COOLIDGE CORNER
Legal Block	45
Legal Lot Number	9
Jurisdiction	BROOKLINE MA
Township / Civil Division	BROOKLINE
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1009
Census Tract	400201

Owner

20 John St, Apt 1 is owned by two individuals who bought it in August 2001.

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

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

Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address	20 JOHN ST, 1, BROOKLINE, MA 02446-3741
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Feb 17, 2021	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance LEADER BANK NA
Aug 31, 2017	Deed of Trust, Mortgage BROOKLINE BANK

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Aug 1, 2001 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Aug 1, 2001 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Jul 15, 1996 · Amount on File
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

February 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	BROOKLINE MA
Property Address	20 JOHN ST APT 1, 1, BROOKLINE, MA 02446-3741
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Mar 5, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	39015-188
Date	Feb 17, 2021
Book Page	39015/188
Instrument	20756

Lender

Name	LEADER BANK NA
Type	Bank

Agreement

Type	Stand-Alone Refinance
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	361 Months
Due	Mar 1, 2051

August 2017: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	BROOKLINE MA
Property Address	20 JOHN ST APT 1, 1, BROOKLINE, MA 02446-3741
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Feb 5, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	35408-318
Date	Aug 31, 2017
Book Page	35408/318
Instrument	82533

Lender

Name	BROOKLINE BANK

Agreement

Amount	Amount on Record

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2026 property tax bill for 20 John St, Apt 1 was $10,341, up 7.3% from the year before.

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

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Massachusetts
County	Norfolk County
County Subdivision	Brookline Town
Unified School District	Brookline School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026	$10,341.00 (+7.35%)	$1,009,900 (+3.47%) Building $1,009,900	$960,545 (-)
2025	$9,633.00 (+3.04%)	$976,000 (+2%) Building $976,000	$960,545 (+16.1%)
2024	$9,349.00 (+0.74%)	$956,900 (+2.8%) Building $956,900	$827,355
2023	$9,280.00	$930,800 Building $930,800

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 20 John St, Apt 1 in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.

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

FEMA Flood Zone	Zone X minimal risk
Flood Insurance Requirement	Not required lenders may require it

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

Wildfire

The area around 20 John St, Apt 1 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.

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 556 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

May also be available: Starry.

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