Norfolk County and Brookline Town property record for 20 Kent St, Brookline, MA 02445
| Property Type | Office Building |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 ba · 10,880 sqft · built 1960 |
| Lot Size | 0.454 acres (19,785 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Last Sale | $288,000 (Apr 2002) |
| Tax Bill | $110,295 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 5315024 |
| Primary APN | 5315024 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
|---|---|
| Half Baths | 4 Half Baths |
| Units | 3 Units |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 10,880 sqft Total Area |
| Gross Area | 17,930 sqft |
| Basement Area | 5,966 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 5,424 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 542 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1960 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1970 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Steel Frame |
| Roof Type | Flat |
| Roof Material | Other |
| Lot Area | 19,785 sqft (0.454 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 5315024 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 20 KENT ST |
| City | BROOKLINE |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02445-7998 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Office > Office Building |
| Local Zoning Code | G20 |
| Legal Block | 140A |
| Legal Lot Number | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | BROOKLINE MA |
| Township / Civil Division | BROOKLINE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3016 |
| Census Tract | 400900 |
20 Kent St, a commercial property, is held in a trust since April 2002.
Source: Norfolk County and Brookline Town records, as of April 14, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 590637, NEWTON CENTER, MA 02459-0006 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 2, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 2, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Apr 2, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 200258879 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 20 Kent St was $110,295, up 3.2% 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $110,295.00 (+3.24%) | $6,660,300 (+2.3%) Land $2,775,000 Building $3,885,300 |
| 2024 | $106,836.00 (+3.2%) | $6,510,400 (+5.02%) Land $2,775,000 Building $3,735,400 |
| 2023 | $103,528.00 | $6,199,300 Land $4,036,300 Building $2,163,000 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 20 Kent 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 20 Kent 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 717 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 |
| 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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