20 Payson Rd, Chestnut Hill, MA 02467 Property Records

Norfolk County and Brookline Town property record for 20 Payson Rd, Chestnut Hill, MA 02467

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	4 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,463 sqft · built 1937
Lot Size	0.17 acres (7,388 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale	$780,000 (Aug 2018)
Tax Bill	$11,754 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Aug 2021 Refinance Jul 2019 Mortgage + 1 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`12874006`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`12874006`
Alternative APN	`BROO B:362 L:0003 S:0000`

Interior

Bedrooms	4 Beds
Full Baths	2.5 Baths
Half Baths	1 Half Bath
Total Rooms	7 Rooms
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	1,463 sqft Living Area
Gross Area	2,218 sqft
Basement Area	580 sqft
Unfinished Basement	580 sqft
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1937
Effective Year Built	Effective 1980
Architectural Style	Cape Cod
Exterior Material	Wood Siding
Construction Type	Frame
Roof Type	Gable
Roof Material	Asphalt
Lot Area	7,388 sqft (0.17 acres)
Garage Type	Basement
Parking Spaces	1 Parking Space

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	HVAC
Heating System	Steam
Heating Fuel	Gas

Location & Zoning

Account Number	12874006
Street Address	20 PAYSON RD
City	CHESTNUT HILL
State	MA
Zip	02467-3217
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	S-7
Legal Subdivision	WELD PARK BROOKLINE & WEST ROX
Legal Block	362
Legal Lot Number	3
Jurisdiction	BROOKLINE MA
Township / Civil Division	BROOKLINE
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2012
Census Tract	401201

Owner

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

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Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address	20 PAYSON RD, CHESTNUT HILL, MA 02467-3217
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual
Vesting	Husband and Wife

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Aug 30, 2021	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance GUARANTEED RATE INC
Jul 30, 2019	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · ARM THE HUNTINGTON NATIONAL BANK
Aug 1, 2018	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer WASHINGTON TRUST MTG

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Aug 1, 2018 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Aug 1, 2018 · Amount on Record
Deed Book / Page	36189 / 502
Record Updated	Sep 20, 2026

August 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	BROOKLINE MA
Property Address	20 PAYSON RD, CHESTNUT HILL, MA 02467-3217
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Apr 2, 2026

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	066187-298
Date	Aug 30, 2021
Book Page	66187/298
Instrument	97108

Lender

Name	GUARANTEED RATE INC
Type	Non-Lending Institution

Agreement

Type	Stand-Alone Refinance
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	361 Months
Due	Sep 1, 2051

July 2019: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	BROOKLINE MA
Property Address	20 PENNIMAN RD, BROOKLINE, MA 02445
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Mar 11, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	37012-139
Date	Jul 30, 2019
Book Page	37012/139
Instrument	64707

Lender

Name	THE HUNTINGTON NATIONAL BANK
Type	Bank

Agreement

Type	ARM
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	361 Months
Due	Aug 1, 2049

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate
Type Change Date	Aug 1, 2026

August 2018: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	BROOKLINE MA
Recording Date	Aug 1, 2018
Property Address	20 PENNIMAN RD, BROOKLINE, MA 02445
Document Number	36189-502
Book / Page	36189 / 502
Instrument	67085
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	May 12, 2021

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$70.37
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	20 PAYSON RD, CHESTNUT HILL, MA 02467-3217

Mortgage

Document Number	361890508
Date	Aug 1, 2018
Instrument	36189/0508

Lender

Name	WASHINGTON TRUST MTG

Agreement

Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	360 Months
Due	Aug 1, 2048

Interest

Rate	5%
Max Rate At Change	80.1%
Max Rate	2.25%

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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
2025	$11,754.00 (+5%)	$1,190,900 (+3.94%) Land $679,500 Building $511,400	$1,135,250 (+4.63%)
2024	$11,194.00 (+11.04%)	$1,145,800 (+13.32%) Land $653,400 Building $492,400	$1,084,995
2023	$10,081.00	$1,011,100 Land $529,800 Building $481,300

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

Flood

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	6 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

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire Risk	Low lower than 97% of the US · lower than 94% of Massachusetts
Wildfire Likelihood	Under 0.01% annual chance
Exposure	None beyond 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 99 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	300 / 20
AT&T Fixed Wireless	100 / 20

May also be available: T-Mobile.

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