20 Searle Ave, Brookline, MA 02445 Property Records

Norfolk County and Brookline Town property record for 20 Searle Ave, Brookline, MA 02445

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	5 bd · 3.5 ba · 2,583 sqft · built 1880
Lot Size	0.083 acres (3,602 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale	$948,000 (Jan 2006)
Tax Bill	$23,336 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	Jan 2017 Mortgage Jul 2017 Line of Credit
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`7258006`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`7258006`
Alternative APN	`BROO B:177 L:0032 S:0000`

Interior

Bedrooms	5 Beds
Full Baths	3.5 Baths
Half Baths	1 Half Bath
Total Rooms	9 Rooms
Stories	3 Stories
Building Area	2,583 sqft Living Area
Gross Area	4,301 sqft
Basement Area	1,097 sqft
Unfinished Basement	1,097 sqft

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1880
Effective Year Built	Effective 1984
Architectural Style	Other
Exterior Material	Wood Siding
Construction Type	Frame
Roof Type	Gable
Roof Material	Asphalt
Lot Area	3,602 sqft (0.083 acres)

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	HVAC
Heating System	Hot Water
Heating Fuel	Gas

Location & Zoning

Account Number	7258006
Street Address	20 SEARLE AVE
City	BROOKLINE
State	MA
Zip	02445-6840
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	T-5
Legal Block	177
Legal Lot Number	32
Jurisdiction	BROOKLINE MA
Township / Civil Division	BROOKLINE
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1007
Census Tract	400700

Owner

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

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Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address	20 SEARLE AVE, BROOKLINE, MA 02445-6840
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Jan 31, 2017	Deed of Trust, Mortgage EASTERN BANK
Jul 26, 2017	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit EASTERN BK

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Jan 5, 2006 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Jan 5, 2006 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Jul 2, 1998 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	2006103743
Deed Book / Page	23288 / 472
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

January 2017: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	BROOKLINE MA
Property Address	20 SEARLE AVE, BROOKLINE, MA 02445-6840
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Feb 5, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	34884-551
Date	Jan 31, 2017
Book Page	34884/551
Instrument	9624

Lender

Name	EASTERN BANK
Type	Bank

Agreement

Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	360 Months
Due	Jan 1, 2047

July 2017: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	BROOKLINE MA
Property Address	20 SEARLE AVE, BROOKLINE, MA 02445-6840
Document Number	35362-336
Book / Page	035362 / 000336
Instrument Date	Jul 26, 2017
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Sep 5, 2017

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	35362-336
Date	Aug 15, 2017
Book Page	035362/000336
Instrument	76386

Lender

Name	EASTERN BK
Type	Bank

Agreement

Type	Line of Credit
Amount	Amount Recorded

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate

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
2026	$23,336.00 (+5.61%)	$2,278,900 (+1.79%) Land $1,140,200 Building $1,138,700	$2,197,445 (-)
2025	$22,097.00 (+5.18%)	$2,238,800 (+4.12%) Land $1,128,900 Building $1,109,900	$2,197,445 (+3.44%)
2024	$21,008.00 (+11.58%)	$2,150,300 (+13.87%) Land $1,085,500 Building $1,064,800	$2,124,390
2023	$18,827.00	$1,888,400 Land $867,200 Building $1,021,200

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	3 in force
Nearby Flood Claims	2 (1978–1979)
Most Recent Claim	Jan 1979 · tidal / storm surge

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	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 653 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 Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area	980 / 880
T-Mobile Fixed Wireless	100 / 20

May also be available: AT&T, Starry.

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