Norfolk County and Brookline Town property record for 21 Penniman Rd, Brookline, MA 02445
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 6 bd · 4.5 ba · 3,750 sqft · built 1921 |
| Lot Size | 0.251 acres (10,925 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $2,062,500 (Nov 2011) |
| Tax Bill | $37,302 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2026 Transfer Mar 2026 Transfer + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 10149001 |
| Primary APN | 10149001 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 6 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 4.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 12 Rooms |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,750 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 6,447 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,392 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 863 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1921 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1980 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Slate |
| Lot Area | 10,925 sqft (0.251 acres) |
| Garage Type | Basement |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 10149001 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 21 PENNIMAN RD |
| City | BROOKLINE |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02445-4127 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | S10 |
| Legal Subdivision | BROOKLINE |
| Legal Block | 262 |
| Legal Lot Number | 7 |
| Jurisdiction | BROOKLINE MA |
| Township / Civil Division | BROOKLINE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3003 |
| Census Tract | 401100 |
21 Penniman Rd is owned by two individuals who acquired it in March 2026.
Source: Norfolk County and Brookline Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 48 WAVERLY ST, BROOKLINE, MA 02445-6834 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Tenants in Common |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 12, 2026 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Mar 12, 2026 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Jun 23, 2021 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · Stand-Alone First Mortgage LEADER BANK NA |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 15, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 15, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jan 29, 1999 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201111 |
| Deed Book / Page | 29335 / 553 |
| Last Transfer Date | Mar 2, 2026 |
| Transfer Doc | 0042981-99 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BROOKLINE MA |
| Recording Date | Mar 12, 2026 |
| Property Address | 21 PENNIMAN RD, BROOKLINE, MA 02445-4127 |
| Document Number | 0042981-99 |
| Book / Page | 42981 / 99 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 2, 2026 |
| Instrument | 15463 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 20, 2026 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants in Common |
| Address | 48 WAVERLY ST, BROOKLINE, MA 02445-6834 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BROOKLINE MA |
| Recording Date | Mar 12, 2026 |
| Property Address | 21 PENNIMAN RD, BROOKLINE, MA 02445-4127 |
| Document Number | 0042981-99 |
| Book / Page | 42981 / 99 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 2, 2026 |
| Instrument | 15463 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 31, 2026 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants in Common |
| Address | 48 WAVERLY ST, BROOKLINE, MA 02445-6834 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BROOKLINE MA |
| Recording Date | Jun 23, 2021 |
| Property Address | 21 PENNIMAN RD, BROOKLINE, MA 02445-4127 |
| Document Number | 039545-314 |
| Book / Page | 39545 / 314 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 23, 2021 |
| Instrument | 81746 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 10, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 21 PENNIMAN RD, BROOKLINE, MA 02445-4127 |
| Document Number | 0000081747 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 23, 2021 |
| Instrument | 81747 |
| Name | LEADER BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Stand-Alone First Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
The 2026 property tax bill for 21 Penniman Rd was $37,302, up 2.8% 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 | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $37,302.00 (+2.79%) | $3,642,800 (-0.92%) Land $1,512,300 Building $2,130,500 | $3,026,985 (-) |
| 2025 | $36,289.00 (+4.79%) | $3,676,700 (+3.73%) Land $1,497,400 Building $2,179,300 | $3,026,985 (-14.96%) |
| 2024 | $34,631.00 (+12.13%) | $3,544,600 (+14.42%) Land $1,439,700 Building $2,104,900 | $3,559,650 |
| 2023 | $30,885.00 | $3,097,800 Land $1,028,600 Building $2,069,200 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 21 Penniman 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 Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 5 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 21 Penniman 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 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 445 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: AT&T, Starry, Verizon.
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