23 Searle Ave, Brookline, MA 02445 Property Records

Norfolk County and Brookline Town property record for 23 Searle Ave, Brookline, MA 02445

Property Summary

Property Type	Duplex
Details	4 bd · 3.5 ba · 3,023 sqft · built 1900
Lot Size	0.099 acres (4,317 sqft)
Owner	2 Trust Names on File
Last Sale	$342,000 (Jan 1992)
Tax Bill	$24,724 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	Jan 2024 Transfer May 2023 Transfer
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`7255018`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`7255018`
Alternative APN	`BROO B:177 L:0029 S:0000`

Interior

Bedrooms	4 Beds
Full Baths	3.5 Baths
Half Baths	1 Half Bath
Total Rooms	11 Rooms
Units	2 Units
Stories	3 Stories
Building Area	3,023 sqft Living Area
Gross Area	6,055 sqft
Basement Area	2,394 sqft
Unfinished Basement	2,394 sqft

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1900
Effective Year Built	Effective 1987
Architectural Style	Other
Exterior Material	Brick
Construction Type	Frame
Roof Type	Gable
Roof Material	Asphalt
Lot Area	4,317 sqft (0.099 acres)

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating System	Hot Water
Heating Fuel	Gas

Location & Zoning

Account Number	7255018
Street Address	23 SEARLE AVE
City	BROOKLINE
State	MA
Zip	02445-6805
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex
Local Zoning Code	T-5
Legal Block	177
Legal Lot Number	29
Jurisdiction	BROOKLINE MA
Township / Civil Division	BROOKLINE
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1007
Census Tract	400700

Owner

23 Searle Ave, a duplex, is held in a trust since August 2025.

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

Owner of Record	2 Trust Names on File
Mailing Address	21 MONUMENT AVE, CHARLESTOWN, MA 02129-3323
Owner Type	Individual
Vesting	Trust, Revocable Trust

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

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Jan 17, 2024	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim
May 23, 2023	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Jan 14, 1992 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Jan 14, 1992 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Feb 8, 1989 · Amount on File
Last Transfer Date	Aug 6, 2025
Transfer Doc	042583-565
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

January 2024: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	BROOKLINE MA
Recording Date	Jan 17, 2024
Property Address	23 SEARLE AVE, BROOKLINE, MA 02445-6805
Document Number	041603-452
Book / Page	41603 / 452
Instrument Date	Jan 17, 2024
Instrument	3251
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Feb 2, 2024

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	No Consideration Stated
Additional	Quitclaim Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	23 SEARLE AVE, BROOKLINE, MA 02445-6805

May 2023: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	BROOKLINE MA
Recording Date	May 23, 2023
Property Address	23 SEARLE AVE, BROOKLINE, MA 02445-6805
Document Number	041207-246
Book / Page	41207 / 246
Instrument Date	May 15, 2023
Instrument	30636
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jun 9, 2023

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	No Consideration Stated
Additional	Quitclaim Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	23 SEARLE AVE, BROOKLINE, MA 02445-6805

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2026 property tax bill for 23 Searle Ave was $24,724, up 3.8% 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	$24,724.00 (+3.75%)	$2,414,500 (+%) Land $1,172,000 Building $1,242,500	$2,466,893
2025	$23,830.00 (+1.39%)	$2,414,400 (+0.37%) Land $1,160,400 Building $1,254,000
2024	$23,503.00 (+8.23%)	$2,405,600 (+10.44%) Land $1,115,700 Building $1,289,900
2023	$21,716.00	$2,178,100 Land $892,100 Building $1,286,000

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 23 Searle Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 1978.

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

The area around 23 Searle Ave 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 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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