Norfolk County and Brookline Town property record for 238 Cypress St, Brookline, MA 02445
| Property Type | Triplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 6 bd · 3 ba · 2,979 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.056 acres (2,431 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $33,000 (Mar 1974) |
| Tax Bill | $13,433 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 11749021 |
| Primary APN | 11749021 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 6 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 14 Rooms |
| Units | 3 Units |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,979 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,188 sqft |
| Basement Area | 993 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 993 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1973 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 2,431 sqft (0.056 acres) |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 11749021 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 238 CYPRESS ST |
| City | BROOKLINE |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02445-6718 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Triplex |
| Local Zoning Code | M10 |
| Legal Block | 306 |
| Legal Lot Number | 4 |
| Jurisdiction | BROOKLINE MA |
| Township / Civil Division | BROOKLINE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3008 |
| Census Tract | 401000 |
238 Cypress St, a triplex, is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in March 1974.
Source: Norfolk County and Brookline Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 238 CYPRESS ST, BROOKLINE, MA 02445-6718 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 21, 1974 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 21, 1974 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 5024 / 461 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 238 Cypress St was $13,433, up 7.1% 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $13,433.00 (+7.05%) | $1,311,800 (+3.19%) Land $662,800 Building $649,000 |
| 2025 | $12,548.00 (-0.09%) | $1,271,300 (-1.1%) Land $578,000 Building $693,300 |
| 2024 | $12,559.00 (+4.32%) | $1,285,500 (+6.46%) Land $552,700 Building $732,800 |
| 2023 | $12,039.00 | $1,207,500 Land $470,100 Building $737,400 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 238 Cypress 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 | 1 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 238 Cypress 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 294 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 | 980 / 880 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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