Norfolk County and Brookline Town property record for 255 Tappan St, Brookline, MA 02445
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 7 bd · 5 ba · 4,171 sqft · built 1953 |
| Lot Size | 0.228 acres (9,919 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $2,820,000 (Dec 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $32,068 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2025 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 8784034 |
| Primary APN | 8784034 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 7 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 5 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 14 Rooms |
| Units | 2 Units |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 4,171 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 6,916 sqft |
| Basement Area | 2,487 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 2,487 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1953 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1978 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 9,919 sqft (0.228 acres) |
| Garage Type | Basement |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 8784034 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 255 TAPPAN ST |
| City | BROOKLINE |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02445-5308 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | T-6 |
| Legal Block | 222 |
| Legal Lot Number | 30 |
| Jurisdiction | BROOKLINE MA |
| Township / Civil Division | BROOKLINE |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4011 |
| Census Tract | 400600 |
255 Tappan St, a duplex, is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in December 2025.
Source: Norfolk County and Brookline Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 255 TAPPAN ST, BROOKLINE, MA 02445-5308 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Individual(s) |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 23, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 23, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 42849 / 260 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Dec 22, 2025 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 042849-260 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BROOKLINE MA |
| Recording Date | Dec 23, 2025 |
| Property Address | 255 TAPPAN ST, BROOKLINE, MA 02445-5308 |
| Document Number | 042849-260 |
| Book / Page | 42849 / 260 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 22, 2025 |
| Instrument | 91452 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 14, 2026 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 255 TAPPAN ST, BROOKLINE, MA 02445-5308 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 255 Tappan St was $32,068, up 3.6% 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 | $32,068.00 (+3.65%) | $3,131,600 (-0.1%) Land $1,687,700 Building $1,442,600 | $2,779,413 |
| 2025 | $30,939.00 (+1.75%) | $3,134,600 (+0.72%) Land $1,671,000 Building $1,463,600 | |
| 2024 | $30,406.00 (+7.98%) | $3,112,200 (+10.19%) Land $1,606,600 Building $1,505,600 | |
| 2023 | $28,159.00 | $2,824,400 Land $1,293,700 Building $1,530,700 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 255 Tappan 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 255 Tappan 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 573 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: Starry, Verizon.
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