Norfolk County and Brookline Town property record for 259 Kent St, Brookline, MA 02446
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 7 bd · 5 ba · 13,522 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.536 acres (23,361 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $2,600,000 (Jan 2017) |
| Tax Bill | $43,943 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2017 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 4883002 |
| Primary APN | 4883002 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 7 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 5 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 13 Rooms |
| Building Area | 13,522 sqft Garage |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Lot Area | 23,361 sqft (0.536 acres) |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
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| Heating System | Wood Furnace |
| Account Number | 4883002 |
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| Street Address | 259 KENT ST |
| City | BROOKLINE |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02446-5400 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | SC7 |
| Legal Block | 127 |
| Legal Lot Number | 5 |
| Jurisdiction | BROOKLINE MA |
| Township / Civil Division | BROOKLINE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2002 |
| Census Tract | 400800 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Longwood Historic District listed 1978 · 61 contributing resources · NRIS 78000460 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
Source: Norfolk County and Brookline Town records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 259 KENT ST, BROOKLINE, MA 02446-5400 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 5, 2017 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jan 5, 2017 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20171301 |
| Deed Book / Page | 34826 / 198 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BROOKLINE MA |
| Recording Date | Jan 5, 2017 |
| Property Address | 259 KENT ST, BROOKLINE, MA 02446-5400 |
| Document Number | 34826-198 |
| Book / Page | 034826 / 000198 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 3, 2017 |
| Instrument | 1301 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 24, 2017 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $2,600.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 259 KENT ST BROOKLINE MA 024465400, BROOKLINE, MA 02446-5400 |
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 | $43,943.00 (+5.65%) | $4,291,300 (+1.83%) Land $1,464,500 Building $2,826,800 | $3,887,115 (-) |
| 2025 | $41,592.00 (+4.97%) | $4,214,000 (+3.91%) Land $1,449,900 Building $2,764,100 | $3,887,115 (-1.25%) |
| 2024 | $39,622.00 (+7.23%) | $4,055,500 (+9.42%) Land $1,394,200 Building $2,661,300 | $3,936,230 |
| 2023 | $36,952.00 | $3,706,300 Land $1,155,400 Building $2,550,900 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 100 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 59 units insured incl. 55 condo units |
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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 97% of the US · lower than 94% of Massachusetts |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 |
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| 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 299 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 Fixed Wireless · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 75 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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