259 Mason Ter, Brookline, MA 02446 Property Records

Norfolk County and Brookline Town property record for 259 Mason Ter, Brookline, MA 02446

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	6 bd · 4.5 ba · 3,078 sqft · built 1951
Lot Size	0.236 acres (10,276 sqft)
Owner	Trust Name on File
Tax Bill	$29,606 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	Sep 2023 Transfer Oct 2017 Mortgage + 1 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`3140005`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`3140005`
Alternative APN	`BROO B:085 L:0084 S:0000`

Interior

Bedrooms	6 Beds
Full Baths	4.5 Baths
Half Baths	1 Half Bath
Total Rooms	10 Rooms
Stories	3 Stories
Building Area	3,078 sqft Living Area
Gross Area	4,723 sqft
Basement Area	1,183 sqft
Unfinished Basement	684 sqft
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1951
Effective Year Built	Effective 2003
Architectural Style	Colonial
Exterior Material	Wood Siding
Construction Type	Frame
Roof Type	Gable
Roof Material	Asphalt
Lot Area	10,276 sqft (0.236 acres)
Garage Type	Attached
Parking Spaces	1 Parking Space

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	HVAC
Heating System	Hot Water
Heating Fuel	Gas

Location & Zoning

Account Number	3140005
Street Address	259 MASON TER
City	BROOKLINE
State	MA
Zip	02446-2776
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	S-7
Legal Block	85
Legal Lot Number	84
Jurisdiction	BROOKLINE MA
Township / Civil Division	BROOKLINE
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1005
Census Tract	400401

Owner

259 Mason Ter is owner-occupied and held in a trust since September 2023.

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

Owner of Record	Trust Name on File
Mailing Address	259 MASON TER, BROOKLINE, MA 02446-2776
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual
Vesting	Trust

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Sep 12, 2023	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim
Oct 20, 2017	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Closed-End Mortgage CENTURY BANK & TRUST CO
Dec 11, 2020	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Mar 18, 2014
Deed Sale	Mar 18, 2014
Prior Sale	May 26, 2004 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	201419266
Deed Book / Page	32124 / 579
Last Transfer Date	Sep 12, 2023
Transfer Doc	041405-510
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

September 2023: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	BROOKLINE MA
Recording Date	Sep 12, 2023
Property Address	259 MASON TER, BROOKLINE, MA 02446-2776
Document Number	041405-510
Book / Page	41405 / 510
Instrument Date	Sep 12, 2023
Instrument	59362
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Sep 29, 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	259 MASON TER, BROOKLINE, MA 02446-2776

October 2017: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	BROOKLINE MA
Property Address	259 MASON TER, BROOKLINE, MA 02446-2776
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Feb 5, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	35533-438
Date	Oct 20, 2017
Book Page	35533/438
Instrument	100093

Lender

Name	CENTURY BANK & TRUST CO
Type	Bank

Agreement

Type	Closed-End Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	240 Months
Due	Oct 1, 2037

December 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	BROOKLINE MA
Property Address	259 MASON TER, BROOKLINE, MA 02446-2776
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Feb 5, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	38725-448
Date	Dec 11, 2020
Book Page	38725/448
Instrument	140111

Lender

Name	UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE
Type	Mortgage Company

Agreement

Type	Stand-Alone Refinance
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	373 Months
Due	Jan 1, 2052

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2026 property tax bill for 259 Mason Ter was $29,606, up 3.5% 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	$29,606.00 (+3.5%)	$2,891,200 (-0.24%) Land $1,533,800 Building $1,357,400	$2,944,335 (-)
2025	$28,606.00 (+4.96%)	$2,898,300 (+3.89%) Land $1,518,600 Building $1,379,700	$2,944,335 (-4.71%)
2024	$27,255.00 (+7.54%)	$2,789,700 (+9.74%) Land $1,459,800 Building $1,329,900	$3,089,780
2023	$25,345.00	$2,542,100 Land $1,269,500 Building $1,272,600

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 259 Mason Ter 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	2 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.

Wildfire

The area around 259 Mason Ter 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 776 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity Cable	2,000 / 2,000
Astound Broadband Cable · Fiber in parts of the area	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

May also be available: Starry.

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