Norfolk County and Brookline Town property record for 26 Kent Sq, Brookline, MA 02446
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 4 ba · 2,895 sqft · built 1875 |
| Lot Size | 0.153 acres (6,647 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Last Sale | $234,000 (May 1992) |
| Tax Bill | $23,206 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2019 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 5009027 |
| Primary APN | 5009027 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 4 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 11 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,895 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 5,256 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,206 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,110 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1875 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1979 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 6,647 sqft (0.153 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 5009027 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 26 KENT SQ |
| City | BROOKLINE |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02446-6949 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | T-5 |
| Legal Block | 128 |
| Legal Lot Number | 3 |
| Jurisdiction | BROOKLINE MA |
| Township / Civil Division | BROOKLINE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1008 |
| Census Tract | 400800 |
26 Kent Sq is owner-occupied and held in a trust since February 2019.
Source: Norfolk County and Brookline Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 26 KENT SQ, BROOKLINE, MA 02446-6949 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Trust |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 21, 1992 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 21, 1992 · Amount on File |
| Last Transfer Date | Feb 3, 2019 |
| Transfer Doc | 37470-134 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BROOKLINE MA |
| Recording Date | Dec 23, 2019 |
| Property Address | 26 KENT SQ, BROOKLINE, MA 02446-6949 |
| Document Number | 37470-134 |
| Book / Page | 037470 / 000134 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 3, 2019 |
| Instrument | 122072 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 7, 2020 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Revocable Trust |
| Address | 26 KENT SQ BROOKLINE MA 024466949, BROOKLINE, MA 02446-6949 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 26 Kent Sq was $23,206, up 1.7% 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 | $23,206.00 (+1.7%) | $2,266,200 (-1.98%) Land $1,271,700 Building $994,500 | $2,986,990 (-) |
| 2025 | $22,819.00 (+5.08%) | $2,312,000 (+4.02%) Land $1,259,100 Building $1,052,900 | $2,986,990 (+27.08%) |
| 2024 | $21,716.00 (+9.19%) | $2,222,700 (+11.42%) Land $1,210,700 Building $1,012,000 | $2,350,490 |
| 2023 | $19,889.00 | $1,994,900 Land $1,001,500 Building $993,400 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 26 Kent Sq in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 500 ft |
| 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.
The area around 26 Kent Sq 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 717 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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