Norfolk County and Brookline Town property record for 26 Searle Ave, Brookline, MA 02445
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 6 bd · 4.5 ba · 3,230 sqft · built 1876 |
| Lot Size | 0.085 acres (3,685 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $22,435 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7256014 |
| Primary APN | 7256014 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 6 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 4.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 14 Rooms |
| Units | 2 Units |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,230 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,540 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,122 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,122 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1876 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1988 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Mansard |
| Roof Material | Slate |
| Lot Area | 3,685 sqft (0.085 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 7256014 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 26 SEARLE AVE |
| City | BROOKLINE |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02445-6840 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | T-5 |
| Legal Block | 177 |
| Legal Lot Number | 30 |
| Jurisdiction | BROOKLINE MA |
| Township / Civil Division | BROOKLINE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1007 |
| Census Tract | 400700 |
26 Searle Ave, a duplex, is owner-occupied and held in a trust since February 2016.
Source: Norfolk County and Brookline Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 26 SEARLE AVE, BROOKLINE, MA 02445-6840 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 5, 2016 |
| Deed Sale | Feb 5, 2016 |
| Prior Sale | Jan 31, 1975 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201611101 |
| Deed Book / Page | 33838 / 125 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 26 Searle Ave was $22,435, up 3.7% 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 | $22,435.00 (+3.66%) | $2,190,900 (-0.08%) Land $1,143,900 Building $1,047,000 | $2,444,300 |
| 2025 | $21,642.00 (+1.66%) | $2,192,700 (+0.63%) Land $1,132,600 Building $1,060,100 | |
| 2024 | $21,288.00 (+7.72%) | $2,178,900 (+9.93%) Land $1,089,000 Building $1,089,900 | |
| 2023 | $19,762.00 | $1,982,100 Land $870,100 Building $1,112,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 26 Searle Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 1978.
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 | 3 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (1978–1979) |
| Most Recent Claim | Jan 1979 · tidal / storm surge |
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 Searle Ave 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 653 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 · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 980 / 880 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: AT&T, Starry.
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