261 Winchester St, Brookline, MA 02446 Property Records

Norfolk County and Brookline Town property record for 261 Winchester St, Brookline, MA 02446

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	4 bd · 4.5 ba · 2,880 sqft · built 1892
Lot Size	0.17 acres (7,392 sqft)
Owner	2 Company Names on Record
Last Sale	$1,700,000 (Mar 2021)
Tax Bill	$20,130 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	Aug 2026 Line of Credit May 2026 Transfer + 2 more
APN	`2547019`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`2547019`
Alternative APN	`BROO B:075 L:0035 S:0000`

Interior

Bedrooms	4 Beds
Full Baths	4.5 Baths
Half Baths	1 Half Bath
Total Rooms	11 Rooms
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	2,880 sqft Living Area
Gross Area	4,764 sqft
Basement Area	1,140 sqft
Unfinished Basement	821 sqft
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1892
Effective Year Built	Effective 1967
Architectural Style	Other
Exterior Material	Stone
Construction Type	Frame
Roof Type	Gable
Roof Material	Asphalt
Lot Area	7,392 sqft (0.17 acres)

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	HVAC
Heating System	Hot Water
Heating Fuel	Gas

Location & Zoning

Account Number	2547019
Street Address	261 WINCHESTER ST
City	BROOKLINE
State	MA
Zip	02446-2766
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	T-6
Legal Subdivision	BROOKLINE
Legal Block	75
Legal Lot Number	35
Jurisdiction	BROOKLINE MA
Township / Civil Division	BROOKLINE
Census Block Group	3
Census Block	3006
Census Tract	400300

Owner

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

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of Record	2 Company Names on Record
Mailing Address	261 WINCHESTER ST, BROOKLINE, MA 02446-2766
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Company
Vesting	Trust, Family Trust

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Aug 17, 2026	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit EASTERN BANK
May 26, 2026	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim
Apr 27, 2022	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit EASTERN BANK
Mar 30, 2021	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · Stand-Alone First Mortgage FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORP

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Mar 30, 2021 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Mar 30, 2021 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Mar 1, 1989 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	202141524
Deed Book / Page	39209 / 269
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

August 2026: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	BROOKLINE MA
Recording Date	Aug 17, 2026
Property Address	261 WINCHESTER ST, BROOKLINE, MA 02446-2766
Document Number	0000059008
Book / Page	43310 / 152
Instrument Date	Aug 3, 2026
Instrument	202659008
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Sep 9, 2026

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	0000059008,
Date	Aug 17, 2026
Book Page	43310/152
Instrument	202659008

Lender

Name	EASTERN BANK

Agreement

Type	Line of Credit
Amount	Amount Recorded

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate
Initial Type	Adjustable Rate
Max Rate	-1%

May 2026: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	BROOKLINE MA
Recording Date	May 26, 2026
Property Address	261 WINCHESTER ST, BROOKLINE, MA 02446-2766
Document Number	043127-221
Book / Page	43127 / 221
Instrument Date	May 8, 2026
Instrument	202634460
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Aug 29, 2026

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	No Consideration Stated
Additional	Quitclaim

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	261 WINCHESTER ST, BROOKLINE, MA 02446-2766

April 2022: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	BROOKLINE MA
Property Address	261 WINCHESTER ST, BROOKLINE, MA 02446-2766
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	May 13, 2022

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	040492-370
Date	Apr 27, 2022
Book Page	40492/370
Instrument	36568

Lender

Name	EASTERN BANK
Type	Bank

Agreement

Type	Line of Credit
Amount	Amount Recorded

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate

March 2021: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	BROOKLINE MA
Recording Date	Mar 30, 2021
Property Address	261 WINCHESTER ST, BROOKLINE, MA 02446-2766
Document Number	39209-269
Book / Page	39209 / 269
Instrument Date	Mar 30, 2021
Instrument	41524
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	May 12, 2021

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Tenants by the Entirety
Address	261 WINCHESTER ST, BROOKLINE, MA 02446-2766
Investor	Possibly a Property Investor

Mortgage

Document Number	41525
Date	Mar 30, 2021
Instrument	41525

Lender

Name	FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORP
Type	Mortgage Company

Agreement

Type	Stand-Alone First Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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	$20,130.00 (+7.99%)	$1,965,800 (+4.08%) Land $1,233,100 Building $732,700	$2,235,160 (-)
2025	$18,641.00 (+5.01%)	$1,888,700 (+3.95%) Land $1,220,900 Building $667,800	$2,235,160 (+4.34%)
2024	$17,751.00 (+3.59%)	$1,816,900 (+5.71%) Land $1,173,900 Building $643,000	$2,142,155
2023	$17,136.00	$1,718,800 Land $1,058,200 Building $660,600

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

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood Zone	Not on file
Nearby Flood Policies	8 units insured incl. 2 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.

Wildfire

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
Also Mapped Here	BOSTON WATER AND SEWER COMMISSION (MWRA)
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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