Norfolk County and Brookline Town property record for 268 Kent St, Brookline, MA 02446
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,575 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.179 acres (7,810 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $24,608 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2020 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 4759018 |
| Primary APN | 4759018 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 11 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,575 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,723 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,112 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 723 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1985 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Wood Shingle |
| Lot Area | 7,810 sqft (0.179 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 4759018 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 268 KENT ST |
| City | BROOKLINE |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02446-5447 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | S-7 |
| Legal Subdivision | BROOKLINE |
| Legal Block | 126 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | BROOKLINE MA |
| Township / Civil Division | BROOKLINE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2003 |
| Census Tract | 400800 |
268 Kent St is owner-occupied and held in a trust since August 2025.
Source: Norfolk County and Brookline Town records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 268 KENT ST, BROOKLINE, MA 02446-5447 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Trust, Revocable Trust |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Aug 25, 2025 |
| Transfer Doc | 042611-544 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BROOKLINE MA |
| Property Address | 268 KENT ST, BROOKLINE, MA 02446-5447 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 37801-177 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 24, 2020 |
| Book Page | 37801/177 |
| Instrument | 36527 |
| Name | CITIZENS BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Balloon Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 301 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2045 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 268 Kent St was $24,608, up 1.2% 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 | $24,608.00 (+1.2%) | $2,403,100 (-2.46%) Land $1,324,000 Building $1,079,000 | $2,828,055 (-) |
| 2025 | $24,316.00 (+5.01%) | $2,463,600 (+3.95%) Land $1,310,900 Building $1,152,700 | $2,828,055 (-3.39%) |
| 2024 | $23,155.00 (+10.26%) | $2,370,000 (+12.52%) Land $1,260,500 Building $1,109,500 | $2,927,330 |
| 2023 | $21,000.00 | $2,106,300 Land $1,043,100 Building $1,063,200 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 268 Kent St 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 | 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.
Wildfire risk around 268 Kent St is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
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 |
|---|---|
| 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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