Norfolk County and Brookline Town property record for 27 James St, Apt 1, Brookline, MA 02446
| Property Type | Condominium |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,510 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.227 acres (9,918 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $560,000 (Jun 2003) |
| Tax Bill | $11,897 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 20330121 |
| Primary APN | 20330121 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Units | 7 Units |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,510 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Flat |
| Roof Material | Tar & Gravel |
| Lot Area | 9,918 sqft |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|
| Account Number | 20330121 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 27 JAMES ST, 1 |
| City | BROOKLINE |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02446-3737 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Condominium / Townhouse > Condominium |
| Legal Block | 43 |
| Legal Lot Number | 19 |
| Jurisdiction | BROOKLINE MA |
| Township / Civil Division | BROOKLINE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1003 |
| Census Tract | 400201 |
27 James St, Apt 1 is owned by two individuals who bought it in June 2003.
Source: Norfolk County and Brookline Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 27 JAMES ST, 1, BROOKLINE, MA 02446-3737 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 4, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 4, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2003130927 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 27 James St, Apt 1 was $11,897, up 5.4% 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 | $11,897.00 (+5.4%) | $1,161,800 (+1.59%) Building $1,161,800 | $1,172,395 (-) |
| 2025 | $11,287.00 (+3.04%) | $1,143,600 (+2%) Building $1,143,600 | $1,172,395 (+3.92%) |
| 2024 | $10,954.00 (+0.75%) | $1,121,200 (+2.82%) Building $1,121,200 | $1,128,220 |
| 2023 | $10,872.00 | $1,090,500 Building $1,090,500 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 27 James St, Apt 1 in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective May 26, 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 27 James St, Apt 1 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 |
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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 556 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 |
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