Norfolk County and Brookline Town property record for 278 Cypress St, Brookline, MA 02445
| Property Type | Triplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 6 bd · 3 ba · 2,842 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.038 acres (1,647 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $44,500 (Dec 1980) |
| Tax Bill | $12,916 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 11703003 |
| Primary APN | 11703003 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 6 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 14 Rooms |
| Units | 3 Units |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,842 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,796 sqft |
| Basement Area | 934 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 934 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1972 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Flat |
| Roof Material | Tar & Gravel |
| Lot Area | 1,647 sqft (0.038 acres) |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 11703003 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 278 CYPRESS ST |
| City | BROOKLINE |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02445-6979 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Triplex |
| Local Zoning Code | M10 |
| Legal Block | 304 |
| Legal Lot Number | 4 |
| Jurisdiction | BROOKLINE MA |
| Township / Civil Division | BROOKLINE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3010 |
| Census Tract | 401000 |
Source: Norfolk County and Brookline Town records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Trust Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 139 GEORGE ST, ARLINGTON, MA 02476-7326 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Trust |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 11, 1980 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Dec 11, 1980 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 5818 / 383 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $12,916.00 (+7.63%) | $1,261,300 (+3.74%) Land $640,800 Building $620,500 |
| 2025 | $12,000.00 (-0.22%) | $1,215,800 (-1.23%) Land $556,300 Building $659,500 |
| 2024 | $12,026.00 (+4.48%) | $1,230,900 (+6.62%) Land $531,800 Building $699,100 |
| 2023 | $11,510.00 | $1,154,500 Land $453,000 Building $701,500 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
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 | 1 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.
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 294 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 | 980 / 880 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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