Norfolk County and Brookline Town property record for 28 Emerson St, Brookline, MA 02445
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 7 bd · 4.5 ba · 3,930 sqft · built 1896 |
| Lot Size | 0.149 acres (6,495 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Last Sale | $620,000 (Jul 1999) |
| Tax Bill | $32,127 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7293031 |
| Primary APN | 7293031 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 7 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 4.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 11 Rooms |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,930 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 6,319 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,463 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 731 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1896 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1983 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gambrel |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 6,495 sqft (0.149 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 7293031 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 28 EMERSON ST |
| City | BROOKLINE |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02445-6846 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | T-5 |
| Legal Subdivision | VICTORY SQUARE |
| Legal Block | 179 |
| Legal Lot Number | 16 |
| Jurisdiction | BROOKLINE MA |
| Township / Civil Division | BROOKLINE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2004 |
| Census Tract | 400700 |
28 Emerson St is held in a trust since July 1999.
Source: Norfolk County and Brookline Town records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 1997, BROOKLINE, MA 02446-0017 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Trust |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 9, 1999 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 9, 1999 · Amount on File |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 28 Emerson St was $32,127, up 4.7% 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 | $32,127.00 (+4.7%) | $3,137,400 (+0.91%) Land $1,268,400 Building $1,860,700 | $2,739,705 (-) |
| 2025 | $30,686.00 (+4.97%) | $3,109,000 (+3.91%) Land $1,255,900 Building $1,853,100 | $2,739,705 (+1.95%) |
| 2024 | $29,233.00 (+9.31%) | $2,992,100 (+11.55%) Land $1,207,600 Building $1,784,500 | $2,687,265 |
| 2023 | $26,744.00 | $2,682,400 Land $967,900 Building $1,714,500 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 28 Emerson St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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.
The area around 28 Emerson St 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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