Norfolk County and Brookline Town property record for 28 Russell St, Brookline, MA 02446
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 3 ba · 2,921 sqft · built 1916 |
| Lot Size | 0.124 acres (5,384 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $25,687 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 2509006 |
| Primary APN | 2509006 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 13 Rooms |
| Units | 2 Units |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,921 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 5,378 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,213 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,213 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1916 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1990 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Stone |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 5,384 sqft (0.124 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 2509006 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 28 RUSSELL ST |
| City | BROOKLINE |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02446-2414 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | T-5 |
| Legal Subdivision | ONE CENTER STREET |
| Legal Block | 74 |
| Legal Lot Number | 19 |
| Jurisdiction | BROOKLINE MA |
| Township / Civil Division | BROOKLINE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3002 |
| Census Tract | 400300 |
28 Russell St, a duplex, is owned by a company that acquired it in December 2015.
Source: Norfolk County and Brookline Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 65 SUMNER RD, BROOKLINE, MA 02445-5825 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 22, 2015 |
| Deed Sale | Dec 22, 2015 |
| Prior Sale | Dec 8, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2015127110 |
| Deed Book / Page | 33738 / 419 |
| Transfer Doc | 33703-59 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 28 Russell St was $25,687, up 3.2% 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 | $25,687.00 (+3.21%) | $2,508,500 (-0.52%) Land $1,264,800 Building $1,243,700 | $2,392,831 |
| 2025 | $24,889.00 (+1.63%) | $2,521,700 (+0.6%) Land $1,252,300 Building $1,269,400 | |
| 2024 | $24,490.00 (+2.14%) | $2,506,700 (+4.24%) Land $1,204,100 Building $1,302,600 | |
| 2023 | $23,976.00 | $2,404,800 Land $1,105,800 Building $1,299,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 28 Russell 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 | 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.
The area around 28 Russell 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 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 |
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