29 Thorndike St, Brookline, MA 02446 Property Records

Norfolk County and Brookline Town property record for 29 Thorndike St, Brookline, MA 02446

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	5 bd · 5.5 ba · 3,770 sqft · built 1900
Lot Size	0.109 acres (4,744 sqft)
Owner	2 Trust Names on File
Last Sale	$2,900,000 (Nov 2017)
Tax Bill	$38,077 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	Sep 2019 Transfer Nov 2017 Sale & Mortgage
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`2586028`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`2586028`
Alternative APN	`BROO B:076 L:0005 S:0000`

Interior

Bedrooms	5 Beds
Full Baths	5.5 Baths
Half Baths	1 Half Bath
Total Rooms	13 Rooms
Stories	3 Stories
Building Area	3,770 sqft Living Area
Gross Area	5,911 sqft
Basement Area	1,014 sqft
Unfinished Basement	101 sqft
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1900
Effective Year Built	Effective 2000
Architectural Style	Colonial
Exterior Material	Aluminum/Vinyl
Construction Type	Frame
Roof Type	Gambrel
Roof Material	Asphalt
Lot Area	4,744 sqft (0.109 acres)

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	HVAC
Heating System	Forced Air with A/C
Heating Fuel	Gas

Location & Zoning

Account Number	2586028
Street Address	29 THORNDIKE ST
City	BROOKLINE
State	MA
Zip	02446-2405
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	T-5
Legal Block	76
Legal Lot Number	5
Jurisdiction	BROOKLINE MA
Township / Civil Division	BROOKLINE
Census Block Group	3
Census Block	3007
Census Tract	400300

Owner

29 Thorndike St is owner-occupied and held in a trust since September 2019.

Source: Norfolk County and Brookline Town records, as of October 20, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of Record	2 Trust Names on File
Mailing Address	29 THORNDIKE ST, BROOKLINE, MA 02446-2405
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual
Vesting	Trust

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Sep 12, 2019	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer NOT AVAILABLE
Nov 30, 2017	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer FIRST REPUBLIC BANK

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Nov 30, 2017 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Nov 30, 2017 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Jul 8, 2016 · Amount on File
Deed Book / Page	35636 / 439
Last Transfer Date	Sep 4, 2019
Transfer Doc	37144-400
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

September 2019: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	BROOKLINE MA
Recording Date	Sep 12, 2019
Property Address	29 THORNDIKE ST, BROOKLINE, MA 02446-2405
Document Number	37144-400
Book / Page	037144 / 000400
Instrument Date	Sep 4, 2019
Instrument	81537
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Oct 2, 2019
Title Company	NOT AVAILABLE

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Quitclaim Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	29 THORNDIKE ST BROOKLINE MA 024462405, BROOKLINE, MA 02446-2405

November 2017: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	BROOKLINE MA
Recording Date	Nov 30, 2017
Property Address	29 THORNDIKE ST, BROOKLINE, MA 02446-2405
Document Number	35636-439
Book / Page	35636 / 439
Instrument	114374
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	May 12, 2021

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$114.86
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	29 THORNDIKE ST, BROOKLINE, MA 02446-2405

Mortgage

Document Number	356360444
Date	Nov 30, 2017
Instrument	35636/0444

Lender

Name	FIRST REPUBLIC BANK
Type	Bank

Agreement

Amount	Amount on Record
Term	361 Months
Due	Nov 30, 2047

Interest

Rate	3.5%
Max Rate At Change	20.1%
Max Rate	2.5%

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2026 property tax bill for 29 Thorndike St was $38,077, up 4.6% from the year before.

Source: Norfolk County and Brookline Town assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Massachusetts
County	Norfolk County
County Subdivision	Brookline Town
Unified School District	Brookline School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026	$38,077.00 (+4.61%)	$3,718,500 (+0.83%) Land $1,236,100 Building $2,479,800	$3,902,410 (-)
2025	$36,400.00 (+4.73%)	$3,687,900 (+3.67%) Land $1,223,800 Building $2,464,100	$3,902,410 (+3.02%)
2024	$34,756.00 (+8.06%)	$3,557,400 (+10.27%) Land $1,176,700 Building $2,380,700	$3,787,935
2023	$32,163.00	$3,226,000 Land $1,079,300 Building $2,146,700

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

FEMA maps place 29 Thorndike 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.

Wildfire

The area around 29 Thorndike 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.

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

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

May also be available: Starry.

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