291 Buckminster Rd, Brookline, MA 02445 Property Records

Norfolk County and Brookline Town property record for 291 Buckminster Rd, Brookline, MA 02445

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	6 bd · 6 ba · 5,899 sqft · built 1900
Lot Size	0.29 acres (12,611 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale	$2,750,000 (Feb 2016)
Tax Bill	$47,198 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	May 2026 Mortgage Aug 2024 Mortgage + 1 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`9851022`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`9851022`
Alternative APN	`BROO B:243 L:0009 S:0000`

Interior

Bedrooms	6 Beds
Full Baths	6 Baths
Half Baths	2 Half Baths
Total Rooms	16 Rooms
Stories	3 Stories
Building Area	5,899 sqft Living Area
Gross Area	9,007 sqft
Basement Area	2,287 sqft
Unfinished Basement	466 sqft
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1900
Effective Year Built	Effective 1990
Architectural Style	Colonial
Exterior Material	Brick
Construction Type	Frame
Roof Type	Gable
Roof Material	Slate
Lot Area	12,611 sqft (0.29 acres)

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	HVAC
Heating System	Hot Water
Heating Fuel	Gas

Location & Zoning

Account Number	9851022
Street Address	291 BUCKMINSTER RD
City	BROOKLINE
State	MA
Zip	02445-5841
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	S10
Legal Subdivision	BROOKLINE
Legal Block	243
Legal Lot Number	9
Jurisdiction	BROOKLINE MA
Township / Civil Division	BROOKLINE
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2003
Census Tract	400600

Historic Designation

Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026

Historic District	Within the Fisher Hill Historic District listed 1985 · 190 contributing resources · NRIS 85003266

Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.

Owner

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

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address	291 BUCKMINSTER RD, BROOKLINE, MA 02445-5841
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual
Vesting	Husband and Wife

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
May 15, 2026	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
Aug 27, 2024	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · ARM M & T BANK
Dec 11, 2020	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit CENTURY BANK & TRUST

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Feb 23, 2016 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Feb 23, 2016 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Mar 3, 1998 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	20169
Deed Book / Page	33870 / 549
Transfer Doc	033870-549
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

May 2026: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	BROOKLINE MA
Recording Date	May 15, 2026
Property Address	291 BUCKMINSTER RD, BROOKLINE, MA 02445-5841
Document Number	043108-539
Book / Page	43108 / 539
Instrument Date	May 11, 2026
Instrument	202632053
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Jul 12, 2026

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	291 BUCKMINSTER RD, BROOKLINE, MA 02445-5841

Mortgage

Document Number	0000032053,
Date	May 15, 2026
Book Page	43108/539
Instrument	202632053

Lender

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	360 Months
Due	Jun 1, 2056

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate
Rate	5.75%
Initial Type	Adjustable Rate
Type Change Date	Jun 1, 2033
Index	Other
Margin	3
Max Rate	-1%

August 2024: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	BROOKLINE MA
Property Address	291 BUCKMINSTER RD, BROOKLINE, MA 02445-5841
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Apr 2, 2026

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	041964-570
Date	Aug 27, 2024
Book Page	41964/570
Instrument	55928

Lender

Name	M & T BANK
Type	Bank

Agreement

Type	ARM
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	361 Months
Due	Sep 1, 2054

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate
Rate	6.5%
Type Change Date	Sep 1, 2029
Index	Other
Margin	3

December 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	BROOKLINE MA
Property Address	291 BUCKMINSTER RD, BROOKLINE, MA 02445-5841
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Feb 5, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	38723-175
Date	Dec 11, 2020
Book Page	38723/175
Instrument	139810

Lender

Name	CENTURY BANK & TRUST
Type	Bank

Agreement

Type	Line of Credit
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	241 Months
Due	Jan 1, 2041

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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	$47,198.00 (+4.94%)	$4,609,200 (+1.15%) Land $1,585,600 Building $2,995,700	$4,623,745 (-)
2025	$44,977.00 (+4.6%)	$4,556,900 (+3.54%) Land $1,569,900 Building $2,987,000	$4,623,745 (-3.71%)
2024	$42,999.00 (+11.94%)	$4,401,100 (+14.23%) Land $1,509,500 Building $2,891,600	$4,802,060
2023	$38,413.00	$3,852,900 Land $1,078,400 Building $2,774,500

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

Flood

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	2 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.

Wildfire

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 573 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
T-Mobile Fixed Wireless	100 / 20

May also be available: Starry, Verizon.

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