296 Mason Ter, Brookline, MA 02446 Property Records

Norfolk County and Brookline Town property record for 296 Mason Ter, Brookline, MA 02446

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	4 bd · 3.5 ba · 3,180 sqft · built 1938
Lot Size	0.231 acres (10,071 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale	$821,775 (Aug 2006)
Tax Bill	$29,538 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	Sep 2021 Refinance Mar 2017 Mortgage + 1 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`3162018`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`3162018`
Alternative APN	`BROO B:086 L:0006 S:0000`

Interior

Bedrooms	4 Beds
Full Baths	3.5 Baths
Half Baths	1 Half Bath
Total Rooms	10 Rooms
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	3,180 sqft Living Area
Gross Area	5,491 sqft
Basement Area	1,590 sqft
Unfinished Basement	1,510 sqft
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1938
Effective Year Built	Effective 2000
Architectural Style	Colonial
Exterior Material	Brick
Construction Type	Frame
Roof Type	Hip
Roof Material	Slate
Lot Area	10,071 sqft (0.231 acres)

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	HVAC
Heating System	Steam
Heating Fuel	Oil

Location & Zoning

Account Number	3162018
Street Address	296 MASON TER
City	BROOKLINE
State	MA
Zip	02446-2778
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	S-7
Legal Subdivision	COREY HILL
Legal Block	86
Legal Lot Number	6
Jurisdiction	BROOKLINE MA
Township / Civil Division	BROOKLINE
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2000
Census Tract	400402

Owner

296 Mason Ter is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in August 2006.

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

Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address	296 MASON TER, BROOKLINE, MA 02446-2778
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Sep 20, 2021	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance CAMBRIDGE TRUST CO
Mar 20, 2017	Deed of Trust, Mortgage HANSCOM FCU
Jan 9, 2020	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Balloon Mortgage CITIZENS BANK

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Aug 16, 2006 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Aug 16, 2006 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Aug 2, 1999 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	2006141852
Deed Book / Page	23985 / 11
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

September 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	BROOKLINE MA
Property Address	296 MASON TER, BROOKLINE, MA 02446-2778
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Oct 8, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	39868-87
Date	Sep 20, 2021
Book Page	39868/87
Instrument	121282

Lender

Name	CAMBRIDGE TRUST CO
Type	Bank

Agreement

Type	Stand-Alone Refinance
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	361 Months
Due	Oct 1, 2051

March 2017: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	BROOKLINE MA
Property Address	296 MASON TER, BROOKLINE, MA 02446-2778
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Feb 5, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	34981-71
Date	Mar 20, 2017
Book Page	34981/71
Instrument	23490

Lender

Name	HANSCOM FCU
Type	Credit Union

Agreement

Amount	Amount on Record
Term	360 Months
Due	Mar 1, 2047

January 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	BROOKLINE MA
Property Address	296 MASON TER, BROOKLINE, MA 02446-2778
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Feb 5, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	37510-463
Date	Jan 9, 2020
Book Page	37510/463
Instrument	2078

Lender

Name	CITIZENS BANK
Type	Bank

Agreement

Type	Balloon Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2026 property tax bill for 296 Mason Ter was $29,538, up 2.5% 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	$29,538.00 (+2.46%)	$2,884,600 (-1.24%) Land $1,531,400 Building $1,309,100	$3,000,480 (-)
2025	$28,829.00 (+5.04%)	$2,920,900 (+3.98%) Land $1,516,200 Building $1,404,700	$3,000,480 (-4.44%)
2024	$27,445.00 (+7.45%)	$2,809,100 (+9.64%) Land $1,457,400 Building $1,351,700	$3,139,845
2023	$25,543.00	$2,562,000 Land $1,267,300 Building $1,294,700

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 296 Mason Ter 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.

Wildfire

The area around 296 Mason Ter 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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