32 James St, Apt 3, Brookline, MA 02446 Property Records

Norfolk County and Brookline Town property record for 32 James St, Apt 3, Brookline, MA 02446

Property Summary

Property Type	Condominium
Details	3 bd · 1 ba · 1,100 sqft · built 1928
Lot Size	0.123 acres (5,399 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale	$785,000 (Dec 2021)
Tax Bill	$8,214 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	Jun 2021 Refinance Dec 2021 Sale & Mortgage
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`20345130`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`20345130`
Alternative APN	`BROO B:044 L:0006 S:0007`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	1 Bath
Total Rooms	5 Rooms
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,100 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1928
Effective Year Built	Effective 1928
Architectural Style	Other
Exterior Material	Brick
Construction Type	Frame
Roof Type	Flat
Roof Material	Tar & Gravel
Lot Area	5,399 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating System	Hot Water

Location & Zoning

Account Number	20345130
Street Address	32 JAMES ST, 3
City	BROOKLINE
State	MA
Zip	02446-3700
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Condominium / Townhouse > Condominium
Legal Block	44
Legal Lot Number	6
Jurisdiction	BROOKLINE MA
Township / Civil Division	BROOKLINE
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1008
Census Tract	400201

Owner

32 James St, Apt 3 is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in December 2021.

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 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address	32 JAMES ST, 3, BROOKLINE, MA 02446-3700
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Jun 28, 2021	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance WEBSTER BANK
Dec 15, 2021	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · Stand-Alone First Mortgage GUARANTEED RATE INC

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Dec 15, 2021 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Dec 15, 2021 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Jun 30, 2003 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	2021156671
Deed Book / Page	40162 / 597
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

June 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	BROOKLINE MA
Property Address	32 JAMES ST APT 3, 3, BROOKLINE, MA 02446-3700
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Jan 17, 2022

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	0039565-17
Date	Jun 28, 2021
Book Page	39565/17
Instrument	84193

Lender

Name	WEBSTER BANK
Type	Bank

Agreement

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

December 2021: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	BROOKLINE MA
Recording Date	Dec 15, 2021
Property Address	32 JAMES ST APT 3, 3, BROOKLINE, MA 02446-3700
Document Number	040162-597
Book / Page	40162 / 597
Instrument Date	Dec 15, 2021
Instrument	156671
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Dec 31, 2021

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Tenants by the Entirety
Address	32 JAMES ST APT 3, 3, BROOKLINE, MA 02446-3700

Mortgage

Document Number	0000156672
Date	Dec 15, 2021
Instrument	156672

Lender

Name	GUARANTEED RATE INC
Type	Non-Lending Institution

Agreement

Type	Stand-Alone First Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2026 property tax bill for 32 James St, Apt 3 was $8,214, up 3.9% 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	$8,214.00 (+3.87%)	$802,100 (+0.11%) Building $802,100	$984,105 (-)
2025	$7,908.00 (+3.05%)	$801,200 (+2%) Building $801,200	$984,105 (+4.4%)
2024	$7,674.00 (+0.75%)	$785,500 (+2.81%) Building $785,500	$942,590
2023	$7,617.00	$764,000 Building $764,000

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 32 James St, Apt 3 in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective May 26, 2026

FEMA Flood Zone	Zone X minimal risk
Flood Insurance Requirement	Not required lenders may require it

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

The area around 32 James St, Apt 3 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 556 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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