32 James St, Apt 5, Brookline, MA 02446 Property Records

Norfolk County and Brookline Town property record for 32 James St, Apt 5, Brookline, MA 02446

Property Summary

Property Type	Condominium
Details	2 bd · 1 ba · 1,100 sqft · built 1928
Lot Size	0.123 acres (5,399 sqft)
Owner	2 Company Names on Record
Last Sale	$815,000 (Mar 2023)
Tax Bill	$8,117 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	Mar 2021 Refinance Jan 2026 Transfer + 1 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`20347122`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`20347122`
Alternative APN	`BROO B:044 L:0006 S:0009`

Interior

Bedrooms	2 Beds
Full Baths	1 Bath
Total Rooms	5 Rooms
Units	6 Units
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	20347122
Street Address	32 JAMES ST, 5
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

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

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Owner of Record	2 Company Names on Record
Mailing Address	32 JAMES ST, 5, BROOKLINE, MA 02446-3700
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Company
Vesting	Trust, Living Trust

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Mar 9, 2021	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance CAMBRIDGE TRUST CO
Jan 27, 2026	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim
Mar 16, 2023	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · Stand-Alone First Mortgage FIRST REPUBLIC BANK

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Mar 16, 2023 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Mar 16, 2023 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Jan 30, 2014 · Amount on Record
Deed Book / Page	41098 / 202
Last Transfer Date	Jan 21, 2026
Transfer Doc	042902-202
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

March 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	BROOKLINE MA
Property Address	32 JAMES ST APT 5, 5, BROOKLINE, MA 02446-3700
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Apr 3, 2026

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	039109-268
Date	Mar 9, 2021
Book Page	39109/268
Instrument	30860

Lender

Name	CAMBRIDGE TRUST CO
Type	Bank

Agreement

Type	Stand-Alone Refinance
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	361 Months
Due	Apr 1, 2051

January 2026: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	BROOKLINE MA
Recording Date	Jan 27, 2026
Property Address	32 JAMES ST APT 5, 5, BROOKLINE, MA 02446-3700
Document Number	042902-202
Book / Page	42902 / 202
Instrument Date	Jan 21, 2026
Instrument	5430
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Feb 18, 2026

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	No Consideration Stated
Additional	Quitclaim Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	32 JAMES ST APT 5, 5, BROOKLINE, MA 02446-3700

March 2023: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	BROOKLINE MA
Recording Date	Mar 16, 2023
Property Address	32 JAMES ST APT 5, 5, BROOKLINE, MA 02446-3700
Document Number	041098-202
Book / Page	41098 / 202
Instrument Date	Mar 16, 2023
Instrument	14993
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Mar 31, 2023

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
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 # 325, 325, BROOKLINE, MA 02446-3753

Mortgage

Document Number	0000014994
Date	Mar 16, 2023
Instrument	14994

Lender

Name	FIRST REPUBLIC BANK
Type	Bank

Agreement

Type	Stand-Alone First Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate
Rate	4.4%
Type Change Date	Jun 1, 2028
Max Rate At Change	2.5%
Index	1-Year CMT

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	$8,117.00 (+2.97%)	$792,700 (-0.75%) Building $792,700	$943,350 (-)
2025	$7,883.00 (+3.03%)	$798,700 (+1.99%) Building $798,700	$943,350 (+4.86%)
2024	$7,651.00 (-0.58%)	$783,100 (+1.45%) Building $783,100	$899,650
2023	$7,696.00	$771,900 Building $771,900

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

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

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

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