39 Buckminster Rd, Brookline, MA 02445 Property Records

Norfolk County and Brookline Town property record for 39 Buckminster Rd, Brookline, MA 02445

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	8 bd · 6.5 ba · 5,750 sqft · built 1903
Lot Size	0.359 acres (15,621 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale	$3,090,000 (May 2016)
Tax Bill	$45,047 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	Jul 2021 Refinance
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`9667022`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`9667022`
Alternative APN	`BROO B:231 L:0039 S:0000`

Interior

Bedrooms	8 Beds
Full Baths	6.5 Baths
Half Baths	1 Half Bath
Total Rooms	14 Rooms
Stories	3 Stories
Building Area	5,750 sqft Living Area
Gross Area	9,376 sqft
Basement Area	2,555 sqft
Unfinished Basement	1,753 sqft
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1903
Effective Year Built	Effective 1940
Architectural Style	Victorian
Exterior Material	Wood Siding
Construction Type	Frame
Roof Type	Gable
Roof Material	Asphalt
Lot Area	15,621 sqft (0.359 acres)
Garage Type	Basement
Parking Spaces	2 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

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

Location & Zoning

Account Number	9667022
Street Address	39 BUCKMINSTER RD
City	BROOKLINE
State	MA
Zip	02445-5807
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	S10
Legal Block	231
Legal Lot Number	39
Jurisdiction	BROOKLINE MA
Township / Civil Division	BROOKLINE
Census Block Group	4
Census Block	4007
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

39 Buckminster Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in May 2016.

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

Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address	39 BUCKMINSTER RD, BROOKLINE, MA 02445-5807
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual
Vesting	Husband and Wife

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

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	May 12, 2016 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	May 12, 2016 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Aug 29, 2013 · Amount on File
Deed Book / Page	34077 / 125
Transfer Doc	034077-125
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

July 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	BROOKLINE MA
Property Address	39 BUCKMINSTER RD, BROOKLINE, MA 02445-5807
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Apr 3, 2026

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	039609-236
Date	Jul 9, 2021
Book Page	39609/236
Instrument	89738

Lender

Name	CENTURY BANK & TRUST
Type	Bank

Agreement

Type	Stand-Alone Refinance
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	181 Months
Due	Aug 1, 2036

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2026 property tax bill for 39 Buckminster Rd was $45,047, up 3.6% 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	$45,047.00 (+3.64%)	$4,399,100 (-0.1%) Land $1,716,400 Building $2,682,700	$4,654,335 (-)
2025	$43,465.00 (+4.88%)	$4,403,700 (+3.81%) Land $1,699,400 Building $2,704,300	$4,654,335 (+8.14%)
2024	$41,443.00 (+13.28%)	$4,241,900 (+15.6%) Land $1,634,000 Building $2,607,900	$4,303,880
2023	$36,584.00	$3,669,400 Land $1,167,400 Building $2,502,000

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 39 Buckminster Rd 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 39 Buckminster Rd 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 653 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
Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area	980 / 880
T-Mobile Fixed Wireless	100 / 20

May also be available: AT&T, Starry.

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