39 Chatham St, Brookline, MA 02446 Property Records

Norfolk County and Brookline Town property record for 39 Chatham St, Brookline, MA 02446

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	5 bd · 4.5 ba · 3,350 sqft · built 1935
Lot Size	0.225 acres (9,792 sqft)
Owner	2 Trust Names on File
Last Sale	$3,100,000 (Aug 2016)
Tax Bill	$40,779 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	Jul 2025 Line of Credit
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`4403019`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`4403019`
Alternative APN	`BROO B:118 L:0002 S:0000`

Interior

Bedrooms	5 Beds
Full Baths	4.5 Baths
Half Baths	1 Half Bath
Total Rooms	11 Rooms
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	3,350 sqft Living Area
Gross Area	5,756 sqft
Basement Area	1,818 sqft
Unfinished Basement	834 sqft
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1935
Effective Year Built	Effective 1978
Architectural Style	Colonial
Exterior Material	Brick
Construction Type	Frame
Roof Type	Hip
Roof Material	Slate
Lot Area	9,792 sqft (0.225 acres)
Garage Type	Basement
Parking Spaces	2 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	HVAC
Heating System	Hot Water
Heating Fuel	Gas

Location & Zoning

Account Number	4403019
Street Address	39 CHATHAM ST
City	BROOKLINE
State	MA
Zip	02446-5452
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	S10
Legal Subdivision	BROOKLINE
Legal Block	118
Legal Lot Number	2
Jurisdiction	BROOKLINE MA
Township / Civil Division	BROOKLINE
Census Block Group	3
Census Block	3001
Census Tract	400100

Historic Designation

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

Historic District	Within the Longwood Historic District listed 1978 · 61 contributing resources · NRIS 78000460

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

Owner

39 Chatham St is owner-occupied and held in a trust since August 2016.

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

Owner of Record	2 Trust Names on File
Mailing Address	39 CHATHAM ST, BROOKLINE, MA 02446-5452
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual
Vesting	Trust

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	Aug 22, 2016 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Aug 22, 2016 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Apr 25, 2003 · Amount on File
Deed Book / Page	34387 / 423
Transfer Doc	034387-423
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

July 2025: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	BROOKLINE MA
Property Address	39 CHATHAM ST, BROOKLINE, MA 02446-5452
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Apr 2, 2026

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	042551-167
Date	Jul 29, 2025
Book Page	42551/167
Instrument	51039

Lender

Name	EASTERN BANK
Type	Bank

Agreement

Type	Line of Credit
Amount	Amount on Record

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2026 property tax bill for 39 Chatham St was $40,779, up 7.5% 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	$40,779.00 (+7.55%)	$3,982,300 (+3.66%) Land $2,242,800 Building $1,739,500	$3,724,285 (-)
2025	$37,917.00 (+4.84%)	$3,841,600 (+3.77%) Land $2,220,600 Building $1,621,000	$3,724,285 (-1.26%)
2024	$36,168.00 (+10.54%)	$3,701,900 (+12.81%) Land $2,135,000 Building $1,566,900	$3,771,880
2023	$32,718.00	$3,281,600 Land $1,779,700 Building $1,501,900

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 39 Chatham St 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	5 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 Chatham St 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 299 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 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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