Norfolk County and Brookline Town property record for 39 Cottage St, Brookline, MA 02445
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,900 sqft · built 1971 |
| Lot Size | 1.18 acres (51,414 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $5,000,000 (Nov 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $54,087 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2022 Refinance Apr 2025 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 12750017 |
| Primary APN | 12750017 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,900 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,556 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,900 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,900 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1971 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1971 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 51,414 sqft (1.18 acres) |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 99988504 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 39 COTTAGE ST |
| City | BROOKLINE |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02445-5901 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | S40 |
| Legal Block | 352 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | BROOKLINE MA |
| Township / Civil Division | BROOKLINE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2007 |
| Census Tract | 400202 |
Source: Norfolk County and Brookline Town records, as of July 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 338 BOYLSTON ST, C, NEWTON CENTER, MA 02459-2877 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Sep 16, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance VILLAGE BANK |
| Apr 15, 2025 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage VILLAGE BANK |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 10, 2020 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Nov 10, 2020 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Nov 2, 2012 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 38594 / 242 |
| Transfer Doc | 23681-185 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BROOKLINE MA |
| Property Address | 39 COTTAGE ST, BROOKLINE, MA 02445-5901 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 2, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0040818-98 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 16, 2022 |
| Book Page | 40818/98 |
| Instrument | 82008 |
| Name | VILLAGE BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BROOKLINE MA |
| Property Address | 39 COTTAGE ST, BROOKLINE, MA 02445-5901 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 2, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 042346-164 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 15, 2025 |
| Book Page | 42346/164 |
| Instrument | 22978 |
| Name | VILLAGE BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|
Source: Norfolk County and Brookline Town assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Norfolk County |
| County Subdivision | Brookline Town |
| Unified School District | Brookline School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $54,087.00 (+41.09%) | $5,479,900 (+39.67%) Land $5,409,800 Building $70,100 | $4,210,780 (+0.2%) |
| 2024 | $38,334.00 (+12.95%) | $3,923,600 (+15.26%) Land $3,348,300 Building $575,300 | $4,202,420 |
| 2023 | $33,938.00 | $3,404,000 Land $2,843,000 Building $561,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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.
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.
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 |
| 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.
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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