39 Thorndike St, Brookline, MA 02446 Property Records

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

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	7 bd · 2.5 ba · 3,220 sqft · built 1900
Lot Size	0.119 acres (5,175 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale	$1,865,000 (Oct 2020)
Tax Bill	$22,023 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	Oct 2020 Sale & Mortgage
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`2588020`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`2588020`
Alternative APN	`BROO B:076 L:0007 S:0000`

Interior

Bedrooms	7 Beds
Full Baths	2.5 Baths
Half Baths	1 Half Bath
Total Rooms	10 Rooms
Stories	3 Stories
Building Area	3,220 sqft Living Area
Gross Area	5,315 sqft
Basement Area	1,175 sqft
Unfinished Basement	1,175 sqft
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1900
Effective Year Built	Effective 1968
Architectural Style	Colonial
Exterior Material	Wood Siding
Construction Type	Frame
Roof Type	Gable
Roof Material	Asphalt
Lot Area	5,175 sqft (0.119 acres)

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

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

Location & Zoning

Account Number	2588020
Street Address	39 THORNDIKE ST
City	BROOKLINE
State	MA
Zip	02446-2405
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	T-5
Legal Block	76
Legal Lot Number	7
Jurisdiction	BROOKLINE MA
Township / Civil Division	BROOKLINE
Census Block Group	3
Census Block	3007
Census Tract	400300

Owner

39 Thorndike St is owned by two individuals who bought it in October 2020.

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

Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address	40 CLAFLIN RD, 2, BROOKLINE, MA 02445-4649
Owner Type	Individual

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Oct 30, 2020 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Oct 30, 2020 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	2020119207
Deed Book / Page	38543 / 505
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

October 2020: Condominium Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Condominium Deed
Jurisdiction	BROOKLINE MA
Recording Date	Oct 30, 2020
Property Address	39 THORNDIKE ST, BROOKLINE, MA 02446-2405
Document Number	38543-505
Book / Page	38543 / 505
Instrument Date	Oct 26, 2020
Instrument	119207
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	May 12, 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	39 THORNDIKE ST, BROOKLINE, MA 02446-2405

Mortgage

Document Number	119208
Date	Oct 30, 2020
Instrument	119208

Lender

Name	WELLS FARGO BANK NA
Type	Bank

Agreement

Type	Stand-Alone First Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2026 property tax bill for 39 Thorndike St was $22,023, up 9.5% 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	$22,023.00 (+9.46%)	$2,150,700 (+5.51%) Land $1,255,400 Building $895,300	$2,631,215 (-)
2025	$20,119.00 (+5.15%)	$2,038,400 (+4.08%) Land $1,243,000 Building $795,400	$2,631,215 (+2.79%)
2024	$19,134.00 (+1.02%)	$1,958,400 (+3.08%) Land $1,195,100 Building $763,300	$2,559,775
2023	$18,941.00	$1,899,800 Land $1,097,100 Building $802,700

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 39 Thorndike 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	8 units insured incl. 2 condo units

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 Thorndike 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 776 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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