Norfolk County and Brookline Town property record for 42 Prince St, Brookline, MA 02445
| Property Type | Triplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 6 bd · 3 ba · 2,844 sqft · built 1925 |
| Lot Size | 0.046 acres (1,991 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $19,000 (Nov 1972) |
| Tax Bill | $12,828 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 12074023 |
| Primary APN | 12074023 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 6 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 14 Rooms |
| Units | 3 Units |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,844 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,792 sqft |
| Basement Area | 948 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 948 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1925 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1959 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 1,991 sqft (0.046 acres) |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 12074023 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 42 PRINCE ST |
| City | BROOKLINE |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02445-7870 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Triplex |
| Local Zoning Code | M10 |
| Legal Block | 317 |
| Legal Lot Number | 41 |
| Jurisdiction | BROOKLINE MA |
| Township / Civil Division | BROOKLINE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1007 |
| Census Tract | 401000 |
42 Prince St, a triplex, is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in November 1972.
Source: Norfolk County and Brookline Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 42 PRINCE ST, BROOKLINE, MA 02445-7870 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 30, 1972 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 30, 1972 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 4891 / 523 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 42 Prince St was $12,828, up 3.1% from the year before.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $12,828.00 (+3.13%) | $1,252,700 (-0.6%) Land $879,100 Building $373,600 |
| 2025 | $12,439.00 (+1.85%) | $1,260,300 (+0.82%) Land $870,400 Building $389,900 |
| 2024 | $12,213.00 (+9.97%) | $1,250,100 (+12.23%) Land $836,800 Building $413,300 |
| 2023 | $11,106.00 | $1,113,900 Land $728,000 Building $385,900 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 42 Prince St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 3 flood claims nearby since 1982.
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 | 2 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 3 (1982–1987) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 3 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jan 1987 · tidal / storm surge |
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.
The area around 42 Prince 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.
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 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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