Norfolk County and Brookline Town property record for 44 Cypress St, Brookline, MA 02445
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 4.5 ba · 3,873 sqft · built 1890 |
| Lot Size | 0.118 acres (5,144 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $2,100,000 (May 2017) |
| Tax Bill | $26,772 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2017 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7284035 |
| Primary APN | 7284035 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 4.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 11 Rooms |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,873 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 6,491 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,496 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,406 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1890 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1980 |
| Architectural Style | Duplex Single |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 5,144 sqft (0.118 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Steam |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 7284035 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 44 CYPRESS ST |
| City | BROOKLINE |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02445-6829 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | T-5 |
| Legal Block | 179 |
| Legal Lot Number | 11 |
| Jurisdiction | BROOKLINE MA |
| Township / Civil Division | BROOKLINE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2004 |
| Census Tract | 400700 |
44 Cypress St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in May 2017.
Source: Norfolk County and Brookline Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 44 CYPRESS ST, BROOKLINE, MA 02445-6829 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Husband and Wife |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 15, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 15, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Feb 18, 1994 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 35109 / 328 |
| Transfer Doc | 035109-328 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BROOKLINE MA |
| Recording Date | May 15, 2017 |
| Property Address | 44 CYPRESS ST, BROOKLINE, MA 02445-6829 |
| Document Number | 035109-328 |
| Book / Page | 35109 / 328 |
| Instrument | 41320 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 10, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $165.19 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0351090331 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 15, 2017 |
| Instrument | 35109/0331 |
| Name | WELLS FARGO BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | May 15, 2047 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 44 Cypress St was $26,772, up 7.7% 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 | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $26,772.00 (+7.67%) | $2,614,500 (+3.79%) Land $1,208,600 Building $1,405,900 | $2,652,126 |
| 2025 | $24,864.00 (+5.22%) | $2,519,100 (+4.15%) Land $1,196,600 Building $1,322,500 | |
| 2024 | $23,631.00 (+4.69%) | $2,418,700 (+6.83%) Land $1,150,600 Building $1,268,100 | |
| 2023 | $22,573.00 | $2,264,100 Land $920,900 Building $1,343,200 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 44 Cypress 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 | 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.
The area around 44 Cypress 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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