45 Columbia St, Brookline, MA 02446 Property Records

Norfolk County and Brookline Town property record for 45 Columbia St, Brookline, MA 02446

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	6 bd · 4.5 ba · 3,994 sqft · built 1900
Lot Size	0.138 acres (6,029 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on Record
Last Sale	$3,500,000 (May 2025)
Tax Bill	$31,435 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	Apr 2025 Line of Credit May 2025 Mortgage + 2 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`2499024`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`2499024`
Alternative APN	`BROO B:074 L:0009 S:0000`

Interior

Bedrooms	6 Beds
Full Baths	4.5 Baths
Half Baths	1 Half Bath
Total Rooms	13 Rooms
Stories	3 Stories
Building Area	3,994 sqft Living Area
Gross Area	6,295 sqft
Basement Area	1,462 sqft
Unfinished Basement	819 sqft
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1900
Effective Year Built	Effective 1991
Architectural Style	Colonial
Exterior Material	Wood Siding
Construction Type	Frame
Roof Type	Hip
Roof Material	Slate
Lot Area	6,029 sqft (0.138 acres)

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating System	Hot Water
Heating Fuel	Oil

Location & Zoning

Account Number	2499024
Street Address	45 COLUMBIA ST
City	BROOKLINE
State	MA
Zip	02446-2407
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	T-5
Legal Block	74
Legal Lot Number	9
Jurisdiction	BROOKLINE MA
Township / Civil Division	BROOKLINE
Census Block Group	3
Census Block	3002
Census Tract	400300

Owner

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

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of Record	Individual Name on Record
Mailing Address	45 COLUMBIA ST, BROOKLINE, MA 02446-2407
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual
Vesting	Tenants by the Entirety

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Apr 24, 2025	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit EASTERN BANK
May 28, 2025	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone First Mortgage MASSACHUSETTS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
May 28, 2025	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · Stand-Alone First Mortgage LIBERTY BANK
May 10, 2023	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	May 28, 2025 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	May 28, 2025 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Apr 26, 1993 · Amount on Record
Deed Book / Page	42421 / 149
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

April 2025: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	BROOKLINE MA
Property Address	45 COLUMBIA ST, BROOKLINE, MA 02446-2407
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Nov 25, 2025

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	042360-131
Date	Apr 24, 2025
Book Page	42360/131
Instrument	24897

Lender

Name	EASTERN BANK
Type	Bank

Agreement

Type	Line of Credit
Amount	Amount Recorded

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate

May 2025: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	BROOKLINE MA
Property Address	45 COLUMBIA ST, BROOKLINE, MA 02446-2407
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Nov 19, 2025

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	042421-181
Date	May 28, 2025
Book Page	42421/181
Instrument	33236

Lender

Name	MASSACHUSETTS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY

Agreement

Type	Stand-Alone First Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded

May 2025: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	BROOKLINE MA
Recording Date	May 28, 2025
Property Address	45 COLUMBIA ST, BROOKLINE, MA 02446-2407
Document Number	042421-149
Book / Page	42421 / 149
Instrument Date	May 28, 2025
Instrument	33233
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Nov 19, 2025

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
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	45 COLUMBIA ST, BROOKLINE, MA 02446-2407

Mortgage

Document Number	0000033234
Date	May 28, 2025
Instrument	33234

Lender

Name	LIBERTY BANK
Type	Bank

Agreement

Type	Stand-Alone First Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded

Mortgage

Document Number	042421-175
Date	May 28, 2025
Book Page	42421/175
Instrument	33235

Lender

Name	MASSACHUSETTS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY

Agreement

Type	Second Mortgage (Down Payment)
Amount	Amount Recorded

May 2023: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	BROOKLINE MA
Recording Date	May 10, 2023
Property Address	45 COLUMBIA ST, BROOKLINE, MA 02446
Document Number	041186-395
Book / Page	41186 / 395
Instrument Date	May 8, 2023
Instrument	27781
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	May 26, 2023

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	No Consideration Stated
Additional	Quitclaim Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	45 COLUMBIA ST, BROOKLINE, MA 02446

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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	$31,435.00 (+18.04%)	$3,069,800 (+13.77%) Land $1,293,700 Building $1,776,100	$3,304,670 (-)
2025	$26,631.00 (+5.1%)	$2,698,200 (+4.04%) Land $1,280,900 Building $1,417,300	$3,304,670 (-0.96%)
2024	$25,338.00 (+2.97%)	$2,593,400 (+5.08%) Land $1,231,500 Building $1,361,900	$3,336,780
2023	$24,606.00	$2,468,000 Land $1,132,400 Building $1,335,600

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

Flood

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

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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