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47 Cumberland Ave, Brookline, MA 02445 Property Records

Norfolk County and Brookline Town property record for 47 Cumberland Ave, Brookline, MA 02445

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details5 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,885 sqft · built 1920
Lot Size0.235 acres (10,228 sqft)
Owner2 Trust Names on File
Last Sale$1,180,000 (Jul 2004)
Tax Bill$28,475 (2026)
Deeds & MortgagesApr 2017 Transfer
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN11548020

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN11548020
Alternative APN
  • BROO B:295 L:0013 S:0000

Interior

Bedrooms5 Beds
Full Baths2.5 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Total Rooms9 Rooms
Stories2 Stories
Building Area2,885 sqft Living Area
Gross Area4,441 sqft
Basement Area960 sqft
Unfinished Basement960 sqft
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1920
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1991
Architectural StyleColonial
Exterior MaterialWood Siding
Construction TypeFrame
Roof TypeGable
Roof MaterialSlate
Lot Area10,228 sqft (0.235 acres)

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemHot Water
Heating FuelGas

Location & Zoning

Account Number11548020
Street Address47 CUMBERLAND AVE
CityBROOKLINE
StateMA
Zip02445-7723
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeS10
Legal Block295
Legal Lot Number13
JurisdictionBROOKLINE MA
Township / Civil DivisionBROOKLINE
Census Block Group2
Census Block2006
Census Tract401000

Historic Designation

Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026

Historic DistrictWithin the Pill Hill Historic District
listed 1977 · 111 contributing resources · NRIS 77000187

Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.

Owner

47 Cumberland Ave is owner-occupied and held in a trust since July 2004.

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

Owner of Record2 Trust Names on File
Mailing Address47 CUMBERLAND AVE, BROOKLINE, MA 02445-7723
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual
VestingTrust

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

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleJul 30, 2004 · Amount on File
Deed SaleJul 30, 2004 · Amount on File
Prior SaleDec 18, 1995 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number200413224
Deed Book / Page21362 / 327
Transfer Doc35062-475
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

April 2017: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionBROOKLINE MA
Recording DateApr 26, 2017
Property Address47 CUMBERLAND AVE, BROOKLINE, MA 02445-7723
Document Number35062-475
Book / Page035062 / 000475
Instrument DateMar 24, 2017
Instrument35134
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMay 16, 2017

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipRevocable Trust

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2026 property tax bill for 47 Cumberland Ave was $28,475, up 2.6% from the year before.

Source: Norfolk County and Brookline Town assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateMassachusetts
CountyNorfolk County
County SubdivisionBrookline Town
Unified School DistrictBrookline School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$28,475.00 (+2.58%)$2,780,800 (-1.12%) Land $1,568,000 Building $1,200,700$2,306,790 (-)
2025$27,758.00 (+5.03%)$2,812,400 (+3.97%) Land $1,552,400 Building $1,260,000$2,306,790 (+5.85%)
2024$26,428.00 (+14.35%)$2,705,000 (+16.69%) Land $1,492,800 Building $1,212,200$2,179,395
2023$23,111.00$2,318,100 Land $1,157,600 Building $1,160,500

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 47 Cumberland Ave 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 ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies6 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.

Wildfire

The area around 47 Cumberland Ave 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 RiskNot 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 SystemBROOKLINE WATER AND SEWER DIVISION
serves 63,191 people · EPA ID MA3046000
Water SourcePurchased surface water from MWRA
Last State InspectionApr 2026
Lead1 ppb (2025)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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 351 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable · Fiber in parts of the area		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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