Norfolk County and Brookline Town property record for 489 Washington St, Brookline, MA 02446
| Property Type | Triplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 6 bd · 3 ba · 4,761 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.068 acres (2,958 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $233,000 (Sep 1978) |
| Tax Bill | $22,184 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 8288024 |
| Primary APN | 8288024 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 6 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 18 Rooms |
| Units | 3 Units |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 4,761 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 6,468 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,587 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,587 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1977 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Flat |
| Roof Material | Other |
| Lot Area | 2,958 sqft (0.068 acres) |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 8288024 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 489 WASHINGTON ST |
| City | BROOKLINE |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02446-4529 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Triplex |
| Local Zoning Code | M20 |
| Legal Block | 214 |
| Legal Lot Number | 53 |
| Jurisdiction | BROOKLINE MA |
| Township / Civil Division | BROOKLINE |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4003 |
| Census Tract | 400500 |
Source: Norfolk County and Brookline Town records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 2008, BROOKLINE, MA 02446-0017 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 3, 1978 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Sep 3, 1978 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 5523 / 278 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
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 | $22,184.00 (+7.73%) | $2,166,400 (+3.83%) Land $961,900 Building $1,204,500 |
| 2025 | $20,593.00 (+0.08%) | $2,086,400 (-0.93%) Land $952,400 Building $1,134,000 |
| 2024 | $20,576.00 (+5.06%) | $2,106,000 (+7.21%) Land $915,800 Building $1,190,200 |
| 2023 | $19,585.00 | $1,964,400 Land $756,400 Building $1,208,000 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective May 26, 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
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 720 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 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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