496 Harvard St, Brookline, MA 02446 Property Records

Norfolk County and Brookline Town property record for 496 Harvard St, Brookline, MA 02446

Property Summary

Property Type	Religious, Church, Worship (Synagogue, Temple, Parsonage)
Details	6 bd · 3 ba · 3,526 sqft · built 1860
Lot Size	0.212 acres (9,230 sqft)
Owner	Company Name on Record
Last Sale	$1,400,000 (Sep 2013)
Deeds & Mortgages	May 2022 Mortgage Aug 2018 Mortgage + 1 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`2471035`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`2471035`
Alternative APN	`BROO B:073 L:0001 S:0000`

Interior

Bedrooms	6 Beds
Full Baths	3 Baths
Half Baths	2 Half Baths
Total Rooms	12 Rooms
Stories	3 Stories
Building Area	3,526 sqft Total Area
Gross Area	5,632 sqft
Basement Area	1,416 sqft
Unfinished Basement	771 sqft
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1860
Effective Year Built	Effective 1970
Architectural Style	Colonial
Exterior Material	Aluminum/Vinyl
Construction Type	Frame
Roof Type	Hip
Roof Material	Slate
Lot Area	9,230 sqft (0.212 acres)
Garage Type	Attached

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	HVAC
Heating System	Forced Air with A/C
Heating Fuel	Gas

Location & Zoning

Account Number	2471035
Street Address	496 HARVARD ST
City	BROOKLINE
State	MA
Zip	02446-2435
Property Category	Other
Property Type	Other > Religious, Church, Worship (Synagogue, Temple, Parsonage)
Local Zoning Code	L10
Legal Block	73
Legal Lot Number	1
Jurisdiction	BROOKLINE MA
Township / Civil Division	BROOKLINE
Census Block Group	3
Census Block	3003
Census Tract	400300

Owner

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

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of Record	Company Name on Record
Mailing Address	491 COMMONWEALTH AVE, BOSTON, MA 02215-2204
Owner Type	Company
Vesting	Company

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
May 16, 2022	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Second Mortgage (Down Payment) LOWELL COMMUNITY LOAN FUND INC
Aug 17, 2018	Deed of Trust, Mortgage VILLAGE BANK
Nov 7, 2019	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Second Mortgage (Down Payment) VILLAGE BANK

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Sep 4, 2013 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Sep 4, 2013 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Dec 15, 2009 · Amount on Record
Deed Book / Page	31722 / 410
Transfer Doc	031722-410
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

May 2022: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	BROOKLINE MA
Property Address	496 HARVARD ST, BROOKLINE, MA 02446-2435
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Apr 2, 2026

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	0040541-74
Date	May 16, 2022
Book Page	40541/74
Instrument	42984

Lender

Name	LOWELL COMMUNITY LOAN FUND INC

Agreement

Type	Second Mortgage (Down Payment)
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	181 Months
Due	Jun 1, 2037

August 2018: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	BROOKLINE MA
Property Address	496 HARVARD ST, BROOKLINE, MA 02446-2435
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Feb 5, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	36228-552
Date	Aug 17, 2018
Book Page	36228/552
Instrument	72811

Lender

Name	VILLAGE BANK
Type	Bank

Agreement

Amount	Amount Recorded

November 2019: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	BROOKLINE MA
Property Address	496 HARVARD ST, BROOKLINE, MA 02446-2435
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Feb 5, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	37322-405
Date	Nov 7, 2019
Book Page	37322/405
Instrument	102961

Lender

Name	VILLAGE BANK
Type	Bank

Agreement

Type	Second Mortgage (Down Payment)
Amount	Amount Recorded

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	Assessed Value
2026	$3,454,600 (+12.05%) Land $1,890,700 Building $1,537,800
2025	$3,083,200 (-1.41%) Land $1,853,700 Building $1,229,500
2024	$3,127,300 Land $1,853,700 Building $1,273,600

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.

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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