Norfolk County and Brookline Town property record for 497 Washington St, Brookline, MA 02446
| Property Type | Triplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 3 ba · 4,284 sqft · built 1880 |
| Lot Size | 0.189 acres (8,228 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $469,000 (Oct 1996) |
| Tax Bill | $28,570 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 8289020 |
| Primary APN | 8289020 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 15 Rooms |
| Units | 3 Units |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 4,284 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 6,155 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,612 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,612 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1880 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1985 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Mansard |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 8,228 sqft (0.189 acres) |
| Garage Type | Basement |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 8289020 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 497 WASHINGTON ST |
| City | BROOKLINE |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02446-4515 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Triplex |
| Local Zoning Code | T-6 |
| Legal Block | 214 |
| Legal Lot Number | 54 |
| 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 | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 497 WASHINGTON ST, BROOKLINE, MA 02446-4515 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 11, 1996 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Oct 11, 1996 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Aug 31, 1989 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 1996 |
| Transfer Doc | 28812-23 |
| 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 | $28,570.00 (+3.77%) | $2,790,000 (+0.01%) Land $1,168,400 Building $1,621,600 |
| 2025 | $27,533.00 (-0.5%) | $2,789,600 (-1.5%) Land $1,156,800 Building $1,632,800 |
| 2024 | $27,671.00 (+10.87%) | $2,832,200 (+13.14%) Land $1,112,400 Building $1,719,800 |
| 2023 | $24,957.00 | $2,503,200 Land $920,600 Building $1,582,600 |
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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