Norfolk County and Brookline Town property record for 50 Franklin St, Brookline, MA 02445
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 3 ba · 2,160 sqft · built 1958 |
| Lot Size | 0.154 acres (6,695 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $195,000 (Jan 1996) |
| Tax Bill | $17,597 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2021 Refinance |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 11897010 |
| Primary APN | 11897010 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,160 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,312 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,548 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 655 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1958 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1978 |
| Architectural Style | Bi-Level |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 6,695 sqft (0.154 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 11897010 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 50 FRANKLIN ST |
| City | BROOKLINE |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02445-6704 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | S-7 |
| Legal Subdivision | BROOKLINE |
| Legal Block | 308 |
| Legal Lot Number | 95 |
| Jurisdiction | BROOKLINE MA |
| Township / Civil Division | BROOKLINE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2004 |
| Census Tract | 401000 |
50 Franklin St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in January 1996.
Source: Norfolk County and Brookline Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 50 FRANKLIN ST, BROOKLINE, MA 02445-6704 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 23, 1996 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 23, 1996 · Amount on File |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BROOKLINE MA |
| Property Address | 50 FRANKLIN ST, BROOKLINE, MA 02445-6704 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Dec 23, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 039722-317 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 10, 2021 |
| Book Page | 39722/317 |
| Instrument | 104148 |
| Name | CENTURY BANK & TRUST |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 85 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2028 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 50 Franklin St was $17,597, up 1.8% from the year before.
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 | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $17,597.00 (+1.83%) | $1,718,500 (-1.84%) Land $1,056,500 Building $662,000 | $2,381,935 (-) |
| 2025 | $17,280.00 (+5.12%) | $1,750,800 (+4.06%) Land $1,046,000 Building $704,800 | $2,381,935 (+18.6%) |
| 2024 | $16,438.00 (+8%) | $1,682,500 (+10.21%) Land $1,005,700 Building $676,800 | $2,008,300 |
| 2023 | $15,221.00 | $1,526,700 Land $866,300 Building $660,400 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 50 Franklin St 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 Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 6 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.
The area around 50 Franklin St 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 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 294 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Astound Broadband Cable | 1,500 / 50 |
| Verizon Fiber | 980 / 880 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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