Norfolk County and Brookline Town property record for 53 Harvard Ave, Apt 1, Brookline, MA 02446
| Property Type | Condominium |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 bd · 1 ba · 987 sqft · built 1946 |
| Lot Size | 1.12 acres (49,004 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $570,000 (Aug 2015) |
| Tax Bill | $7,508 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 20281326 |
| Primary APN | 20281326 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 1 Bed |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Units | 6 Units |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 987 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1946 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1946 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Flat |
| Roof Material | Tar & Gravel |
| Lot Area | 49,004 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Account Number | 20281326 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 53 HARVARD AVE, 1 |
| City | BROOKLINE |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02446-6225 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Condominium / Townhouse > Condominium |
| Legal Subdivision | HARVARD GNDS CONDO |
| Legal Block | 170 |
| Legal Lot Number | 33 |
| Jurisdiction | BROOKLINE MA |
| Township / Civil Division | BROOKLINE |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4002 |
| Census Tract | 400800 |
53 Harvard Ave, Apt 1 is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in August 2015.
Source: Norfolk County and Brookline Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 53 HARVARD AVE, 1, BROOKLINE, MA 02446-6225 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Husband and Wife |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 31, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 31, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | May 24, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Transfer Doc | 1336970 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 53 Harvard Ave, Apt 1 was $7,508, up 9.6% 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 | $7,508.00 (+9.62%) | $733,200 (+5.66%) Building $733,200 | $940,975 (-) |
| 2025 | $6,849.00 (+3.04%) | $693,900 (+2%) Building $693,900 | $940,975 (+5.82%) |
| 2024 | $6,647.00 (-0.03%) | $680,300 (+2.01%) Building $680,300 | $889,200 |
| 2023 | $6,649.00 | $666,900 Building $666,900 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 53 Harvard Ave, Apt 1 in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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.
The area around 53 Harvard Ave, Apt 1 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 717 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 Fixed Wireless · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 75 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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