Norfolk County and Brookline Town property record for 53 Waverly St, Brookline, MA 02445
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 3.5 ba · 2,784 sqft · built 1887 |
| Lot Size | 0.091 acres (3,973 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Last Sale | $1,210,000 (Jan 2010) |
| Tax Bill | $24,782 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2025 Mortgage Dec 2025 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7245026 |
| Primary APN | 7245026 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,784 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,528 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,029 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,029 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1887 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2012 |
| Architectural Style | Victorian |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 3,973 sqft (0.091 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 7245026 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 53 WAVERLY ST |
| City | BROOKLINE |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02445-6833 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | T-5 |
| Legal Subdivision | BROOKLINE |
| Legal Block | 177 |
| Legal Lot Number | 22 |
| Jurisdiction | BROOKLINE MA |
| Township / Civil Division | BROOKLINE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1007 |
| Census Tract | 400700 |
53 Waverly St is owner-occupied and held in a trust since December 2025.
Source: Norfolk County and Brookline Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 53 WAVERLY ST, BROOKLINE, MA 02445-6833 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Revocable Trust |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Oct 14, 2025 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage MORGAN STANLEY PRIVATE BANK |
| Dec 29, 2025 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 13, 2010 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 13, 2010 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Aug 26, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 27380 / 490 |
| Last Transfer Date | Dec 23, 2025 |
| Transfer Doc | 042855-220 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BROOKLINE MA |
| Property Address | 53 WAVERLY ST, BROOKLINE, MA 02445-6833 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 13, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 042698-521 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 14, 2025 |
| Book Page | 42698/521 |
| Instrument | 71885 |
| Name | MORGAN STANLEY PRIVATE BANK |
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| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Nov 1, 2055 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 5.45% |
| Type Change Date | Nov 1, 2032 |
| Index | Other |
| Margin | 3 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BROOKLINE MA |
| Recording Date | Dec 29, 2025 |
| Property Address | 53 WAVERLY ST, BROOKLINE, MA 02445-6833 |
| Document Number | 042855-220 |
| Book / Page | 42855 / 220 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 23, 2025 |
| Instrument | 92180 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 21, 2026 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 53 WAVERLY ST, BROOKLINE, MA 02445-6833 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 53 Waverly St was $24,782, up 5.9% 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 | $24,782.00 (+5.91%) | $2,420,100 (+2.08%) Land $1,156,600 Building $1,262,500 | $2,659,050 (-) |
| 2025 | $23,399.00 (-2.52%) | $2,370,700 (-3.51%) Land $1,145,200 Building $1,225,500 | $2,659,050 (+19.97%) |
| 2024 | $24,005.00 (+8.92%) | $2,457,000 (+11.15%) Land $1,101,100 Building $1,355,900 | $2,216,350 |
| 2023 | $22,040.00 | $2,210,600 Land $880,100 Building $1,330,500 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 53 Waverly St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 1978.
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 | 3 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (1978–1979) |
| Most Recent Claim | Jan 1979 · tidal / storm surge |
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 53 Waverly 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 653 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 · 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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