54 Francis St, Brookline, MA 02446 Property Records

Norfolk County and Brookline Town property record for 54 Francis St, Brookline, MA 02446

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	4 bd · 2.5 ba · 3,224 sqft · built 1874
Lot Size	0.287 acres (12,515 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on Record
Last Sale	$150,000 (Sep 1982)
Tax Bill	$27,365 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	May 2017 Line of Credit Jan 2020 Transfer
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`5062007`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`5062007`
Alternative APN	`BROO B:130 L:0012 S:0000`

Interior

Bedrooms	4 Beds
Full Baths	2.5 Baths
Half Baths	1 Half Bath
Total Rooms	8 Rooms
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	3,224 sqft Living Area
Gross Area	4,936 sqft
Basement Area	1,600 sqft
Unfinished Basement	1,600 sqft
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1874
Effective Year Built	Effective 1974
Architectural Style	Other
Exterior Material	Wood Siding
Construction Type	Frame
Roof Type	Hip
Roof Material	Slate
Lot Area	12,515 sqft (0.287 acres)

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	HVAC
Heating System	Hot Water
Heating Fuel	Oil

Location & Zoning

Account Number	5062007
Street Address	54 FRANCIS ST
City	BROOKLINE
State	MA
Zip	02446-6641
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	T-5
Legal Block	130
Legal Lot Number	12
Jurisdiction	BROOKLINE MA
Township / Civil Division	BROOKLINE
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1001
Census Tract	400800

Historic Designation

Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026

Individually Listed	Standish, James H., House listed 1985 · 2 contributing resources · NRIS 85003317

Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.

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	Individual Name on Record
Mailing Address	54 FRANCIS ST, BROOKLINE, MA 02446-6641
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
May 3, 2017	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit BANK OF AMERICA
Jan 9, 2020	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer NOT AVAILABLE

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Sep 30, 1982 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Sep 30, 1982 · Amount on Record
Deed Book / Page	6055 / 157
Last Transfer Date	Jun 30, 2009
Transfer Doc	37511-60
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

May 2017: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	BROOKLINE MA
Property Address	54 FRANCIS ST, BROOKLINE, MA 02446-6641
Document Number	35128-246
Instrument Date	May 3, 2017
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Aug 20, 2018

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	35128-246
Date	May 22, 2017
Book Page	035128/000246
Instrument	43992

Lender

Name	BANK OF AMERICA
Type	Bank

Agreement

Type	Line of Credit
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	360 Months
Due	May 21, 2047

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate

January 2020: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	BROOKLINE MA
Recording Date	Jan 9, 2020
Property Address	54 FRANCIS ST, BROOKLINE, MA 02446-6641
Document Number	37511-60
Book / Page	037511 / 000060
Instrument Date	Jun 30, 2009
Instrument	2117
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jan 28, 2020
Title Company	NOT AVAILABLE

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Quitclaim Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	54 FRANCIS ST BROOKLINE MA 024466641, BROOKLINE, MA 02446-6641

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	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026	$27,365.00 (+5.23%)	$2,672,400 (+1.43%) Land $1,454,600 Building $1,171,600	$3,079,900 (-)
2025	$26,004.00 (+4.95%)	$2,634,700 (+3.89%) Land $1,440,200 Building $1,194,500	$3,079,900 (+25.99%)
2024	$24,777.00 (+9.22%)	$2,536,000 (+11.45%) Land $1,384,900 Building $1,151,100	$2,444,540
2023	$22,686.00	$2,275,400 Land $1,147,000 Building $1,128,400

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

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
Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area	Zone A, within 500 ft
Flood Insurance Requirement	Not required lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies	2 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.

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 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

May also be available: Starry.

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