Norfolk County and Brookline Town property record for 553 Brookline Ave, Brookline, MA 02445
| Property Type | Apartments (5+ Units) |
|---|---|
| Details | 17 bd · 11 ba · 9,729 sqft · built 1910 |
| Lot Size | 0.154 acres (6,691 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Last Sale | $1,300,000 (Jul 1998) |
| Tax Bill | $45,432 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | 5241032 |
| Primary APN | 5241032 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 17 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 11 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 40 Rooms |
| Units | 11 Units |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 9,729 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 12,972 sqft |
| Basement Area | 3,243 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 3,243 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1910 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1960 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Roof Type | Flat |
| Roof Material | Other |
| Lot Area | 6,691 sqft (0.154 acres) |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 5241032 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 553 BROOKLINE AVE |
| City | BROOKLINE |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02445-5444 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Apartments (5+ Units) |
| Local Zoning Code | M10 |
| Legal Block | 134 |
| Legal Lot Number | 14 |
| Jurisdiction | BROOKLINE MA |
| Township / Civil Division | BROOKLINE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2006 |
| Census Tract | 400800 |
553 Brookline Ave, a residential property, is held in a trust since July 1998.
Source: Norfolk County and Brookline Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 80578, STONEHAM, MA 02180-0006 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Trust |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 8, 1998 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 8, 1998 · Amount on File |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 553 Brookline Ave was $45,432, up 7.5% 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $45,432.00 (+7.54%) | $4,436,700 (+3.66%) Land $1,515,500 Building $2,895,000 |
| 2025 | $42,245.00 (+8.58%) | $4,280,100 (+7.48%) Land $1,485,800 Building $2,794,300 |
| 2024 | $38,906.00 (+1.27%) | $3,982,200 (+3.34%) Land $1,485,800 Building $2,496,400 |
| 2023 | $38,419.00 | $3,853,500 Land $1,979,300 Building $1,874,200 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 553 Brookline Ave in Zone X, an area of moderate flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 moderate risk |
|---|---|
| 500-Year Floodplain | Yes 0.2% annual chance |
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 59 units insured incl. 55 condo units |
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 553 Brookline Ave 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 555 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 2,300 / 2,300 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Starry Fixed Wireless · Fiber in parts of the area | 800 / 250 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Astound Broadband.
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