56 Baker Cir, Chestnut Hill, MA 02467 Property Records

Norfolk County and Brookline Town property record for 56 Baker Cir, Chestnut Hill, MA 02467

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 3.5 ba · 2,002 sqft · built 1948
Lot Size	0.307 acres (13,360 sqft)
Owner	Trust Name on File
Tax Bill	$19,773 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	Mar 2026 Mortgage Dec 2018 Mortgage + 1 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`12940030`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`12940030`
Alternative APN	`BROO B:365 L:0012 S:0000`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	3.5 Baths
Half Baths	1 Half Bath
Total Rooms	10 Rooms
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	2,002 sqft Living Area
Gross Area	4,166 sqft
Basement Area	960 sqft
Unfinished Basement	960 sqft
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1948
Effective Year Built	Effective 1961
Architectural Style	Cape Cod
Exterior Material	Wood Siding
Construction Type	Frame
Roof Type	Gable
Roof Material	Slate
Lot Area	13,360 sqft (0.307 acres)
Garage Type	Basement
Parking Spaces	1 Parking Space

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating System	Hot Water
Heating Fuel	Oil

Location & Zoning

Account Number	12940030
Street Address	56 BAKER CIR
City	CHESTNUT HILL
State	MA
Zip	02467-3248
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	S-7
Legal Block	365
Legal Lot Number	12
Jurisdiction	BROOKLINE MA
Township / Civil Division	BROOKLINE
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2005
Census Tract	401201

Owner

56 Baker Cir is owner-occupied and held in a trust since September 2018.

Source: Norfolk County and Brookline Town records, as of October 20, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of Record	Trust Name on File
Mailing Address	56 BAKER CIR, CHESTNUT HILL, MA 02467-3248
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual
Vesting	Trust

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Mar 4, 2026	Deed of Trust, Mortgage CITIZENS BANK
Dec 11, 2018	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Balloon Mortgage CITIZENS BANK
Sep 4, 2018	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Sep 4, 2018
Deed Sale	Sep 4, 2018
Prior Sale	Mar 22, 2010
Deed Document Number	20181407942
Transfer Doc	0001407942
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

March 2026: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	BROOKLINE MA
Property Address	56 BAKER CIR, CHESTNUT HILL, MA 02467-3248
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Apr 14, 2026

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	0001566763
Date	Mar 4, 2026
Instrument	1566763

Lender

Name	CITIZENS BANK
Type	Bank

Agreement

Amount	Amount on Record
Term	301 Months
Due	Apr 1, 2051

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate

December 2018: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	BROOKLINE MA
Property Address	56 BAKER CIR, CHESTNUT HILL, MA 02467-3248
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Jul 28, 2022

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	0001413661
Date	Dec 11, 2018
Instrument	1413661

Lender

Name	CITIZENS BANK
Type	Bank

Agreement

Type	Balloon Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record

September 2018: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	BROOKLINE MA
Recording Date	Sep 4, 2018
Property Address	56 BAKER CIR, CHESTNUT HILL, MA 02467-3248
Document Number	0000007942
Instrument Date	Aug 31, 2018
Instrument	7942
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Sep 27, 2018

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Quitclaim

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Trust
Address	56 BAKER CIR CHESTNUT HILL MA 024673248, CHESTNUT HILL, MA 02467-3248

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2026 property tax bill for 56 Baker Cir was $19,773, up 24.2% from the year before.

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	$19,773.00 (+24.22%)	$1,931,000 (+19.73%) Land $864,200 Building $1,065,800	$1,454,165 (-)
2025	$15,918.00 (+4.94%)	$1,612,800 (+3.88%) Land $855,700 Building $757,100	$1,454,165 (+3.66%)
2024	$15,168.00 (+9.98%)	$1,552,500 (+12.23%) Land $822,800 Building $729,700	$1,402,865
2023	$13,792.00	$1,383,300 Land $667,200 Building $716,100

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 56 Baker Cir 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.

Wildfire

Wildfire risk around 56 Baker Cir is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire Risk	Low lower than 97% of the US · lower than 94% of Massachusetts
Wildfire Likelihood	Under 0.01% annual chance
Exposure	None beyond 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 577 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity Cable · Fiber in parts of the area	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.

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