Norfolk County and Brookline Town property record for 56 Harvard Ave, Brookline, MA 02446
| Property Type | Apartments (5+ Units) |
|---|---|
| Details | 8 bd · 5.5 ba · 4,039 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.271 acres (11,787 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $3,500,000 (Oct 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $37,284 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2021 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 6977025 |
| Primary APN | 6977025 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 8 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 5.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 17 Rooms |
| Units | 4 Units |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 4,039 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 6,333 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,439 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 576 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1959 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 11,787 sqft (0.271 acres) |
| Heating System | Steam |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 6977025 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 56 HARVARD AVE |
| City | BROOKLINE |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02446-6367 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Apartments (5+ Units) |
| Local Zoning Code | F-1 |
| Legal Block | 171 |
| Legal Lot Number | 22 |
| Jurisdiction | BROOKLINE MA |
| Township / Civil Division | BROOKLINE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1000 |
| Census Tract | 400700 |
Source: Norfolk County and Brookline Town records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 56 HARVARD ST, BROOKLINE, MA 02445-7949 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 18, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Oct 18, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jan 15, 2016 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Transfer Date | Oct 15, 2021 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 039971-144 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BROOKLINE MA |
| Recording Date | Oct 18, 2021 |
| Property Address | 56 HARVARD AVE, BROOKLINE, MA 02446-6367 |
| Document Number | 39971-144 |
| Book / Page | 39971 / 144 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 15, 2021 |
| Instrument | 133204 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 5, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 56 HARVARD AVE, BROOKLINE, MA 02446-6367 |
| Document Number | 133208 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 18, 2021 |
| Instrument | 133208 |
| Name | EASTERN BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Stand-Alone First Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
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 | $37,284.00 (+7.9%) | $3,641,000 (+4%) Land $1,916,000 Building $1,633,300 |
| 2025 | $34,555.00 (+6.9%) | $3,501,000 (+5.82%) Land $1,878,500 Building $1,622,500 |
| 2024 | $32,325.00 (+7.26%) | $3,308,600 (+9.45%) Land $1,878,500 Building $1,430,100 |
| 2023 | $30,137.00 | $3,022,800 Land $2,276,900 Building $745,900 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
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.
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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