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561 Boylston St, Brookline, MA 02445 Property Records

Norfolk County and Brookline Town property record for 561 Boylston St, Brookline, MA 02445

Property Summary

Property TypeCondominium
Details2 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,180 sqft · built 1880
Lot Size13 acres (568,531 sqft)
Owner2 Trust Names on File
Last Sale$868,000 (Sep 2002)
Tax Bill$16,912 (2026)
Deeds & MortgagesMar 2021 Transfer
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN9989024

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN9989024
Alternative APN
  • BROO B:252 L:0002 S:0022

Interior

Bedrooms2 Beds
Full Baths2.5 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Total Rooms6 Rooms
Stories2 Stories
Building Area2,180 sqft Living Area
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1880
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1880
Architectural StyleCondo/Apartment
Exterior MaterialWood Siding
Construction TypeFrame
Roof TypeGable
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area568,531 sqft
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemHot Water

Location & Zoning

Account Number9989024
Street Address561 BOYLSTON ST
CityBROOKLINE
StateMA
Zip02445-5738
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Condominium / Townhouse > Condominium
Legal Block252
Legal Lot Number2
JurisdictionBROOKLINE MA
Township / Civil DivisionBROOKLINE
Census Block Group2
Census Block2014
Census Tract400600

Historic Designation

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

Historic DistrictWithin the Fisher Hill Historic District
listed 1985 · 190 contributing resources · NRIS 85003266

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

Owner

561 Boylston St, a condominium, is owner-occupied and held in a trust since March 2021.

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

Owner of Record2 Trust Names on File
Mailing Address561 BOYLSTON ST, BROOKLINE, MA 02445-5738
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeCompany
VestingTrust

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

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleSep 4, 2002 · Amount on File
Deed SaleSep 4, 2002 · Amount on File
Prior SaleJun 17, 1991 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number2002152943
Last Transfer DateMar 6, 2021
Transfer Doc39116-197
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

March 2021: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionBROOKLINE MA
Recording DateMar 10, 2021
Property Address561 BOYLSTON ST, BROOKLINE, MA 02445-5738
Document Number39116-197
Book / Page39116 / 197
Instrument DateMar 6, 2021
Instrument31453
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMay 12, 2021

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyNo Consideration Stated
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address561 BOYLSTON ST # D-3, D-3, BROOKLINE, MA 02445-5738

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2026 property tax bill for 561 Boylston St was $16,912, up 3.1% from the year before.

Source: Norfolk County and Brookline Town assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateMassachusetts
CountyNorfolk County
County SubdivisionBrookline Town
Unified School DistrictBrookline School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$16,912.00 (+3.1%)$1,651,600 (-0.63%) Building $1,651,600$1,917,100 (-)
2025$16,404.00 (+3.05%)$1,662,000 (+2%) Building $1,662,000$1,917,100 (-0.25%)
2024$15,919.00 (+2.13%)$1,629,400 (+4.22%) Building $1,629,400$1,921,850
2023$15,587.00$1,563,400 Building $1,563,400

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 561 Boylston St in Zone X, an area of minimal 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 ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Nearest Special Flood Hazard AreaZone A, within 500 ft
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies2 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 561 Boylston St 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 RiskLow
lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 98.7% of Massachusetts
Wildfire LikelihoodUnder 0.01% annual chance
ExposureNone
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 SystemBROOKLINE WATER AND SEWER DIVISION
serves 63,191 people · EPA ID MA3046000
Water SourcePurchased surface water from MWRA
Last State InspectionApr 2026
Lead1 ppb (2025)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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 160 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable		2,000 / 2,000
Astound Broadband
Cable		1,500 / 50
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless		100 / 20

May also be available: Starry, Verizon.

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