Middlesex County and Belmont Town property record for 61 Brookside Ave, Belmont, MA 02478
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,600 sqft · built 1937 |
| Lot Size | 0.259 acres (11,270 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $379,500 (Apr 1999) |
| Tax Bill | $13,976 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2021 Refinance |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | BELM M:61 P:000015 S |
| Primary APN | BELM M:61 P:000015 S |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,600 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 825 sqft |
| Game Room | Game Room |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1937 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1937 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 11,270 sqft (0.259 acres) |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 61 BROOKSIDE AVE |
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| City | BELMONT |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02478-1035 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | SC |
| Jurisdiction | BELMONT MA |
| Township / Civil Division | BELMONT |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1008 |
| Census Tract | 357700 |
61 Brookside Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in April 1999.
Source: Middlesex County and Belmont Town records, as of July 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 61 BROOKSIDE AVE, BELMONT, MA 02478-1035 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Estate |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 28, 1999 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 28, 1999 · Amount on File |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BELMONT MA |
| Property Address | 61 BROOKSIDE AVE, BELMONT, MA 02478-1035 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 12, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 76795-526 |
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| Date | Jan 27, 2021 |
| Book Page | 76795/526 |
| Instrument | 18607 |
| Name | NEW FED MORTGAGE CORP |
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| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 181 Months |
| Due | Feb 1, 2036 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 61 Brookside Ave was $13,976.
Source: Middlesex County and Belmont Town assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Middlesex County |
| County Subdivision | Belmont Town |
| Unified School District | Belmont School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $13,976.00 | $1,227,000 Land $813,000 Building $414,000 | $1,183,985 (+3.22%) |
| 2024 | $1,147,030 | ||
| 2023 | $13,173.00 | $1,172,000 Land $824,000 Building $348,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 61 Brookside Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 100 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 10, 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 100 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 5 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (1996–2019) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | Apr 2019 · rainfall accumulation |
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 risk around 61 Brookside Ave 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 | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 | BELMONT WATER DEPT. (MWRA) serves 27,442 people · EPA ID MA3026000 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from MWRA |
| Last State Inspection | Jul 2023 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 1 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 150 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Verizon Fiber | 2,300 / 2,300 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Astound Broadband.
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