653 Chestnut Hill Ave, Brookline, MA 02445 Property Records

Norfolk County and Brookline Town property record for 653 Chestnut Hill Ave, Brookline, MA 02445

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	4 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,712 sqft · built 1937
Lot Size	0.145 acres (6,299 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale	$250,000 (Aug 1989)
Tax Bill	$11,897 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Nov 2022 Mortgage Apr 2020 Line of Credit + 1 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`10367035`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`10367035`
Alternative APN	`BROO B:269A L:0031 S:0000`

Interior

Bedrooms	4 Beds
Full Baths	1.5 Baths
Half Baths	1 Half Bath
Total Rooms	8 Rooms
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	1,712 sqft Living Area
Gross Area	3,814 sqft
Basement Area	1,728 sqft
Unfinished Basement	1,728 sqft

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1937
Effective Year Built	Effective 1966
Architectural Style	Other
Exterior Material	Aluminum/Vinyl
Construction Type	Frame
Roof Type	Hip
Roof Material	Asphalt
Lot Area	6,299 sqft (0.145 acres)

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	HVAC
Heating System	Hot Water
Heating Fuel	Gas

Location & Zoning

Account Number	10367035
Street Address	653 CHESTNUT HILL AVE
City	BROOKLINE
State	MA
Zip	02445-4148
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	T-5
Legal Block	269A
Legal Lot Number	31
Jurisdiction	BROOKLINE MA
Township / Civil Division	BROOKLINE
Census Block Group	3
Census Block	3022
Census Tract	401100

Owner

Source: Norfolk County and Brookline Town records, as of July 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	2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address	653 CHESTNUT HILL AVE, BROOKLINE, MA 02445-4148
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Nov 21, 2022	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · ARM CROSSCOUNTRY MORTGAGE INC
Apr 23, 2020	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit BROOKLINE BK
Oct 10, 2017	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit RTN FCU

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Aug 21, 1989 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Aug 21, 1989 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Jan 14, 1987 · Amount on Record
Record Updated	Sep 20, 2026

November 2022: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	BROOKLINE MA
Property Address	653 CHESTNUT HILL AVE, BROOKLINE, MA 02445-4148
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Dec 12, 2022

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	040930-477
Date	Nov 21, 2022
Book Page	40930/477
Instrument	98637

Lender

Name	CROSSCOUNTRY MORTGAGE INC
Type	Mortgage Company

Agreement

Type	ARM
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	361 Months
Due	Dec 1, 2052

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate
Rate	5.75%
Type Change Date	Dec 1, 2029
Index	Other

April 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	BROOKLINE MA
Property Address	653 CHESTNUT HILL AVE, BROOKLINE, MA 02445-4148
Document Number	37812-12
Instrument Date	Apr 23, 2020
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	May 19, 2020
Title Company	NOT AVAILABLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	653 CHESTNUT HILL AVE BROOKLINE MA 024454148, BROOKLINE, MA 02445-4148

Mortgage

Document Number	37812-12
Date	Apr 28, 2020
Book Page	037812/000012
Instrument	37516

Lender

Name	BROOKLINE BK
Type	Bank

Agreement

Type	Line of Credit
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	600 Months
Due	Apr 27, 2070

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate

October 2017: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	BROOKLINE MA
Property Address	653 CHESTNUT HILL AVE, BROOKLINE, MA 02445-4148
Document Number	35545-577
Book / Page	035545 / 000577
Instrument Date	Oct 10, 2017
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Nov 21, 2017

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	35545-577
Date	Oct 25, 2017
Book Page	035545/000577
Instrument	1812

Lender

Name	RTN FCU
Type	Credit Union

Agreement

Type	Line of Credit
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	240 Months
Due	Oct 24, 2037

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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
2025	$11,897.00 (+5.03%)	$1,205,400 (+3.97%) Land $690,400 Building $515,000	$1,257,895 (+8.2%)
2024	$11,327.00 (+4.35%)	$1,159,400 (+6.48%) Land $663,800 Building $495,600	$1,162,610
2023	$10,855.00	$1,088,800 Land $604,400 Building $484,400

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

Flood

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	5 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

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.

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 387 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	300 / 20
T-Mobile Fixed Wireless	100 / 20

May also be available: AT&T, Starry.

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