Norfolk County and Brookline Town property record for 68 Emerson St, Brookline, MA 02445
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 6 bd · 3 ba · 3,466 sqft · built 1922 |
| Lot Size | 0.096 acres (4,186 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $19,876 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7296019 |
| Primary APN | 7296019 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 6 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 14 Rooms |
| Units | 2 Units |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,466 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 5,904 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,444 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,444 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1922 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1969 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Stone |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 4,186 sqft (0.096 acres) |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 7296019 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 68 EMERSON ST |
| City | BROOKLINE |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02445 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | T-5 |
| Legal Subdivision | BROOKLINE |
| Legal Block | 179 |
| Legal Lot Number | 19 |
| Jurisdiction | BROOKLINE MA |
| Township / Civil Division | BROOKLINE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2004 |
| Census Tract | 400700 |
68 Emerson St, a duplex, is held in a trust since June 2013.
Source: Norfolk County and Brookline Town records, as of April 14, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 8 EMERSON ST, BROOKLINE, MA 02445-6846 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Trust |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 3, 2013 |
| Deed Sale | Jun 3, 2013 |
| Prior Sale | Apr 16, 2013 |
| Deed Book / Page | 31397 / 422 |
| Transfer Doc | 031239-304 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 68 Emerson St was $19,876, up 2% from the year before.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $19,876.00 (+2.02%) | $2,013,800 (+0.99%) Land $1,154,700 Building $859,100 |
| 2024 | $19,482.00 (+5.38%) | $1,994,100 (+7.53%) Land $1,110,200 Building $883,900 |
| 2023 | $18,488.00 | $1,854,400 Land $887,600 Building $966,800 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 68 Emerson St 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 | 1 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.
The area around 68 Emerson St has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
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 653 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 Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 980 / 880 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: AT&T, Starry.
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