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70 Francis St, Brookline, MA 02446 Property Records

Norfolk County and Brookline Town property record for 70 Francis St, Brookline, MA 02446

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,808 sqft · built 1862
Lot Size0.117 acres (5,101 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on Record
Last Sale$1,750,000 (Feb 2024)
Tax Bill$17,276 (2026)
Deeds & MortgagesFeb 2024 Sale & Mortgage
Jun 2022 Transfer
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN5111035

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN5111035
Alternative APN
  • BROO B:131 L:0016 S:0000

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths1.5 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Total Rooms6 Rooms
Stories2 Stories
Building Area1,808 sqft Living Area
Gross Area3,018 sqft
Basement Area940 sqft
Unfinished Basement940 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1862
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1973
Architectural StyleDuplex Single
Exterior MaterialWood Siding
Construction TypeFrame
Roof TypeMansard
Roof MaterialSlate
Lot Area5,101 sqft (0.117 acres)

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemForced Air with A/C
Heating FuelOil

Location & Zoning

Account Number5111035
Street Address70 FRANCIS ST
CityBROOKLINE
StateMA
Zip02446-6642
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeT-5
Legal Block131
Legal Lot Number16
JurisdictionBROOKLINE MA
Township / Civil DivisionBROOKLINE
Census Block Group1
Census Block1002
Census Tract400800

Owner

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

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of RecordCompany Name on Record
Mailing Address535 BOYLSTON ST, BROOKLINE, MA 02445-5701
Owner TypeCompany
VestingCompany

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Feb 15, 2024Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · Stand-Alone First Mortgage
VILLAGE BANK
Jun 8, 2022Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
Quitclaim

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleFeb 15, 2024 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleFeb 15, 2024 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number20249250
Deed Book / Page41642 / 97
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

February 2024: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionBROOKLINE MA
Recording DateFeb 15, 2024
Property Address70 FRANCIS ST, BROOKLINE, MA 02446-6642
Document Number0041642-97
Book / Page41642 / 97
Instrument DateFeb 15, 2024
Instrument9250
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMar 1, 2024

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address535 BOYLSTON ST, BROOKLINE, MA 02445-5701

Mortgage

Document Number0000009252
DateFeb 15, 2024
Instrument9252
Lender
NameVILLAGE BANK
TypeBank
Agreement
TypeStand-Alone First Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded

June 2022: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionBROOKLINE MA
Recording DateJun 8, 2022
Property Address70 FRANCIS ST, BROOKLINE, MA 02446-6642
Document Number040597-427
Book / Page40597 / 427
Instrument DateMay 20, 2022
Instrument50586
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJun 24, 2022

Transaction

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

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address70 FRANCIS ST, BROOKLINE, MA 02446-6642

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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$17,276.00 (+10.32%)$1,687,100 (+6.33%) Land $1,202,100 Building $485,000$1,712,095
2025$15,660.00 (+5.38%)$1,586,600 (+4.31%) Land $1,190,200 Building $396,400
2024$14,861.00 (+8.05%)$1,521,100 (+10.26%) Land $1,144,400 Building $376,700
2023$13,754.00$1,379,500 Land $946,100 Building $433,400

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 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

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskNot 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 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 717 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
Verizon
Fixed Wireless · Fiber in parts of the area		1,000 / 75
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless		100 / 20
AT&T
Fixed Wireless		100 / 20

May also be available: Starry.

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