Norfolk County and Brookline Town property record for 72 Francis St, Brookline, MA 02446
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,761 sqft · built 1862 |
| Lot Size | 0.135 acres (5,902 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $1,750,000 (Feb 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $18,609 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2024 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 5110002 |
| Primary APN | 5110002 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,761 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,929 sqft |
| Basement Area | 923 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 923 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1862 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1982 |
| Architectural Style | Duplex Single |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Mansard |
| Roof Material | Slate |
| Lot Area | 5,902 sqft (0.135 acres) |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 5110002 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 72 FRANCIS ST |
| City | BROOKLINE |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02446-6642 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | T-5 |
| Legal Block | 131 |
| Legal Lot Number | 15 |
| Jurisdiction | BROOKLINE MA |
| Township / Civil Division | BROOKLINE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1002 |
| Census Tract | 400800 |
Source: Norfolk County and Brookline Town records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 31 PARKWOOD RD, SOUTH YARMOUTH, MA 02664-5764 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 15, 2024 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Feb 15, 2024 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20249251 |
| Deed Book / Page | 41642 / 99 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BROOKLINE MA |
| Recording Date | Feb 15, 2024 |
| Property Address | 72 FRANCIS ST, BROOKLINE, MA 02446-6642 |
| Document Number | 0041642-99 |
| Book / Page | 41642 / 99 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 15, 2024 |
| Instrument | 9251 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 1, 2024 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 31 PARKWOOD RD, S YARMOUTH, MA 02664-5764 |
| Document Number | 0000009253 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 15, 2024 |
| Instrument | 9253 |
| Name | VILLAGE BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Stand-Alone First Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
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 | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $18,609.00 (+6.18%) | $1,817,300 (+2.34%) Land $1,238,100 Building $579,200 | $1,729,880 |
| 2025 | $17,526.00 (+5.38%) | $1,775,700 (+4.31%) Land $1,225,800 Building $549,900 | |
| 2024 | $16,631.00 (+8.74%) | $1,702,300 (+10.97%) Land $1,178,700 Building $523,600 | |
| 2023 | $15,294.00 | $1,534,000 Land $974,700 Building $559,300 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone A, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 2 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.
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 717 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 · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 75 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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