Norfolk County and Brookline Town property record for 74 University Rd, Brookline, MA 02445
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 6 bd · 4.5 ba · 3,789 sqft · built 1897 |
| Lot Size | 0.138 acres (6,011 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $1,042,000 (Mar 2008) |
| Tax Bill | $31,149 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2020 Refinance |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 8437036 |
| Primary APN | 8437036 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 6 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 4.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 16 Rooms |
| Units | 2 Units |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,789 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 6,165 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,332 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 626 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1897 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1990 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 6,011 sqft (0.138 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 8437036 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 74 UNIVERSITY RD |
| City | BROOKLINE |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02445-4533 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | M10 |
| Legal Block | 216 |
| Legal Lot Number | 30 |
| Jurisdiction | BROOKLINE MA |
| Township / Civil Division | BROOKLINE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2002 |
| Census Tract | 400500 |
74 University Rd, a duplex, is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in March 2008.
Source: Norfolk County and Brookline Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 74 UNIVERSITY RD, BROOKLINE, MA 02445-4533 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 31, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 31, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 200829850 |
| Deed Book / Page | 25640 / 367 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BROOKLINE MA |
| Property Address | 74 UNIVERSITY RD, BROOKLINE, MA 02445-4533 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Dec 23, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 037959-314 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 9, 2020 |
| Book Page | 37959/314 |
| Instrument | 53589 |
| Name | METRO CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 181 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2035 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 74 University Rd was $31,149, up 5.5% 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 | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $31,149.00 (+5.47%) | $3,041,900 (+1.66%) Land $1,243,100 Building $1,798,800 | $2,548,325 |
| 2025 | $29,534.00 (+1.15%) | $2,992,300 (+0.13%) Land $1,230,800 Building $1,761,500 | |
| 2024 | $29,197.00 (+5.49%) | $2,988,400 (+7.65%) Land $1,183,500 Building $1,804,900 | |
| 2023 | $27,677.00 | $2,776,000 Land $978,700 Building $1,797,300 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 74 University Rd 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 74 University Rd 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 720 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 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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