78 Dean Rd, Brookline, MA 02445 Property Records

Norfolk County and Brookline Town property record for 78 Dean Rd, Brookline, MA 02445

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details5 bd · 3.5 ba · 3,757 sqft · built 1900
Lot Size0.202 acres (8,799 sqft)
Owner2 Company Names on Record
Last Sale$1,475,000 (Dec 2005)
Tax Bill$27,621 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesJul 2023 Transfer
Nov 2020 Mortgage
+ 1 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN9869019

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN9869019
Alternative APN
  • BROO B:245 L:0006 S:0000

Interior

Bedrooms5 Beds
Full Baths3.5 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Total Rooms12 Rooms
Stories3 Stories
Building Area3,757 sqft Living Area
Gross Area6,529 sqft
Basement Area1,315 sqft
Unfinished Basement1,315 sqft
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1900
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1969
Architectural StyleColonial
Exterior MaterialWood Siding
Construction TypeFrame
Roof TypeHip
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area8,799 sqft (0.202 acres)

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemHot Water
Heating FuelGas

Location & Zoning

Account Number9869019
Street Address78 DEAN RD
CityBROOKLINE
StateMA
Zip02445-4244
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeS-7
Legal Block245
Legal Lot Number6
JurisdictionBROOKLINE MA
Township / Civil DivisionBROOKLINE
Census Block Group2
Census Block2000
Census Tract400600

Historic Designation

Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026

Historic DistrictWithin the Fisher Hill Historic District
listed 1985 · 190 contributing resources · NRIS 85003266

Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.

Owner

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

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

Owner of Record2 Company Names on Record
Mailing Address78 DEAN RD, BROOKLINE, MA 02445-4244
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeCompany
VestingTrust, Revocable Trust

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Jul 20, 2023Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
Quitclaim
Nov 4, 2020Deed of Trust, Mortgage · ARM
CITIBANK NA
Aug 10, 2018Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
Quitclaim

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleDec 13, 2005 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleDec 13, 2005 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleAug 4, 1992 · Amount on Record
Last Transfer DateJul 18, 2023
Transfer Doc0041314-11
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

July 2023: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionBROOKLINE MA
Recording DateJul 20, 2023
Property Address78 DEAN RD, BROOKLINE, MA 02445-4244
Document Number0041314-11
Book / Page41314 / 11
Instrument DateJul 18, 2023
Instrument45942
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedAug 4, 2023

Transaction

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

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address78 DEAN RD, BROOKLINE, MA 02445-4244

November 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionBROOKLINE MA
Property Address78 DEAN RD, BROOKLINE, MA 02445-4244
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedFeb 5, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number38567-114
DateNov 4, 2020
Book Page38567/114
Instrument121729
Lender
NameCITIBANK NA
TypeBank
Agreement
TypeARM
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueDec 1, 2050
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate
Rate3%
Type Change DateDec 1, 2030
Index1-Year LIBOR

August 2018: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionBROOKLINE MA
Recording DateAug 10, 2018
Property Address78 DEAN RD, BROOKLINE, MA 02445-4244
Document Number36212-419
Book / Page036212 / 000419
Instrument DateAug 8, 2018
Instrument70430
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedAug 28, 2018

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipHusband and Wife
Address44 ATHERTON RD BROOKLINE MA 024462769, BROOKLINE, MA 02446-2769

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
2025$27,621.00 (+5.03%)$2,798,500 (+3.96%) Land $1,406,100 Building $1,392,400$2,540,775 (+4.24%)
2024$26,299.00 (+15.63%)$2,691,800 (+18%) Land $1,351,900 Building $1,339,900$2,437,320
2023$22,744.00$2,281,200 Land $965,900 Building $1,315,300

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
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 573 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
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20

May also be available: Starry, Verizon.

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