Norfolk County and Brookline Town property record for 78 Stearns Rd, Brookline, MA 02446
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 3 ba · 3,010 sqft · built 1923 |
| Lot Size | 0.127 acres (5,515 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on Record |
| Tax Bill | $19,764 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2022 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 4838022 |
| Primary APN | 4838022 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 10 Rooms |
| Units | 2 Units |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,010 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,683 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,505 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,505 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1923 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1974 |
| Architectural Style | Duplex Single |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 5,515 sqft (0.127 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 4838022 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 78 STEARNS RD |
| City | BROOKLINE |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02446-6610 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | T-5 |
| Legal Block | 126 |
| Legal Lot Number | 40 |
| Jurisdiction | BROOKLINE MA |
| Township / Civil Division | BROOKLINE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2003 |
| Census Tract | 400800 |
Source: Norfolk County and Brookline Town records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 78 STEARNS RD, BROOKLINE, MA 02446-6610 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Trust |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Jun 22, 2022 |
| Transfer Doc | 040639-201 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BROOKLINE MA |
| Recording Date | Jun 27, 2022 |
| Property Address | 78 STEARNS RD, BROOKLINE, MA 02446-6610 |
| Document Number | 040639-201 |
| Book / Page | 40639 / 201 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 22, 2022 |
| Instrument | 56513 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 15, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 78 STEARNS RD, BROOKLINE, MA 02446-6610 |
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 | $19,764.00 (+6.2%) | $1,930,100 (+2.36%) Land $1,220,700 Building $697,200 | $2,329,179 |
| 2025 | $18,611.00 (+2.43%) | $1,885,600 (+1.39%) Land $1,208,700 Building $676,900 | |
| 2024 | $18,169.00 (+1.98%) | $1,859,700 (+4.06%) Land $1,162,200 Building $697,500 | |
| 2023 | $17,817.00 | $1,787,100 Land $961,000 Building $826,100 |
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 | 59 units insured incl. 55 condo units |
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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