79 Buckminster Rd, Brookline, MA 02445 Property Records

Norfolk County and Brookline Town property record for 79 Buckminster Rd, Brookline, MA 02445

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	8 bd · 4.5 ba · 4,712 sqft · built 1918
Lot Size	0.343 acres (14,959 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale	$2,700,888 (Jul 2019)
Tax Bill	$45,424 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	Jul 2019 Sale & Mortgage
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`9670005`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`9670005`
Alternative APN	`BROO B:231 L:0042 S:0000`

Interior

Bedrooms	8 Beds
Full Baths	4.5 Baths
Half Baths	1 Half Bath
Total Rooms	13 Rooms
Stories	3 Stories
Building Area	4,712 sqft Living Area
Gross Area	7,830 sqft
Basement Area	2,268 sqft
Unfinished Basement	1,793 sqft
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1918
Effective Year Built	Effective 1980
Architectural Style	Colonial
Exterior Material	Stone
Construction Type	Frame
Roof Type	Gambrel
Roof Material	Slate
Lot Area	14,959 sqft (0.343 acres)
Garage Type	Basement
Parking Spaces	2 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	HVAC
Heating System	Hot Water
Heating Fuel	Gas

Location & Zoning

Account Number	9670005
Street Address	79 BUCKMINSTER RD
City	BROOKLINE
State	MA
Zip	02445-5807
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	S10
Legal Block	231
Legal Lot Number	42
Jurisdiction	BROOKLINE MA
Township / Civil Division	BROOKLINE
Census Block Group	4
Census Block	4007
Census Tract	400600

Historic Designation

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

Historic District	Within 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

79 Buckminster Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in July 2019.

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

Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address	79 BUCKMINSTER RD, BROOKLINE, MA 02445-5807
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual
Vesting	Husband and Wife

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Jul 10, 2019 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Jul 10, 2019 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Jun 30, 1993 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	201957098
Deed Book / Page	36952 / 48
Prior Transfer Date	Jun 28, 2019
Prior Transfer Doc	36952-48
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

July 2019: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	BROOKLINE MA
Recording Date	Jul 10, 2019
Property Address	79 BUCKMINSTER RD, BROOKLINE, MA 02445-5807
Document Number	36952-48
Book / Page	036952 / 000048
Instrument Date	Jun 28, 2019
Instrument	57098
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jul 30, 2019
Title Company	NOT AVAILABLE

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$2,700.89
Amount Accuracy	Confirmed
Additional	Quitclaim Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Husband and Wife
Address	79 BUCKMINSTER RD BROOKLINE MA 024455807, BROOKLINE, MA 02445-5807

Mortgage

Document Number	36952-54
Date	Jul 10, 2019
Book Page	036952/000054
Instrument	57100

Lender

Name	GUARANTEED RATE

Agreement

Amount	Amount on Record
Term	360 Months
Due	Jul 9, 2049

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2026 property tax bill for 79 Buckminster Rd was $45,424, up 5.2% from the year before.

Source: Norfolk County and Brookline Town assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Massachusetts
County	Norfolk County
County Subdivision	Brookline Town
Unified School District	Brookline School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026	$45,424.00 (+5.23%)	$4,435,900 (+1.42%) Land $1,687,700 Building $2,748,200	$3,593,185 (-)
2025	$43,167.00 (+4.73%)	$4,373,600 (+3.67%) Land $1,671,000 Building $2,702,600	$3,593,185 (+5.47%)
2024	$41,219.00 (+13.32%)	$4,218,900 (+15.64%) Land $1,606,600 Building $2,612,300	$3,406,985
2023	$36,374.00	$3,648,300 Land $1,147,900 Building $2,500,400

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

FEMA maps place 79 Buckminster 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.

Wildfire

The area around 79 Buckminster 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.

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 573 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
T-Mobile Fixed Wireless	100 / 20

May also be available: Starry, Verizon.

Nearby Properties on Buckminster Rd

Nearby Streets

Search Property Records by Address or Parcel Number

Search by:

By searching, you agree to: Terms • Privacy • Disclosures