Norfolk County and Brookline Town property record for 79 Cypress St, Brookline, MA 02445
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 3,806 sqft · built 1898 |
| Lot Size | 0.115 acres (5,001 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Last Sale | $415,000 (Nov 1994) |
| Tax Bill | $22,159 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2023 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7603002 |
| Primary APN | 7603002 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 10 Rooms |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,806 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 5,884 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,401 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,401 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1898 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1972 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gambrel |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 5,001 sqft (0.115 acres) |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 7603002 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 79 CYPRESS ST |
| City | BROOKLINE |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02445-6826 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | T-6 |
| Legal Block | 197 |
| Legal Lot Number | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | BROOKLINE MA |
| Township / Civil Division | BROOKLINE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3009 |
| Census Tract | 400700 |
79 Cypress St is owner-occupied and held in a trust since October 2023.
Source: Norfolk County and Brookline Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 79 CYPRESS ST, BROOKLINE, MA 02445-6826 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 4, 1994 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 4, 1994 · Amount on File |
| Last Transfer Date | Oct 16, 2023 |
| Transfer Doc | 041469-429 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BROOKLINE MA |
| Recording Date | Oct 20, 2023 |
| Property Address | 79 CYPRESS ST, BROOKLINE, MA 02445-6826 |
| Document Number | 041469-429 |
| Book / Page | 41469 / 429 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 16, 2023 |
| Instrument | 68922 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 3, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 79 CYPRESS ST, BROOKLINE, MA 02445-6826 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 79 Cypress St was $22,159, up 5.8% 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 | $22,159.00 (+5.76%) | $2,164,000 (+1.94%) Land $1,202,200 Building $961,800 | $2,824,920 (-) |
| 2025 | $20,952.00 (+5.19%) | $2,122,800 (+4.13%) Land $1,190,300 Building $932,500 | $2,824,920 (+26.71%) |
| 2024 | $19,918.00 (+7.61%) | $2,038,700 (+9.81%) Land $1,144,500 Building $894,200 | $2,229,365 |
| 2023 | $18,510.00 | $1,856,600 Land $915,800 Building $940,800 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 79 Cypress St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective May 26, 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 79 Cypress St 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 653 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 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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