Norfolk County and Brookline Town property record for 79 Druce St, Brookline, MA 02445
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3.5 ba · 4,026 sqft · built 1901 |
| Lot Size | 0.809 acres (35,227 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $598,000 (Sep 1986) |
| Tax Bill | $39,936 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2022 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 9862010 |
| Primary APN | 9862010 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 10 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 4,026 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 7,222 sqft |
| Basement Area | 2,952 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 2,952 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1901 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1964 |
| Architectural Style | Contemporary |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Flat |
| Roof Material | Other |
| Lot Area | 35,227 sqft (0.809 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 9862010 |
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| Street Address | 79 DRUCE ST |
| City | BROOKLINE |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02445-5834 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | S10 |
| Legal Block | 244 |
| Legal Lot Number | 5 |
| Jurisdiction | BROOKLINE MA |
| Township / Civil Division | BROOKLINE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2004 |
| Census Tract | 400600 |
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 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
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 | 79 DRUCE ST, BROOKLINE, MA 02445-5834 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Trust |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
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| Last Sale | Sep 25, 1986 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Sep 25, 1986 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 7254 / 139 |
| Last Transfer Date | May 3, 2022 |
| Transfer Doc | 040516-152 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BROOKLINE MA |
| Recording Date | May 5, 2022 |
| Property Address | 79 DRUCE ST, BROOKLINE, MA 02445-5834 |
| Document Number | 040516-152 |
| Book / Page | 40516 / 152 |
| Instrument Date | May 3, 2022 |
| Instrument | 39655 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 20, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 79 DRUCE ST, BROOKLINE, MA 02445-5834 |
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 | $39,936.00 (+9.31%) | $3,900,000 (+5.36%) Land $2,567,900 Building $1,303,200 | $3,249,665 (-) |
| 2025 | $36,534.00 (+5.35%) | $3,701,500 (+4.28%) Land $2,542,500 Building $1,159,000 | $3,249,665 (+14.08%) |
| 2024 | $34,679.00 (+23.6%) | $3,549,500 (+26.13%) Land $2,444,600 Building $1,104,900 | $2,848,575 |
| 2023 | $28,057.00 | $2,814,100 Land $1,746,600 Building $1,067,500 |
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 |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 2 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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 |
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| 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 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.
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