Norfolk County and Brookline Town property record for 797 Washington St, Brookline, MA 02446
| Property Type | Apartments (5+ Units) |
|---|---|
| Details | 16 bd · 6 ba · 4,776 sqft · built 1904 |
| Lot Size | 0.065 acres (2,818 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $1,850,000 (Jan 2013) |
| Tax Bill | $36,115 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2023 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 3708020 |
| Primary APN | 3708020 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 16 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 6 Baths |
| Half Baths | 2 Half Baths |
| Total Rooms | 25 Rooms |
| Units | 4 Units |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 4,776 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 6,732 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,602 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 816 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1904 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1975 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Roof Type | Flat |
| Roof Material | Other |
| Lot Area | 2,818 sqft (0.065 acres) |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 3708020 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 797 WASHINGTON ST |
| City | BROOKLINE |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02446-2102 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Apartments (5+ Units) |
| Local Zoning Code | T-5 |
| Legal Block | 94 |
| Legal Lot Number | 4 |
| Jurisdiction | BROOKLINE MA |
| Township / Civil Division | BROOKLINE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1005 |
| Census Tract | 400402 |
797 Washington St, a residential property, is owned by a company that acquired it in February 2023.
Source: Norfolk County and Brookline Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 19 ROBERTS RD, WELLESLEY HILLS, MA 02481-2849 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 15, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 15, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Sep 19, 2011 |
| Last Transfer Date | Feb 27, 2023 |
| Transfer Doc | 0001517623 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BROOKLINE MA |
| Recording Date | Feb 27, 2023 |
| Property Address | 797 WASHINGTON ST, BROOKLINE, MA 02446-2102 |
| Document Number | 0001517623 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 27, 2023 |
| Instrument | 1517623 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 17, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 19 ROBERTS RD, WELLESLEY, MA 02481-2849 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 797 Washington St was $36,115, up 8.2% 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $36,115.00 (+8.18%) | $3,526,900 (+4.27%) Land $944,800 Building $2,582,100 |
| 2025 | $33,384.00 (+8.58%) | $3,382,400 (+7.48%) Land $926,200 Building $2,456,200 |
| 2024 | $30,746.00 (+1.29%) | $3,147,000 (+3.37%) Land $926,200 Building $2,220,800 |
| 2023 | $30,353.00 | $3,044,400 Land $1,233,800 Building $1,810,600 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 797 Washington St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2022.
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 | 3 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2022) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Feb 2022 · other causes |
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.
The area around 797 Washington 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 |
| Also Mapped Here | BOSTON WATER AND SEWER COMMISSION (MWRA) |
| 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 627 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 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Starry.
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