Norfolk County and Brookline Town property record for 85 Highland Rd, Brookline, MA 02445
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,461 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.139 acres (6,050 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $1,050,000 (Jun 2015) |
| Tax Bill | $15,298 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2020 Refinance |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 11612015 |
| Primary APN | 11612015 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,461 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,928 sqft |
| Basement Area | 712 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 712 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1967 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 6,050 sqft (0.139 acres) |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 11612015 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 85 HIGHLAND RD |
| City | BROOKLINE |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02445-7006 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | T-5 |
| Legal Block | 299 |
| Legal Lot Number | 18 |
| Jurisdiction | BROOKLINE MA |
| Township / Civil Division | BROOKLINE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3001 |
| Census Tract | 401000 |
85 Highland Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in June 2015.
Source: Norfolk County and Brookline Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 85 HIGHLAND RD, BROOKLINE, MA 02445-7006 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 19, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 19, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Aug 14, 1998 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 33231 / 486 |
| Transfer Doc | 033231-486 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BROOKLINE MA |
| Property Address | 85 HIGHLAND RD, BROOKLINE, MA 02445-7006 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 38738-246 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 15, 2020 |
| Book Page | 38738/246 |
| Instrument | 141530 |
| Name | AMALGAMATED BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 373 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2052 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 85 Highland Rd was $15,298, up 11.2% 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 | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $15,298.00 (+11.19%) | $1,493,900 (+7.17%) Land $1,032,200 Building $449,800 | $1,762,155 (-) |
| 2025 | $13,758.00 (+5.18%) | $1,393,900 (+4.11%) Land $1,021,900 Building $372,000 | $1,762,155 (-0.11%) |
| 2024 | $13,081.00 (+7.23%) | $1,338,900 (+9.42%) Land $982,600 Building $356,300 | $1,764,150 |
| 2023 | $12,199.00 | $1,223,600 Land $847,300 Building $376,300 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 85 Highland 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.
The area around 85 Highland 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.
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 351 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Astound Broadband Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 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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