85 Lancaster Ter, Brookline, MA 02446 Property Records

Norfolk County and Brookline Town property record for 85 Lancaster Ter, Brookline, MA 02446

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,181 sqft · built 1920
Lot Size	0.181 acres (7,902 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale	$1,425,000 (Jul 2017)
Tax Bill	$21,093 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	Apr 2021 Refinance Feb 2017 Line of Credit + 2 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`3383003`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`3383003`
Alternative APN	`BROO B:088 L:0020 S:0000`

Interior

Bedrooms	4 Beds
Full Baths	2.5 Baths
Half Baths	1 Half Bath
Total Rooms	8 Rooms
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	2,181 sqft Living Area
Gross Area	4,572 sqft
Basement Area	1,246 sqft
Unfinished Basement	1,246 sqft
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1920
Effective Year Built	Effective 1969
Architectural Style	Other
Exterior Material	Brick
Construction Type	Frame
Roof Type	Gable
Roof Material	Asphalt
Lot Area	7,902 sqft (0.181 acres)

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	HVAC
Heating System	Hot Water
Heating Fuel	Gas

Location & Zoning

Account Number	3383003
Street Address	85 LANCASTER TER
City	BROOKLINE
State	MA
Zip	02446-2236
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	SC7
Legal Subdivision	BROOKLINE
Legal Block	88
Legal Lot Number	20
Jurisdiction	BROOKLINE MA
Township / Civil Division	BROOKLINE
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2006
Census Tract	400402

Owner

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

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

Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address	85 LANCASTER TER, BROOKLINE, MA 02446-2236
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Apr 20, 2021	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance METRO CU
Feb 7, 2017	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit CITIZENS BANK
Jan 6, 2020	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance METRO CU
Jul 31, 2017	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer LOANDEPOT.COM LLC

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Jul 31, 2017 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Jul 31, 2017 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Oct 29, 2014
Deed Book / Page	35326 / 171
Transfer Doc	035326-171
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

April 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	BROOKLINE MA
Property Address	85 LANCASTER TER, BROOKLINE, MA 02446-2236
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Apr 3, 2026

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Investor	Possibly a Property Investor

Mortgage

Document Number	039293-279
Date	Apr 20, 2021
Book Page	39293/279
Instrument	51332

Lender

Name	METRO CU
Type	Credit Union

Agreement

Type	Stand-Alone Refinance
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	313 Months
Due	May 1, 2047

February 2017: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	BROOKLINE MA
Property Address	85 LANCASTER TER, BROOKLINE, MA 02446-2236
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Feb 5, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	34904-241
Date	Feb 7, 2017
Book Page	34904/241
Instrument	12419

Lender

Name	CITIZENS BANK
Type	Bank

Agreement

Type	Line of Credit
Amount	Amount Recorded

January 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	BROOKLINE MA
Property Address	85 LANCASTER TER, BROOKLINE, MA 02446-2236
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Feb 5, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	37502-245
Date	Jan 6, 2020
Book Page	37502/245
Instrument	993

Lender

Name	METRO CU
Type	Credit Union

Agreement

Type	Stand-Alone Refinance
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	361 Months
Due	Feb 1, 2050

July 2017: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	BROOKLINE MA
Recording Date	Jul 31, 2017
Property Address	85 LANCASTER TER, BROOKLINE, MA 02446-2236
Document Number	35326-171
Book / Page	035326 / 000171
Instrument Date	Jul 26, 2017
Instrument	71226
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Aug 15, 2017

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$1,425.00
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	85 LANCASTER TER BROOKLINE MA 024462236, BROOKLINE, MA 02446-2236

Mortgage

Document Number	35326-174
Date	Jul 31, 2017
Book Page	035326/000174
Instrument	71227

Lender

Name	LOANDEPOT.COM LLC
Type	Funding / Finance Company

Agreement

Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	360 Months
Due	Jul 30, 2047

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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	$21,093.00 (+9.33%)	$2,059,900 (+5.38%) Land $1,401,300 Building $645,900	$2,231,075 (-)
2025	$19,293.00 (+6.58%)	$1,954,700 (+5.5%) Land $1,387,400 Building $567,300	$2,231,075 (-2.18%)
2024	$18,102.00 (+6.41%)	$1,852,800 (+8.59%) Land $1,333,500 Building $519,300	$2,280,855
2023	$17,012.00	$1,706,300 Land $1,159,700 Building $546,600

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

Flood

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

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 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

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