97 Laurel Rd, Chestnut Hill, MA 02467 Property Records

Norfolk County and Brookline Town property record for 97 Laurel Rd, Chestnut Hill, MA 02467

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	5 bd · 4.5 ba · 4,632 sqft · built 1938
Lot Size	0.991 acres (43,181 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale	$3,725,000 (Dec 2020)
Tax Bill	$47,797 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	Oct 2017 Mortgage Dec 2020 Sale & Mortgage
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`14102007`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`14102007`
Alternative APN	`BROO B:421 L:0001 S:0000`

Interior

Bedrooms	5 Beds
Full Baths	4.5 Baths
Half Baths	1 Half Bath
Total Rooms	13 Rooms
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	4,632 sqft Living Area
Gross Area	7,760 sqft
Basement Area	2,334 sqft
Unfinished Basement	1,489 sqft
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1938
Effective Year Built	Effective 1980
Architectural Style	Colonial
Exterior Material	Brick
Construction Type	Frame
Roof Type	Gable
Roof Material	Slate
Lot Area	43,181 sqft (0.991 acres)
Garage Type	Basement
Parking Spaces	4 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	HVAC
Heating System	Hot Water
Heating Fuel	Oil

Location & Zoning

Account Number	14102007
Street Address	97 LAUREL RD
City	CHESTNUT HILL
State	MA
Zip	02467-2202
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	S15
Legal Block	421
Legal Lot Number	1
Jurisdiction	BROOKLINE MA
Township / Civil Division	BROOKLINE
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1010
Census Tract	401202

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 File
Mailing Address	97 LAUREL RD, CHESTNUT HILL, MA 02467-2202
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Oct 12, 2017	Deed of Trust, Mortgage BOSTON PRIVATE BANK & TRUST
Dec 4, 2020	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer EDWIN J TAFF T

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Dec 4, 2020 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Dec 4, 2020 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Sep 15, 1987 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	2020137085
Deed Book / Page	38699 / 205
Prior Transfer Date	Dec 2, 2020
Prior Transfer Doc	38699-205
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

October 2017: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	BROOKLINE MA
Property Address	97 LAUREL RD, CHESTNUT HILL, MA 02467-2202
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Feb 5, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	35512-554
Date	Oct 12, 2017
Book Page	35512/554
Instrument	97357

Lender

Name	BOSTON PRIVATE BANK & TRUST
Type	Bank

Agreement

Amount	Amount on Record
Term	360 Months
Due	Oct 1, 2047

December 2020: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	BROOKLINE MA
Recording Date	Dec 4, 2020
Property Address	97 LAUREL RD, CHESTNUT HILL, MA 02467-2202
Document Number	38699-205
Book / Page	038699 / 000205
Instrument Date	Dec 2, 2020
Instrument	137085
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Dec 22, 2020
Title Company	NOT AVAILABLE

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$3,725.00
Amount Accuracy	Confirmed
Additional	Quitclaim Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	97 LAUREL RD CHESTNUT HILL MA 024672202, CHESTNUT HILL, MA 02467-2202

Mortgage

Document Number	1462748
Date	Dec 4, 2020
Instrument	1462748

Lender

Name	EDWIN J TAFF T

Agreement

Amount	Amount on Record
Term	360 Months
Due	Dec 3, 2050

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	$47,797.00 (+4.24%)	$4,667,700 (+0.47%) Land $2,499,500 Building $2,168,200	$4,386,150 (-)
2025	$45,855.00 (+2.71%)	$4,645,900 (+1.67%) Land $2,474,700 Building $2,171,200	$4,386,150 (-4.32%)
2024	$44,644.00 (+9.72%)	$4,569,500 (+11.96%) Land $2,379,600 Building $2,189,900	$4,584,320
2023	$40,690.00	$4,081,200 Land $1,983,200 Building $2,098,000

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
Flood Insurance Cost	Premium on File median of 10 policies
Nearby Flood Policies	10 in force
Nearby Flood Claims	1 (2023)
Claims Outside the SFHA	1 of 1
Most Recent Claim	Aug 2023 · rainfall accumulation

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	Low lower than 96% of the US · lower than 92% of Massachusetts
Wildfire Likelihood	Under 0.01% annual chance
Exposure	None beyond 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 134 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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