97 University Rd, Brookline, MA 02445 Property Records

Norfolk County and Brookline Town property record for 97 University Rd, Brookline, MA 02445

Property Summary

Property Type	Duplex
Details	5 bd · 3 ba · 3,854 sqft · built 1900
Lot Size	0.158 acres (6,874 sqft)
Owner	Company Name on File
Tax Bill	$24,421 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	Oct 2025 Mortgage May 2023 Refinance + 3 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`8444003`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`8444003`
Alternative APN	`BROO B:217 L:0002 S:0000`

Interior

Bedrooms	5 Beds
Full Baths	3 Baths
Half Baths	2 Half Baths
Total Rooms	13 Rooms
Units	2 Units
Stories	3 Stories
Building Area	3,854 sqft Living Area
Gross Area	6,505 sqft
Basement Area	1,495 sqft
Unfinished Basement	1,495 sqft
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1900
Effective Year Built	Effective 1963
Architectural Style	Other
Exterior Material	Aluminum/Vinyl
Construction Type	Frame
Roof Type	Gambrel
Roof Material	Asphalt
Lot Area	6,874 sqft (0.158 acres)

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating System	Hot Water
Heating Fuel	Gas

Location & Zoning

Account Number	8444003
Street Address	97 UNIVERSITY RD
City	BROOKLINE
State	MA
Zip	02445-4532
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex
Local Zoning Code	M10
Legal Block	217
Legal Lot Number	2
Jurisdiction	BROOKLINE MA
Township / Civil Division	BROOKLINE
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2003
Census Tract	400500

Owner

97 University Rd, a duplex, is owned by a company that acquired it in March 2023.

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	Company Name on File
Mailing Address	397 HARVARD ST, A, BROOKLINE, MA 02446-2926
Owner Type	Company
Vesting	Company

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Oct 8, 2025	Deed of Trust, Mortgage DEDHAM INSTITUTION FOR SAVINGS
May 5, 2023	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance QUINCY CREDIT UNION
May 5, 2023	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance GREGORY SCORZIELLO
Mar 24, 2023	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim
Mar 3, 2020	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit ROCKLAND TR

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Transfer Date	Mar 23, 2023
Transfer Doc	041110-283
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

October 2025: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	BROOKLINE MA
Property Address	97 UNIVERSITY RD, BROOKLINE, MA 02445-4532
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Nov 25, 2025

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	0042692-10
Date	Oct 8, 2025
Book Page	42692/10
Instrument	70946

Lender

Name	DEDHAM INSTITUTION FOR SAVINGS
Type	Funding / Finance Company

Agreement

Amount	Amount on Record

May 2023: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	BROOKLINE MA
Property Address	97 UNIVERSITY RD, BROOKLINE, MA 02445-4532
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	May 19, 2023

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	041178-339
Date	May 5, 2023
Book Page	41178/339
Instrument	26617

Lender

Name	QUINCY CREDIT UNION

Agreement

Type	Stand-Alone Refinance
Amount	Amount on Record

May 2023: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	BROOKLINE MA
Property Address	97 UNIVERSITY RD, BROOKLINE, MA 02445-4532
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	May 19, 2023

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	041178-363
Date	May 5, 2023
Book Page	41178/363
Instrument	26619

Lender

Name	GREGORY SCORZIELLO

Agreement

Type	Stand-Alone Refinance
Amount	Amount on Record

March 2023: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	BROOKLINE MA
Recording Date	Mar 24, 2023
Property Address	97 UNIVERSITY RD, BROOKLINE, MA 02445-4532
Document Number	041110-283
Book / Page	41110 / 283
Instrument Date	Mar 23, 2023
Instrument	16686
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Apr 7, 2023

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	No Consideration Stated
Additional	Quitclaim Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	397 HARVARD ST # A, A, BROOKLINE, MA 02446-2926

March 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	BROOKLINE MA
Property Address	97 UNIVERSITY RD, BROOKLINE, MA 02445-4532
Document Number	37660-38
Instrument Date	Mar 3, 2020
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Mar 24, 2020
Title Company	NOT AVAILABLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	97 UNIVERSITY RD BROOKLINE MA 024454532, BROOKLINE, MA 02445-4532

Mortgage

Document Number	37660-38
Date	Mar 9, 2020
Book Page	037660/000038
Instrument	21330

Lender

Name	ROCKLAND TR

Agreement

Type	Line of Credit
Amount	Amount on Record

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2026 property tax bill for 97 University Rd was $24,421, up 9.6% from the year before.

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	$24,421.00 (+9.62%)	$2,384,900 (+5.67%) Land $1,281,900 Building $1,081,500	$2,218,557
2025	$22,277.00 (+2.06%)	$2,257,000 (+1.02%) Land $1,269,200 Building $987,800
2024	$21,828.00 (+3.3%)	$2,234,200 (+5.42%) Land $1,220,400 Building $1,013,800
2023	$21,130.00	$2,119,400 Land $1,009,600 Building $1,109,800

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 97 University 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.

Wildfire

The area around 97 University 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.

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 720 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	1,500 / 50
Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area	980 / 880
T-Mobile Fixed Wireless	100 / 20

May also be available: AT&T, Starry.

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