Norfolk County and Brookline Town property record for 98 Thorndike St, Brookline, MA 02446
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 3.5 ba · 3,386 sqft · built 1895 |
| Lot Size | 0.139 acres (6,055 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $55,000 (May 1976) |
| Tax Bill | $21,044 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2021 Refinance |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 2327030 |
| Primary APN | 2327030 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 12 Rooms |
| Units | 2 Units |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,386 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 5,858 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,352 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,352 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1895 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1963 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 6,055 sqft (0.139 acres) |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 2327030 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 98 THORNDIKE ST |
| City | BROOKLINE |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02446-5845 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | T-5 |
| Legal Subdivision | BABCOCK HILL |
| Legal Block | 69 |
| Legal Lot Number | 17 |
| Jurisdiction | BROOKLINE MA |
| Township / Civil Division | BROOKLINE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3001 |
| Census Tract | 400300 |
Source: Norfolk County and Brookline Town records, as of April 14, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 98 THORNDIKE ST, BROOKLINE, MA 02446-5845 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 7, 1976 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | May 7, 1976 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 5220 / 205 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BROOKLINE MA |
| Property Address | 98 THORNDIKE ST, BROOKLINE, MA 02446-5845 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jun 11, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 39452-482 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 28, 2021 |
| Book Page | 39452/482 |
| Instrument | 70296 |
| Name | AMERISAVE MORTGAGE CORP |
|---|
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2051 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $21,044.00 (+2.33%) | $2,132,100 (+1.29%) Land $1,282,100 Building $850,000 |
| 2024 | $20,565.00 (-1.28%) | $2,104,900 (+0.74%) Land $1,232,700 Building $872,200 |
| 2023 | $20,832.00 | $2,089,500 Land $1,133,500 Building $956,000 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
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 | 8 units insured incl. 2 condo units |
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.
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 776 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 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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