Single Family ResidenceResidential
Last sold for $3,040,000 on Nov 5, 2021
166 LANCASTER TER
BROOKLINE, MA 02446
5
Beds
5 / 2
Baths
4,261 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
0.29 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1897
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
10
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.
Valuation
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$3,040,000 · Nov 5, 2021
Tax & Assessment
Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$34,923 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$3,538,300 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$1,545,300
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$1,993,000
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$3,746,135
Property Facts
Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyNORFOLK
Effective Year BuiltAn adjusted build year that accounts for condition and major remodels. A big renovation can make a home count as newer than it is.1980
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.29
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Steam
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No
Transaction History(6)
Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.
EH
Michael Driscoll SchoolA
Elementary · Grades PK–8 · 0.1 mi
Brookline High SchoolA-
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.8 mi
District: Brookline School District
Neighborhood · ZIP 02446These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.
CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.144
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.108
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.76
Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.
Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.96%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.29%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.14%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.1%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.31,401
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.23,893 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$115,895
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$169,699
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.50°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.47 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.52%
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How this home compares
166 Lancaster Ter measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.
- Bigger than 96% of homes in Norfolk County
- Older than 95% of homes in Norfolk County
How it measures up in Brookline 02446
The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Brookline 02446.
Living area4,261 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,250 ft²Bigger
Bigger than 93% of homes nearby
Lot size0.29 ac
SmallerTypical 0.29 acBigger
Bigger than 50% of homes nearby
Year built1897
OlderTypical 1925Newer
Newer than 8% of homes nearby
| Measure | This home | Washington Square | Brookline 02446 | Norfolk County |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Living areabigger than | 4,261 ft² | 93% of homes | 93% of homes | 96% of homes |
| Lot sizebigger than | 0.29 ac | 57% of homes | 50% of homes | 42% of homes |
| Year builtnewer than | 1897 | 7% of homes | 8% of homes | 5% of homes |
About 166 Lancaster Ter
When did 166 Lancaster Ter, Brookline, MA last sell?
166 Lancaster Ter, Brookline, MA last sold on Nov 5, 2021 for $3,040,000, according to the county's recorded deed.
How big is 166 Lancaster Ter, Brookline, MA?
166 Lancaster Ter, Brookline, MA has 5 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms, 4,261 square feet of living space and a 0.29-acre lot.
When was 166 Lancaster Ter, Brookline, MA built?
166 Lancaster Ter, Brookline, MA was built in 1897, making it 129 years old. The building has 2 stories.
What schools serve 166 Lancaster Ter, Brookline, MA?
166 Lancaster Ter, Brookline, MA is assigned to Michael Driscoll School (elementary), rated A; Brookline High School (high), rated A-. All sit in Brookline School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.
How does 166 Lancaster Ter, Brookline, MA compare to other homes in Brookline 02446?
Among the 7,868 homes in Brookline 02446, it is bigger than 93% of them (4,261 ft² against a typical 1,250 ft²), its lot is bigger than 50% of them (0.29 ac against a typical 0.29 ac) and it is newer than 8% of them (1897 against a typical 1925). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.
What are the property taxes on 166 Lancaster Ter, Brookline, MA?
The 2025 property tax bill for 166 Lancaster Ter, Brookline, MA was $34,923. The county assessed it at $3,538,300.
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