Settled on a private lane in the historic Pill Hill neighborhood, 100 Walnut Place is a “City Retreat” that provides privacy, space and proximity to the city. Located on .82 acres, this home grants quick access to the city, a short walk to Brookline Village and borders conservation land. The property has undergone a complete restoration and features a newly attached 2-car garage. A grand front entry leads to a fire-placed dining room, formal living room with paneled walls and a spectacular family room with three walls of triple hung windows that overlook the sweeping lawn. The kitchen showcases a true chef’s kitchen with custom cabinetry, built-ins and banquette seating. Upstairs houses a spacious master suite, a laundry room, plus 4 bedrooms and two full bathrooms. Downstairs has a wine cellar, craft room with kitchenette, and secondary living space with an attached bedroom. The lower level walks out to a brick terrace over-seeing the fire pit, expansive lawn and conservation land.
Single-familyProperty Type
1847Year Built
0.82 acresLot Size
$795Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 garage spacesParking
Listed by Geoff Strobeck• Compass
Bought with The Kennedy Lynch GoldTeam• Hammond Residential Real Estate
Located at the end of a private way in one of the most sought-after neighborhoods in the Pill Hill Historic District, this distinctive single-family residence features two adjacent lots totaling .82 acre of land, of which .32 acre is part of 1.28 acres of abutting conservation land--affording an enchanting, rarely available bucolic setting only minutes away from Boston. To be sold as is, this 15-room home, circa 1847, offers lovely period details as well as wonderful space for everyday living and for gracious indoor & outdoor entertaining. Highlights include elegantly proportioned rooms and a generously sized sunroom with panoramic views on the 1st floor; 5 BRs, 3 full BAs and a laundry room on the 2nd floor; and a lower level that includes two rooms, a full bathroom, and direct access out to a charming covered brick patio and an expansive backyard. Four fireplaces, a detached 2-car garage, and a terrace overlooking conservation grounds complete this truly exceptional offering.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$39,464 (+2.7%)
$1,740,000 + $2,218,300
$3,958,300
2022
$38,414 (+8.8%)
$1,657,100 + $2,112,700
$3,769,800
2021
$35,315 (+26.8%)
$1,593,400 + $2,010,200
$3,603,600
2020
$27,850 (+40.5%)
$1,448,500 + $1,498,600
$2,947,100
2019
$19,826 (+5.9%)
$1,379,500 + $736,400
$2,115,900
2018
$18,727 (+1.5%)
$1,256,200 + $723,400
$1,979,600
2017
$18,452 (+1.5%)
$1,185,100 + $682,500
$1,867,600
2016
$18,187 (+4.4%)
$1,107,600 + $637,800
$1,745,400
2015
$17,421 (+1.7%)
$1,035,100 + $596,100
$1,631,200
2014
$17,124 (+0.7%)
$940,400 + $563,000
$1,503,400
2013
$17,004 (+2.2%)
$913,000 + $546,600
$1,459,600
2012
$16,639 (−0.1%)
$913,000 + $546,600
$1,459,600
2011
$16,657 (+3.0%)
$943,600 + $530,500
$1,474,100
2010
$16,171 (+2.6%)
$943,600 + $530,500
$1,474,100
2009
$15,757
$943,600 + $530,400
$1,474,000
Tax history for 100 Walnut Pl
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$39,464 (+2.7%)
$1,740,000 + $2,218,300
$3,958,300
2022
$38,414 (+8.8%)
$1,657,100 + $2,112,700
$3,769,800
2021
$35,315 (+26.8%)
$1,593,400 + $2,010,200
$3,603,600
2020
$27,850 (+40.5%)
$1,448,500 + $1,498,600
$2,947,100
2019
$19,826 (+5.9%)
$1,379,500 + $736,400
$2,115,900
2018
$18,727 (+1.5%)
$1,256,200 + $723,400
$1,979,600
2017
$18,452 (+1.5%)
$1,185,100 + $682,500
$1,867,600
2016
$18,187 (+4.4%)
$1,107,600 + $637,800
$1,745,400
2015
$17,421 (+1.7%)
$1,035,100 + $596,100
$1,631,200
2014
$17,124 (+0.7%)
$940,400 + $563,000
$1,503,400
2013
$17,004 (+2.2%)
$913,000 + $546,600
$1,459,600
2012
$16,639 (−0.1%)
$913,000 + $546,600
$1,459,600
2011
$16,657 (+3.0%)
$943,600 + $530,500
$1,474,100
2010
$16,171 (+2.6%)
$943,600 + $530,500
$1,474,100
2009
$15,757
$943,600 + $530,400
$1,474,000
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Permits
Beds
7
Baths
6
Stories
3
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
35,719
Year renovated
2021
Sq. Ft.
6,000
Year built
1847
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Norfolk County
APN
40747
Parking Spaces
8
Basement
Yes
Accessible
No
HOA Dues
—
Garage
Yes
Features
Views, Green
Last updated by owner on May 4, 2021.
Jul 8, 2021 • Active
Residential gas
Furnish and install an underground gas pipe from the house to the fireplace location.
Gas
Jan 27, 2020 • Active
Residential building
Add a new full bathroom to the first floor mudroom space. No structural modifications, exterior window installations, or siding changes are included.
Addition
Bathroom
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2
# of Covered Spaces: 2
Parking Spaces: 6
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Attached, Off Street
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 4
# of Bathrooms (Half): 2
Master Bathroom Features: Yes
Basement Information
Basement: Walk-Out Access
Laundry Information
Laundry Features: Gas Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 3
Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 17
Door Features: French Doors
Flooring: Wood, Tile
Interior Features: Wired for Sound
Exterior
Building Information
Building Area (Total): 6,000
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Approximate
Color: White
Exterior Features
Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed, Fenced
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Covered
Exterior Features: Porch, Covered Patio/Deck, Rain Gutters, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System, Fenced Yard, Stone Wall
Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Green Energy Efficient : Thermostat
Security Features: Security System
Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.82
Lot Features: Wooded
ViewYN: Has View
View: Scenic View(s)
Road Surface Type: Paved
Road Frontage Type: Private Road, Dead End
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $19,992
Tax Year: 2019
Utilities
Utility Information
Utilities: for Gas Range, for Gas Dryer, Washer Hookup
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Forced Air, Radiant, Hydro Air
Cooling: Central Air
Location
Location Information
Directions: Walnut Street to Walnut Place. Walnut Place is a private way.
UnparsedAddress: 100 Walnut Place, Brookline MA 02445
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University
Public facts
Beds: 7
Baths: 6.0
Sq. Ft.: 6,000
Stories: 2.0
Parking Spaces: 8
Basement: Yes
Accessible: No
Lot Size: 0.82 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1847
Year Renovated: 2021
County: Norfolk County
APN: 40747
HOA Dues: —
Garage: Yes
Features: Views, Green
Home facts updated by owner on May 4, 2021
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 9
Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
William H Lincoln School
Public K-8 • Assigned • 0.4mi
9/10
Brookline High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.6mi
8/10
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