Google street view image for 157 Walnut St, Brookline, MA 02445

Off market

$2,302,686

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3.5 ba

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2,989

sq ft

157 Walnut St, Brookline, MA 02445

About this home

157 Walnut St is a 2,989 square foot house on a 7,405 square foot lot with 4 bedrooms and 3.5 bathrooms. Based on Redfin's Brookline data, we estimate the home's value is $2,302,686.

Single-familyProperty Type

1885Year Built

7,405 sq ftLot Size

$770Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

Source:Public Records

Redfin Estimate

$2,302,686

$63K since September

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This home's estimate is 13.8% lower than the average sale price ($2.67M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JUL 29, 2026
$2,605,000
A
4 beds3.5 baths3,381 sq ft
12 Goodwin Pl Unit 12-1, Brookline, MA 02445
SOLD AUG 3, 2026
$2,150,000
B
4 beds3.5 baths2,379 sq ft
11 Goodwin Pl Unit 11-2, Brookline, MA 02445
SOLD JUL 27, 2026
$2,094,000
C
4 beds3.5 baths2,210 sq ft
12 Goodwin Pl Unit 12-2, Brookline, MA 02445
SOLD MAY 1, 2026
$2,750,000
D
4 beds3.5 baths3,963 sq ft
236 Walnut St, Brookline, MA 02445
SOLD AUG 13, 2026
$4,050,000
E
5 beds4.5 baths3,738 sq ft
95 Babcock St, Brookline, MA 02446
SOLD JUL 31, 2026
$2,375,000
F
5 beds3.5 baths3,195 sq ft
121 Thorndike St, Brookline, MA 02446

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Market trends in 02445, MA

Last updated September 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Balanced market

Sale-to-list price

97.3%

1.5% MoM

Median sale price

$1.0M

$142K MoM

Avg. days on market

56d

14 days MoM

Recently sold homes

16 MoM

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Sale history for 157 Walnut St

As the MLS and public records start to fill up, we'll list the details here.

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$16,366 (+2.7%)

$882,200 + $759,300

$1,641,500

2022

$15,929 (+8.1%)

$840,100 + $723,100

$1,563,200

2021

$14,730 (+9.8%)

$807,800 + $695,300

$1,503,100

2020

$13,412 (+5.9%)

$734,400 + $684,900

$1,419,300

2019

$12,665 (+6.7%)

$699,400 + $652,300

$1,351,700

2018

$11,865 (+1.4%)

$613,200 + $641,000

$1,254,200

2017

$11,699 (+1.5%)

$578,500 + $605,600

$1,184,100

2016

$11,531 (+3.7%)

$540,700 + $565,900

$1,106,600

2015

$11,121 (+1.5%)

$505,300 + $536,000

$1,041,300

2014

$10,959 (+0.7%)

$459,400 + $502,800

$962,200

2013

$10,883 (+2.2%)

$446,000 + $488,200

$934,200

2012

$10,650 (+1.2%)

$446,000 + $488,200

$934,200

2011

$10,520 (+3.0%)

$449,600 + $481,400

$931,000

2010

$10,213 (+2.6%)

$449,600 + $481,400

$931,000

2009

$9,957

$450,000 + $481,400

$931,400

Tax history for 157 Walnut St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$16,366 (+2.7%)

$882,200 + $759,300

$1,641,500

2022

$15,929 (+8.1%)

$840,100 + $723,100

$1,563,200

2021

$14,730 (+9.8%)

$807,800 + $695,300

$1,503,100

2020

$13,412 (+5.9%)

$734,400 + $684,900

$1,419,300

2019

$12,665 (+6.7%)

$699,400 + $652,300

$1,351,700

2018

$11,865 (+1.4%)

$613,200 + $641,000

$1,254,200

2017

$11,699 (+1.5%)

$578,500 + $605,600

$1,184,100

2016

$11,531 (+3.7%)

$540,700 + $565,900

$1,106,600

2015

$11,121 (+1.5%)

$505,300 + $536,000

$1,041,300

2014

$10,959 (+0.7%)

$459,400 + $502,800

$962,200

2013

$10,883 (+2.2%)

$446,000 + $488,200

$934,200

2012

$10,650 (+1.2%)

$446,000 + $488,200

$934,200

2011

$10,520 (+3.0%)

$449,600 + $481,400

$931,000

2010

$10,213 (+2.6%)

$449,600 + $481,400

$931,000

2009

$9,957

$450,000 + $481,400

$931,400

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Permits

Jul 22, 2019 • Active

Residential electrical

Install recessed lighting, a ceiling fan, and electrical receptacles on a porch.

Electrical

Aug 10, 2015 • Active

Residential plumbing

Replace the existing water heater.

Plumbing

Water heater

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

Interior

Basement Information
Basement Sq. Ft: 1,440
Basement Type: Full

Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 3
# of 1/2 Baths: 1

Heating & Cooling
Heating Type: Forced Air

Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 5
Fireplace Type: Wood Stove
Has Fireplace

Room Information
# of Rooms: 11

Exterior

Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Average
Building Style Type: Old
Construction Type: Frame
Exterior Wall: Wood Siding/Shingle
Roof Shape Type: Gable

Property Information
Living Sq. Ft: 2,989
Gross Sq. Ft: 4,899
# of Units: 1
# of Stories: 2

Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 7,405
Municipality Name: BROOKLINE
Acres: 0.17
Zoning Code: T-5
State Use Description: 1-FAMILY RESIDENCE

Financial

Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2023

Public facts

Beds: 4
Baths: 3.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,989
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 7,405 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1885
Year Renovated: 1971
County: Norfolk County
APN: 41065

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 20, 2023

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Schools

Pierce School

Public K-8 • Assigned • 0.3mi

10/10

Brookline High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.4mi

8/10

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Lifestyle

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Climate risks

1/10 Flood Factor

Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years

3/10 Fire Factor

0.15% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years

6/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 96° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years

6/10 Wind Factor

60% chance of strong winds in next 30 years

3/10 Air Factor

3 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years

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Historical weather

Brookline, MA • 02445

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Estimated sale price

$2.19M – $2.65M

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Home values near 157 Walnut St

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
162 Walnut St Apartment 1, Brookline, MA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1328 Sq. Ft.	$865,294
162 Walnut St Apartment 2, Brookline, MA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1328 Sq. Ft.	$938,611

Address	Redfin Estimate
150 Walnut St Apartment 1, Brookline, MA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1430 Sq. Ft.	$1,315,661
162 Walnut St Apartment 3, Brookline, MA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1328 Sq. Ft.	$828,327

Address	Redfin Estimate
166 Walnut St, Brookline, MA 8 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 5266 Sq. Ft.	$2,067,603
150 Walnut St Apartment 2, Brookline, MA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1462 Sq. Ft.	$1,122,441

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