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Off market nov 2016 for $890K

$2,086,342

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $133/mo

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2,094

sq ft

181 Walnut St, Brookline, MA 02445

About this home

Picturesque circa 1841 Pill Hill historic district single-family, set back from the street behind an impressive stone wall, with a large, level front lot. A distinctive property that abounds with character, enhanced by 4 fireplaces. Its 1st floor features an elegant living room with fireplace & floor to ceiling windows, an ample dining room, a spacious, eat-in-kitchen with fireplace, a den/study with bookshelves, & a lavatory. There are three, generous 2nd floor corner bedrooms, two with fireplaces, & a well-positioned 4th smaller bedroom offering potential for a master bathroom. A 3rd floor walk-up attic is fully floored & spacious, & offers substantial expansion possibilities. Its choice location is a stones throw from Brookline's best urban amenities, convenient to MBTA "D " line & buses, Brookline Village Zipcar, shops & restaurants, Longwood medical area, several playgrounds, Lincoln elementary & Brookline High & Music Schools. A neighborhood gem that warrants restoration.

Single-familyProperty Type

1841Year Built

6,371 sq ftLot Size

$996Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

Listed by Alan Cohen • Hammond Residential Real Estate

Bought with Oni Holley • Hammond Residential Real Estate

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•Source:MLS PIN #72076648

Redfin Estimate

$2,086,342

$1.2M since sold in November 2016$56K since September

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This home's estimate is 11.3% lower than the average sale price ($2.35M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JUL 27, 2026
$2,094,000
A
4 beds3.5 baths2,210 sq ft
12 Goodwin Pl Unit 12-2, 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 APR 15, 2026
$2,525,000
C
5 beds1.5 baths2,484 sq ft
61 Toxteth St, Brookline, MA 02445
SOLD JUN 23, 2026
$1,750,000
D
3 beds1.5 baths1,380 sq ft
14A Linden Pl, Brookline, MA 02445
SOLD MAY 1, 2026
$2,750,000
E
4 beds3.5 baths3,963 sq ft
236 Walnut St, Brookline, MA 02445
SOLD APR 8, 2026
$2,850,000
F
4 beds2.5 baths3,377 sq ft
24 Blake Rd, Brookline, MA 02445

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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 181 Walnut St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$16,452 (+2.7%)

$950,800 + $699,400

$1,650,200

2022

$16,015 (+8.1%)

$905,500 + $666,100

$1,571,600

2021

$14,809 (+10.9%)

$870,700 + $640,400

$1,511,100

2020

$13,348 (+45.6%)

$781,400 + $631,100

$1,412,500

2019

$9,169 (−10.3%)

$744,200 + $234,400

$978,600

2018

$10,218 (+2.1%)

$661,900 + $418,200

$1,080,100

2017

$10,004 (+1.5%)

$624,300 + $388,200

$1,012,500

2016

$9,860 (+4.4%)

$583,500 + $362,800

$946,300

2015

$9,445 (+0.6%)

$545,300 + $339,100

$884,400

2014

$9,393 (+0.7%)

$501,700 + $323,000

$824,700

2013

$9,328 (+2.2%)

$487,100 + $313,600

$800,700

2012

$9,128 (+0.9%)

$487,100 + $313,600

$800,700

2011

$9,049 (+3.0%)

$485,700 + $315,100

$800,800

2010

$8,785 (+2.6%)

$485,700 + $315,100

$800,800

2009

$8,562

$485,700 + $315,200

$800,900

Tax history for 181 Walnut St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$16,452 (+2.7%)

$950,800 + $699,400

$1,650,200

2022

$16,015 (+8.1%)

$905,500 + $666,100

$1,571,600

2021

$14,809 (+10.9%)

$870,700 + $640,400

$1,511,100

2020

$13,348 (+45.6%)

$781,400 + $631,100

$1,412,500

2019

$9,169 (−10.3%)

$744,200 + $234,400

$978,600

2018

$10,218 (+2.1%)

$661,900 + $418,200

$1,080,100

2017

$10,004 (+1.5%)

$624,300 + $388,200

$1,012,500

2016

$9,860 (+4.4%)

$583,500 + $362,800

$946,300

2015

$9,445 (+0.6%)

$545,300 + $339,100

$884,400

2014

$9,393 (+0.7%)

$501,700 + $323,000

$824,700

2013

$9,328 (+2.2%)

$487,100 + $313,600

$800,700

2012

$9,128 (+0.9%)

$487,100 + $313,600

$800,700

2011

$9,049 (+3.0%)

$485,700 + $315,100

$800,800

2010

$8,785 (+2.6%)

$485,700 + $315,100

$800,800

2009

$8,562

$485,700 + $315,200

$800,900

*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

Baths

3.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

6,534 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

1970

Sq. Ft.

2,115

Year built

1800

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Norfolk County

APN

41070

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 21, 2023.

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Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Parking Features: Leased

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Wood

Bedroom #2 Information
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Wood

Bedroom #3 Information
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Wood

Bedroom #4 Information
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Wood

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 1
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1

Bathroom #1 Information
Level: First
Features: Bathroom - Half

Bathroom #2 Information
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full

Bathroom #3 Information
Level: Basement
Features: Bathroom - Full

Living Room Information
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Wood

Dining Room Information
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Wood

Kitchen Information
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Wood

Basement Information
Basement: Full, Walk-Out Access, Interior Entry

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, In Basement

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 4

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 8
Flooring: Wood, Carpet
Interior Features: Study

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 2,094
Foundation Details: Stone, Brick/Mortar
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Approximate
Color: Yellow

Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Porch
Exterior Features: Porch

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.15
Lot Features: Level
Road Frontage Type: Public

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $9,860
Tax Year: 2016

Utilities

Utility Information
Utilities: for Gas Range, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: Circuit Breakers, 100 Amp Service, Knob & Tube Wiring

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas

Location

Location Information
Directions: Between Cypress and High Streets near Boylston Street (Route 9.)
UnparsedAddress: 181 Walnut St, Brookline MA 02445

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 3.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,115
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 6,534 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1800
Year Renovated: 1970
County: Norfolk County
APN: 41070

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 20, 2023

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 1

Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed

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Schools

William H Lincoln School

Public K-8 • Assigned • 0.4mi

9/10

Brookline High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.4mi

8/10

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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

5/10 Heat Factor

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

6/10 Wind Factor

58% 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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Estimated sale price

$1.98M – $2.40M

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Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
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167 Walnut Street, Brookline, MA 6 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 3180 Sq. Ft.	$2,266,666

Address	Redfin Estimate
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173 Walnut Street, Brookline, MA 8 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 5368 Sq. Ft.	—

Address	Redfin Estimate
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187 Walnut Street, Brookline, MA 16 Beds \| 5.5 Baths \| 7988 Sq. Ft.	$3,153,743

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