OFF MARKET

Off market jun 2021 for $1.9M

$2,683,853

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $2,878/mo

•

2,989

sq ft

238 Walnut St, Brookline, MA 02445

About this home

Pill Hill c1887 brownstone features an impressive entry foyer w/fireplace, generous proportions & abundant architectural detail. First floor offers a bow front living room w/fireplace flanked by custom built-in cabinetry, & a light-filled dining room w/fireplace & French door access to a 2020 bi-level deck/patio & fenced Beacon Hill-style garden. Open to its dining room & separated by an island, the well-designed kitchen offers abundant cabinetry & counter space, & choice appliances. Upstairs, a superb principal bedroom includes a fireplace, massive walk-in closet & dual-access bathroom. A large,versatile room now used for family recreation features a wall of floor to ceiling built-in bookcases. A skylit 3rd floor w/3 additional bedrooms, bathroom & an open laundry room/work area. 3-car parking & abundant storage. Potential to finish basement. Top location near playgrounds, MBTA, Village shops & restaurants, Longwood medical area, Lincoln elementary & High Schools. Minutes to Boston.

Single-familyProperty Type

1887Year Built

3,149 sq ftLot Size

$898Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

3 spacesParking

Listed by Alan Cohen • Hammond Residential Real Estate

Bought with Brenda van der Merwe • Hammond Residential Real Estate

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•Source:MLS PIN #72809071

Redfin Estimate

$2,683,853

$754K since sold in June 2021$88K since September

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This home's estimate is 31% higher than the average sale price ($2.05M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD SEP 10, 2026
$1,510,000
A
3 beds2.5 baths3,114 sq ft
51 Green St, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
SOLD MAY 15, 2026
$1,541,000
B
4 beds2.5 baths2,465 sq ft
9 Kingsboro Park, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
SOLD JUN 22, 2026
$1,550,000
C
4 beds2.5 baths2,004 sq ft
101 Forbes St, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
SOLD MAY 1, 2026
$2,750,000
D
4 beds3.5 baths3,963 sq ft
236 Walnut St, Brookline, MA 02445
SOLD NOV 24, 2025
$2,090,000
E
4 beds2.5 baths2,827 sq ft
35 Saint John St, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
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

Seller's 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

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16 MoM

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Sale history for 238 Walnut St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$18,939 (+2.7%)

$762,100 + $1,137,500

$1,899,600

2022

$18,435 (+8.9%)

$725,700 + $1,083,400

$1,809,100

2021

$16,925 (+8.5%)

$697,800 + $1,029,200

$1,727,000

2020

$15,595 (+5.9%)

$634,400 + $1,015,900

$1,650,300

2019

$14,727 (+6.6%)

$604,200 + $967,500

$1,571,700

2018

$13,818 (+1.5%)

$521,200 + $939,500

$1,460,700

2017

$13,615 (+1.5%)

$491,700 + $886,300

$1,378,000

2016

$13,420 (+4.4%)

$459,600 + $828,300

$1,287,900

2015

$12,854 (−2.2%)

$429,500 + $774,100

$1,203,600

2014

$13,140 (+0.7%)

$390,500 + $763,100

$1,153,600

2013

$13,048 (+2.2%)

$379,100 + $740,900

$1,120,000

2012

$12,768 (+16.8%)

$379,100 + $740,900

$1,120,000

2011

$10,927 (+2.6%)

$278,300 + $688,700

$967,000

2010

$10,651 (+2.6%)

$278,300 + $692,600

$970,900

2009

$10,381

$278,500 + $692,600

$971,100

Tax history for 238 Walnut St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$18,939 (+2.7%)

$762,100 + $1,137,500

$1,899,600

2022

$18,435 (+8.9%)

$725,700 + $1,083,400

$1,809,100

2021

$16,925 (+8.5%)

$697,800 + $1,029,200

$1,727,000

2020

$15,595 (+5.9%)

$634,400 + $1,015,900

$1,650,300

2019

$14,727 (+6.6%)

$604,200 + $967,500

$1,571,700

2018

$13,818 (+1.5%)

$521,200 + $939,500

$1,460,700

2017

$13,615 (+1.5%)

$491,700 + $886,300

$1,378,000

2016

$13,420 (+4.4%)

$459,600 + $828,300

$1,287,900

2015

$12,854 (−2.2%)

$429,500 + $774,100

$1,203,600

2014

$13,140 (+0.7%)

$390,500 + $763,100

$1,153,600

2013

$13,048 (+2.2%)

$379,100 + $740,900

$1,120,000

2012

$12,768 (+16.8%)

$379,100 + $740,900

$1,120,000

2011

$10,927 (+2.6%)

$278,300 + $688,700

$967,000

2010

$10,651 (+2.6%)

$278,300 + $692,600

$970,900

2009

$10,381

$278,500 + $692,600

$971,100

*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

2.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

3,149

Year renovated

2021

Sq. Ft.

2,989

Year built

1887

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Norfolk County

APN

40732

Parking Spaces

Basement

Yes

Accessible

HOA Dues

—

Garage

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Aug 13, 2021.

Aug 5, 2021 • Active

Residential electrical

Replace the electrical panel.

Electrical

May 4, 2015 • Active

Residential plumbing

Install or repair a plumbing cross connection control device.

Plumbing

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Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Has Open Parking
Parking Spaces: 3
Parking Features: Paved Drive, Off Street

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Area: 270
Length: 18
Width: 15
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Walk-In Closet(s),Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet

Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 288
Length: 18
Width: 16
Level: Third
Features: Closet,Flooring - Wood

Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 165
Length: 15
Width: 11
Level: Third
Features: Closet,Flooring - Wood

Bedroom #4 Information
Area: 120
Length: 12
Width: 10
Level: Third

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1

Bathroom #1 Information
Level: First
Features: Bathroom - Half,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile

Bathroom #2 Information
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Hot Tub / Spa,Double Vanity

Bathroom #3 Information
Level: Third
Features: Bathroom - Full,Skylight,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile

Living Room Information
Area: 320
Length: 20
Width: 16
Level: First
Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Wood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box,Crown Molding,Pocket Door

Family Room Information
Area: 399
Length: 19
Width: 21
Level: Second
Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Wood,Open Floorplan

Dining Room Information
Area: 216
Length: 18
Width: 12
Level: First
Features: French Doors,Exterior Access,Recessed Lighting,Decorative Molding,Pocket Door

Kitchen Information
Area: 117
Length: 13
Width: 9
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Wood,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,French Doors,Kitchen Island,Exterior Access,Open Floorplan,Recessed Lighting,Gas Stove

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

Laundry Information
Laundry Dimen: 10X17
Laundry Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Gas Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, Third Floor

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 5
Fireplace Features: Dining Room, Family Room, Living Room, Master Bedroom

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 8
Door Features: French Doors
Flooring: Wood, Carpet, Stone / Slate, Flooring - Wood
Interior Features: Bathroom - Half, Entrance Foyer, Walk-Up Attic

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 2,989
Foundation Details: Stone
Construction Materials: Brick, Stone
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Approximate,Renovated Since
Color: stone
Lead Paint: Yes

Exterior Features
Fencing: Fenced
Roof: Slate, Rubber
Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Deck - Composite
Exterior Features: Porch, Deck - Composite, Fenced Yard

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Property AttachedYN: Yes
Security Features: Security System

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.07
Road Frontage Type: Public

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $13,959
Tax Year: 2021

Utilities

Utility Information
Utilities: for Gas Range, for Electric Oven, for Gas Dryer, Washer Hookup
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Baseboard, Hot Water, Natural Gas, Fireplace(s)

Location

Location Information
Directions: Between Cypress and High Streets near corner of Oakland
UnparsedAddress: 238 Walnut St, Brookline MA 02445

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Pool, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Bike Path, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station

Public facts

Beds: 4
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,989
Stories: 3.0
Parking Spaces: 3
Basement: Yes
Accessible: No
Lot Size: 3,149 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1887
Year Renovated: 2021
County: Norfolk County
APN: 40732
HOA Dues: —
Garage: No
Features: —

Home facts updated by owner on Aug 13, 2021

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 2

Listing Information
Exclusions: 3rd Floor Office Green Glass Desk Wall Lamp.
StandardStatus: Closed

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Schools

William H Lincoln School

Public K-8 • Assigned • 0.3mi

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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$2.55M – $3.09M

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Home values near 238 Walnut St

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
255 Walnut Street #A, Brookline, MA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1510 Sq. Ft.	$1,002,990
254 Walnut Street, Brookline, MA 5 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 3313 Sq. Ft.	$2,633,677

Address	Redfin Estimate
258 Walnut Street, Brookline, MA 7 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 3716 Sq. Ft.	$2,382,536
242 Walnut Street, Brookline, MA 6 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 3025 Sq. Ft.	$3,228,818

Address	Redfin Estimate
256 Walnut Street, Brookline, MA 5 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 3435 Sq. Ft.	$2,039,068
240 Walnut Street, Brookline, MA 5 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 2977 Sq. Ft.	$2,845,719

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