OFF MARKET

Off market apr 2021 for $2.3M

$3,228,818

•

3,025

sq ft

242 Walnut St, Brookline, MA 02445

About this home

In Pill Hill Historic District this end rowhouse offers three exposures overlooking large fenced yard. The Romanesque puddingstone rowhouses were designed by architect Henry Ives Cobb c.1886. Original detail of natural woods, large recessed windows with built-in shutters, and five fireplaces with original tiles. Gracious living room with built in bookcases and tall windows. Charming dining room & galley kitchen open to rear porch and patio. A cozy den completes the first floor. Six bedrooms with high ceilings on 2nd and 3rd floors. A lower level room for office or recreation space has door to exterior and brick patio.The land includes potentially buildable lot. There are two curb cuts; one on Oakland Rd. and one on Walnut common for the rowhouses. This stately home awaits the touch of new owners. Great neighborhood near markets, cafes, bakery, the Greenline. Enjoy Olmsted Emerald Necklace , the Reservoir; Easy access to Medical Area, Fenway Pk, downtown Boston, Lincoln School/BHS.

Single-familyProperty Type

1887Year Built

0.33 acresLot Size

$1,067Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

6 spacesParking

Listed by Susan and Jen Rothstein Team • Hammond Residential Real Estate

Bought with Concierge Home Sales By the Kerzner Group • Hammond Residential Real Estate

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•Source:MLS PIN #72783608

Redfin Estimate

$3,228,818

$834K since sold in April 2021$240K since September

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This home's estimate is 61.8% higher than the average sale price ($2.00M) of 6 comparable homes.

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$1,850,000
A
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SOLD JUL 29, 2026
$2,605,000
B
4 beds3.5 baths3,381 sq ft
12 Goodwin Pl Unit 12-1, Brookline, MA 02445
SOLD JUL 2, 2026
$2,425,000
C
5 beds3 baths3,563 sq ft
30 Billings Ln, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
SOLD SEP 10, 2026
$1,510,000
D
3 beds2.5 baths3,114 sq ft
51 Green St, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
SOLD AUG 10, 2026
$1,435,000
E
5 beds2.5 baths3,500 sq ft
58 Arborway, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
SOLD AUG 3, 2026
$2,150,000
F
4 beds3.5 baths2,379 sq ft
11 Goodwin Pl Unit 11-2, 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

Recently sold homes

16 MoM

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Sale history for 242 Walnut St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$24,135 (+3.2%)

$1,519,800 + $901,000

$2,420,800

2022

$23,388 (+8.2%)

$1,447,400 + $847,800

$2,295,200

2021

$21,608 (+10.6%)

$1,391,700 + $813,200

$2,204,900

2020

$19,541 (+5.9%)

$1,265,100 + $802,700

$2,067,800

2019

$18,453 (+9.2%)

$1,204,900 + $764,500

$1,969,400

2018

$16,906 (+1.5%)

$1,048,200 + $738,900

$1,787,100

2017

$16,657 (+1.5%)

$988,700 + $697,200

$1,685,900

2016

$16,418 (+4.4%)

$924,100 + $651,500

$1,575,600

2015

$15,726 (+1.0%)

$863,600 + $608,900

$1,472,500

2014

$15,572 (+0.7%)

$785,200 + $582,000

$1,367,200

2013

$15,464 (−6.5%)

$762,300 + $565,100

$1,327,400

2012

$16,546 (+23.5%)

$887,700 + $563,700

$1,451,400

2011

$13,397 (+3.0%)

$662,000 + $523,600

$1,185,600

2010

$13,006 (+2.6%)

$662,000 + $523,600

$1,185,600

2009

$12,680

$662,600 + $523,600

$1,186,200

Tax history for 242 Walnut St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$24,135 (+3.2%)

$1,519,800 + $901,000

$2,420,800

2022

$23,388 (+8.2%)

$1,447,400 + $847,800

$2,295,200

2021

$21,608 (+10.6%)

$1,391,700 + $813,200

$2,204,900

2020

$19,541 (+5.9%)

$1,265,100 + $802,700

$2,067,800

2019

$18,453 (+9.2%)

$1,204,900 + $764,500

$1,969,400

2018

$16,906 (+1.5%)

$1,048,200 + $738,900

$1,787,100

2017

$16,657 (+1.5%)

$988,700 + $697,200

$1,685,900

2016

$16,418 (+4.4%)

$924,100 + $651,500

$1,575,600

2015

$15,726 (+1.0%)

$863,600 + $608,900

$1,472,500

2014

$15,572 (+0.7%)

$785,200 + $582,000

$1,367,200

2013

$15,464 (−6.5%)

$762,300 + $565,100

$1,327,400

2012

$16,546 (+23.5%)

$887,700 + $563,700

$1,451,400

2011

$13,397 (+3.0%)

$662,000 + $523,600

$1,185,600

2010

$13,006 (+2.6%)

$662,000 + $523,600

$1,185,600

2009

$12,680

$662,600 + $523,600

$1,186,200

*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

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

0.33 Acres

Year renovated

1971

Sq. Ft.

3,025

Year built

1887

Style

Townhouse

County

Norfolk County

APN

40730

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 21, 2023.

Jun 28, 2016 • Active

Residential building

Install a new fence according to preservation approval.

Grading

Nov 13, 2008 • Active

Residential gas

Replace the hot water tank.

Gas

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

Parking

Parking Information
Has Open Parking
Parking Spaces: 6
Parking Features: Paved Drive, Off Street, Deeded, Paved

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Area: 252
Length: 18
Width: 14
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 112
Length: 14
Width: 8
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 238
Length: 17
Width: 14
Level: Second
Features: Fireplace,Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #4 Information
Area: 240
Length: 20
Width: 12
Level: Third
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #5 Information
Area: 143
Length: 13
Width: 11
Level: Third

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

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

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

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

Living Room Information
Area: 280
Length: 20
Width: 14
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Pocket Door

Dining Room Information
Area: 238
Length: 17
Width: 14
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Kitchen Information
Area: 112
Length: 16
Width: 7
Level: First
Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Breakfast Bar / Nook,Stainless Steel Appliances,Gas Stove

Office Room Information
Area: 280
Length: 20
Width: 14
Level: Basement

Basement Information
Basement: Full, Partially Finished, Interior Entry

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

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

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 11
Door Features: Pocket Door, Storm Door(s)
Window Features: Storm Window(s)
Flooring: Tile, Hardwood
Interior Features: Bathroom - Half, Den, Bedroom, Home Office-Separate Entry, Bathroom

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 3,025
Foundation Details: Stone, Brick/Mortar
Construction Materials: Brick, Stone
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Approximate,Renovated Since
Color: Stone

Exterior Features
Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed, Fenced
Roof: Slate, Rubber
Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Patio
Exterior Features: Porch, Patio, Fenced Yard

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Property AttachedYN: Yes

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.33
Lot Features: Corner Lot, Easements
Road Frontage Type: Public

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $18,643
Tax Year: 2021

Utilities

Utility Information
Utilities: for Gas Range, for Gas Oven, for Electric Oven
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: Circuit Breakers

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Forced Air, Baseboard, Oil, Natural Gas, Fireplace(s)
Cooling: Window Unit(s)

Location

Location Information
Directions: Corner of Walnut St. and Oakland Rd., entry on Walnut St...
UnparsedAddress: 242 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, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station

Public facts

Beds: 6
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 3,025
Stories: 3.0
Lot Size: 0.33 acres
Style: Townhouse
Year Built: 1887
Year Renovated: 1971
County: Norfolk County
APN: 40730

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 20, 2023

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 2

Listing Information
Exclusions: Excluding Entryway Chandelier
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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Historical weather

Brookline, MA • 02445

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Estimated sale price

$3.07M – $3.71M

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Home values near 242 Walnut St

Data from public records.

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

Address	Redfin Estimate
258 Walnut St, Brookline, MA 7 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 3716 Sq. Ft.	$2,382,536
240 Walnut St, Brookline, MA 5 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 2977 Sq. Ft.	$2,845,719

Address	Redfin Estimate
256 Walnut St, Brookline, MA 5 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 3435 Sq. Ft.	$2,039,068
238 Walnut St, Brookline, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2989 Sq. Ft.	$2,683,853

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