Google street view image for 256 Walnut St, Brookline, MA 02445

Off market feb 1975 for $48K

$2,039,068

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $325/mo

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4 ba

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3,435

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256 Walnut St, Brookline, MA 02445

About this home

256 Walnut St is a 3,435 square foot townhouse on a 3,485 square foot lot with 5 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms. - it last sold on February 18, 1975 for $48,500. Based on Redfin's Brookline data, we estimate the home's value is $2,039,068.

TownhomeProperty Type

1890Year Built

3,485 sq ftLot Size

$594Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

Source:Public Records

Redfin Estimate

$2,039,068

$2.0M since sold in February 1975$54K since September

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This home's estimate is 10.1% lower than the average sale price ($2.27M) of 6 comparable homes.

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B
4 beds3.5 baths3,963 sq ft
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C
4 beds3.5 baths3,381 sq ft
12 Goodwin Pl Unit 12-1, Brookline, MA 02445
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D
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11 Goodwin Pl Unit 11-2, Brookline, MA 02445
SOLD JAN 15, 2026
$2,385,000
E
5 beds3.5 baths3,390 sq ft
11 Robinwood Ave, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
SOLD AUG 10, 2026
$1,435,000
F
5 beds2.5 baths3,500 sq ft
58 Arborway, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130

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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

98.8%

1.0% MoM

Median sale price

$883K

$282K MoM

Avg. days on market

42d

8 days MoM

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Sale history for 256 Walnut St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$23,623 (+2.7%)

$769,100 + $1,600,300

$2,369,400

2022

$22,995 (+8.1%)

$732,500 + $1,524,100

$2,256,600

2021

$21,264 (+7.8%)

$704,300 + $1,465,500

$2,169,800

2020

$19,725 (+5.9%)

$640,300 + $1,447,000

$2,087,300

2019

$18,627 (+5.2%)

$609,800 + $1,378,100

$1,987,900

2018

$17,701 (+1.5%)

$526,600 + $1,344,500

$1,871,100

2017

$17,440 (+1.5%)

$496,800 + $1,268,400

$1,765,200

2016

$17,190 (+4.4%)

$464,300 + $1,185,400

$1,649,700

2015

$16,466 (−5.4%)

$433,900 + $1,107,900

$1,541,800

2014

$17,404 (+0.7%)

$394,500 + $1,133,500

$1,528,000

2013

$17,283 (+2.2%)

$383,000 + $1,100,500

$1,483,500

2012

$16,912 (+12.8%)

$383,000 + $1,100,500

$1,483,500

2011

$14,994 (+3.0%)

$281,500 + $1,045,400

$1,326,900

2010

$14,556 (+2.6%)

$281,500 + $1,045,400

$1,326,900

2009

$14,186

$281,700 + $1,045,300

$1,327,000

Tax history for 256 Walnut St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$23,623 (+2.7%)

$769,100 + $1,600,300

$2,369,400

2022

$22,995 (+8.1%)

$732,500 + $1,524,100

$2,256,600

2021

$21,264 (+7.8%)

$704,300 + $1,465,500

$2,169,800

2020

$19,725 (+5.9%)

$640,300 + $1,447,000

$2,087,300

2019

$18,627 (+5.2%)

$609,800 + $1,378,100

$1,987,900

2018

$17,701 (+1.5%)

$526,600 + $1,344,500

$1,871,100

2017

$17,440 (+1.5%)

$496,800 + $1,268,400

$1,765,200

2016

$17,190 (+4.4%)

$464,300 + $1,185,400

$1,649,700

2015

$16,466 (−5.4%)

$433,900 + $1,107,900

$1,541,800

2014

$17,404 (+0.7%)

$394,500 + $1,133,500

$1,528,000

2013

$17,283 (+2.2%)

$383,000 + $1,100,500

$1,483,500

2012

$16,912 (+12.8%)

$383,000 + $1,100,500

$1,483,500

2011

$14,994 (+3.0%)

$281,500 + $1,045,400

$1,326,900

2010

$14,556 (+2.6%)

$281,500 + $1,045,400

$1,326,900

2009

$14,186

$281,700 + $1,045,300

$1,327,000

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

Permits

Sep 11, 2017 • Active

Residential electrical

Install sounders, heat detectors, carbon monoxide detectors, and smoke detectors to an existing fire alarm system. Install security devices.

Electrical

Fire sprinkler

Jun 5, 2007 • Active

Residential building

Install new copper gutters and repoint the chimney.

Roofing

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: 1,150
Basement Type: Full

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

Heating & Cooling
Heating Type: Forced Hot Water

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

Room Information
# of Rooms: 11

Exterior

Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Good
Building Style Type: Row House
Construction Type: Frame
Exterior Wall: Brick
Roof Shape Type: Gable

Property Information
Living Sq. Ft: 3,435
Gross Sq. Ft: 5,218
# of Units: 1
# of Stories: 3

Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 3,485
Municipality Name: BROOKLINE
Acres: 0.08
Zoning Code: T-5
State Use Description: 1-FAMILY RESIDENCE

Financial

Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2023

Public facts

Beds: 5
Baths: 4.0
Sq. Ft.: 3,435
Stories: 3.0
Lot Size: 3,485 square feet
Style: Townhouse
Year Built: 1890
Year Renovated: 2010
County: Norfolk County
APN: 40705

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 20, 2023

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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

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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$1.94M – $2.35M

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Home values near 256 Walnut St

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
255 Walnut St Apt A, Brookline, MA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1510 Sq. Ft.	$1,012,194
262 Walnut St, Brookline, MA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2436 Sq. Ft.	$2,505,628

Address	Redfin Estimate
272 Walnut St, Brookline, MA 8 Beds \| 5.5 Baths \| 3758 Sq. Ft.	—
258 Walnut St, Brookline, MA 7 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 3716 Sq. Ft.	$2,357,804

Address	Redfin Estimate
268 Walnut St, Brookline, MA 5 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 2600 Sq. Ft.	$2,689,997
254 Walnut St, Brookline, MA 5 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 3313 Sq. Ft.	$2,633,677

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