OFF MARKET

Off market may 2022 for $2.4M

$2,578,587

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $7,011/mo

•

4,473

sq ft

261 Walnut St, Brookline, MA 02445

About this home

Extensively renovated and remodeled in 2020, this three-family building offers an excellent investment opportunity in a prestigious Brookline neighborhood. This turn-key property features all new electrical, heating and AC systems. Each unit offers the modern day conveniences of new appliances, recessed lighting, in-unit laundry and central air. The thoughtfully designed floor plans are ideal for entertaining with open living/kitchen and spacious, private front and back porches. A truly ideal income property with sunny, south-facing, 4 bedrooms, 2 baths and generously-proportioned rooms. A spacious unfinished attic and driveway parking for three cars complete this rare offering. This sought-after location offers close proximity to Brookline Village and Longwood Medical Center, MBTA stops, as well as walking distance to Olmsted Park.

Multi-familyProperty Type

1912Year Built

4,473 sq ftLot Size

$576Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

3 spacesParking

Listed by Elizabeth Damon • Donnelly + Co.

Bought with Carole Miller • Centre Realty Group

Redfin checked: 2 minutes ago

•Source:MLS PIN #72950870

Redfin Estimate

$2,578,587

$169K since sold in May 2022$42K since September

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This home's estimate is 43.4% higher than the average sale price ($1.80M) of 6 comparable homes.

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$1,834,000
A
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B
9 beds3 baths3,750 sq ft
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SOLD APR 1, 2026
$1,800,000
C
9 beds3 baths4,120 sq ft
7 Oswald St, Roxbury, MA 02120
SOLD AUG 14, 2026
$2,000,000
D
8 beds5 baths5,076 sq ft
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SOLD APR 1, 2026
$1,400,000
E
6 beds3.5 baths3,988 sq ft
9 Oakview Ter, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
SOLD JUL 22, 2026
$1,825,000
F
11 beds3 baths4,236 sq ft
884 Huntington Ave, Boston, MA 02115

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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

98.9%

0.9% MoM

Median sale price

$911K

$254K MoM

Avg. days on market

41d

6 days MoM

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2 MoM

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Sale history for 261 Walnut St

Date

Event

Price

LISTANZA #4

Feb 22, 2025

Rental Removed

$5,000

$1/sq ft

Dec 6, 2024

Listed for Rent

$5,000

$1/sq ft

LISTANZA #3

Dec 6, 2024

Rental Removed

$5,000

$1/sq ft

Nov 21, 2024

Price Changed

$5,000

$1/sq ft

Oct 15, 2024

Listed for Rent

$5,200

$1/sq ft

LISTANZA #2

Sep 18, 2024

Rental Removed

$5,200

$1/sq ft

Aug 15, 2024

Price Changed

$5,200

$1/sq ft

Aug 11, 2024

Price Changed

$5,400

$1/sq ft

Aug 8, 2024

Listed for Rent

$5,650

$1/sq ft

LISTANZA #1

Jul 22, 2023

Rental Removed

$3,900

$1/sq ft

Jul 18, 2023

Listed for Rent

$3,900

$1/sq ft

MLS PIN #72950870

May 23, 2022

Sold

$2,410,000

$539/sq ft

Mar 24, 2022

Contingent

—

Mar 9, 2022

Listed

$2,499,000

$559/sq ft

MLS PIN #72380458

Nov 6, 2018

Sold

$1,780,000

$398/sq ft

Aug 24, 2018

Pending

—

Aug 17, 2018

Listed

$1,550,000

$347/sq ft

+14

Expansive and well cared for 3 unit rental property in Sought after Pill Hill Brookline mins to Brookline Village. Each unit has 3 bedrooms, front & rear decks, walk through pantry, original woodwork and wood floors. Driveway parking for 6 cars, blow-in insulation, 2 sets coin op laundry ( nets $ 3k yr ), huge walk up attic currently unfinished. Original Stained glass windows & doors. Great proximity to Rt 9, Jamaica Pond, downtown Boston. Current rents include heat and hot water, # 3 $ 2,100 ( under market) through 6/30/19, # 2 3,300 through 7/31/19 # 1 2,250 ( under market ) through 8/31/19. Offer review Fri 8/24 10 AM.

MLS PIN #70588782

Aug 1, 2007

Sold

$1,050,000

$235/sq ft

Jun 20, 2007

Listing Removed

—

May 31, 2007

Listed

$1,175,000

$263/sq ft

TO BE DELIVERED VACANT Prime location All Original 3F in Sought after Pill HIll Historical area. Large 3 bed units w/ newer Front & Rear decks, & large rooms. Fresh exterior paint, Expansive Walkup attic currently unfinshed. Walk to Brookline Village & Jamaica Pond, great prox to Rt 9. Original Woodwork, Floors, Built ins are all in tact. Original Stained glass windows & doors. Ask about driveway & parking.

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$26,174 (+2.7%)

$775,300 + $1,850,000

$2,625,300

2022

$25,478 (+50.7%)

$738,400 + $1,761,900

$2,500,300

2021

$16,912 (+6.2%)

$710,000 + $1,015,700

$1,725,700

2020

$15,930 (+5.9%)

$645,400 + $1,040,300

$1,685,700

2019

$15,044 (+5.9%)

$614,700 + $990,800

$1,605,500

2018

$14,205 (+3.4%)

$531,400 + $970,200

$1,501,600

2017

$13,736 (+4.3%)

$501,200 + $889,100

$1,390,300

2016

$13,170 (+7.3%)

$468,400 + $795,500

$1,263,900

2015

$12,271 (−0.4%)

$437,800 + $711,200

$1,149,000

2014

$12,323 (+2.7%)

$398,000 + $683,900

$1,081,900

2013

$12,004 (+2.2%)

$386,400 + $644,000

$1,030,400

2012

$11,747 (+0.8%)

$386,400 + $644,000

$1,030,400

2011

$11,651 (+3.0%)

$384,100 + $647,000

$1,031,100

2010

$11,311 (+2.6%)

$384,100 + $647,000

$1,031,100

2009

$11,027

$384,500 + $647,000

$1,031,500

Tax history for 261 Walnut St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$26,174 (+2.7%)

$775,300 + $1,850,000

$2,625,300

2022

$25,478 (+50.7%)

$738,400 + $1,761,900

$2,500,300

2021

$16,912 (+6.2%)

$710,000 + $1,015,700

$1,725,700

2020

$15,930 (+5.9%)

$645,400 + $1,040,300

$1,685,700

2019

$15,044 (+5.9%)

$614,700 + $990,800

$1,605,500

2018

$14,205 (+3.4%)

$531,400 + $970,200

$1,501,600

2017

$13,736 (+4.3%)

$501,200 + $889,100

$1,390,300

2016

$13,170 (+7.3%)

$468,400 + $795,500

$1,263,900

2015

$12,271 (−0.4%)

$437,800 + $711,200

$1,149,000

2014

$12,323 (+2.7%)

$398,000 + $683,900

$1,081,900

2013

$12,004 (+2.2%)

$386,400 + $644,000

$1,030,400

2012

$11,747 (+0.8%)

$386,400 + $644,000

$1,030,400

2011

$11,651 (+3.0%)

$384,100 + $647,000

$1,031,100

2010

$11,311 (+2.6%)

$384,100 + $647,000

$1,031,100

2009

$11,027

$384,500 + $647,000

$1,031,500

*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

3,485 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

1972

Sq. Ft.

4,473

Year built

1912

Style

Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)

County

Norfolk County

APN

41085

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 21, 2023.

Oct 18, 2023 • Final

Zoning plan review/denial

Grading

Jul 29, 2022 • Active

Residential building

Remove and replace an existing driveway without any extensions. All work must comply with building codes and local zoning bylaws.

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Property details

Parking

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

Interior

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 6

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 21
Door Features: Storm Door(s)
Window Features: Storm Window(s)
Flooring: Wood, Tile

Unit #1 Information
# of Levels: 1
# of Floors: 1
Lease: Y

Unit #2 Information
# of Levels: 1
# of Floors: 2
Lease: Y

Unit #3 Information
# of Levels: 1
# of Floors: 3
Lease: Y

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 4,473
Foundation Details: Stone
Construction Materials: Frame
Stories (Total): 3
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Approximate

Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Porch

Property Information
PropertySubType: 3 Family - 3 Units Up/Down

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.1
Road Frontage Type: Public

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $24,478
Tax Year: 2022

Utilities

Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: Individually Metered

Location

Location Information
Directions: Cypress to Walnut
UnparsedAddress: 261 Walnut Street, Brookline MA 02445

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Bike Path, Highway Access, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University

Public facts

Beds: 12
Baths: 6.0
Sq. Ft.: 4,473
Stories: 3.0
Lot Size: 3,485 square feet
Style: Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
Year Built: 1912
Year Renovated: 1972
County: Norfolk County
APN: 41085

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 20, 2023

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 3

Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed

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Schools

William H Lincoln School

Public K-8 • Assigned • 0.2mi

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Brookline High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.3mi

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

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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Home values near 261 Walnut St

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
255 Walnut St Apartment A, Brookline, MA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1510 Sq. Ft.	$1,012,194
258 Walnut St, Brookline, MA 7 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 3716 Sq. Ft.	—

Address	Redfin Estimate
268 Walnut St, Brookline, MA 5 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 2600 Sq. Ft.	—
256 Walnut St, Brookline, MA 5 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 3435 Sq. Ft.	$2,094,533

Address	Redfin Estimate
262 Walnut St, Brookline, MA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2436 Sq. Ft.	—
254 Walnut St, Brookline, MA 5 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 3313 Sq. Ft.	$2,346,561

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