OFF MARKET

Off market jul 2015 for $1.5M

$2,588,040

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $7,111/mo

•

4,025

sq ft

284 Walnut St, Brookline, MA 02445

About this home

Sitting at the base of the historic Pill Hill neighborhood and steps away from Lincoln Elementary School, this beautiful Mansard Colonial is in a prime location just outside of Brookline Village. Built in 1890, the home offers period details like high ceilings, bay windows, stained glass, and marble fireplaces. There are also plenty of modern updates, including a sunny kitchen with stainless appliances, central a/c for the first two floors, partially finished basement with full bath, interior/exterior painting, and fresh lighting fixtures throughout. Enjoy outdoor space like the large deck off the kitchen and a landscaped fenced-in yard.

Single-familyProperty Type

1860Year Built

9,030 sq ftLot Size

$643Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

4 spacesParking

Listed by Jessica Keppeler • Jessica Keppeler

Bought with Non Member • Non Member Office

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•Source:MLS PIN #71796886

Redfin Estimate

$2,588,040

$1.0M since sold in July 2015$10K since September

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This home's estimate is 6.8% lower than the average sale price ($2.78M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD SEP 24, 2026
$2,500,000
A
6 beds3.5 baths5,748 sq ft
2 Mason Ter, Brookline, MA 02446
SOLD SEP 25, 2026
$4,368,000
B
6 beds4.5 baths4,060 sq ft
38 Fuller St, Brookline, MA 02446
SOLD OCT 15, 2025
$2,300,000
C
5 beds3.5 baths3,873 sq ft
14 Irving St, Brookline, MA 02445
SOLD JUL 24, 2026
$2,325,000
D
7 beds4 baths4,544 sq ft
54 Clark Rd, Brookline, MA 02445
SOLD APR 23, 2026
$3,318,000
E
6 beds4 baths4,633 sq ft
189 Clinton Rd, Brookline, MA 02445
SOLD AUG 21, 2026
$1,850,000
F
5 beds2.5 baths3,592 sq ft
117 Sheridan St, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130

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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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$8,400,000
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54 Sargent Rd, Brookline, MA 02445
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1890 six bedroom Colonial with 3 levels of living plus a partially finished basement. Front porch the entire width of the home greets visitors. Foyer is flanked by rooms of equal dimensions (15 x 15); living room and sitting room. Both have side...
picture windows and fireplaces. Sitting room fireplace has been converted to deliver forced hot air through a grate cover. Continuing back, there is a dining room, a family room, very small half-bath, and the kitchen. Kitchen contains green composite counters, an electric cooktop, stone tile floors, and warm cherry cabinets. There is access to a spacious side deck. The second floor contains 3 corner bedrooms, a laundry room, and a bathroom. On the third floor, there is a skylight over the stairwell, 3 more bedrooms and a large spartan bathroom. Basement has a carpeted media room/play room, and houses the systems: Hallmark boiler, Oil tank, and 2008 Rheem 72 gallon hot water tank. Roof looks to be in good shape. Exterior paint is new.
12 years ago• May not reflect the current state of the home
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Sale history for 284 Walnut St

Date

Event

Price

MLS PIN #71796886

Jul 1, 2015

Sold

$1,585,000

$394/sq ft

Mar 7, 2015

Pending

—

Mar 3, 2015

Listed

$1,550,000

$385/sq ft

MLS PIN #71736171

Dec 2, 2014

Sold

$1,520,000

$378/sq ft

Oct 9, 2014

Contingent

—

Oct 1, 2014

Price Changed

$1,575,000

$391/sq ft

Sep 2, 2014

Listed

$1,649,000

$410/sq ft

+11

Price reduction just taken! Great opportunity to own this elegant Colonial built in 1890. The property successful integrates many updates with period details to preserve the feel of the turn of the century. High ceilings, spacious rooms, bay windows, stained glass, and stunning stairs off the Foyer recreate the grandeur of the past. Updates include new appliances in a modern kitchen, a/c for the first two floors, upgraded electrical service, new driveway, new patio, new Master on the third floor, partially finished basement, and interior/exterior painting. Special features include a lovely front porch and a rear deck with access from the kitchen. Convenient to Brookline Village and the T. Move-in condition. Make this your next home!

Public Records

Jun 9, 2008

Sold

$1,065,000

$265/sq ft

MLS PIN #70709426

Jun 10, 2008

Listing Removed

—

Jun 9, 2008

Sold

$1,065,000

$265/sq ft

Apr 29, 2008

Contingent

—

Mar 28, 2008

Listing Removed

—

Feb 8, 2008

Listed

$1,125,000

$280/sq ft

Public Records

Nov 30, 1984

Sold

$200,000

$50/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$21,525 (+2.7%)

$934,900 + $1,224,100

$2,159,000

2022

$20,952 (+8.6%)

$890,300 + $1,165,800

$2,056,100

2021

$19,295 (+8.9%)

$856,100 + $1,112,800

$1,968,900

2020

$17,719 (+5.9%)

$778,300 + $1,096,700

$1,875,000

2019

$16,732 (+5.0%)

$741,200 + $1,044,500

$1,785,700

2018

$15,937 (+1.5%)

$653,600 + $1,031,100

$1,684,700

2017

$15,703 (+1.5%)

$616,600 + $972,800

$1,589,400

2016

$15,478 (+22.6%)

$576,300 + $909,100

$1,485,400

2015

$12,626 (+1.2%)

$538,600 + $643,600

$1,182,200

2014

$12,478 (+0.7%)

$489,600 + $605,900

$1,095,500

2013

$12,391 (+2.2%)

$475,300 + $588,300

$1,063,600

2012

$12,125 (+2.0%)

$475,300 + $588,300

$1,063,600

2011

$11,891 (+3.9%)

$481,900 + $570,400

$1,052,300

2010

$11,449 (+2.6%)

$481,900 + $561,800

$1,043,700

2009

$11,161

$482,300 + $561,800

$1,044,100

Tax history for 284 Walnut St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$21,525 (+2.7%)

$934,900 + $1,224,100

$2,159,000

2022

$20,952 (+8.6%)

$890,300 + $1,165,800

$2,056,100

2021

$19,295 (+8.9%)

$856,100 + $1,112,800

$1,968,900

2020

$17,719 (+5.9%)

$778,300 + $1,096,700

$1,875,000

2019

$16,732 (+5.0%)

$741,200 + $1,044,500

$1,785,700

2018

$15,937 (+1.5%)

$653,600 + $1,031,100

$1,684,700

2017

$15,703 (+1.5%)

$616,600 + $972,800

$1,589,400

2016

$15,478 (+22.6%)

$576,300 + $909,100

$1,485,400

2015

$12,626 (+1.2%)

$538,600 + $643,600

$1,182,200

2014

$12,478 (+0.7%)

$489,600 + $605,900

$1,095,500

2013

$12,391 (+2.2%)

$475,300 + $588,300

$1,063,600

2012

$12,125 (+2.0%)

$475,300 + $588,300

$1,063,600

2011

$11,891 (+3.9%)

$481,900 + $570,400

$1,052,300

2010

$11,449 (+2.6%)

$481,900 + $561,800

$1,043,700

2009

$11,161

$482,300 + $561,800

$1,044,100

*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

3.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

9,030

Year renovated

2020

Sq. Ft.

4,025

Year built

1860

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Norfolk County

APN

40699

Parking Spaces

Basement

Yes

Accessible

HOA Dues

—

Garage

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 24, 2023.

Dec 14, 2015 • Active

Residential electrical

Install electrical wiring for a heat pump and air conditioning system.

Electrical

Heat pump

HVAC

Nov 12, 2015 • Active

Residential mechanical - sheet metal

HVAC

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: 5
Parking Features: Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved

Interior

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 3
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1

Basement Information
Basement: Full, Partially Finished

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 3

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 11

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 4,025
Foundation Details: Stone
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Actual

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

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.21
Lot Features: Corner Lot, Easements

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $12,478
Tax Year: 2014

Utilities

Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Central, Forced Air, Oil
Cooling: Central Air

Location

Location Information
Directions: Corner of Cypress and Walnut. Street parking available on Walnut.
UnparsedAddress: 284 Walnut St, Brookline MA 02445

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Public School, T-Station

Public facts

Beds: 6
Baths: 3.5
Sq. Ft.: 4,025
Stories: 3.0
Parking Spaces: 4
Basement: Yes
Accessible: No
Lot Size: 9,030 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1860
Year Renovated: 2020
County: Norfolk County
APN: 40699
HOA Dues: —
Garage: No
Features: —

Home facts updated by owner on Jul 24, 2023

Other

Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools

William H Lincoln School

Public K-8 • Assigned • 0.2mi

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

59% 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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$2.46M – $2.98M

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Home values near 284 Walnut St

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
276 Walnut St, Brookline, MA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2484 Sq. Ft.	—
277 Walnut St, Brookline, MA 6 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 3016 Sq. Ft.	—

Address	Redfin Estimate
272 Walnut St, Brookline, MA 8 Beds \| 5.5 Baths \| 3758 Sq. Ft.	—
279 Walnut St, Brookline, MA 8 Beds \| 6 Baths \| 3554 Sq. Ft.	$2,652,850

Address	Redfin Estimate
287 Walnut St, Brookline, MA 9 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 4822 Sq. Ft.	$2,288,538
295 Walnut St, Brookline, MA 5 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2540 Sq. Ft.	$1,833,556

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