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$784,201$612 / ft²
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126 CHESTNUT ST

BROOKLINE, MA 02445
Building report
4
Beds
1
Baths
1,281 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
2,808 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1911
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
6
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$784K
$765K low$803K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$8,730 (2026)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$852,500 (2026)
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$852,500
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$808,800
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$1,021,725

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Condominium
CountyNORFOLK
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air With Air Conditioning
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(5)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
William H. Lincoln SchoolA+
Elementary · Grades KG–8 · 0.4 mi
H
Brookline High SchoolA+
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.6 mi

District: Brookline School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 02445These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.106
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.108
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.70

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.95%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.26%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.9.7%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.3%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.24,131
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.9,478 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$145,389
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$198,390
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.50°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.47 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.52%

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How this home compares

126 Chestnut St measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Worth less than 68% of homes in Brookline 02445
  • Costs less per square foot than 94% of homes in Brookline 02445
  • Smaller than 73% of homes in Norfolk County
  • Among the smallest lots in Norfolk County
  • Older than 87% of homes in Norfolk County

What homes are worth in Brookline 02445

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

This home
$405K$6.1M

This home is worth more than 32% of homes in Brookline 02445.

How it measures up in Brookline 02445

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Brookline 02445.

Estimated value$784,201
CheaperTypical $1,142,511Pricier

Pricier than 32% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$612
CheaperTypical $806Pricier

Pricier than 6% of homes nearby

Living area1,281 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,524 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 42% of homes nearby

Lot size2,808 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.24 acBigger

Bigger than 7% of homes nearby

Year built1911
OlderTypical 1925Newer

Newer than 39% of homes nearby

How 126 Chestnut St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeBrookline VillageBrookline 02445Norfolk County
Estimated valuepricier than$784,20146% of homes32% of homes56% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$61211% of homes6% of homes80% of homes
Living areabigger than1,281 ft²56% of homes42% of homes27% of homes
Lot sizebigger than2,808 ft²12% of homes7% of homesalmost no homes
Year builtnewer than191142% of homes39% of homes13% of homes

About 126 Chestnut St

How much is 126 Chestnut St, Brookline, MA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 126 Chestnut St, Brookline, MA is $784,201 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $764,961 to $803,441. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 126 Chestnut St, Brookline, MA last sell?

126 Chestnut St, Brookline, MA last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 126 Chestnut St, Brookline, MA?

126 Chestnut St, Brookline, MA has 4 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms and 1,281 square feet of living space.

When was 126 Chestnut St, Brookline, MA built?

126 Chestnut St, Brookline, MA was built in 1911, making it 115 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 126 Chestnut St, Brookline, MA?

126 Chestnut St, Brookline, MA is assigned to William H. Lincoln School (elementary), rated A+; Brookline High School (high), rated A+. All sit in Brookline School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 126 Chestnut St, Brookline, MA compare to other homes in Brookline 02445?

Among the 6,408 homes in Brookline 02445, it is worth more than 32% of them ($784,201 against a typical $1,142,511), its price per square foot is higher than 6% of them ($612 against a typical $806), it is bigger than 42% of them (1,281 ft² against a typical 1,524 ft²), its lot is bigger than 7% of them (2,808 ft² against a typical 0.24 ac) and it is newer than 39% of them (1911 against a typical 1925). Measured against all of Norfolk County, it is worth more than 56% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 126 Chestnut St, Brookline, MA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 126 Chestnut St, Brookline, MA was $8,730. The county assessed it at $852,500.

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