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Triplex (3 Units, Any Combination)Residential
Last sold for $173,000 on Oct 4, 1985

160 CHESTNUT ST

BROOKLINE, MA 02445
6
Beds
3
Baths
4,212 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.
3,180 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1895
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
3
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
15
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$173,000 · Oct 4, 1985

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$17,533 (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.$1,712,200 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$683,600
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$1,028,600
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$1,655,300

Climate Risk

Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.11 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.minimal

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Triplex (3 Units, Any Combination)
CountyNORFOLK
Effective Year BuiltAn adjusted build year that accounts for condition and major remodels. A big renovation can make a home count as newer than it is.1978
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.07
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
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(4)

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 · 0.5 mi
H
Brookline High SchoolA+
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.7 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

160 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.

  • Bigger than 96% of homes in Norfolk County
  • Among the smallest lots in Norfolk County
  • Older than 95% of homes in Norfolk County

How it measures up in Brookline 02445

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

Living area4,212 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,540 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 88% of homes nearby

Lot size3,180 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.23 acBigger

Bigger than 10% of homes nearby

Year built1895
OlderTypical 1925Newer

Newer than 11% of homes nearby

How 160 Chestnut St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeBrookline VillageBrookline 02445Norfolk County
Living areabigger than4,212 ft²95% of homes88% of homes96% of homes
Lot sizebigger than3,180 ft²17% of homes10% of homesalmost no homes
Year builtnewer than189515% of homes11% of homes5% of homes

About 160 Chestnut St

When did 160 Chestnut St, Brookline, MA last sell?

160 Chestnut St, Brookline, MA last sold on Oct 4, 1985 for $173,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 160 Chestnut St, Brookline, MA?

160 Chestnut St, Brookline, MA has 6 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 4,212 square feet of living space and a 0.07-acre lot.

When was 160 Chestnut St, Brookline, MA built?

160 Chestnut St, Brookline, MA was built in 1895, making it 131 years old. The building has 3 stories.

What schools serve 160 Chestnut St, Brookline, MA?

160 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 160 Chestnut St, Brookline, MA compare to other homes in Brookline 02445?

Among the 6,408 homes in Brookline 02445, it is bigger than 88% of them (4,212 ft² against a typical 1,540 ft²), its lot is bigger than 10% of them (3,180 ft² against a typical 0.23 ac) and it is newer than 11% of them (1895 against a typical 1925). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 160 Chestnut St, Brookline, MA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 160 Chestnut St, Brookline, MA was $17,533. The county assessed it at $1,712,200.

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