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$1,733,754$477 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 88How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Aug 30, 2026
Last sold for $2,500,000 on Sep 29, 2020

189 WALNUT ST

BROOKLINE, MA 02445
6
Beds
6 / 1
Baths
3,631 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.
0.38 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1865
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
3
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
10
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$1.7M
$1.5M low$1.9M high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$2,500,000 · Sep 29, 2020

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$27,849 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$2,821,600 (2025)
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$2,821,600
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$2,766,300

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Condominium
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.1956
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.38
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.Slate
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes

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 · 0.4 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

189 Walnut 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 more than 90% of homes in Norfolk County
  • Among the lowest price per square foot in Brookline 02445
  • Bigger than 93% of homes in Norfolk County
  • Older than 98% of homes in Brookline 02445

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
$409K$6.2M

This home is worth more than 65% 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$1,733,754
CheaperTypical $1,162,220Pricier

Pricier than 65% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$477
CheaperTypical $815Pricier

Cheaper than almost all homes nearby

Living area3,631 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,524 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 84% of homes nearby

Lot size0.38 ac
SmallerTypical 0.24 acBigger

Bigger than 61% of homes nearby

Year built1865
OlderTypical 1925Newer

Newer than 2% of homes nearby

How 189 Walnut St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeBrookline VillageBrookline 02445Norfolk County
Estimated valuepricier than$1,733,75482% of homes65% of homes90% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$4772% of homesalmost no homes59% of homes
Living areabigger than3,631 ft²92% of homes84% of homes93% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.38 ac55% of homes61% of homes53% of homes
Year builtnewer than18654% of homes2% of homes2% of homes

About 189 Walnut St

How much is 189 Walnut St, Brookline, MA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 189 Walnut St, Brookline, MA is $1,733,754 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $1,522,913 to $1,944,595. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 189 Walnut St, Brookline, MA last sell?

189 Walnut St, Brookline, MA last sold on Sep 29, 2020 for $2,500,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 189 Walnut St, Brookline, MA?

189 Walnut St, Brookline, MA has 6 bedrooms, 6 bathrooms, 3,631 square feet of living space and a 0.38-acre lot.

When was 189 Walnut St, Brookline, MA built?

189 Walnut St, Brookline, MA was built in 1865, making it 161 years old. The building has 3 stories.

What schools serve 189 Walnut St, Brookline, MA?

189 Walnut 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 189 Walnut St, Brookline, MA compare to other homes in Brookline 02445?

Among the 6,408 homes in Brookline 02445, it is worth more than 65% of them ($1,733,754 against a typical $1,162,220), its price per square foot is higher than almost none of them ($477 against a typical $815), it is bigger than 84% of them (3,631 ft² against a typical 1,524 ft²), its lot is bigger than 61% of them (0.38 ac against a typical 0.24 ac) and it is newer than 2% of them (1865 against a typical 1925). Measured against all of Norfolk County, it is worth more than 90% 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 189 Walnut St, Brookline, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 189 Walnut St, Brookline, MA was $27,849. The county assessed it at $2,821,600.

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