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$2,669,413$777 / 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 93How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Sep 24, 2026
Last sold for $48,500 on Feb 18, 1975

256 WALNUT ST

BROOKLINE, MA 02445
5
Beds
4 / 2
Baths
3,435 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.
3,389 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1890
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
3
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
11
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$2.7M
$2.5M low$2.9M high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$48,500 · Feb 18, 1975

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$26,116 (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.$2,646,000 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$922,600
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$1,723,400
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$2,599,295

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
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.2010
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.08
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.Hot Water
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

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 · 0.3 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

256 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 96% of homes in Norfolk County
  • Costs more per square foot than 88% of homes in Norfolk County
  • Bigger than 92% of homes in Norfolk County
  • Among the smallest lots in Norfolk County
  • Older than 95% 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$6M

This home is worth more than 79% 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$2,669,413
CheaperTypical $1,146,419Pricier

Pricier than 79% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$777
CheaperTypical $808Pricier

Pricier than 41% of homes nearby

Living area3,435 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,530 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 81% of homes nearby

Lot size3,389 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.24 acBigger

Bigger than 11% of homes nearby

Year built1890
OlderTypical 1925Newer

Newer than 9% of homes nearby

How 256 Walnut St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeBrookline VillageBrookline 02445Norfolk County
Estimated valuepricier than$2,669,41391% of homes79% of homes96% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$77752% of homes41% of homes88% of homes
Living areabigger than3,435 ft²91% of homes81% of homes92% of homes
Lot sizebigger than3,389 ft²19% of homes11% of homesalmost no homes
Year builtnewer than189013% of homes9% of homes5% of homes

About 256 Walnut St

How much is 256 Walnut St, Brookline, MA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 256 Walnut St, Brookline, MA is $2,669,413 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $2,487,971 to $2,850,855. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 256 Walnut St, Brookline, MA last sell?

256 Walnut St, Brookline, MA last sold on Feb 18, 1975 for $48,500, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 256 Walnut St, Brookline, MA?

256 Walnut St, Brookline, MA has 5 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, 3,435 square feet of living space and a 0.08-acre lot.

When was 256 Walnut St, Brookline, MA built?

256 Walnut St, Brookline, MA was built in 1890, making it 136 years old. The building has 3 stories.

What schools serve 256 Walnut St, Brookline, MA?

256 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 256 Walnut St, Brookline, MA compare to other homes in Brookline 02445?

Among the 6,408 homes in Brookline 02445, it is worth more than 79% of them ($2,669,413 against a typical $1,146,419), its price per square foot is higher than 41% of them ($777 against a typical $808), it is bigger than 81% of them (3,435 ft² against a typical 1,530 ft²), its lot is bigger than 11% of them (3,389 ft² against a typical 0.24 ac) and it is newer than 9% of them (1890 against a typical 1925). Measured against all of Norfolk County, it is worth more than 96% 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 256 Walnut St, Brookline, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 256 Walnut St, Brookline, MA was $26,116. The county assessed it at $2,646,000.

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