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$1,102,155$664 / 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 82How 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 $1,199,000 on Aug 7, 2024

70 CHESTNUT ST

BROOKLINE, MA 02445
Building report
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,660 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.
3,066 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1898
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
7
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$1.1M
$906K low$1.3M high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$1,199,000 · Aug 7, 2024

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$9,280 (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.$940,200 (2025)
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$940,200
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$1,117,865

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.6 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.6%
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.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.Hot Water
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 · 0.3 mi
H
Brookline High SchoolA-
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.5 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

70 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 more than 77% of homes in Norfolk County
  • Costs less per square foot than 85% of homes in Brookline 02445
  • Bigger than 68% of homes in Brookline Village
  • Among the smallest lots in Norfolk County
  • Older than 94% 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
$404K$6.1M

This home is worth more than 48% 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$1,102,155
CheaperTypical $1,162,220Pricier

Pricier than 48% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$664
CheaperTypical $815Pricier

Pricier than 15% of homes nearby

Living area1,660 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,516 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 54% of homes nearby

Lot size3,066 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.24 acBigger

Bigger than 9% of homes nearby

Year built1898
OlderTypical 1925Newer

Newer than 13% of homes nearby

How 70 Chestnut St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeBrookline VillageBrookline 02445Norfolk County
Estimated valuepricier than$1,102,15566% of homes48% of homes77% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$66428% of homes15% of homes83% of homes
Living areabigger than1,660 ft²68% of homes54% of homes49% of homes
Lot sizebigger than3,066 ft²16% of homes9% of homesalmost no homes
Year builtnewer than189816% of homes13% of homes6% of homes

About 70 Chestnut St

How much is 70 Chestnut St, Brookline, MA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 70 Chestnut St, Brookline, MA is $1,102,155 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $906,474 to $1,297,836. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 70 Chestnut St, Brookline, MA last sell?

70 Chestnut St, Brookline, MA last sold on Aug 7, 2024 for $1,199,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 4 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 70 Chestnut St, Brookline, MA?

70 Chestnut St, Brookline, MA has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and 1,660 square feet of living space.

When was 70 Chestnut St, Brookline, MA built?

70 Chestnut St, Brookline, MA was built in 1898, making it 128 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 70 Chestnut St, Brookline, MA?

70 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 70 Chestnut St, Brookline, MA compare to other homes in Brookline 02445?

Among the 6,408 homes in Brookline 02445, it is worth more than 48% of them ($1,102,155 against a typical $1,162,220), its price per square foot is higher than 15% of them ($664 against a typical $815), it is bigger than 54% of them (1,660 ft² against a typical 1,516 ft²), its lot is bigger than 9% of them (3,066 ft² against a typical 0.24 ac) and it is newer than 13% of them (1898 against a typical 1925). Measured against all of Norfolk County, it is worth more than 77% 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 70 Chestnut St, Brookline, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 70 Chestnut St, Brookline, MA was $9,280. The county assessed it at $940,200.

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