Norfolk County and Brookline Town property record for 157 Walnut St, Brookline, MA 02445 · Last verified July 2026
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3.5 ba · 2,989 sqft · built 1885 |
| Lot Size | 0.166 acres (7,235 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $340,000 (Apr 1995) |
| Tax Bill | $17,940 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2024 Refinance Apr 2017 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 12125006 |
| Primary APN | 12125006 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 11 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,989 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,899 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,440 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 504 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1885 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1971 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Slate |
| Lot Area | 7,235 sqft (0.166 acres) |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 12125006 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 157 WALNUT ST |
| City | BROOKLINE |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02445-7751 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Block | 318 |
| Legal Lot Number | 58 |
| Jurisdiction | BROOKLINE MA |
| Township / Civil Division | BROOKLINE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1001 |
| Census Tract | 401000 |
Source: Norfolk County and Brookline Town records · APN 12125006
Assessment roll updated April 14, 2026 · Last verified July 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 157 WALNUT ST, BROOKLINE, MA 02445-7751 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jul 17, 2024 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance MIT FCU |
| Apr 20, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage MIT FCU |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 05, 1995 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Apr 05, 1995 · Amount on Record |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BROOKLINE MA |
| Property Address | 157 WALNUT ST, BROOKLINE, MA 02445-7751 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 31, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0001538916 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 17, 2024 |
| Instrument | 1538916 |
| Name | MIT FCU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 181 Months |
| Due | Aug 01, 2039 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BROOKLINE MA |
| Property Address | 157 WALNUT ST, BROOKLINE, MA 02445-7751 |
| Document Number | 0001376907 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 20, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | May 16, 2017 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0001376907 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 26, 2017 |
| Instrument | 1376907 |
| Name | MIT FCU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Apr 25, 2047 |
Source: Norfolk County and Brookline Town records · Assessment roll updated April 14, 2026 · Last verified July 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Norfolk County |
| County Subdivision | Brookline Town |
| Unified School District | Brookline School District (PK - 12) |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $17,940.00 (+5.23%) | $1,817,600 (+4.17%) Land $1,066,200 Building $751,400 | $2,942,530 (+15.92%) |
| 2024 | $17,048.00 (+4.17%) | $1,744,900 (+6.3%) Land $1,025,200 Building $719,700 | $2,538,305 |
| 2023 | $16,366.00 | $1,641,500 Land $882,200 Building $759,300 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Norfolk County (25021C), updated May 26, 2026 · FEMA OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, census block group 250214010001, refreshed September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X |
|---|---|
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
| Flood Hazard | Minimal |
| 500-Year Floodplain | No |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record median of 2 individual NFIP policies nearby |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 2 in force 2 of 2 on primary residences |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 3 (1982–1987) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 3 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jan 1987, tidal / storm surge |
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land in reach |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Negligible |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places · August 1, 2026 release · Last verified October 2026
| Historic District | Within the Pill Hill Historic District listed 1977 · 111 contributing resources · NRIS 77000187 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
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