Norfolk County and Brookline Town property record for 238 Walnut St, Brookline, MA 02445
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,989 sqft · built 1887 |
| Lot Size | 0.072 acres (3,149 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $1,929,600 (Jun 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $20,850 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2021 Refinance Jun 2021 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 11810028 |
| Primary APN | 11810028 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,989 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,532 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,052 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,052 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1887 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1986 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Stone |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Slate |
| Lot Area | 3,149 sqft (0.072 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 11810028 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 238 WALNUT ST |
| City | BROOKLINE |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02445-6706 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | T-5 |
| Legal Block | 308 |
| Legal Lot Number | 5 |
| Jurisdiction | BROOKLINE MA |
| Township / Civil Division | BROOKLINE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2004 |
| Census Tract | 401000 |
Source: Norfolk County and Brookline Town records · APN 11810028
Assessment roll updated April 14, 2026 · Last verified July 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 238 WALNUT ST, BROOKLINE, MA 02445-6706 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Nov 03, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance ONE WEST BANK FSB |
| Jun 25, 2021 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · Stand-Alone First Mortgage CROSSCOUNTRY MORTGAGE INC |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 25, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jun 25, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Oct 30, 1989 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202183227 |
| Deed Book / Page | 39556 / 328 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BROOKLINE MA |
| Property Address | 238 WALNUT ST, BROOKLINE, MA 02445-6706 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jan 17, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 040030-174 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 03, 2021 |
| Book Page | 40030/174 |
| Instrument | 140195 |
| Name | ONE WEST BANK FSB |
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| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Dec 01, 2051 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BROOKLINE MA |
| Recording Date | Jun 25, 2021 |
| Property Address | 238 WALNUT ST, BROOKLINE, MA 02445-6706 |
| Document Number | 039556-328 |
| Book / Page | 39556 / 328 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 25, 2021 |
| Instrument | 83227 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 17, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on File |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 7 LINNAEAN ST APT 10, 10, CAMBRIDGE, MA 02138-1623 |
| Document Number | 0000083228 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 25, 2021 |
| Instrument | 83228 |
| Name | CROSSCOUNTRY MORTGAGE INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Stand-Alone First Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
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 | $20,850.00 (+4.77%) | $2,112,500 (+3.71%) Land $913,600 Building $1,198,900 | $2,433,425 (+10.57%) |
| 2024 | $19,901.00 (+5.08%) | $2,036,900 (+7.23%) Land $878,400 Building $1,158,500 | $2,200,770 |
| 2023 | $18,939.00 | $1,899,600 Land $762,100 Building $1,137,500 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer as of May 26, 2026 · FEMA NFIP claims and policies as of September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities as of 2024 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 6 in force |
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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 as of August 1, 2026 · 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection as of December 31, 2025 · Last verified October 2026
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Radiate Holdings Cable | 1,500 / 50 |
| Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 980 / 880 |
| T-Mobile USA Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: AT&T, Starry.
Based on FCC filings for 653 locations within half a mile of this property.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System as of 2026 Q3 · EPA water system boundaries as of March 2026 · Last verified October 2026
| Water System | BROOKLINE WATER AND SEWER DIVISION serves 63,191 people |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from MWRA |
| Last State Inspection | Apr 2026 |
| Lead | 1 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system as reported to EPA, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. The full violation and enforcement history is in the system's EPA record.
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