Norfolk County and Brookline Town property record for 247 Walnut St, Brookline, MA 02445
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 6 bd · 3.5 ba · 3,191 sqft · built 1830 |
| Lot Size | 0.344 acres (15,002 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $20,251 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2018 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 12136031 |
| Primary APN | 12136031 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 6 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 14 Rooms |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,191 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 5,368 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,216 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 608 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1830 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1972 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 15,002 sqft (0.344 acres) |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 12136031 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 247 WALNUT ST |
| City | BROOKLINE |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02445-6728 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | M10 |
| Legal Block | 318 |
| Legal Lot Number | 70 |
| Jurisdiction | BROOKLINE MA |
| Township / Civil Division | BROOKLINE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1002 |
| Census Tract | 401000 |
Source: Norfolk County and Brookline Town records · APN 12136031
Assessment roll updated April 14, 2026 · Last verified July 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 247 WALNUT ST, BROOKLINE, MA 02445-6728 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BROOKLINE MA |
| Property Address | 247 WALNUT ST, BROOKLINE, MA 02445-6728 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 05, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 36510-467 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 19, 2018 |
| Book Page | 36510/467 |
| Instrument | 112588 |
| Name | EAST BOSTON SAVINGS BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Balloon 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 | $20,251.00 (+5.21%) | $2,051,800 (+4.15%) Land $1,253,300 Building $798,500 | $2,925,620 (+20.05%) |
| 2024 | $19,248.00 (+5.79%) | $1,970,100 (+7.96%) Land $1,205,000 Building $765,100 | $2,436,940 |
| 2023 | $18,194.00 | $1,824,900 Land $1,041,800 Building $783,100 |
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 | 2 in force |
| 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 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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