Norfolk County and Brookline Town property record for 257 Walnut St, #3, Brookline, MA 02445
| Property Type | Condominium |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,000 sqft · built 1925 |
| Lot Size | 0.08 acres (3,527 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $312,300 (Mar 2009) |
| Tax Bill | $7,059 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 12143035 |
| Primary APN | 12143035 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,000 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1925 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1925 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 3,527 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
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| Account Number | 12143035 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 257 WALNUT ST, 3 |
| City | BROOKLINE |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02445-6729 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Condominium / Townhouse > Condominium |
| Legal Subdivision | 257 WALNUT STREET CONDO |
| Legal Block | 318 |
| Legal Lot Number | 73 |
| Jurisdiction | BROOKLINE MA |
| Township / Civil Division | BROOKLINE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1002 |
| Census Tract | 401000 |
257 Walnut St, #3 is owned by an individual who bought it in March 2009.
Source: Norfolk County and Brookline Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 6 BELLINGHAM DR, CHESTNUT HILL, MA 02467-3228 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 27, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 27, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 200930220 |
| Deed Book / Page | 26485 / 116 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 257 Walnut St, #3 was $7,059, up 8.8% from the year before.
Source: Norfolk County and Brookline Town assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Norfolk County |
| County Subdivision | Brookline Town |
| Unified School District | Brookline School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $7,059.00 (+8.78%) | $689,400 (+4.87%) Building $689,400 | $631,560 (-) |
| 2025 | $6,489.00 (+3.05%) | $657,400 (+2%) Building $657,400 | $631,560 (+3.62%) |
| 2024 | $6,297.00 (+5.58%) | $644,500 (+7.74%) Building $644,500 | $609,520 |
| 2023 | $5,964.00 | $598,200 Building $598,200 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 257 Walnut St, #3 in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 3 flood claims nearby since 1982.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective May 26, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 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 |
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.
The area around 257 Walnut St, #3 has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | BROOKLINE WATER AND SEWER DIVISION serves 63,191 people · EPA ID MA3046000 |
|---|---|
| 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, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 653 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Astound Broadband Cable | 1,500 / 50 |
| Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 980 / 880 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: AT&T, Starry.
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