Norfolk County and Brookline Town property record for 258 Walnut St, Brookline, MA 02445
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
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| Details | 7 bd · 3 ba · 3,716 sqft · built 1890 |
| Lot Size | 0.097 acres (4,204 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $20,682 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 11786001 |
| Primary APN | 11786001 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 7 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 11 Rooms |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,716 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 5,376 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,264 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,264 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1890 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1970 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Stone |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Slate |
| Lot Area | 4,204 sqft (0.097 acres) |
| Heating System | Steam |
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| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 11786001 |
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| Street Address | 258 WALNUT ST |
| City | BROOKLINE |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02445-6734 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | T-5 |
| Legal Block | 307 |
| Legal Lot Number | 20 |
| Jurisdiction | BROOKLINE MA |
| Township / Civil Division | BROOKLINE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1008 |
| Census Tract | 401000 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 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.
258 Walnut St is owner-occupied and held in a trust since October 2016.
Source: Norfolk County and Brookline Town records, as of October 20, 2026
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 258 WALNUT ST, BROOKLINE, MA 02445-6734 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Trust |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 7, 2016 |
| Deed Sale | Oct 7, 2016 |
| Prior Sale | Jun 5, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2016103516 |
| Deed Book / Page | 34544 / 3 |
| Transfer Doc | 34544-3 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 258 Walnut St was $20,682, up 4.4% 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 | $20,682.00 (+4.39%) | $2,019,700 (+0.62%) Land $962,500 Building $1,057,200 | $2,705,980 (-) |
| 2025 | $19,812.00 (+4.84%) | $2,007,300 (+3.77%) Land $953,000 Building $1,054,300 | $2,705,980 (+17.84%) |
| 2024 | $18,898.00 (+1.57%) | $1,934,300 (+3.65%) Land $916,300 Building $1,018,000 | $2,296,340 |
| 2023 | $18,605.00 | $1,866,100 Land $793,100 Building $1,073,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 258 Walnut St 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 258 Walnut St 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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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