Norfolk County and Brookline Town property record for 261 Walnut St, Brookline, MA 02445 · Last verified August 2026
| Property Type | Triplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 12 bd · 6 ba · 4,473 sqft · built 1912 |
| Lot Size | 0.083 acres (3,598 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $2,410,000 (May 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $24,330 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2023 Transfer May 2022 Sale & Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 12144031 |
| Primary APN | 12144031 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 12 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 6 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 18 Rooms |
| Units | 3 Units |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 4,473 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 7,988 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,453 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,453 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1912 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1972 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Slate |
| Lot Area | 3,598 sqft (0.083 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 12144031 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 261 WALNUT ST |
| City | BROOKLINE |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02445-6729 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Triplex |
| Legal Block | 318 |
| Legal Lot Number | 74 |
| 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 12144031
Assessment roll updated April 14, 2026 · Last verified August 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 57 INDEPENDENCE LN, ASHLAND, MA 01721-3023 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jun 12, 2023 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| May 23, 2022 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · Stand-Alone First Mortgage MEGA CAPITAL FUNDING |
| Mar 09, 2017 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 23, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | May 23, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Nov 06, 2018 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 40558 / 36 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jun 09, 2023 |
| Transfer Doc | 041242-522 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BROOKLINE MA |
| Recording Date | Jun 12, 2023 |
| Property Address | 261 WALNUT ST, BROOKLINE, MA 02445-6729 |
| Document Number | 041242-522 |
| Book / Page | 41242 / 522 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 09, 2023 |
| Instrument | 35678 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 09, 2026 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 57 INDEPENDENCE LN, ASHLAND, MA 01721-3023 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BROOKLINE MA |
| Recording Date | May 23, 2022 |
| Property Address | 261 WALNUT ST, BROOKLINE, MA 02445-6729 |
| Document Number | 0040558-36 |
| Book / Page | 40558 / 36 |
| Instrument Date | May 20, 2022 |
| Instrument | 45178 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 09, 2026 |
| 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 |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 57 INDEPENDENCE LN, ASHLAND, MA 01721-3023 |
| Document Number | 0000045179 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 23, 2022 |
| Instrument | 45179 |
| Name | MEGA CAPITAL FUNDING |
|---|
| Type | Stand-Alone First Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BROOKLINE MA |
| Recording Date | Mar 09, 2017 |
| Property Address | 261 WALNUT ST, BROOKLINE, MA 02445-6729 |
| Document Number | 34962-562 |
| Book / Page | 034962 / 000562 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 02, 2017 |
| Instrument | 20775 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 28, 2017 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Corporate Trust |
| Address | 1010 MEMORIAL HWY #7C CAMBRIDGE MA 02163, 7C, CAMBRIDGE, MA 02163 |
Source: Norfolk County and Brookline Town records · Assessment roll updated April 14, 2026 · Last verified August 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Norfolk County |
| County Subdivision | Brookline Town |
| Unified School District | Brookline School District (PK - 12) |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $24,330.00 (-0.76%) | $2,465,000 (-1.77%) Land $930,400 Building $1,534,600 |
| 2024 | $24,516.00 (-6.33%) | $2,509,300 (-4.42%) Land $894,600 Building $1,614,700 |
| 2023 | $26,174.00 | $2,625,300 Land $775,300 Building $1,850,000 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Norfolk County (25021C), updated May 26, 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X |
|---|---|
| Flood Hazard | Minimal |
| 500-Year Floodplain | No |
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
| 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; lenders make the official flood determination.
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