Norfolk County and Brookline Town property record for 268 Walnut St, Brookline, MA 02445
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 4 ba · 2,596 sqft · built 1890 |
| Lot Size | 0.172 acres (7,475 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $805,000 (Jan 2006) |
| Tax Bill | $22,342 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 11784009 |
| Primary APN | 11784009 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 4 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 12 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,596 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,863 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,076 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 603 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1890 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2013 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 7,475 sqft (0.172 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 11784009 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 268 WALNUT ST |
| City | BROOKLINE |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02445-6734 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Block | 307 |
| Legal Lot Number | 18 |
| Jurisdiction | BROOKLINE MA |
| Township / Civil Division | BROOKLINE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1008 |
| Census Tract | 401000 |
Source: Norfolk County and Brookline Town records · APN 11784009
Assessment roll updated April 14, 2026 · Last verified July 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 268 WALNUT ST, BROOKLINE, MA 02445-6734 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 05, 2006 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jan 05, 2006 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2006105049 |
| Deed Book / Page | 23288 / 579 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
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 | $22,342.00 (+5.03%) | $2,263,600 (+3.96%) Land $1,075,100 Building $1,188,500 | $2,468,100 (+7.47%) |
| 2024 | $21,273.00 (+7.39%) | $2,177,400 (+9.58%) Land $1,033,700 Building $1,143,700 | $2,296,625 |
| 2023 | $19,810.00 | $1,987,000 Land $889,200 Building $1,097,800 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Norfolk County (25021C), updated May 26, 2026 · FEMA OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, census block group 250214010001, refreshed September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · 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: FCC Broadband Data Collection, availability as of December 31, 2025 · sampled at 653 locations within half a mile · 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.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System via ECHO, 2026 Q3 · EPA community water system boundaries v3.0, 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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