Last Sold Price
4 beds2,989 sqft$646/sqft
238 Walnut St, Brookline, MA 02445

Description

Pill Hill c1887 brownstone features an impressive entry foyer w/fireplace, generous proportions & abundant architectural detail. First floor offers a bow front living room w/fireplace flanked by custom built-in cabinetry, & a light-filled dining room w/fireplace & French door access to a 2020 bi-level deck/patio & fenced Beacon Hill-style garden. Open to its dining room & separated by an island, the well-designed kitchen offers abundant cabinetry & counter space, & choice appliances. Upstairs, a...Pill Hill c1887 brownstone features an impressive entry foyer w/fireplace, generous proportions & abundant architectural detail. First floor offers a bow front living room w/fireplace flanked by custom built-in cabinetry, & a light-filled dining room w/fireplace & French door access to a 2020 bi-level deck/patio & fenced Beacon Hill-style garden. Open to its dining room & separated by an island, the well-designed kitchen offers abundant cabinetry & counter space, & choice appliances. Upstairs, a superb principal bedroom includes a fireplace, massive walk-in closet & dual-access bathroom. A large,versatile room now used for family recreation features a wall of floor to ceiling built-in bookcases. A skylit 3rd floor w/3 additional bedrooms, bathroom & an open laundry room/work area. 3-car parking & abundant storage. Potential to finish basement. Top location near playgrounds, MBTA, Village shops & restaurants, Longwood medical area, Lincoln elementary & High Schools. Minutes to Boston.
LISTING CLOSED: 06/25/2021 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Alan Cohen • Hammond Residential Real Estate

Property Details for 238 Walnut Street

Status
MLS #
72809071
Days on Market
15
Taxes
$13,959 / year
HOA Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Single Family / Attached
Year Built
1887
Town
Brookline
Area
MA-Brookline
Architectural Style
Other (See Remarks)
Style
Other (See Remarks)
Garage Spaces
0
Parking Spaces Total
3

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Median sold price

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Avg days on market

35

Sale-to-list ratio

98.7%

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Location

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Building Information for 238 Walnut Street

Stories-Year Built1887Building Size-Lot Size0.07 AC / 3,149 SF

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$10,971 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$9,808

Property Taxes

$1,163

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 238 Walnut Street

General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Swimming Pool, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Bike Path, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station
  • Current Financing: Conv. Fixed
  • Living Area: 2989.0
  • Color: stone
  • Property Attached: Yes
  • Single Family Type: Attached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Year Built Details: Approximate,Renovated Since
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Location/School
  • Grade School: Lincoln
  • High School: Brookline High
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Countertop Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Range Hood, Gas Water Heater, Utility Connections for Gas Range, Utility Connections for Electric Oven, Utility Connections for Gas Dryer
  • Basement Features: Full, Walk Out, Interior Access, Concrete Floor, Unfinished Basement
  • Num of Baths: 3.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 2
  • Num of Half Baths: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 2.50
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 3
  • DoorFeatures: French Doors
  • FireplaceFeatures: Dining Room, Family Room, Living Room, Master Bedroom
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 5
  • Flooring: Wood, Carpet, Stone / Slate, Flooring - Wood
  • Interior Features: Bathroom - Half, Entrance Foyer
  • Interior Features: French Doors, Security System
  • Laundry Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Gas Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, Third Floor
  • SpaYN: Yes
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Brick, Stone
  • Exterior Features: Fenced Yard, Porch, Deck - Composite
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Deck - Composite
  • Roof Material: Slate, Rubber
Parking Features
  • Covered Spaces: .00
  • Garage: No
  • Garage Parking: Paved Drive, Off-Street
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Paved Drive, Off-Street
  • Parking Features: Off-Street
Utilities
  • Cooling: None
  • Cooling: No
  • Heating: Baseboard, Hot Water, Natural Gas, Fireplace(s)
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Utility Connections: for Gas Range, for Electric Oven, for Gas Dryer, Washer Hookup
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Area: 270.0
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Bathroom - Full,Walk-In Closet(s),Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Room Primary Bedroom Length: 18.0
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor
  • Room Primary Bedroom Width: 15.0
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Area: 288.0
  • Bedroom2 Features: Closet,Flooring - Wood
  • Bedroom2 Length: 18.0
  • Bedroom2 Level: Third
  • Bedroom2 Width: 16.0
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Area: 165.0
  • Bedroom3 Features: Closet,Flooring - Wood
  • Bedroom3 Length: 15.0
  • Bedroom3 Level: Third
  • Bedroom3 Width: 11.0
Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom4 Area: 120.0
  • Bedroom4 Length: 12.0
  • Bedroom4 Level: Third
  • Bedroom4 Width: 10.0
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - Half,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Bathroom1 Level: First
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Features: Bathroom - Full,Hot Tub / Spa,Double Vanity
  • Bathroom2 Level: Second
Bathroom 3
  • Bathroom3 Features: Bathroom - Full,Skylight,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Bathroom3 Level: Third
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Area: 216.0
  • Dining Room Features: French Doors,Exterior Access,Recessed Lighting
  • Dining Room Length: 18.0
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Dining Room Width: 12.0
Family Room
  • Family Room Area: 399.0
  • Family Room Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Wood,Open Floorplan
  • Family Room Length: 19.0
  • Family Room Level: Second
  • Family Room Width: 21.0
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Area: 117.0
  • Kitchen Features: Flooring - Wood,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,French Doors,Kitchen Island,Exterior Access,Open Floorplan,Recessed Lighting,Gas Stove
  • Kitchen Length: 13.0
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Kitchen Width: 9.0
Laundry
  • Laundry Dimen: 10X17
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Area: 320.0
  • Room Living Room Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Wood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box,Crown Molding
  • Room Living Room Length: 20.0
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Living Room Width: 16.0
Property Information
Property Info
  • UFFI: No
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Disclosures: Historic district. Yard easement. 2020 rebuilt Azek porch & yard deck,2014 new gas boiler,2006 rear chimney repairs,2010 rebuilt front chimney,2017 replaced front slate roof & rear repairs,2015 dishwasher,2016 stove. 4th flr walk-up attic offers storage/potential for central AC handler space.
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: B:308 L:0005 S:0000,40732
  • Assessments: $1,727,000
  • Book: 12046
  • Tax Year: 2021
  • Zoning: T-5
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 4
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Stone
  • Heat Zones: 2
Complex & Association Information
  • Association Security: Security System
Market and Agent Information
Sale Info
  • Buyer Broker Comp: 2.5
  • Other Agent Compensation: 1

Property History for 238 Walnut Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jun 25, 2021

Sold

MLS PIN #72809071

$1,929,600
Apr 21, 2021

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #72809071

Apr 21, 2021

Contingent

MLS PIN #72809071

DateEvent & SourcePrice
06/25/2021

Sold

MLS PIN #72809071

$1,929,600
04/21/2021

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #72809071

04/21/2021

Contingent

MLS PIN #72809071

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 238 Walnut Street

Taxable ValueLand$913,600Additions$1,198,900Total$2,112,500
Tax Record2025$20,850 ($1,738 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt2,989 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,989 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt1,052 SqFtStories3Lot Size3,149 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1887Year Renovated1986ZoningT-5CountyNORFOLKAPNBROO B:308 L:0005 S:0000

Schools near 238 Walnut Street

This home is within Brookline School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Private - PK to 12
Private - 1 to 10
Rating
School
Distance
William H Lincoln School
PublicK to 8

Brookline High School
Public9 to 12

Maimonides School
PrivatePK to 12

Language and Cognitive Develop
Private1 to 10

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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This home: 238 Walnut Street, Brookline, MA 02445
$1,929,600
4
2,989
3,149
$1,880,000
5
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3,218
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