Last Sold Price
12 beds4,473 sqft$539/sqft
261 Walnut St, Brookline, MA 02445

Description

Extensively renovated and remodeled in 2020, this three-family building offers an excellent investment opportunity in a prestigious Brookline neighborhood. This turn-key property features all new electrical, heating and AC systems. Each unit offers the modern day conveniences of new appliances, recessed lighting, in-unit laundry and central air. The thoughtfully designed floor plans are ideal for entertaining with open living/kitchen and spacious, private front and back porches. A truly ideal income...Extensively renovated and remodeled in 2020, this three-family building offers an excellent investment opportunity in a prestigious Brookline neighborhood. This turn-key property features all new electrical, heating and AC systems. Each unit offers the modern day conveniences of new appliances, recessed lighting, in-unit laundry and central air. The thoughtfully designed floor plans are ideal for entertaining with open living/kitchen and spacious, private front and back porches. A truly ideal income property with sunny, south-facing, 4 bedrooms, 2 baths and generously-proportioned rooms. A spacious unfinished attic and driveway parking for three cars complete this rare offering. This sought-after location offers close proximity to Brookline Village and Longwood Medical Center, MBTA stops, as well as walking distance to Olmsted Park.
LISTING CLOSED: 05/23/2022 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Elizabeth Damon • Donnelly + Co.

Property Details for 261 Walnut Street

Status
MLS #
72950870
Days on Market
29
Taxes
$24,478 / year
HOA Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Multi-family / 3 Family - 3 Units Up/Down
Year Built
1912
Town
Brookline
MLS Area
Brookline Village
Area
MA-Brookline-Brookline Village, MA-Brookline
Garage Spaces
0
Open Parking Spaces
3.00
Parking Spaces Total
3

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$2,570,000

Avg days on market

19

Sale-to-list ratio

104.4%

Brookline, MA

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Location

Listing Courtesy of Donnelly + Co., Elizabeth Damon

Sold By Centre Realty Group, Carole Hiu Miller

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Building Information for 261 Walnut Street

Stories6Residences3Year Built1912Building Size-Lot Size0.10 AC / 4,473 SF

Payment Calculator

$14,290 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$12,250

Property Taxes

$2,040

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 261 Walnut Street

General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Bike Path, Highway Access, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University
  • Current Financing: Other
  • Living Area: 4473.0
  • Total Units: 3
  • Waterfront: No
  • Year Built Details: Approximate
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Location/School
  • Grade School: Lincoln
  • High School: Brookline High
  • Middle School: Lincoln
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Gas Water Heater
  • Num of Baths: 6.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 6
  • Num of Half Baths: 0
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 6.00
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 6
  • DoorFeatures: Storm Door(s)
  • FireplaceYN: No
  • Fireplaces: 0
  • Flooring: Wood, Tile
  • Window Features: Storm Window(s)
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Porch
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch
Parking Features
  • Covered Spaces: .00
  • Garage: No
  • Garage Parking: Paved Drive, Off-Street, Tandem, Paved Driveway
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Paved Drive, Off-Street, Tandem, Paved Driveway
  • Parking Features: Off-Street, Tandem, Paved Driveway
Utilities
  • Electric: Individually Metered
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Water: Public
Property Information
Property Info
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Disclosures: The property is being sold as is. All information subject to errors and omissions. Buyers to do their own due diligence. Units have a fixed term leases in place through July 2022. Rents provided based on renewal rates.
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: 3187400,41085
  • Assessments: $2,500,300
  • Book: 364116
  • Tax Year: 2022
  • Zoning: Res
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 12
  • Total Living Levels: 6
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Stone
  • Cooling Zones: 3
  • Heat Zones: 3
Income / Expenses
  • GOI: $124,800.00
  • NOI: $124,800.00
Unit Information
Unit 1 Description
  • Floor U1: 1
  • Lease U1: Y
  • Levels U1: 1
Unit 2 Description
  • Floor U2: 2
  • Lease U2: Y
  • Levels U2: 1
Unit 3 Description
  • Floor U3: 3
  • Lease U3: Y
  • Levels U3: 1
Rental Info
Rental Info
  • Total Actual Rent: $10,700.00
Market and Agent Information
Sale Info
  • Buyer Broker Comp: 2.5
  • Other Agent Compensation: 1

Property History for 261 Walnut Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
May 23, 2022

Sold

MLS PIN #72950870

$2,410,000
Mar 16, 2022

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #72950870

Mar 16, 2022

Contingent

MLS PIN #72950870

DateEvent & SourcePrice
05/23/2022

Sold

MLS PIN #72950870

$2,410,000
03/16/2022

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #72950870

03/16/2022

Contingent

MLS PIN #72950870

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

Public Records for 261 Walnut Street

Taxable ValueLand$930,400Additions$1,534,600Total$2,465,000
Tax Record2025$24,330 ($2,028 / month)
Home Facts
Baths6Total Finished SqFt4,473 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt4,473 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt1,453 SqFtStories3Lot Size3,598 SqFtStyleTriplexYear Built1912Year Renovated1972ZoningM10CountyNORFOLKAPNBROO B:318 L:0074 S:0000

Schools near 261 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 - PK to 8
Rating
School
Distance
William H Lincoln School
PublicK to 8

Brookline High School
Public9 to 12

Maimonides School
PrivatePK to 12

Blessed Sacrament Elementary School
PrivatePK to 8

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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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 261 Walnut Street, Brookline, MA 02445
$2,410,000
12
4,473
4,473
$312,300
3
1,000
$750,000
2
1,103
$470,000
3
1,150
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Listing Courtesy of Donnelly + Co., Elizabeth Damon

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