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236 Walnut Street, Brookline MA 02445

Brookline, MA 02445 • Pill Hill Historic District
$2,995,000
Est. $16,990/month
4
Beds
3.5
Baths
3,963
Sq Ft
$756
Price/Sq Ft
0.07
Acres
1887
Year Built
9 hours 13 minutes
Time on Market
Active Open House Listed Mar 3, 2026 • MLS# 73482048 Copied!

About this home

Sophisticated Pill Hill residence in a Romanesque puddingstone row house designed by Henry Ives Cobb c. 1887, blends beautiful period detail with discerning finish and design offering recessed windows with built-in shutters, five original tile fireplaces, and impeccable renovations. First floor features an elegant foyer, living room with custom bookshelves and bay window, dining room with French doors opening to original wrought-iron balcony with stairs to patio and fenced garden, and updated galley kitchen with granite countertops and glass tile backsplash. The second floor has a primary suite with double vanity bath, shower, fireplace, walk-in closet, and office. A library/bedroom with bay window completes this level. Third floor: two bedrooms, studio with skylight, and four-piece bath. Lower level: versatile living space with full bath, laundry/storage. Three parking spaces. Excellent location near parks, schools, “T”, Brookline Village, Longwood Medical Area, and Downtown Boston.

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Property Overview

Property Type
Single Family Residence
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
1887
Bedrooms
4
Full Bathrooms
3
Half Bathrooms
1
Living Area
3,963 sq ft
Total Rooms
9

Open House Schedule

04
Mar
Wednesday, March 4
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM EST

Facts & Features

Central AC

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Single Family Residence
Year Built 1887
Living Area 3,963 sq ft
Lot Size 0.07 acres
Bedrooms 4
Full Baths 3
Half Baths 1
Total Rooms 9

Interior

Heating Baseboard, Hot Water, Fireplace(s)
Cooling Central Air
Flooring Tile, Hardwood, Stone / Slate, Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Stone/ceramic Tile
Appliances Gas Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Range Hood
Fireplace Dining Room, Living Room, Master Bedroom, Bedroom
Fireplaces 5
Basement Partially Finished, Walk-out Access, Interior Entry
Laundry Gas Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, In Basement, Electric Dryer Hookup
Features Bathroom - Half, Closet, Closet/cabinets - Custom Built, Recessed Lighting, Lighting - Sconce, Lighting - Overhead, Walk-in Closet(s), Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall, Entrance Foyer, Home Office, Great Room, Bathroom

Exterior

Construction Brick, Stone
Architecture Other (see Remarks)
Roof Slate, Rubber
Features Patio, Balcony, Rain Gutters, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System, Decorative Lighting, Fenced Yard
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing Fenced
Patio/Porch Patio

Parking

Features Paved Drive, Shared Driveway, Off Street, Paved
Total Spaces 3

Utilities

Electric Circuit Breakers
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other For Gas Range, For Gas Oven, For Gas Dryer, For Electric Dryer

Financial

Annual Tax $19,747
Assessed Value $2,264,300

Interior Features

Flooring: Tile, Hardwood, Stone / Slate, Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Range Hood
Interior Features: Bathroom - Half, Closet, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Recessed Lighting, Lighting - Sconce, Lighting - Overhead, Walk-In Closet(s), Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall, Entrance Foyer, Home Office, Great Room, Bathroom
Windows: Insulated Windows, Storm Window(s)
Basement: Partially Finished, Walk-Out Access, Interior Entry
Laundry: Gas Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, In Basement, Electric Dryer Hookup
Security: Security System

Construction & Materials

Style: Other (See Remarks)
Year Built: 1887
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials: Brick, Stone
Roof: Slate, Rubber
Foundation: Stone, Brick/Mortar

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Baseboard, Hot Water, Fireplace(s)
Heating Zones: 2
Cooling: Central Air
Cooling Zones: 1
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features: Patio, Balcony, Rain Gutters, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System, Decorative Lighting, Fenced Yard
Patio & Porch: Patio
Fencing: Fenced
Other Structures:
Lot Features: Easements
Road Surface:

Parking & Garage

Total Parking Spaces: 3
Parking Features: Paved Drive, Shared Driveway, Off Street, Paved

Special Features

Fireplaces: 5
Fireplace Type: Dining Room, Living Room, Master Bedroom, Bedroom
Community Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Private School, Public School, T-Station

Location

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Neighborhood

Pill Hill Historic District

236 Walnut Street, Brookline MA 02445

Brookline, MA 02445

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Nearby Schools

School District
Brookline School District local
A+
School Safety 2024-25
0.4% Low
0.3% Suspensions 0.6% In-School 0.1% Emergency
5.1% below state avg
E

Elementary Schools

10 schools
A+
William H Lincoln School
0.3 mi | #19 of 352 | Score: 61.4
Improved 25 spots from last year
+3.2 above state avg
494 students Very Diverse
Rising School Diverse Student Body
Grades K-08
Maimonides School
0.4 mi
Grades K-12
A+
Pierce School
0.5 mi | #27 of 352 | Score: 60.5
Dropped 16 spots from last year
+2.3 above state avg
592 students Very Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades K-08
St. Mary of the Assumption School
0.5 mi
Grades PK-08
A+
Lawrence School
0.9 mi | #8 of 352 | Score: 63.9
Improved 2 spots from last year
+5.7 above state avg
630 students Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades K-08
A
John D Runkle School
1.0 mi | #44 of 352 | Score: 58.0
Dropped 36 spots from last year
-0.2 below state avg
476 students Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-08
A+
Michael Driscoll School
1.0 mi | #30 of 352 | Score: 60.1
Improved 10 spots from last year
+1.9 above state avg
567 students Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-08
Torah Academy Inc.
1.1 mi
Grades PK-08
A
Florida Ruffin Ridley School
1.1 mi | #40 of 352 | Score: 58.5
Improved 3 spots from last year
+0.3 above state avg
857 students Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-08
The Park School
1.1 mi
Grades PK-09
H

High Schools

3 schools
JRI Bay Cove School
1.5 mi
Grades 07-12
Beaver Country Day School
2.3 mi
Grades 06-12
A+
Brookline High School
0.2 mi | #1 of 346 | Score: 82.5
Improved 18 spots from last year
+24.3 above state avg
2,181 students Diverse
21 sports • 3,004 athletes
Strong AP Program High Graduation Rate College Ready Curriculum Strong Athletics
Grades 09-12
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Property History

Property Timeline

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Listed for Sale
Mar 3, 2026
$2,995,000
Original listing
Office: Hammond Residential Real Estate

Price & Status History

Date Event Price Change
Mar 3, 2026 New Listing Added $2,995,000

Market Statistics

Time on Market
9 hours 13 minutes
Price per Sq Ft
$756

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2026 $19,747 $2,264,300

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$19,747
Tax Year 2026
Assessed Value
$2,264,300

Listing Information

Listing Agent Susan and Jen Rothstein Team
Listing Office Hammond Residential Real Estate
Agent MLS ID TM321984
Office MLS ID AN3108
Listing information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Data provided by MLS Property Information Network, Inc. All information should be independently verified.

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