129 Walnut St
Brookline, MA 02445
High Street Hill- 6 Beds
- 2.5 Baths
- 3,784 sqft
6 Beds
2.5 Baths
3,784 sqft
Local Information
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Home Highlights
Property Type
Single-Family Home
Year Built
1840
Living Area
3,784 sqft
Price/Sqft
$440
About this House
Located in the heart of Pill Hill’s Historic District, 133 Walnut Street is part of a rare post–Civil War rowhouse trio showcasing picturesque Gothic Revival elements. Built by George Richardson and completed by contractor Walter Warren, these brick townhomes feature decorative woodwork and distinctive design. While 129 has experienced alterations over time—including changes to the original bay window cornice and siding—it offers a rare opportunity for restoration. No parking. Property requires a full rehab and is subject to Historic District guidelines and Brookline Preservation Commission oversight. A unique chance to own and restore a piece of Brookline history. This property is situated in the William H. Lincoln School district and is convenient to village shops, restaurants, and playgrounds.
129 Walnut St, Brookline, MA 02445 is a 6 bedroom, 3 bathroom, 3,784 sqft single-family home in High Street Hill, built in 1840. It last sold for $1,150,000 on Jun 4, 2025 (44% above the $800,000 asking price). It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $1,663,300, with a rent estimate of $6,180/month.
Home Details for 129 Walnut St
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Interior Details Basement: FullNumber of Rooms: 14Types of Rooms: Master Bathroom |
Beds & Baths Number of Bedrooms: 6Number of Bathrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms (full): 2Number of Bathrooms (half): 1 |
Dimensions and Layout Living Area: 3784 Square Feet |
Appliances & Utilities Utilities: for Gas RangeAppliances: Water Heater |
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced Air,OilNo CoolingAir Conditioning: NoneHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Forced Air |
Fireplace & Spa Number of Fireplaces: 1Has a FireplaceNo Spa |
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls Flooring: Wood |
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Floors: Wood |
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Exterior Home Features Foundation: Stone |
Parking & Garage No Garage |
Frontage Road Frontage: PublicNot on Waterfront |
Water & Sewer Sewer: Public Sewer |
Finished Area Finished Area (above surface): 2836Finished Area (below surface): 948 |
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Year Built Year Built: 1840 |
Property Type / Style Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceArchitecture: Victorian |
Building Construction Materials: StoneAttached To Another StructureDoes Not Include Home Warranty |
Property Information Parcel Number: B:318 L:0053 S:0000, 41060 |
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Price List Price: $800,000 |
Status Change & Dates Off Market Date: Sun May 25 2025 |
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MLS Status: Sold |
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Direction & Address City: Brookline |
School Information Elementary School: DriscollHigh School: Brookline |
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Building Area Building Area: 3784 Square Feet |
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Community Features: Public TransportationNot Senior Community |
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No HOA |
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Lot Area: 2012 sqft |
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Contingencies: Pending P&S |
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BasementMls Number: 73368447Above Grade Unfinished Area: 2836 |
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Public Transportation |
Last check for updates: about 17 hours ago
Listed by Eileen Strong O Boy, (617) 513-4343
Hammond Residential Real Estate, (617) 731-4644
Bought with: Hilary Maddox Team, (617) 921-2097, Compass, (617) 752-6845
Source: MLS PIN, MLS#73368447
Price History for 129 Walnut St
| Date | Price | Event | Source |
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| 06/04/2025 | $1,150,000 | Sold | MLS PIN #73368447 |
| 05/12/2025 | $800,000 | Contingent | MLS PIN #73368447 |
| 05/01/2025 | $800,000 | Listed For Sale | MLS PIN #73368447 |
Market trends in Brookline
Last updated June 2026
Avg. sale price
$1.4M
$16.67KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
99.9%
Price per sq ft
$796
$17MoM
Available listings
253
15MoM
Property Tax and Assessment
| Year | 2025 |
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| Tax | $8,101 |
| Assessment | $820,800 |
Home facts updated by county records
Comparable Sales for 129 Walnut St
Address | Distance | Property Type | Sold Price | Sold Date | Bed | Bath | Sqft |
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0.05 | Single-Family Home | $2,300,000 | 10/15/25 | 5 | 3.5 | 3,873 | |
0.24 | Single-Family Home | $2,750,000 | 05/01/26 | 4 | 3.5 | 3,963 | |
0.25 | Single-Family Home | $3,350,000 | 06/30/26 | 4 | 2.5 | 2,676 | |
0.32 | Single-Family Home | $1,925,000 | 08/28/25 | 3 | 3.5 | 2,028 | |
0.34 | Single-Family Home | $950,000 | 04/30/26 | 3 | 1.5 | 1,000 | |
0.26 | Single-Family Home | $2,445,000 | 05/12/26 | 4 | 2 | 2,383 | |
0.14 | Single-Family Home | $4,250,000 | 12/08/25 | 5 | 4.5 | 4,072 | |
0.57 | Single-Family Home | $863,000 | 10/10/25 | 4 | 1.5 | 2,149 | |
0.43 | Single-Family Home | $2,050,500 | 01/15/26 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,104 | |
0.34 | Single-Family Home | $1,750,000 | 06/23/26 | 3 | 1.5 | 1,380 |
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What Locals Say about High Street Hill
At least 31 Trulia users voted on each feature.
98 % Say there are sidewalks
97 % Say it's dog friendly
91 % Say people would walk alone at night
89 % Say streets are well-lit
88 % Say it's walkable to restaurants
88 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores
85 % Say kids play outside
63 % Say there's holiday spirit
54 % Say neighbors are friendly
49 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years
48 % Say it's quiet
46 % Say there's wildlife
45 % Say parking is easy
42 % Say yards are well-kept
40 % Say car is needed
37 % Say there are community events
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