$8,500 / Month
242 Walnut St
Brookline, MA 02445
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Bedrooms
6
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Bathrooms
3
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Square Feet
3,025 sq ft
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Available
Available Aug 1
Highlights
- Pets Allowed
- Patio
- Yard
- Basement
242 Walnut St
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About This Home
12 Month Lease,
$8,500 deposit,
Available Aug 1
Beautiful Romanesque-style puddingstone home in Brookline’s Pill Hill neighborhood. Built in 1887 and thoughtfully updated, this home blends historic charm with modern living. The sunlit first floor features a spacious living room, formal dining room, family room, and a galley kitchen that opens to a fenced yard and patio—ideal for relaxing or entertaining. With six bedrooms across the second and third floors, rich natural wood details, and ample storage, the home offers both character and functionality. The basement includes a recreation space with direct yard access. Surrounded by mature trees, the private yard offers a peaceful escape. This home is perfect for working from home, gathering with loved ones, or simply enjoying quiet moments outdoors. Located near cafes, markets, the MBTA Green Line, Medical Area, Lincoln School, and Brookline High. A rare opportunity to own a piece of Brookline history in an unbeatable location.
242 Walnut St is a condo located in Norfolk County and the 02445 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Brookline attendance zone.
* Price shown is base rent and may not include non-optional fees and utilities.
Price, availability, fees, and any applicable rent special are subject to change without notice.
* Square footage definitions vary. Displayed square footage is approximate.
Condo Features
Basement
Dining Room
Kitchen
Family Room
- Kitchen
- Dining Room
- Family Room
- Basement
- Laundry Facilities
- Patio
- Yard
Fees and Policies
The fees below are based on community-supplied data and may exclude additional fees and utilities.
- Dogs Allowed
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Fees not specified
- Cats Allowed
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Fees not specified
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Brookline Village is an opulent neighborhood about five miles outside of Boston by car or train. This historic district is known for its beautiful homes and eclectic shopping destinations along Harvard Street and Washington Street. The other parts of Brookline Village feature lush community parks and residential homes. Renters have an abundance of moderately priced to luxury apartments and condos as well as spacious single-family homes for rent. Just outside of the neighborhood, residents enjoy parks like Olmsted Park, resort-like golf courses, and all the attractions offered by the big city.
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Education
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
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| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 2 min | 1.4 mi | |
| Drive: | 3 min | 1.8 mi | |
| Drive: | 4 min | 1.9 mi | |
| Drive: | 4 min | 1.9 mi |
242 Walnut St is within 2 minutes or 1.4 miles from MCPHS University, Boston. It is also near Simmons College and Emmanuel College.
Schools
Public Elementary & Middle School
Grades K-8
485 Students
Attendance Zone
Public Elementary School
Grades PK-1
111 Students
Nearby
Public High School
Grades 9-12
2,087 Students
Attendance Zone
Private Elementary School
Grades K-5
450 Students
Nearby
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
235 Students
Nearby
School data provided by
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Transportation options available in Brookline include Brookline Hills Station, located 0.4 mile from 242 Walnut St. 242 Walnut St is near General Edward Lawrence Logan International, located 8.0 miles or 15 minutes away.
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Walk: | 7 min | 0.4 mi |
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Walk: | 9 min | 0.5 mi |
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Walk: | 12 min | 0.7 mi |
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Walk: | 14 min | 0.8 mi |
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Walk: | 17 min | 0.9 mi |
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| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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Drive: | 4 min | 2.1 mi |
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Drive: | 6 min | 2.7 mi |
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Drive: | 9 min | 3.2 mi |
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Drive: | 10 min | 4.3 mi |
| Drive: | 14 min | 6.7 mi |
| Airports | Distance | ||
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General Edward Lawrence Logan International
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Drive: | 15 min | 8.0 mi |
Time and distance from 242 Walnut St.
| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
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| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 2 min | 1.2 mi | |
| Drive: | 4 min | 1.3 mi | |
| Drive: | 5 min | 1.8 mi |
242 Walnut St has 3 shopping centers within 1.8 miles, which is about a 5-minute drive. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
| Parks and Recreation | Distance | ||
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Frederick Law Olmsted National Historic Site
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Walk: | 12 min | 0.6 mi |
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John Fitzgerald Kennedy National Historic Site
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Drive: | 4 min | 1.6 mi |
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Chestnut Hill Reservation
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Drive: | 4 min | 1.9 mi |
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Roxbury Heritage State Park
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Drive: | 4 min | 2.1 mi |
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Coit Observatory
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Drive: | 6 min | 2.7 mi |
242 Walnut St has 5 parks within 2.7 miles, including Frederick Law Olmsted National Historic Site, John Fitzgerald Kennedy National Historic Site, and Chestnut Hill Reservation.
| Hospitals | Distance | ||
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| Hospitals | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 2 min | 1.3 mi | |
| Drive: | 3 min | 1.3 mi | |
| Drive: | 3 min | 1.3 mi |
242 Walnut St has 3 hospitals within 1.3 miles, the nearest is Brigham and Women's Hospital which is 1.3 miles away and a 2 minute drive.
| Military Bases | Distance | ||
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| Military Bases | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 24 min | 13.7 mi | |
| Drive: | 31 min | 16.0 mi |
242 Walnut St is 13.7 miles from US Military Reservation, and is convenient to other military bases, including Hanscom Air Force Base.
Amenities
- Kitchen
- Dining Room
- Family Room
- Basement
- Laundry Facilities
- Patio
- Yard
242 Walnut St Photos
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242 Walnut St
Brookline, MA 02445