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$703,572$725 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 96How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Jul 14, 2026
Last sold for $405,000 on Jun 15, 2005

17 RICE ST

BROOKLINE, MA 02445
Building report
3
Beds
1
Baths
970 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
2,870 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1900
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
5
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$704K
$673K low$734K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$405,000 · Jun 15, 2005
Est. Owner EquityRoughly how much of the home's value the owner would keep after paying off known loans. It is our estimate minus the loans still owed.$352,572
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$282,058
Loan-to-ValueHow much is still owed on the home compared to what it is worth. 80% means loans equal 80% of our estimate, so it shifts when the estimate does.52%
1st MortgageA loan still believed to be open on this home, in the order lenders get repaid. The first position is paid back before the second.$312,000
HOMEVEST MORTGAGE CORP · P · recorded Jun 15, 2005
2nd MortgageA loan still believed to be open on this home, in the order lenders get repaid. The first position is paid back before the second.$39,000
HOMEVEST MORTGAGE CORP

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$6,517 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$660,300 (2025)
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$660,300
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$701,955

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Condominium
CountyNORFOLK
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Hot Water
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(6)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
William H. Lincoln SchoolA
Elementary · Grades KG–8 · 0.3 mi
H
Brookline High SchoolA-
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.5 mi

District: Brookline School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 02445These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.106
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.108
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.70

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.95%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.26%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.9.7%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.3%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.24,135
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.9,480 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$145,393
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$198,394
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.50°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.47 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.52%

Ownership

OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Absentee owner
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.No

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

How this home compares

17 Rice St measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Worth less than 75% of homes in Brookline 02445
  • Costs more per square foot than 86% of homes in Norfolk County
  • Smaller than 90% of homes in Norfolk County
  • Among the smallest lots in Norfolk County
  • Older than 90% of homes in Norfolk County

What homes are worth in Brookline 02445

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

This home
$409K$5.6M

This home is worth more than 25% of homes in Brookline 02445.

How it measures up in Brookline 02445

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Brookline 02445.

Estimated value$703,572
CheaperTypical $1,122,838Pricier

Pricier than 25% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$725
CheaperTypical $794Pricier

Pricier than 29% of homes nearby

Living area970 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,520 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 26% of homes nearby

Lot size2,870 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.24 acBigger

Bigger than 7% of homes nearby

Year built1900
OlderTypical 1925Newer

Newer than 27% of homes nearby

How 17 Rice St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeBrookline VillageBrookline 02445Norfolk County
Estimated valuepricier than$703,57236% of homes25% of homes45% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$72537% of homes29% of homes86% of homes
Living areabigger than970 ft²36% of homes26% of homes10% of homes
Lot sizebigger than2,870 ft²13% of homes7% of homesalmost no homes
Year builtnewer than190034% of homes27% of homes10% of homes

About 17 Rice St

How much is 17 Rice St, Brookline, MA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 17 Rice St, Brookline, MA is $703,572 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $673,240 to $733,904. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 17 Rice St, Brookline, MA last sell?

17 Rice St, Brookline, MA last sold on Jun 15, 2005 for $405,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 17 Rice St, Brookline, MA?

17 Rice St, Brookline, MA has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms and 970 square feet of living space.

When was 17 Rice St, Brookline, MA built?

17 Rice St, Brookline, MA was built in 1900, making it 126 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 17 Rice St, Brookline, MA?

17 Rice St, Brookline, MA is assigned to William H. Lincoln School (elementary), rated A; Brookline High School (high), rated A-. All sit in Brookline School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 17 Rice St, Brookline, MA compare to other homes in Brookline 02445?

Among the 6,408 homes in Brookline 02445, it is worth more than 25% of them ($703,572 against a typical $1,122,838), its price per square foot is higher than 29% of them ($725 against a typical $794), it is bigger than 26% of them (970 ft² against a typical 1,520 ft²), its lot is bigger than 7% of them (2,870 ft² against a typical 0.24 ac) and it is newer than 27% of them (1900 against a typical 1925). Measured against all of Norfolk County, it is worth more than 45% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 17 Rice St, Brookline, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 17 Rice St, Brookline, MA was $6,517. The county assessed it at $660,300.

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