Brookline Village, Brookline
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Brookline is a jewel of a suburb. Cheek to jowl with Boston - it has managed to maintain its own identity - a unique mixture of busy streets and rolling countryside, upscale shops and village pubs, gracious apartment buildings and large estates, and home for legions of academic and scientific professionals, who work at the nearby medical centers in Boston.
Brookline has staunchly refused to be absorbed by Boston, which surrounds it like a horseshoe. A community of 6.6 square miles and almost 55,000people. Brookline has kept its town meeting form of government since 1705, when this "Muddy River" farmland of Boston became incorporated and named for the brooks that formed its boundaries. Among its many unusual resources, Brookline has its own working farm (with farm stand), the oldest country club in the nation, a town golf course, the home in which John F. Kennedy was born, a magnificent park on a hillside overlooking Boston with a wonderful open air skating rink and marvelous transportation museum, and numerous neighborhood parks and playgrounds scattered throughout the Town. Its major retail centers, like Coolidge Corner and Brookline Village, are bustling pedestrian-oriented shopping areas with a variety of shops - antique stores, coffee shops, bookstores, fresh fruit and vegetable markets, delicatessens and restaurants.
Along with offering both a city atmosphere and a feeling of being in the country, there is a wonderful mix of people in Brookline: elderly, minorities, immigrants from many lands, young families and college students. It is said that the student body at Brookline High School -- a nationally renowned institution -- includes students from more than 50 different countries. Although predominantly residential, Brookline is anxious to attract new commercial development, and in just the last two years, the Town has amended its zoning to encourage new growth along its major thoroughfares.
With its good schools (both public and private), good transportation Department of Housing and Community Development Mitt Romney, Governor, Jane Wallis Gumble, Director (several branches of the MBTA Green Line traverse the Town), and good government, Brookline is a choice spot in which to reside or establish a business.
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School System Info
MCAS Ranking (of 351 towns) in State:
10th Grade Math: |
40 |
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10th Grade Eng: |
40 |
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8th Grade Math: |
16 |
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8th Grade Eng: |
57 |
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8th Grade Science: |
29 |
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4th Grade Math: |
18 |
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4th Grade Eng: |
59 |
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Spending/Student:
$11,107
Average SAT scores:
1754
Student/Teacher Ratios:
11.5 to 1
Community
Population:54,809 Median Income in town: $98,324 Population Density:
(people per square mile)
Crime Rate (per 1000 residents):
Property: 15.8 / 1,000
Violent: 3 / 1,000
Real Estate
Number of active:
Singles/Condos/Multis:
2
/ 6
/ 0
Median home price this year: N/A Median home price last year: $1,225,000
Median home price 5 yrs ago: $1,055,000
% change since last year: N/A
% change since 5 years ago: 14%
Avg single family tax bill:
$10,691
Transportation
Rail info: (T stops, commuter rail stops)
N/A
Subway info:
Green Line
Bus lines:
51, 60, 86
Miles to Boston:
5
Drive time to Boston (minutes):
15
Rail time to Boston:
N/A
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RECENT LISTING
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$440,000
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Located in the heart of historic Brookline Village, this single family home is probably the best deal in town. It features convenient proximity to all that Brookline has to offer: parks, shops, restaurants, the T & zipcar, all within walking distance, all within a quick commute to downtown Boston. Other amenities include: two BR, full bath, & a backyard with patio for entertaining.
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TYPE:
Condo
PRICE:
$569,000
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Beautiful 2 bed/ 2 marble bath 2004 new construction at Cypress Lofts Phase I. Granite and stainless kitchen with gas cooking. Washer/Dryer in unit. Hardwood flooring throughout. Wall of glass, private patio. Concierge, pet friendly. Tandem garage parking for 2 cars. Parking is UL 14 & 20.
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TYPE:
Condo
PRICE:
$349,000
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Brownstone condo in the heart of Brookline Village. 2 beds, 1 bath. Second floor unit gets great light. Close to shops, restaurants, hospitals & parks. Updated eat-in kitchen w/ granite countertops & white appliances. 1 deeded parking space & additional rental parking available close by. Bay windows, gas fireplace & formal dining area create an elegance and style for entertaining guests or just relaxing. Individual private storage space and washer/dryer in basement.
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$5,000,000
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This four story Neo-Regency house, built in 1930, has had extensive interior renovations in 1988-1990 and 2002-2003, including 21st century multi-zone HVAC system, newer bathrooms, windows, and stunning kitchen. Its many architectural details include salvaged antique wood doors,decorative wrought iron and copper portico, arched windows and doors, custom design inlaid marble foyer, striking curved stairwell. Beautifully landscaped half acre lot features an enchanting walled garden with pool.
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TYPE:
Condo
PRICE:
$345,000
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Quiet, sunny, serene, south facing, modern 1BR in "The Park" overlooking gorgeous trees and rolling greens, near Brookline Village and Leverett and Jamaica Ponds. Close to D and E lines as well. Large living/dining room and two library-style "nooks" add to this condo's intimate layout. One deeded parking space included plus free guest parking available. Resident privileges include private access to historic library, private gym, and professionally landscaped gardens.
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TYPE:
Condo
PRICE:
$430,000
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ATTENTION INVESTORS - Sophisticated 2 bedroom at Olmsted Park Condominium. South facing, 1st floor, corner unit with spacious living room, sparkling white kitchen + lovely dining room area. Master bed with master bath & walk-in closet. In-unit laundry & central air conditioning. Building amenities include fitness room, library, storage & amazing landscaped grounds! Pet friendly & deeded parking. Near Longwood Medical area and Brookline Village.
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TYPE:
Condo
PRICE:
$645,000
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Introducing 5 Elm Street-a wonderful 2012 conversion of 3 beautiful condominiums in Brookline Village. This is a great opportunity to purchase a fabulous second floor 3 br, 2 ba unit w/open living/dining room, kitchen w/maple cabinets, granite counters & stainless appliances, in-unit laundry, private balcony, wood flrs, central air, 2 deeded pkg spaces, individual energy efficient heat & hot water units & storage. Near Emerson Garden, Broookline Hills "T", Brookline High School and more!
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TYPE:
Condo
PRICE:
$655,000
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Introducing 5 Elm Street-a wonderful 2012 conversion of 3 beautiful condominiums in Brookline Village. This is a great opportunity to purchase a fabulous top floor 3 br, 2 ba unit w/open skylit living/dining room, kitchen w/maple cabinets, granite counters & stainless appliances, in-unit laundry, private balcony, wood floors, central air, 2 deeded pkg spaces, individual energy efficient heat & hot water units & storage. Near Emerson Garden, Broookline Hills "T", Brookline High School and more!
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