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Brookline

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.

School System Info

MCAS Ranking (of 351 towns) in State:

10th Grade Math:

40  

 

10th Grade Eng:

40  

 

8th Grade Math:

16  

 

8th Grade Eng:

57  

 

8th Grade Science:

29  

 

4th Grade Math:

18  

 

4th Grade Eng:

59  

 

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)

8060

 

 

Crime Rate (per 1000 residents):

Property: 15.8 / 1,000
Violent: 3 / 1,000

 

Real Estate

Number of active:

Singles/Condos/Multis: 23 / 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

 

 

RECENT LISTING

TYPE:

Single Family

PRICE:

$849,000

Large multi-level with flexible floor plan ( 3-4 beds) of over 3700 sq. ft of great space features a terrific addition for direct entry office, in-law, au pair or private master suite. Great kitchen w /double oven, granite, nice deck and patio. Big family room. Gleaming hardwood floors,central air, wired for surround sound. Loads of built- ins, closets, side room for ample storage. 3 fp's. Beautifully landscaped grounds, loads of terrific light/ windows. Big 2 car garage. Baker neighborhood.  



TYPE:

Single Family

PRICE:

$1,299,000

Custom crafted Contemporary style home located on prime residential street in Chestnut Hill. Expansive decks overlook a 31,308 sq. ft. lot of lush private grounds. Impressive Master Bedroom addition has substantial walk-in closet, picture window, and 19 foot marble bath. Living Room with fireplace & picture window; Versatile open floor plan. Bedroom with full bath en suite has whirlpool tub. Lots of windows provide an abundance of natural light. 2 car garage. Plenty of storage.  



TYPE:

Single Family

PRICE:

$569,000

Beautiful Chestnut Hill townhouse/attached single family in GREAT location with lots of flexible space and hardwood floors. Large EIK with pantry and dining room. Enclosed all season porch, additional deck and large yard access. Good sized bedrooms, including master bed/bath. Cozy living room with fireplace. Great lower level with full bath, washer/dryer and private entrance. NO CONDO FEES! MUST SEE! Ask agent about investment opportunity.  



TYPE:

Condo

PRICE:

$569,000

Beautiful Chestnut Hill townhouse/duplex/attached single family in GREAT location with lots of flexible space and hardwood floors. Large EIK with pantry and dining room. Enclosed all season porch, additional deck and large yard access. Good sized bedrooms, including master bed/bath. Cozy living room with fireplace. Great lower level with full bath, washer/dryer and private entrance. NO CONDO FEES! MUST SEE! Ask agent about investment opportunity.  



TYPE:

Condo

PRICE:

$415,000

Sunny, renovated 2br w/ parking and great outside space - Perfect! 2009 eat-in-kitchen is a show-stopper, large private deck for seasonal dining, great sunsets. Newly refinished floors, updated bath, new paint, Lead-paint complaint! Newer windows ,heat & hot water systems,blown-in insulation, great association, super low fees. Bonus deeded exercise/office in basement, plus common storage and laundry. Heath School. What's not to love?!  



TYPE:

Single Family

PRICE:

$770,000

This Royal Barry Wills home is waiting for you to move right in!! This sought after location is walking distance to the D. Blakely Hoar Santuary, Baker School/Playground, Library, Bus Transportation and Putterham Shops. This home has many updates, Kitchen remodeled in 2011, Roof replaced in 2010, Finished Basement and New Breezeway completed in 2009, Exterior Painted and Screened in Porch rebuilt in 2008. The Livingroom boasts beautiful woodwork with built-in cabinets and fireplace.  



TYPE:

Condo

PRICE:

$1,280,000

Fresh young decor in 3044 sq.ft. penthouse at Park Place in the heart of Chestnut Hill. Wonderful space and quality appointments include living room with fireplace, gracious corner dining room, cherry and granite kitchen with adjoining family room. Each bedroom has ensuite bath. Light and airy throughout with high ceilings, spacious halls, large windows with 3 exposures, home office and private balcony. Near Chestnut Hill shops, MBTA, and Soule recreation center.  



TYPE:

Single Family

PRICE:

$4,500,000

This classic brick Georgian Colonial style home is sited on beautifully landscaped, sweeping grounds featuring magnificent chestnut and beech trees, perennial flower beds, a shade garden, a vegetable gatrden and a gazebo. First floor has excellent formal entertaining rooms and kitchen/pantry/breakfast spaces that can be transformed to open kitchen/family room/mudroom area suitable for informal 21st century life style. Ample parking in four car garage and courtyard by garage.  



TYPE:

Single Family

PRICE:

$2,895,000

SITUATED AMONG THE FINE ESTATE HOMES OF CHESTNUT HILL, THIS METICULOUSLY MAINTAINED CLASSIC COLONIAL FEATURES ROYAL BARRY WILLS ADDITION. Gracious foyer to main house with southern exposure allows natural light to flow through kitchen, sittingroom and fp livingroom w/views of expansive bluestone terrace and lush acre plus grounds. Formal diningroom & 1st floor fireplaced study. 2nd level has 4 bedrooms & 2 baths. Addition in whitewashed pine offers media/fam room, 2 bedrooms & 2 baths. A GEM!  



TYPE:

Single Family

PRICE:

$2,795,000

Sought after Chestnut Hill location, minutes to public transportation, shops, restaurants, medical area, and Boston. Pristine, sunfilled home with front-to-back foyer, expansive rooms, picture windows, high ceilings, fireplaces, and moldings throughout. Potential first floor master, lower level au pair/in-law, and ideal office/playroom on third level. Wonderful flow for indoor and outdoor entertaining. Generous backyard features designer dog run, private bluestone patio, and mature plantings.  



TYPE:

Single Family

PRICE:

$2,850,000

HIDDEN GEM! Artistically envisioned design is showcased in this sun-filled five+ bedroom custom built home. Vaulted ceilings, turret detail, spacious rooms, handcrafted built-ins, and south facing deck overlooking Olmsted inspired grounds are just some of the many desirable features that make this meticulously maintained offering a one of a kind property. Nestled behind stone walls in a private setting, yet just a short walk to schools, transportation and houses of worship.  



TYPE:

Single Family

PRICE:

$1,195,000

Classic Colonial on corner lot in desirable Chestnut Hill neighborhood w/stone facade and slate roof. Original woodwork, hardwood floors throughout, crown moldings, built-in cabinetry. Living room w/wood burning fireplace. Wood paneled den with shutters.5 large bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms, finished basement w/playroom + fireplace. New screen porch, full attic for addition storage or expansion. Au-pair suite off the kitchen. Access to public transportation. HEATH SCHOOL district.  



TYPE:

Single Family

PRICE:

$709,000

Sunny, spacious, updated Brick Colonial shines from head to toe! Expansive layout on first floor features fireplaced living room, office for two, updated kitchen with deck access, and a dining room great for large family gatherings. Lower level features great natural light, oak flooring, and gorgeous new bath. 4 bedrooms up + enormous attic expansion potential. Parking for 3 cars, and nice yard. Walk to shops, Baker, temple, public transp. The complete package!  



TYPE:

Single Family

PRICE:

$2,250,000

Stunning Federal Colonial in sought after Chestnut Hill neighborhood.This gracious&inviting home has an open floor plan complimenting today's liefestyle & features a sunfilled livingroom, diningroom, 1st fl library/guest br w/bath, office, professional kitchen w/granite counters&island opening to familyroom& 3 season porch. 5 bedrooms on 2nd fl incl luxurious master suite w/fireplace & deck. Finished LL w/playrm, media/exercise rm, bedrm & bath. Serene grounds w/koi pond and slate terrace.  



TYPE:

Single Family

PRICE:

$3,495,000

Please see MLS # 71357440 for entire offering. This listing omits 25,000 sq.ft. tennis court area.  



TYPE:

Single Family

PRICE:

$5,190,000

Located in sought after Chestnut Hill, this dramatic mid-century modern home privately sits on 1.5 acres of magnificently landscaped grounds. Constructed in 1960 by well-known architect, Stanley Meyers, this property exudes a feeling of tranquility - a true family paradise. Glass doors open from back of home to rolling hills leading to a large in ground pool, hot-tub & tennis court. Master suite on 1st floor, 6 additional bedrooms and 8.5 baths. Unusual offering!  



TYPE:

Single Family

PRICE:

$949,000

Beautiful 4 bedroom home with 3 full and 1 half baths on spectacular tree lined street. Walking distance to Baker School and convenient location to everything. Terrific flow with enough room for adults and kids to have their own separate spaces. Master suite, family room/formal living room w fireplace and dining room. Kitchen has been updated with granite/stainless steel appl and a fabulous Pizza oven.Bonus au-paire suite in basement with full bath, extra bedroom and lounge area.  



TYPE:

Single Family

PRICE:

$1,199,000

Single family home in beautiful condition. Substantially renovated in 2010 including modern kitchen and large family room. Sited on an elevated and private 18,724 sf lot, a few blocks to Putterham Circle and the Baker School. Ample expansion possibities. Expansive level rear yard. Additionally included is a separate buildable 8472 sq ft lot with approvable house plans. The building lot includes plans for a 3,000 sf house with 4 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms, 2 car garage, and open floor plan.  



TYPE:

Single Family

PRICE:

$900,000

Wide open and airy contemporary style Ranch set on a beautiful 15,456 s.f. lot abutting acres of conservation land and near end of a cul-de-sac. Open floor plan. Many updates. Three generous bedrooms. Large patio off kitchen and a screened porch off dining room overlooking private setting. Huge lower level with separate entrance.  



TYPE:

Single Family

PRICE:

$3,799,000

This elegant, Georgian Colonial home is located in the coveted estate section of Brookline, and has had only three owners since 1922. The house has well proportioned rooms, hardwood floors, original detail, and a three car garage. This wonderful family home sits on a .90 acre lot with an expansive lawn, large stone terrace, and mature flowering shrubs and many trees. A perfect site for a pool and/or a tennis court. Within the lot, there are .37 acres that could be subdivided into a buildable lot  






 

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