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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:
N/A
Average SAT scores:
1754
Student/Teacher Ratios:
11.1 to 1
Community
Population:57,107 Median Income in town: 92,993 Population Density:
(people per square mile)
Crime Rate (property/violent):
Property: 4 / 1,000
Violent: 19 / 1,000
Real Estate
Number of active:
Singles/Condos/Multis:
59
/ 198
/ 5
Median home price this year: $625,000 Median home price last year: N/A
Median home price 5 yrs ago: N/A
% change since last year: N/A
% change since 5 years ago: N/A
Avg single family tax bill:
N/A
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:
Condo
PRICE:
$400,000
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Sun-splashed spacious 2BR condominium. Contemporary lay-out, no wasted hallway space. Pure convenience! Minutes walk to parks & Green Line D Line T stop. Minutes by auto to Route 9 & Route 95. Beautifully refinished gleaming hardwood floors. Eat-in-kitchen. Central heat/air conditioning. Washer/Dryer in unit. Private deck. Two full bathrooms. Deeded parking and visitor parking. Rented for $2,400 per month until 12/09.
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TYPE:
Condo
PRICE:
$374,900
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Beautiful 5 room 2 bedroom condo with deeded parking in Brookline! Sunny unit in lovely complex with landscaped grounds and resident super. Unit is in excellent condition with hardwood floors, crown molding, new closet systems, and updated kitchen and bathroom. Unit overlooks courtyard with picnic/grilling area. Laundry room and assigned storage unit in building. Ideally located just steps from the T (C,D,B lines). Qualifies for residential exemption. Pet friendly. Open House 3/21 12:30-2:30pm
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TYPE:
Condo
PRICE:
$479,000
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ELGANT OLD WORLD CHARM BUILDING IN PRIME CONVENIENT LOCATION.TWO BEDROOMS UPDATED BATH,NEW KTIT W/MAPLE CABINETS SS APPLIANCES CORIAN COUNTER TOPS W/ISLAND. HSWD FLOORS THRU OUT, NEW WINDOWS, HIGH CEILINGS. UPPER FLOOR UNIT IN ELEVATOR BUILDING OFFERS TREE TOP VIEWS OF HALL'S POND. HIGH OWNER OCCUPANCY & RESERVES.EXTRA STORAGE,NEW ELEVATOR,NEW ROOF,UPDATED HEATING SYSTEM. NR BU,FENWAY,LONGWOOD MEDICAL,B,C,D,"T"LINES. A GREAT BUY!!!
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$879,000
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A bit of Vermont in the heart of Brookline. Move right in to this delightful 4+ bedroom home. New roof, new heating system, new hot water heater. Detached artist's studio with heat and electricity. A stones throw to Warren Field and the Heath School **** First showing open house Sunday 11:30 -1:30 ****
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$988,000
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Sited on a quiet street with a cul-de-sac, this lovely home is enhanced by the beauty of conservation lands at the rear yard. The home and systems were thoughtfully renovated in 2001. The kitchen opens to the sunfilled dining area, family room and deck. A fireplaced living room, office/formal dining room + mud room complete the wheelchair accessible main level. There are 4 bedrooms incl. a tranquil master suite with its own deck overlooking the woods, and a bath with a spa tub. Bathe in nature!
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TYPE:
Condo
PRICE:
$539,900
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House beautiful! Sun streams through this gracious and sophisticated top floor, handsomely renovated two bedroom plus nursery condominium. Eat-in kitchen with exposed brick and concrete counters, fireplaced living room with bay window, pocket doors, gleaming wood floors, tall ceilings, 2006 bath, in-unit laundry and replacement windows throughout. One parking space plus rental space available. Near Coolidge Corner, Griggs Park, Washington Square, and C & D lines.
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TYPE:
Condo
PRICE:
$499,000
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Located on a pretty tree-lined street in Chestnut Hill on Brookline/Newton line with 3 Bedrooms & 2 Baths, 1395 sq ft, w/ 2 tandem parkg spaces. Shows beautifully! Recently renovated with shinny hrdwd flrs, marble baths,chefs pantry with tiled kitch, newer appliances, in-unit washer/dryer, high ceilings & period detail. Near green lne T (C& D lines) which is perfect for doctors commuting to Longwood Med area. Close to shopping, malls, supermrkts & restaurants.
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TYPE:
Condo
PRICE:
$629,000
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Spacious top floor 3 bed PLUS sunroom-office w abundance of windows & natural light. Gorgeous gut renovated full bath and oversized kitchen! Wood burning fireplace in living room. 4 yr old roof, young heat, new hot h2o, newer windows, modern electric & insulated condo. Exclusive rights to the unfinished attic space. Large common fenced yard w underground sprinklers. 1 deeded garage pkg + guest parking. INCREDIBLY well maintained & attractive. Open House 3/14 12:30-2pm.
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TYPE:
Condo
PRICE:
$298,500
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High "Pond View" unit with balcony & Deeded Garage Parking at the desirable Pet Friendly Brook House. Easy access to the T taking you to the Med Area & multiple area colleges (NU, Wntwrth; Harvard Pharm, Dent & Med); the Pru; Copley & more. This complex features a fabulous life-style with: Fitness Center; Function Room; Tennis Courts; Paddle Tennis Courts; Swimming Pool; Laundry; 24 hour Security and On Site Management.Just moments to Brookline Village & all of it's wonderful shops & restaurant
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TYPE:
Condo
PRICE:
$369,900
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Rarely availabe studio, front facing Washington Square, on the 6th floor with garage parking.Granite & cherry kitchen with stainless steel appliances. Walk-in closet. Deeded storage. Concierge & excercise room.
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TYPE:
Condo
PRICE:
$359,000
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Hard-to-find 3 bedroom unit. Sunny top floor condo with oak hardwood floors in living room with bay windows. Large eat-in kitchen with 2010 floor & stove. 2004 white tiled bath. Rear bedroom leads to spacious screened porch. Deeded floored attic w/pull down stairs. Separate high efficiency heating. 2 parking spaces. Near Longwood medical area, parks, and the Emerald Necklace. On the #60 bus line/close to Brookline Village "T".
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TYPE:
Condo
PRICE:
$349,000
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Location.Location.One plus bedroom in the heart of Coolidge Corner. Open floor plan with granite kitchen,open living room/dining room combo,1 bedroom plus 2nd room perfect for office or nursery,ample storage in basement and transferable garage parking.Open house Sunday March 14 12-1.
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TYPE:
Condo
PRICE:
$599,000
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Bright and sunny 2bd/2ba +plus study with deeded screened-in porch and 2 car parking. Eat-in kitchen with granite, a new gas fireplace in living room with bow windows, formal dining room with classic detailing, high ceilings, hardwood floors, double sinks in master bath and renovated 2nd bathroom w/ in-unit laundry. Central air, tons of storage and many other recent updates to both the unit and building gives this home incredible value. Literally steps to both the C & D lines, many parks abound!
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TYPE:
Condo
PRICE:
$339,000
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Beautiful 1 plus bedroom floor-through with renovated, stylish kitchen with breakfast bar & dining room which opens to the living room with elegant bow window. Updated bathroom, master bedroom with double-wide closet, gleaming hardwood floors, high ceilings, laundry & private storage in basement. Rental parking available. Near Brookline Village, Coolidge Corner, Longwood medical & green C&D "T" lines.
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TYPE:
Condo
PRICE:
$449,000
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Recently renovated residence w/ gleaming oak floors throughout features a gourmet eat-in kitchen w/ custom cabinets, granite counters, top-of-the-line appliances & built-in wine refrigerator. Lush bathroom is beautifully tiled w/ glass enclosed double shower, granite counter, pewter fixtures & built-in storage. Enjoy stunning city views from the private balcony. Building amenities include 24 hr concierge, storage, exercise room, common library & terrace, four season heated pool & garage parking.
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TYPE:
Condo
PRICE:
$349,000
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Gorgeous 1 bed/1bath converted school house condo with parking included and the ultimate patio/garden space. In a great location. modern and sunny with a spacious living/dining room. Updated kitchen and bath, hardwood floors, central air, large windows, lots of closet space and huge additional storage room. Free laundry, bike storage and building elevator. Near T, bus & shopping. Convenient to med. area & more. Still feels like new construction! Rarely available.
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TYPE:
Condo
PRICE:
$345,000
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Crisp, sunny, turn-key 2 bedroom in prime Brookline locale! Spacious living room with south facing windows and gorgeous views of the landscaped courtyard. Lovely eat-in kitchen, can be formal dining as well. Renovated bathroom and both bedrooms are spacious and suitable for queen sized beds and dressers. Gleaming hardwood floors, extra storage, PARKING, professional management and pet friendly! All this and minutes to Coolidge Corner and Brookline Village! Access to both C and D lines.
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TYPE:
Condo
PRICE:
$409,000
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Set atop Aspinwall Hill, this magnificent turn-of-the century Victorian home, is in the heart of Washington Sq.The home includes soaring 10 foot ceilings, fireplace living room, gorgeous bay window with window seat and spectacular architectural details throughout. Kitchen w/new stainless steel energy star rated appliances.Spacious,sun filled bedrm with ensuite bath, enormous walk in closet, laundry in unit and great storage.Pet friendly.Short distance to the C and D Lines and Washington Square.
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TYPE:
Condo
PRICE:
$599,000
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Completely renovated Penthouse 2BR, 2BA condo on top of Aspinwall Hill overlooking Wash. Sq. and the Boston skyline. This one-of-kind unit boasts 18 windows, 3 exposures, skyline views, hwd floors, composite deck, new lighting throughout and deeded parking. The new oversized eat-in-kitchen has gas cooking, Bosch appliances, large breakfast bar, double sink, and tons of storage. Large master BR has hwd floors, walk-in closet and new en-suite bathroom. Walk to C & D line, shopping, parks.
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$1,089,000
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4 bdrm, 3.5 bath detached Townhome, feels like a Single, sited on professionally landscaped grounds. 2 car direct entry garage, 1st fl. master. Dramatic cathedral ceiling boasts brilliant light, palladian windows and architectural details. Fireplace open to living room and dining room. Designer EIK with granite counters and subzero refrigerator. Finished lower level, direct walk out and full bath. Located close to Larz Anderson Park, transportation and the Medical area.
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TYPE:
Condo
PRICE:
$359,000
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STUNNING ONE BEDROOM AT CONVENIENT HIGH RISE NEXT TO STAR MARKET. GORGEOUS VIEWS DRAMATIC NEWER KITCHEN WITH BEAUTIFUL MARBLE AND STAINLESS APPLIANCES.REDONE BATHROOM. ULTRA HARDWOOD FLOORS THROUGHOUT. HOME OFFICE NEWLY WITH EXTRA STORAGE AND UV TREATED WINDOWS.
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