In wonderful High Street Hill neighborhood this Second Empire/Mansard Roof style offers capacious rooms and 10' ceilings, beautiful staircase, period details on 1/2 acre of level land. Entertaining space in LR, DR (with fireplaces) and large entry hall. Large comfortable family room/library. Good circular layout. Original butler's pantry leads to kitchen with dining nook, pantry and mudroom. DR opens to porch and beautiful private yard with perennial flower beds. Second floor has 4 Bedrooms, office, 4 baths, and a back staircase great for guest suite/ au-paire space. Third floor has 3 charming BRs and lg. renovated bath. A carriage house can hold two cars, plus storage room, and stairs to raw loft space with skylights and dormers.Large level grounds surround home with mature evergreens, dogwood, rhododendren and a rare Silverbell tree. Pill Hill offers easy access to Village, MBTA, Brookline and private schools, Med. area, universities and Downtown Boston and the Emerald Necklace.
Single-familyProperty Type
1868Year Built
0.54 acresLot Size
$662Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 garage spacesParking
Listed by Susan and Jen Rothstein Team• Hammond Residential Real Estate
SENSITIVELY RESTORED SMALL ESTATE ON HISTORIC PILL HILL SHIELDED BY TALL GREEN HEDGE.LEVEL LOT W/ROOM FOR GARDENING &GAMES.PERENNIAL FLOWER BEDS,TOWERING HOLLY TREE.CARRIAGE HOUSE,BEAUTIFUL FORMAL RMS,FP'S,STAIRS. SEPARATE AU PAIRE.
Public Records
Apr 15, 1992
Sold
$490,000
$92/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$30,255 (+1.9%)
$1,517,900 + $1,516,700
$3,034,600
2022
$29,679 (+8.1%)
$1,445,500 + $1,467,100
$2,912,600
2021
$27,446 (+9.4%)
$1,389,900 + $1,410,700
$2,800,600
2020
$25,098 (+5.9%)
$1,263,600 + $1,392,300
$2,655,900
2019
$23,700 (+4.3%)
$1,203,400 + $1,326,000
$2,529,400
2018
$22,715 (+1.5%)
$1,095,900 + $1,305,300
$2,401,200
2017
$22,381 (+1.5%)
$1,033,800 + $1,231,500
$2,265,300
2016
$22,060 (+4.4%)
$966,200 + $1,150,900
$2,117,100
2015
$21,131 (+1.6%)
$903,000 + $1,075,600
$1,978,600
2014
$20,799 (+0.7%)
$819,900 + $1,006,200
$1,826,100
2013
$20,654 (+2.2%)
$796,000 + $976,900
$1,772,900
2012
$20,211 (+2.1%)
$796,000 + $976,900
$1,772,900
2011
$19,786 (+3.0%)
$827,600 + $923,400
$1,751,000
2010
$19,208 (+3.2%)
$827,600 + $923,400
$1,751,000
2009
$18,617
$827,600 + $913,900
$1,741,500
Tax history for 123 High St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$30,255 (+1.9%)
$1,517,900 + $1,516,700
$3,034,600
2022
$29,679 (+8.1%)
$1,445,500 + $1,467,100
$2,912,600
2021
$27,446 (+9.4%)
$1,389,900 + $1,410,700
$2,800,600
2020
$25,098 (+5.9%)
$1,263,600 + $1,392,300
$2,655,900
2019
$23,700 (+4.3%)
$1,203,400 + $1,326,000
$2,529,400
2018
$22,715 (+1.5%)
$1,095,900 + $1,305,300
$2,401,200
2017
$22,381 (+1.5%)
$1,033,800 + $1,231,500
$2,265,300
2016
$22,060 (+4.4%)
$966,200 + $1,150,900
$2,117,100
2015
$21,131 (+1.6%)
$903,000 + $1,075,600
$1,978,600
2014
$20,799 (+0.7%)
$819,900 + $1,006,200
$1,826,100
2013
$20,654 (+2.2%)
$796,000 + $976,900
$1,772,900
2012
$20,211 (+2.1%)
$796,000 + $976,900
$1,772,900
2011
$19,786 (+3.0%)
$827,600 + $923,400
$1,751,000
2010
$19,208 (+3.2%)
$827,600 + $923,400
$1,751,000
2009
$18,617
$827,600 + $913,900
$1,741,500
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Permits
Beds
8
Baths
5.5
Stories
3
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.54 Acres
Year renovated
1965
Sq. Ft.
5,312
Year built
1880
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Norfolk County
APN
40778
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 21, 2023.
Apr 15, 2026 • Active
Residential building
Remodel
Apr 24, 2025 • Active
Residential building
Remove the existing walkway and install a new backyard walk and bluestone terrace. Install a wood fence enclosure for the air conditioning units and a garden gate. Rebuild a portion of the front stone retaining wall to widen the driveway entrance.
Grading
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Has Garage
Has Open Parking
# of Garage Spaces: 2
# of Covered Spaces: 2
Parking Spaces: 5
Parking Features: Detached, Garage Door Opener, Storage, Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved
Interior Features: Closet, Bathroom - With Tub, Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower, Bedroom, Bathroom
Exterior
Building Information
Building Area (Total): 5,312
Foundation Details: Stone
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Certified Historic,Renovated Since
Color: Beige
Lead Paint: Yes
Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle, Slate, Rubber
Patio And Porch Features: Porch
Exterior Features: Porch, Garden
Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Security Features: Security System
Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.54
Lot Features: Level
Road Frontage Type: Public
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $27,167
Tax Year: 2023
Utilities
Utility Information
Utilities: for Gas Range
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Forced Air, Hot Water, Electric
Cooling: Window Unit(s)
Location
Location Information
Directions: From Walnut St. up the hill...between/across from Cumberland Ave. and Edgehill Rd
UnparsedAddress: 123 High Street, Brookline MA 02445
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Walk/Jog Trails, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Public School, T-Station
Public facts
Beds: 8
Baths: 5.5
Sq. Ft.: 5,312
Stories: 3.0
Lot Size: 0.54 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1880
Year Renovated: 1965
County: Norfolk County
APN: 40778
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 20, 2023
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 2
Listing Information
Exclusions: Br Light Fixture
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
William H Lincoln School
Public K-8 • Assigned • 0.5mi
9/10
Brookline High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.6mi
8/10
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