c.1860. On Historic Pill Hill, beautifully & recently renovated home with Italianate-style influences. Sun abounds from tall windows, high ceilings. Liv. room with fireplace and gorgeous chandelier. Kitchen with professional grade appliances, white Carrera composite marble counters, dining area and open to family room w/ french doors to charming patios, grape arbor, and gardens with handsome stonework. Also on first floor is a bedroom, full bath, laundry room. The second floor holds Master BR and fabulous bath, two hall bedrooms and bath. There is a fantastic media room with beamed cathedral ceiling, a kitchenette, two more BRs and baths and laundry. All baths are by Restoration Hardware. 3rd Flr has a bonus bedroom. Much flexible-use space in this house. Fresh and bright feel. Restored stone wall,new wrought iron fence. Rebuilt one-car garage w/ lots of extra parking. Close prox. to schools, Brookline Village MBTA, market and restaurants, parks galore, Longwood Medical and Fenway Park
Single-familyProperty Type
1861Year Built
0.34 acresLot Size
$856Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 garage spacesParking
Listed by Susan and Jen Rothstein Team• Hammond Residential Real Estate
Beautiful home in historic Pill Hill area. Circa 1860. Rooms with wonderful windows overlooking private gardens. Perennial beds and garden compost heap. Patio off kitchen and small second DR. Green thumbs delight. A distinguished antique home awaiting your input. Au Paire Suite.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$32,343 (+2.7%)
$1,312,600 + $1,931,400
$3,244,000
2022
$31,483 (+8.1%)
$1,250,100 + $1,839,500
$3,089,600
2021
$29,113 (+8.6%)
$1,202,000 + $1,768,700
$2,970,700
2020
$26,802 (+6.2%)
$1,092,700 + $1,743,500
$2,836,200
2019
$25,249 (+4.9%)
$1,040,700 + $1,654,000
$2,694,700
2018
$24,076 (+1.5%)
$944,400 + $1,600,600
$2,545,000
2017
$23,722 (+2.2%)
$891,000 + $1,510,000
$2,401,000
2016
$23,203 (+33.7%)
$832,700 + $1,394,100
$2,226,800
2015
$17,355 (+4.9%)
$778,200 + $846,800
$1,625,000
2014
$16,551 (+0.7%)
$707,400 + $745,700
$1,453,100
2013
$16,436 (+2.2%)
$686,800 + $724,000
$1,410,800
2012
$16,083 (+1.4%)
$686,800 + $724,000
$1,410,800
2011
$15,857 (+3.0%)
$690,700 + $712,600
$1,403,300
2010
$15,394 (+2.6%)
$690,700 + $712,600
$1,403,300
2009
$15,002
$690,700 + $712,700
$1,403,400
Tax history for 138 High St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$32,343 (+2.7%)
$1,312,600 + $1,931,400
$3,244,000
2022
$31,483 (+8.1%)
$1,250,100 + $1,839,500
$3,089,600
2021
$29,113 (+8.6%)
$1,202,000 + $1,768,700
$2,970,700
2020
$26,802 (+6.2%)
$1,092,700 + $1,743,500
$2,836,200
2019
$25,249 (+4.9%)
$1,040,700 + $1,654,000
$2,694,700
2018
$24,076 (+1.5%)
$944,400 + $1,600,600
$2,545,000
2017
$23,722 (+2.2%)
$891,000 + $1,510,000
$2,401,000
2016
$23,203 (+33.7%)
$832,700 + $1,394,100
$2,226,800
2015
$17,355 (+4.9%)
$778,200 + $846,800
$1,625,000
2014
$16,551 (+0.7%)
$707,400 + $745,700
$1,453,100
2013
$16,436 (+2.2%)
$686,800 + $724,000
$1,410,800
2012
$16,083 (+1.4%)
$686,800 + $724,000
$1,410,800
2011
$15,857 (+3.0%)
$690,700 + $712,600
$1,403,300
2010
$15,394 (+2.6%)
$690,700 + $712,600
$1,403,300
2009
$15,002
$690,700 + $712,700
$1,403,400
*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
6
Baths
5.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.34 Acres
Year renovated
1970
Sq. Ft.
4,703
Year built
1900
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Norfolk County
APN
40520
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 21, 2023.
Jul 28, 2025 • Final
Residential electrical
Remove the existing second floor kitchen and create a playroom and family room. Install electrical wiring for a replacement furnace.
Electrical
HVAC
Remodel
Jul 26, 2022 • Active
Residential plumbing
Replace a portion of the water line after the meter with a new water line.
Plumbing
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.
Directions: Top of the hill on High Street, East side. park on Edgehill Rd. or Highland Rd. or driveway
UnparsedAddress: 138 High St, Brookline MA 02445
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Private School, Public School, T-Station
Public facts
Beds: 6
Baths: 5.5
Sq. Ft.: 4,703
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.34 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1900
Year Renovated: 1970
County: Norfolk County
APN: 40520
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 20, 2023
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 4
Listing Information
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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