Gracious brick Colonial~Nathaniel Hurwitz, a builder by trade, built this home for himself & his daughter’s family in 1921.This special 2 family lays out beautifully & was thoughtfully designed with each unit feeling very much like a home.The first floor unit has 3 bedrooms & 2 bathrooms with a lovely entry, gracious size rooms & large sunroom. A beautiful staircase welcomes you up to the grande entry w/front balcony of the second unit, which features 5 bedrooms, 2 baths,formal dining room,a large deck off the living room w/fireplace & a kitchen w/family room, giving this home a wonderful layout for easy family living & entertaining.This home is filled with the true details of a craftsman: pocket doors,inlaid oak flooring,stain glass,French doors & high ceiling on all floors.Great potential on the lower level w/full ceiling height & direct walk-out.Copper down spouts, perimeter drain - 2 garage pking, lovely yard of perennials and a large vegtable garden complete this special offering.
Multi-familyProperty Type
1921Year Built
0.26 acresLot Size
$525Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 garage spacesParking
Listed by Irene Kerzner• Hammond Residential R. E.
Bought with Elena Kac• William Raveis R.E. & Home Services
Classic center entrance brick colonial two family home in Brookline not far from BC and Brighton. Beautiful staircase and second floor landing. Lots of bedrooms. 2nd floor kitchen needs a redo/reconfig. Lots of bedrooms. Needs some attention but a...
very solid property.
13 years ago• May not reflect the current state of the home
Brick Colonial well-built by Contractor/Owner for his own family. Spacious and gracious. Oak floors with inlays. French doors. Built-ins. One new kitchen. 2 fireplaces. Pretty yard front and back with a two car garage and a vegetable garden. Exterior perimeter drain. Computerized heating system. Most windows insulated. Fresh air intake for boiler. Full ceiling height and direct entrance to basement.Copper downspouts.
Public Records
Aug 2, 1978
Sold
$115,000
$19/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$39,528 (+2.7%)
$1,473,400 + $2,491,300
$3,964,700
2022
$38,476 (+8.1%)
$1,403,200 + $2,372,700
$3,775,900
2021
$35,580 (+5.1%)
$1,349,200 + $2,281,400
$3,630,600
2020
$33,858 (+5.9%)
$1,226,500 + $2,356,400
$3,582,900
2019
$31,973 (+16.1%)
$1,168,100 + $2,244,200
$3,412,300
2018
$27,544 (+3.7%)
$828,900 + $2,082,700
$2,911,600
2017
$26,573 (+34.0%)
$782,000 + $1,907,600
$2,689,600
2016
$19,829 (+15.8%)
$608,900 + $1,294,100
$1,903,000
2015
$17,126 (+5.0%)
$569,100 + $1,034,500
$1,603,600
2014
$16,304 (+2.7%)
$517,000 + $914,400
$1,431,400
2013
$15,881 (+2.2%)
$501,900 + $861,300
$1,363,200
2012
$15,540 (+3.1%)
$501,900 + $861,300
$1,363,200
2011
$15,070 (+3.0%)
$512,400 + $821,200
$1,333,600
2010
$14,630 (+2.6%)
$512,400 + $821,200
$1,333,600
2009
$14,256
$512,400 + $821,200
$1,333,600
Tax history for 157 Salisbury Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$39,528 (+2.7%)
$1,473,400 + $2,491,300
$3,964,700
2022
$38,476 (+8.1%)
$1,403,200 + $2,372,700
$3,775,900
2021
$35,580 (+5.1%)
$1,349,200 + $2,281,400
$3,630,600
2020
$33,858 (+5.9%)
$1,226,500 + $2,356,400
$3,582,900
2019
$31,973 (+16.1%)
$1,168,100 + $2,244,200
$3,412,300
2018
$27,544 (+3.7%)
$828,900 + $2,082,700
$2,911,600
2017
$26,573 (+34.0%)
$782,000 + $1,907,600
$2,689,600
2016
$19,829 (+15.8%)
$608,900 + $1,294,100
$1,903,000
2015
$17,126 (+5.0%)
$569,100 + $1,034,500
$1,603,600
2014
$16,304 (+2.7%)
$517,000 + $914,400
$1,431,400
2013
$15,881 (+2.2%)
$501,900 + $861,300
$1,363,200
2012
$15,540 (+3.1%)
$501,900 + $861,300
$1,363,200
2011
$15,070 (+3.0%)
$512,400 + $821,200
$1,333,600
2010
$14,630 (+2.6%)
$512,400 + $821,200
$1,333,600
2009
$14,256
$512,400 + $821,200
$1,333,600
*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
7
Baths
6.5
Stories
3
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
11,418
Year renovated
2016
Sq. Ft.
5,994
Year built
1921
Style
Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
County
Norfolk County
APN
32442
Parking Spaces
5
Basement
Yes
Accessible
Yes
HOA Dues
—
Garage
Yes
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Apr 14, 2025.
Jul 31, 2017 • Active
Commercial plumbing
Install a water meter for an irrigation system.
Plumbing
May 23, 2017 • Active
Residential electrical
Wire and install rooftop photovoltaic panels and equipment.
Electrical
Solar
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.
Utilities: for Gas Range, for Gas Dryer, for Electric Dryer
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: 200+ Amp Service, Individually Metered
Location
Location Information
Directions: Beacon to Kilsyth to Salisbury
UnparsedAddress: 157 Salisbury Rd, Brookline MA 02445
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Medical Facility, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University
Public facts
Beds: 7
Baths: 6.5
Sq. Ft.: 5,994
Stories: 2.0
Parking Spaces: 5
Basement: Yes
Accessible: Yes
Lot Size: 0.26 acres
Style: Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
Year Built: 1921
Year Renovated: 2016
County: Norfolk County
APN: 32442
HOA Dues: —
Garage: Yes
Features: —
Home facts updated by owner on Apr 14, 2025
Other
Listing Information
Exclusions: Unit 2-Master Bedroom, Boys Room And Diningrm Overhead Light. 3rd Floor Safe In Closet.
StandardStatus: Closed
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Places
Transit
John D Runkle School
Public PreK-8 • Assigned • 0.3mi
8/10
Brookline High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.9mi
8/10
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