Off market jun 2002 for $772K

$2,420,074

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $4,857/mo

•

1,813

sq ft

159 Summit Ave, Brookline, MA 02446

About this home

Single-familyProperty Type

1896Year Built

7,170 sq ftLot Size

$1,335Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

3 spacesParking

Listed by Lynette Glover • Hammond Residential R. E.

Bought with Judith Mccullough • Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Brookline

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•Source:MLS PIN #30605682

Redfin Estimate

$2,420,074

$1.6M since sold in June 2002$94K since September

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This home's estimate is 21.9% lower than the average sale price ($3.10M) of 6 comparable homes.

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$2,650,000
A
4 beds2 baths2,600 sq ft
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SOLD SEP 9, 2026
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B
4 beds4.5 baths3,819 sq ft
84 Westbourne Ter #84, Brookline, MA 02446
SOLD JUL 31, 2026
$2,375,000
C
5 beds3.5 baths3,195 sq ft
121 Thorndike St, Brookline, MA 02446
SOLD APR 13, 2026
$2,210,000
D
3 beds2.5 baths1,740 sq ft
30 York Ter, Brookline, MA 02446
SOLD AUG 13, 2026
$4,050,000
E
5 beds4.5 baths3,738 sq ft
95 Babcock St, Brookline, MA 02446
SOLD SEP 25, 2026
$4,368,000
F
6 beds4.5 baths4,060 sq ft
38 Fuller St, Brookline, MA 02446

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Market trends in 02446, MA

Last updated September 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

99.6%

0.3% MoM

Median sale price

$1.2M

$47K MoM

Avg. days on market

24d

3 days MoM

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12 MoM

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Sale history for 159 Summit Ave

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$19,154 (+3.3%)

$1,055,200 + $866,000

$1,921,200

2022

$18,550 (+8.1%)

$1,005,000 + $815,400

$1,820,400

2021

$17,153 (+13.4%)

$966,300 + $784,000

$1,750,300

2020

$15,120 (+5.9%)

$827,400 + $772,600

$1,600,000

2019

$14,278 (+9.9%)

$788,000 + $735,800

$1,523,800

2018

$12,993 (+1.5%)

$647,600 + $725,900

$1,373,500

2017

$12,803 (+1.5%)

$610,900 + $684,900

$1,295,800

2016

$12,619 (+14.4%)

$571,000 + $640,000

$1,211,000

2015

$11,031 (−2.0%)

$434,700 + $598,200

$1,032,900

2014

$11,261 (+0.7%)

$401,200 + $587,500

$988,700

2013

$11,183 (+2.3%)

$389,500 + $570,400

$959,900

2012

$10,933 (+3.8%)

$389,500 + $569,500

$959,000

2011

$10,532 (+3.0%)

$371,100 + $560,900

$932,000

2010

$10,224 (+2.6%)

$371,100 + $560,900

$932,000

2009

$9,963

$371,200 + $560,800

$932,000

Tax history for 159 Summit Ave

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$19,154 (+3.3%)

$1,055,200 + $866,000

$1,921,200

2022

$18,550 (+8.1%)

$1,005,000 + $815,400

$1,820,400

2021

$17,153 (+13.4%)

$966,300 + $784,000

$1,750,300

2020

$15,120 (+5.9%)

$827,400 + $772,600

$1,600,000

2019

$14,278 (+9.9%)

$788,000 + $735,800

$1,523,800

2018

$12,993 (+1.5%)

$647,600 + $725,900

$1,373,500

2017

$12,803 (+1.5%)

$610,900 + $684,900

$1,295,800

2016

$12,619 (+14.4%)

$571,000 + $640,000

$1,211,000

2015

$11,031 (−2.0%)

$434,700 + $598,200

$1,032,900

2014

$11,261 (+0.7%)

$401,200 + $587,500

$988,700

2013

$11,183 (+2.3%)

$389,500 + $570,400

$959,900

2012

$10,933 (+3.8%)

$389,500 + $569,500

$959,000

2011

$10,532 (+3.0%)

$371,100 + $560,900

$932,000

2010

$10,224 (+2.6%)

$371,100 + $560,900

$932,000

2009

$9,963

$371,200 + $560,800

$932,000

*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

Baths

2.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

6,970 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

1975

Sq. Ft.

2,617

Year built

1896

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Norfolk County

APN

31760

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 20, 2023.

Apr 2, 2025 • Active

Residential building

Install a tongue and groove fence with English lattice in the rear of the house. The installation includes two slopes at each end and must comply with all local building codes and bylaws.

Addition

May 10, 2022 • Active

Residential building

Install replacement windows. No structural work is included. Install tempered glass and opening limiters where required by code.

Remodel

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
Parking Spaces: 3
Parking Features: Tandem

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Level: Second

Bedroom #2 Information
Level: Second

Bedroom #3 Information
Level: Third

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 1
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1

Living Room Information
Level: First

Dining Room Information
Level: First

Kitchen Information
Level: First

Basement Information
Basement: Full, Concrete

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: Gas Dryer Hookup

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 2

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 7
Window Features: Storm Window(s)
Flooring: Wood

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 1,813
Foundation Details: Stone
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Approximate
Color: GREEN

Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Patio
Exterior Features: Porch, Patio

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.16
Road Frontage Type: Public

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $45,024.24
Tax Year: 2002

Utilities

Utility Information
Utilities: for Gas Range, for Gas Dryer
Water Source: Public, City/Town Water
Electric: Circuit Breakers, 100 Amp Service

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Gravity, Hot Water, Oil

Location

Location Information
UnparsedAddress: 159 Summit Avenue, Brookline MA 02446

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping

Public facts

Beds: 4
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,617
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 6,970 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1896
Year Renovated: 1975
County: Norfolk County
APN: 31760

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 20, 2023

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 0

Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools

Michael Driscoll School

Public K-8 • Assigned • 0.2mi

9/10

Brookline High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.7mi

8/10

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Climate risks

1/10 Flood Factor

Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years

1/10 Fire Factor

Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years

5/10 Heat Factor

6 days above 96° expected this year, 13 days in 30 years

6/10 Wind Factor

59% chance of strong winds in next 30 years

3/10 Air Factor

3 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years

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Brookline, MA • 02446

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In this area, properties receive around 9.2 hours in June and 4.4 hours in December, placing it below the U.S. average for solar exposure.

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Estimated sale price

$2.30M – $2.78M

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Home values near 159 Summit Ave

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
156 Summit Avenue, Brookline, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2254 Sq. Ft.	$2,428,173
146 Summit Avenue, Brookline, MA 2 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1636 Sq. Ft.	$2,021,091

Address	Redfin Estimate
150 Summit Avenue, Brookline, MA 5 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 2650 Sq. Ft.	$2,698,934
127 Summit Avenue, Brookline, MA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2468 Sq. Ft.	$2,358,519

Address	Redfin Estimate
142 Summit Avenue, Brookline, MA 5 Beds \| 5 Baths \| 4634 Sq. Ft.	$3,221,874
133 Summit Avenue, Brookline, MA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 3094 Sq. Ft.	$1,990,501

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