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Off market aug 2015 for $2M

$3,297,035

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $2,437/mo

•

3,920

sq ft

16 Emerson St, Brookline, MA 02445

About this home

Facing Emerson Park on one of Brookline's most sought after streets, is an 1891 Georgian Revival with exquisite charm and sophistication sited on one of the largest lots in the neighborhood. Enter into a gracious foyer opening through 2 pocket doors to beautifully proportioned entertaining rooms accented by period detail. Sundrenched living throughout , 5 fireplaces, rich deep woods, versital floor plan, and high ceilings make this home a unique property. Enjoy cooking in truly a chef's kitchen complete with high end appliances and a special eating area designed for your favorite pet. Up the winding staircase to the master with closets galore, luxurious bath, 2 other beds and bath. Third floor offers one large room and second room for office or bedroom plus 1/2 bath. From the porch to a mahogany patio, professionally landscaped gardens, flowering trees, and fish pond create a "Zen "paradise in the heart of " The Village". Walk to the T, restaurants, gyms, yoga and pottery studios.

Single-familyProperty Type

1891Year Built

9,678 sq ftLot Size

$841Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 garage spacesParking

Listed by Susan Liberman • Karp, Liberman & Kern Sotheby's International Realty

Bought with Martha Brown • Hammond Residential Real Estate

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•Source:MLS PIN #71849077

Redfin Estimate

$3,297,035

$1.3M since sold in August 2015$141K since October

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This home's estimate is 7.8% higher than the average sale price ($3.06M) of 6 comparable homes.

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B
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$2,500,000
C
6 beds3.5 baths5,748 sq ft
2 Mason Ter, Brookline, MA 02446
SOLD SEP 25, 2026
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D
6 beds4.5 baths4,060 sq ft
38 Fuller St, 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 JUL 2, 2026
$2,525,000
F
6 beds3 baths4,605 sq ft
62 Fuller St, Brookline, MA 02446

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Market trends in 02445, MA

Last updated October 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Balanced market

Sale-to-list price

96.3%

1.1% MoM

Median sale price

$1.1M

$119K MoM

Avg. days on market

58d

3 days MoM

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Sale history for 16 Emerson St

Date

Event

Price

MLS PIN #71849077

Aug 13, 2015

Sold

$2,035,000

$519/sq ft

Jun 29, 2015

Pending

—

Jun 2, 2015

Listed

$2,250,000

$574/sq ft

MLS PIN #50377158

Sep 10, 1997

Sold

$675,000

$172/sq ft

Jul 18, 1997

Listing Removed

—

May 27, 1997

Listed

$695,000

$177/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$29,068 (+2.7%)

$1,078,600 + $1,836,900

$2,915,500

2022

$28,294 (+8.1%)

$1,027,200 + $1,749,400

$2,776,600

2021

$26,164 (+8.2%)

$987,700 + $1,682,100

$2,669,800

2020

$24,172 (+5.9%)

$898,000 + $1,659,900

$2,557,900

2019

$22,826 (+4.5%)

$855,200 + $1,580,900

$2,436,100

2018

$21,848 (+21.7%)

$777,400 + $1,532,100

$2,309,500

2017

$17,954 (+0.2%)

$733,400 + $1,083,800

$1,817,200

2016

$17,921 (+4.4%)

$685,400 + $1,034,500

$1,719,900

2015

$17,167 (−1.3%)

$640,600 + $966,800

$1,607,400

2014

$17,388 (+0.7%)

$582,400 + $944,200

$1,526,600

2013

$17,266 (+2.2%)

$565,400 + $916,700

$1,482,100

2012

$16,896 (+3.2%)

$565,400 + $916,700

$1,482,100

2011

$16,376 (+3.0%)

$556,400 + $892,800

$1,449,200

2010

$15,898 (+2.6%)

$556,400 + $892,800

$1,449,200

2009

$15,493

$556,400 + $892,900

$1,449,300

Tax history for 16 Emerson St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$29,068 (+2.7%)

$1,078,600 + $1,836,900

$2,915,500

2022

$28,294 (+8.1%)

$1,027,200 + $1,749,400

$2,776,600

2021

$26,164 (+8.2%)

$987,700 + $1,682,100

$2,669,800

2020

$24,172 (+5.9%)

$898,000 + $1,659,900

$2,557,900

2019

$22,826 (+4.5%)

$855,200 + $1,580,900

$2,436,100

2018

$21,848 (+21.7%)

$777,400 + $1,532,100

$2,309,500

2017

$17,954 (+0.2%)

$733,400 + $1,083,800

$1,817,200

2016

$17,921 (+4.4%)

$685,400 + $1,034,500

$1,719,900

2015

$17,167 (−1.3%)

$640,600 + $966,800

$1,607,400

2014

$17,388 (+0.7%)

$582,400 + $944,200

$1,526,600

2013

$17,266 (+2.2%)

$565,400 + $916,700

$1,482,100

2012

$16,896 (+3.2%)

$565,400 + $916,700

$1,482,100

2011

$16,376 (+3.0%)

$556,400 + $892,800

$1,449,200

2010

$15,898 (+2.6%)

$556,400 + $892,800

$1,449,200

2009

$15,493

$556,400 + $892,900

$1,449,300

*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

4.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

9,583 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

1988

Sq. Ft.

4,116

Year built

1891

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Norfolk County

APN

35960

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 21, 2023.

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Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Has Garage
Has Open Parking
# of Garage Spaces: 2
# of Covered Spaces: 2
Parking Spaces: 4
Parking Features: Detached, Garage Door Opener, Storage, Paved Drive, Off Street, Stone/Gravel, Paved

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Area: 255
Length: 15
Width: 17
Level: Second

Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 99
Length: 9
Width: 11
Level: Second

Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 210
Length: 15
Width: 14
Level: Second

Bedroom #4 Information
Area: 108
Length: 9
Width: 12
Level: Second

Bedroom #5 Information
Area: 187
Length: 11
Width: 17
Level: Third

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2
# of Bathrooms (Half): 2
Master Bathroom Features: Yes

Bathroom #1 Information
Level: Second

Bathroom #2 Information
Level: Second

Living Room Information
Area: 255
Length: 15
Width: 17
Level: First

Family Room Information
Area: 168
Length: 12
Width: 14
Level: First

Dining Room Information
Area: 210
Length: 15
Width: 14
Level: First

Kitchen Information
Area: 270
Length: 15
Width: 18
Level: First

Basement Information
Basement: Full

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: In Basement, Gas Dryer Hookup

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 5
Fireplace Features: Dining Room, Family Room, Living Room

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 11
Window Features: Storm Window(s), Screens
Flooring: Wood, Hardwood
Interior Features: Bonus Room, 1/4 Bath, Sun Room, Entry Hall, Finish - Earthen Plaster

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 3,920
Foundation Details: Stone, Brick/Mortar
Construction Materials: Frame, Stone
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Actual
Color: Olive

Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Porch - Enclosed, Patio
Exterior Features: Porch - Enclosed, Patio, Rain Gutters, Sprinkler System, Screens

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Green Energy Efficient : Thermostat
Security Features: Security System

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.22
Lot Features: Gentle Sloping
Road Surface Type: Paved
Road Frontage Type: Public
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $15,123
Tax Year: 2015

Utilities

Utility Information
Utilities: for Gas Range, for Electric Oven, for Gas Dryer, Icemaker Connection
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: Circuit Breakers

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas, Fireplace
Cooling: Window Unit(s), Dual

Location

Location Information
Directions: Davis to Emerson. Thayer to Emerson Quiet street
UnparsedAddress: 16 Emerson St, Brookline MA 02445

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Park, Golf, Medical Facility, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University, Sidewalks

Public facts

Beds: 6
Baths: 4.5
Sq. Ft.: 4,116
Stories: 3.0
Lot Size: 9,583 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1891
Year Renovated: 1988
County: Norfolk County
APN: 35960

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 20, 2023

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 2

Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools

K - 12
Preschool & daycare

Pierce School

Public K-8 • Assigned • 0.2mi

10/10

Brookline High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.3mi

8/10

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Climate risks

5/10 Flood Factor

Estimated 19-29% chance of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years

2/10 Fire Factor

0.00% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years

6/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 96° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years

6/10 Wind Factor

60% 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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Historical weather

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In this area, properties receive around 9 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

$3.13M – $3.79M

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Home values near 16 Emerson St

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
34 Emerson St, Brookline, MA 7 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 5698 Sq. Ft.	$3,714,240
6-8 Emerson St, Brookline, MA 6 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 3466 Sq. Ft.	$2,321,102
19 Elm St, Brookline, MA 5 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2252 Sq. Ft.	—
29 Elm St, Brookline, MA 9 Beds \| 7 Baths \| 4566 Sq. Ft.	$2,886,687
36 Waverly St, Brookline, MA 6 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 3894 Sq. Ft.	$2,975,331
109 Davis Ave Apt 3, Brookline, MA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2429 Sq. Ft.	$1,715,653
35 Elm St Apt 35, Brookline, MA 5 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 2193 Sq. Ft.	$1,725,265

Address	Redfin Estimate
28 Emerson St, Brookline, MA 7 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 3996 Sq. Ft.	$2,816,807
13 Elm St, Brookline, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2373 Sq. Ft.	$2,426,002
23 Elm St, Brookline, MA 6 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 3974 Sq. Ft.	$2,736,818
31 Elm St, Brookline, MA 10 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 4821 Sq. Ft.	—
109 Davis Ave Apt 2, Brookline, MA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1316 Sq. Ft.	$1,072,033
35 Elm St, Brookline, MA 10 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 4602 Sq. Ft.	$1,956,488
29 Elm St Apt 1, Brookline, MA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 1219 Sq. Ft.	$1,838,959

Address	Redfin Estimate
22 Emerson St, Brookline, MA 6 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 4327 Sq. Ft.	$2,907,890
15 Elm St, Brookline, MA 5 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 2366 Sq. Ft.	—
27 Elm St, Brookline, MA 9 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 4551 Sq. Ft.	—
44 Waverly St, Brookline, MA 10 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 4886 Sq. Ft.	—
111 Davis Ave, Brookline, MA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1415 Sq. Ft.	$1,343,997
111 Davis Ave Apt 1, Brookline, MA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1415 Sq. Ft.	$1,286,889
29 Elm St Apt 3, Brookline, MA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1942 Sq. Ft.	$1,839,308

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