Off Market Oct 2008 for $2.1M

$3,864,166

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $5,700/mo

•

4,400

sq ft

161 Buckminster Rd, Brookline, MA 02445

About this home

Magnificient 1896 Victorian with welcoming front porch has original natural woods and beautiful detail coupled with amenities for contemporary living. The foyer opens to well- proportioned entertaining rooms each with a unique fireplace. This exceptional floor plan has a first floor family room. Gracious staircase winds to the second and third floors. Sophisticated chef's e-i-k opens to a glorious wrap around porch and stairs to the well-landscaped private level yard. Walk to "T" and school

Single-familyProperty Type

1896Year Built

0.34 acresLot Size

$878Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 garage spacesParking

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

Bought with Ronni Casty • Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Brookline

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•Source:MLS PIN #70762745

Redfin Estimate

$3,864,166

$1.7M since sold in October 2008$41K since July

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This home's estimate is 30.6% higher than the average sale price ($2.96M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JUL 24, 2026
$2,325,000
A
7 beds4 baths4,544 sq ft
54 Clark Rd, Brookline, MA 02445
SOLD APR 27, 2026
$4,100,000
B
6 beds4.5 baths5,058 sq ft
282 Buckminster Rd, Brookline, MA 02445
SOLD MAY 14, 2026
$3,285,000
C
5 beds4.5 baths3,658 sq ft
43 Druce St, Brookline, MA 02445
SOLD APR 23, 2026
$3,318,000
D
6 beds4 baths4,633 sq ft
189 Clinton Rd, Brookline, MA 02445
SOLD JUL 2, 2026
$2,525,000
E
6 beds3 baths4,605 sq ft
62 Fuller St, Brookline, MA 02446
SOLD JUN 15, 2026
$2,200,000
F
5 beds3.5 baths3,463 sq ft
401 Clinton Rd, Brookline, MA 02445

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Market trends in 02445, MA

Last updated July 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

100.2%

0.1% MoM

Median sale price

$1.2M

$85K MoM

Avg. days on market

30d

9 days MoM

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7 MoM

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Sale history for 161 Buckminster Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$29,578 (+2.7%)

$1,143,800 + $1,822,900

$2,966,700

2022

$28,791 (+8.1%)

$1,089,300 + $1,736,100

$2,825,400

2021

$26,624 (+8.4%)

$1,047,400 + $1,669,300

$2,716,700

2020

$24,555 (+5.9%)

$952,100 + $1,646,300

$2,598,400

2019

$23,188 (−2.5%)

$906,800 + $1,567,900

$2,474,700

2018

$23,791 (+1.5%)

$920,000 + $1,594,900

$2,514,900

2017

$23,442 (+1.6%)

$868,100 + $1,504,600

$2,372,700

2016

$23,082 (−2.2%)

$811,300 + $1,403,900

$2,215,200

2015

$23,591 (−4.9%)

$758,200 + $1,450,700

$2,208,900

2014

$24,803 (+0.7%)

$689,300 + $1,488,300

$2,177,600

2013

$24,630 (+2.2%)

$669,200 + $1,445,000

$2,114,200

2012

$24,102 (+5.9%)

$669,200 + $1,445,000

$2,114,200

2011

$22,756 (+3.0%)

$632,100 + $1,381,700

$2,013,800

2010

$22,091 (+3.8%)

$632,100 + $1,381,700

$2,013,800

2009

$21,276

$630,200 + $1,360,100

$1,990,300

Tax history for 161 Buckminster Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$29,578 (+2.7%)

$1,143,800 + $1,822,900

$2,966,700

2022

$28,791 (+8.1%)

$1,089,300 + $1,736,100

$2,825,400

2021

$26,624 (+8.4%)

$1,047,400 + $1,669,300

$2,716,700

2020

$24,555 (+5.9%)

$952,100 + $1,646,300

$2,598,400

2019

$23,188 (−2.5%)

$906,800 + $1,567,900

$2,474,700

2018

$23,791 (+1.5%)

$920,000 + $1,594,900

$2,514,900

2017

$23,442 (+1.6%)

$868,100 + $1,504,600

$2,372,700

2016

$23,082 (−2.2%)

$811,300 + $1,403,900

$2,215,200

2015

$23,591 (−4.9%)

$758,200 + $1,450,700

$2,208,900

2014

$24,803 (+0.7%)

$689,300 + $1,488,300

$2,177,600

2013

$24,630 (+2.2%)

$669,200 + $1,445,000

$2,114,200

2012

$24,102 (+5.9%)

$669,200 + $1,445,000

$2,114,200

2011

$22,756 (+3.0%)

$632,100 + $1,381,700

$2,013,800

2010

$22,091 (+3.8%)

$632,100 + $1,381,700

$2,013,800

2009

$21,276

$630,200 + $1,360,100

$1,990,300

*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

14,821

Year renovated

1983

Sq. Ft.

4,400

Year built

1896

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Norfolk County

APN

38716

Parking Spaces

Basement

Yes

Accessible

HOA Dues

—

Garage

Yes

Features

Green, Pool

Last updated by owner on Jul 15, 2023.

Nov 15, 2021 • Active

Residential mechanical - sheet metal

Replace the existing air conditioning condenser and air handler with a new air conditioning condenser and air handler. Reconnect the new units to the existing ductwork.

HVAC

Aug 9, 2017 • Active

Residential gas

Work on a dryer.

Gas

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: 1
# of Covered Spaces: 1
Parking Spaces: 5
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Under, Storage, Paved Drive, Off Street

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Area: 234
Length: 18
Width: 13
Level: Second
Features: Cedar Closet(s),Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 195
Length: 15
Width: 13
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 195
Length: 15
Width: 13
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #4 Information
Area: 108
Length: 12
Width: 9
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #5 Information
Area: 204
Length: 12
Width: 17
Level: Third
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 3
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1
Master Bathroom Features: Yes

Bathroom #1 Information
Level: Second

Bathroom #2 Information
Level: Second

Bathroom #3 Information
Level: Third

Living Room Information
Area: 266
Length: 19
Width: 14
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Family Room Information
Area: 360
Length: 18
Width: 20
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Dining Room Information
Area: 285
Length: 19
Width: 15
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Kitchen Information
Area: 506
Length: 23
Width: 22
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Dining Area,Balcony / Deck

Office Room Information
Area: 108
Length: 12
Width: 9
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Basement Information
Basement: Full, Garage Access, Concrete

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

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 12
Window Features: Storm Window(s), Screens
Flooring: Wood, Carpet, Flooring - Hardwood
Interior Features: Sitting Room, Play Room, Office

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 4,091
Foundation Details: Stone
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Approximate
Color: cream

Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Deck
Exterior Features: Porch, Deck, Rain Gutters, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System, Screens

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

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.34
Road Surface Type: Paved
Road Frontage Type: Public
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $19,252.40
Tax Year: 2008

Utilities

Utility Information
Utilities: for Gas Range, for Electric Oven
Sewer: Public Sewer, City/Town Sewer
Water Source: Public, City/Town Water
Electric: Circuit Breakers

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Forced Air, Baseboard, Hot Water, Radiant, Natural Gas, Fireplace(s)
Cooling: Central Air

Location

HOA Information
Homeowners Association Membership Not Required

Location Information
Directions: off Chestnut HIll Ave or Sumner Rd
UnparsedAddress: 161 Buckminster Rd, Brookline MA 02445

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Park, Medical Facility, Sidewalks

Public facts

Beds: 6
Baths: 4.5
Sq. Ft.: 4,400
Stories: 3.0
Parking Spaces: 5
Basement: Yes
Accessible: No
Lot Size: 0.34 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1896
Year Renovated: 1983
County: Norfolk County
APN: 38716
HOA Dues: —
Garage: Yes
Features: Green, Pool

Home facts updated by owner on Jul 15, 2023

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 3

Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed

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Schools

John D Runkle School

Public PreK-8 • Assigned • 0.3mi

8/10

Brookline High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.5mi

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

3/10 Fire Factor

0.15% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years

5/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 96° expected this year, 14 days in 30 years

6/10 Wind Factor

54% 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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$3.67M – $4.44M

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Data from public records.

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123 Buckminster Rd, Brookline, MA 5 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 4285 Sq. Ft.	$3,906,361
149 Buckminster Rd, Brookline, MA 4 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 6697 Sq. Ft.	$4,370,989

Address	Redfin Estimate
133 Buckminster Rd, Brookline, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 3673 Sq. Ft.	$3,174,226
169 Buckminster Rd, Brookline, MA 5 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 3864 Sq. Ft.	$3,575,248

Address	Redfin Estimate
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