OFF MARKET

Off Market Apr 2023 for $3.1M

$3,709,551

•

5,107

sq ft

172 Buckminster, Brookline, MA 02445

About this home

Prestigious Fisher Hill neighborhood in Brookline. This home is set in a serene setting and sits set back on just under a half-acre corner lot. This classic 13-room home has over 5,100 sq ft of living space on 3 levels. Designed by architect Clarence Blackall. There is great sunlight, generously proportioned rooms, 10 ' ceilings, oversized windows, and light hardwood flooring throughout. Two separate interior staircases. There are many updates throughout. Coveted full-size heated 2-car garage. Minutes walk to Runkle Elementary, Brookline High, Waldstein Playground, and T ( C and D lime) Easy access to Boston and Longwood Medical. This is your forever home.

Single-familyProperty Type

1890Year Built

0.47 acresLot Size

$726Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 garage spacesParking

Listed by Sheila White • Compass

Bought with Elizabeth Moore • Louise Condon Realty

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•Source:MLS PIN #73076497

Redfin Estimate

$3,709,551

$560K since sold in April 2023$18K since July

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This home's estimate is 2% lower than the average sale price ($3.79M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD NOV 25, 2025
$3,330,000
A
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SOLD MAY 14, 2026
$3,285,000
B
5 beds4.5 baths3,658 sq ft
43 Druce St, Brookline, MA 02445
SOLD APR 27, 2026
$4,100,000
C
6 beds4.5 baths5,058 sq ft
282 Buckminster Rd, Brookline, MA 02445
SOLD NOV 7, 2025
$6,000,000
D
5 beds4.5 baths6,556 sq ft
33 Leicester, Brookline, MA 02445
SOLD JAN 15, 2026
$3,670,000
E
5 beds5.5 baths5,552 sq ft
85 Williston Rd, Brookline, MA 02445
SOLD JUL 24, 2026
$2,325,000
F
7 beds4 baths4,544 sq ft
54 Clark Rd, Brookline, MA 02445

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$1,162,706

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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 172 Buckminster

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$27,902 (+2.7%)

$1,310,000 + $1,488,600

$2,798,600

2022

$27,159 (+8.1%)

$1,247,600 + $1,417,700

$2,665,300

2021

$25,115 (+9.1%)

$1,199,600 + $1,363,200

$2,562,800

2020

$23,021 (+5.9%)

$1,090,500 + $1,345,600

$2,436,100

2019

$21,739 (−0.5%)

$1,038,600 + $1,281,500

$2,320,100

2018

$21,844 (+1.5%)

$1,059,800 + $1,249,300

$2,309,100

2017

$21,523 (+1.1%)

$999,800 + $1,178,600

$2,178,400

2016

$21,295 (+4.4%)

$934,400 + $1,109,300

$2,043,700

2015

$20,399 (+1.5%)

$873,300 + $1,036,700

$1,910,000

2014

$20,100 (+0.7%)

$793,900 + $970,800

$1,764,700

2013

$19,960 (+2.2%)

$770,800 + $942,500

$1,713,300

2012

$19,532 (+7.7%)

$770,800 + $942,500

$1,713,300

2011

$18,132 (+3.0%)

$714,300 + $890,300

$1,604,600

2010

$17,602 (+2.8%)

$714,300 + $890,300

$1,604,600

2009

$17,129

$712,100 + $890,200

$1,602,300

Tax history for 172 Buckminster

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$27,902 (+2.7%)

$1,310,000 + $1,488,600

$2,798,600

2022

$27,159 (+8.1%)

$1,247,600 + $1,417,700

$2,665,300

2021

$25,115 (+9.1%)

$1,199,600 + $1,363,200

$2,562,800

2020

$23,021 (+5.9%)

$1,090,500 + $1,345,600

$2,436,100

2019

$21,739 (−0.5%)

$1,038,600 + $1,281,500

$2,320,100

2018

$21,844 (+1.5%)

$1,059,800 + $1,249,300

$2,309,100

2017

$21,523 (+1.1%)

$999,800 + $1,178,600

$2,178,400

2016

$21,295 (+4.4%)

$934,400 + $1,109,300

$2,043,700

2015

$20,399 (+1.5%)

$873,300 + $1,036,700

$1,910,000

2014

$20,100 (+0.7%)

$793,900 + $970,800

$1,764,700

2013

$19,960 (+2.2%)

$770,800 + $942,500

$1,713,300

2012

$19,532 (+7.7%)

$770,800 + $942,500

$1,713,300

2011

$18,132 (+3.0%)

$714,300 + $890,300

$1,604,600

2010

$17,602 (+2.8%)

$714,300 + $890,300

$1,604,600

2009

$17,129

$712,100 + $890,200

$1,602,300

*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

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

0.47 Acres

Year renovated

1962

Sq. Ft.

5,107

Year built

1890

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Norfolk County

APN

38734

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 21, 2023.

Jul 15, 2025 • Active

Residential building

Replace all steep slope and low slope roofing. Flash chimneys with lead and install copper drip edges on all roofs. Remove a vent stack, apply ice and water shield, and install membrane roofing. Repair gutters and install copper downspouts.

Roofing

Nov 10, 2017 • Active

Residential plumbing

Install or repair a backflow preventer and water meter.

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.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2
# of Covered Spaces: 2
Parking Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Detached, Garage Door Opener, Heated Garage, Off Street

Interior

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 5
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1
Master Bathroom Features: Yes

Basement Information
Basement: Full, Partially Finished, Walk-Out Access

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 5

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 13
Flooring: Hardwood

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 5,107
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Approximate

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

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.47
Lot Features: Corner Lot
Road Frontage Type: Public

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $25,061
Tax Year: 2023

Utilities

Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: Circuit Breakers

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Hot Water
Cooling: Central Air, Ductless

Location

Location Information
Directions: Dean Rd to Buckminster Rd
UnparsedAddress: 172 Buckminster, Brookline MA 02445

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Pool, Medical Facility, Public School, T-Station

Public facts

Beds: 7
Baths: 5.0
Sq. Ft.: 5,107
Stories: 3.0
Lot Size: 0.47 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1890
Year Renovated: 1962
County: Norfolk County
APN: 38734

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 20, 2023

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 2

Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed

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Schools

John D Runkle School

Public PreK-8 • Assigned • 0.2mi

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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Brookline, MA • 02445

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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

$3.53M – $4.27M

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Home values near 172 Buckminster

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
141 Buckminster Rd, Brookline, MA 5 Beds \| 5 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$4,553,774
169 Buckminster Rd, Brookline, MA 5 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 3864 Sq. Ft.	$3,575,248

Address	Redfin Estimate
149 Buckminster Rd, Brookline, MA 4 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 6697 Sq. Ft.	$4,370,989
177 Buckminster Rd, Brookline, MA 9 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 4770 Sq. Ft.	$4,410,769

Address	Redfin Estimate
161 Buckminster Rd, Brookline, MA 6 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 4400 Sq. Ft.	$3,864,166
185 Buckminster Rd, Brookline, MA 8 Beds \| 5.5 Baths \| 5879 Sq. Ft.	$5,951,932

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