If you are looking for a single family with charm and character, this is the one. Enter this delightful cottage and you'll be greeted with an open space suffused with light. The main level has high ceilings which give an airy and open feel with a sunroom off the dining room leading to a grassy fenced backyard with tool shed. The second floor has equally sized bedrooms with a walk-in closet and full bath. The top floor offers a third bedroom with adjacent half bath. There are two rental parking spaces handily located. Newer windows, heating, tankless water heater in this well maintained home. Walking distance to multiple parks and Brookline's many amenities.
WELL-MAINTAINED SINGLE FAMILY ATTACHED. ALL NEW REPLACEMENT WINDOWS, HARDWOOD FLOORS, 3 LEVELS OF LIVING, SLATE ROOF, 3 SEASON ENCLOSED PORCH
Public Records
Aug 12, 1988
Sold
$132,000
$105/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$9,208 (+2.7%)
$654,600 + $269,000
$923,600
2022
$8,963 (+8.1%)
$623,400 + $256,200
$879,600
2021
$8,288 (+13.5%)
$599,400 + $246,300
$845,700
2020
$7,300 (+5.9%)
$534,900 + $237,600
$772,500
2019
$6,894 (+13.4%)
$509,400 + $226,300
$735,700
2018
$6,080 (+2.8%)
$426,300 + $216,400
$642,700
2017
$5,914 (+1.5%)
$402,200 + $196,400
$598,600
2016
$5,829 (+4.4%)
$375,900 + $183,500
$559,400
2015
$5,584 (−2.9%)
$351,300 + $171,500
$522,800
2014
$5,750 (+0.7%)
$325,400 + $179,400
$504,800
2013
$5,710 (+0.5%)
$315,900 + $174,200
$490,100
2012
$5,681 (+6.1%)
$315,900 + $182,400
$498,300
2011
$5,356 (+3.2%)
$311,200 + $162,800
$474,000
2010
$5,191 (+2.5%)
$311,200 + $162,000
$473,200
2009
$5,063
$311,600 + $162,000
$473,600
Tax history for 173 High
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$9,208 (+2.7%)
$654,600 + $269,000
$923,600
2022
$8,963 (+8.1%)
$623,400 + $256,200
$879,600
2021
$8,288 (+13.5%)
$599,400 + $246,300
$845,700
2020
$7,300 (+5.9%)
$534,900 + $237,600
$772,500
2019
$6,894 (+13.4%)
$509,400 + $226,300
$735,700
2018
$6,080 (+2.8%)
$426,300 + $216,400
$642,700
2017
$5,914 (+1.5%)
$402,200 + $196,400
$598,600
2016
$5,829 (+4.4%)
$375,900 + $183,500
$559,400
2015
$5,584 (−2.9%)
$351,300 + $171,500
$522,800
2014
$5,750 (+0.7%)
$325,400 + $179,400
$504,800
2013
$5,710 (+0.5%)
$315,900 + $174,200
$490,100
2012
$5,681 (+6.1%)
$315,900 + $182,400
$498,300
2011
$5,356 (+3.2%)
$311,200 + $162,800
$474,000
2010
$5,191 (+2.5%)
$311,200 + $162,000
$473,200
2009
$5,063
$311,600 + $162,000
$473,600
*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
3
Baths
1.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
2,178 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1965
Sq. Ft.
1,188
Year built
1925
Style
Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
County
Norfolk County
APN
40797
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 21, 2023.
Nov 18, 2025 • Active
Residential building
Replace the roof with new asphalt shingles.
Roofing
Jul 20, 2016 • Active
Residential building
Re-support the main beam at the rear portion of the building near the laundry sink. Install a support wall using pressure-treated lumber.
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.
Directions: Route 9 going West, left on High Street, 5 blocks on left
UnparsedAddress: 173 High, Brookline MA 02445
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Medical Facility, Highway Access, Private School, Public School, T-Station
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,188
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 2,178 square feet
Style: Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
Year Built: 1925
Year Renovated: 1965
County: Norfolk County
APN: 40797
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 20, 2023
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 1
Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
William H Lincoln School
Public K-8 • Assigned • 0.5mi
9/10
Brookline High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.6mi
8/10
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Lifestyle
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