Welcome home to this charming top-floor condominium in historic Aspinwall Hill in Brookline. As a floor-through unit with windows on all sides, stepping into this sun-flooded condo feels like entering a single-family home. Enjoy the outdoors with both a front and rear deck. High ceilings, a fireplace, and beautiful craftsmanship throughout. The front of the home offers a graciously sized foyer, a large living room, a bedroom or office. Moving through the dining room you’ll find a recently updated butler’s pantry and expansive kitchen with all of the storage you could ever need. Nestled beside the kitchen are two bedrooms, separated by an updated bath. Ample closet space throughout, in-unit laundry, one assigned parking space, and plenty of extra storage in a basement storage unit. A short walk to the C and D lines and the Runkle School. Brookline High School is an easy walk as well. Surrounded by beautiful parks, incredible eateries and everything else that Washington Square offers.
CondoProperty Type
1925Year Built
$733Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 spaceParking
Listed by Cassandra Bligh• Kingston Real Estate & Management
Atop Aspinwall Hill and close to Washington Square, Brookline Village and Runkle School, this stunning condominium is part of a 100% owner occupied three-unit association. It is less than a half of a mile to the C and D lines. With high ceilings and plentiful windows, this sunny condominium feels even larger than its 1,422 square feet. An oversized foyer opens to the living spaces and has a large closet. The spacious living room offers a beautiful fireplace, and opens to the lovely dining room with a coffered ceiling and bay of windows. A great butler’s pantry leads to the renovated kitchen with abundant cabinetry and high-end stainless appliances. Off the kitchen is the laundry room with a door to the back deck. There are two bedrooms at the back of the unit and one off the foyer, each a with wonderful closet. The bedroom off the foyer has a door to the front deck. Secondary stairs off the kitchen lead to the basement with private storage as well as the driveway with 1 assigned space
MLS PIN #72106039
Mar 31, 2017
Sold
$819,304
$576/sq ft
Jan 23, 2017
Pending
—
Jan 6, 2017
Listed
$815,000
$573/sq ft
+18
Incredible opportunity to own in one of Brookline's most sought after neighborhoods - Aspinwall Hill! Located just steps from Washington Square this unit is ideally sited on a tree lined street between the C&D branches of the T. Nearby Schick Park offers play opportunities for kids & dogs alike. You'll fall in love with this 3 bedroom/1 bathroom penthouse unit featuring many original details. The light & bright living room with double pocket doors is wonderful for relaxing or entertaining and the ornate dining room with picture rail, coffered ceiling, and built in china cabinet is suited for dinner parties or every day dining. You'll love cooking in the gleaming kitchen with beautiful white wood cabinets and large butler's pantry. You'll also find 3 well proportioned bedrooms with generous closets and decks in both front and back. Plus assigned parking just outside the back door. All this in a well cared for, well managed building. It's an unbeatable package. Welcome to your new home!
Public Records
Oct 6, 1982
Sold
$58,000
$41/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$8,454 (+4.4%)
$847,900
2022
$8,094 (+5.0%)
$794,300
2021
$7,708 (+4.7%)
$786,500
2020
$7,359 (+5.9%)
$778,700
2019
$6,949 (+4.0%)
$741,600
2018
$6,682 (+3.4%)
$706,300
2017
$6,462 (+4.3%)
$654,000
2016
$6,195 (+7.3%)
$594,500
2015
$5,773 (+1.0%)
$540,500
2014
$5,717 (+2.7%)
$501,900
2013
$5,569 (+2.2%)
$478,000
2012
$5,449 (+1.0%)
$478,000
2011
$5,393 (+3.0%)
$477,300
2010
$5,236 (+2.6%)
$477,300
2009
$5,102
$477,300
Tax history for 189 Rawson Rd #3
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$8,454 (+4.4%)
$847,900
2022
$8,094 (+5.0%)
$794,300
2021
$7,708 (+4.7%)
$786,500
2020
$7,359 (+5.9%)
$778,700
2019
$6,949 (+4.0%)
$741,600
2018
$6,682 (+3.4%)
$706,300
2017
$6,462 (+4.3%)
$654,000
2016
$6,195 (+7.3%)
$594,500
2015
$5,773 (+1.0%)
$540,500
2014
$5,717 (+2.7%)
$501,900
2013
$5,569 (+2.2%)
$478,000
2012
$5,449 (+1.0%)
$478,000
2011
$5,393 (+3.0%)
$477,300
2010
$5,236 (+2.6%)
$477,300
2009
$5,102
$477,300
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
3
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
—
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,422
Year built
1925
Style
Condo/Co-op
County
Norfolk County
APN
37429
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 21, 2023.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Parking Spaces: 1
Parking Features: Off Street, Assigned
Interior
Master Bedroom Information
Area: 130
Length: 13
Width: 10
Level: Third
Features: Ceiling Fan(s),Closet
Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 132
Length: 12
Width: 11
Level: Third
Features: Ceiling Fan(s),Closet
Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 150
Length: 15
Width: 10
Level: Third
Features: Ceiling Fan(s),Closet,Deck - Exterior,Pocket Door
Utilities: for Gas Range, for Gas Dryer, Washer Hookup
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Steam, Natural Gas
Cooling: Window Unit(s)
Location
HOA Information
Association Fee: $650
Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
Association Fee Includes: Heat, Water, Sewer, Insurance, Maintenance Structure, Trash
Association Amenities: Hot Water
Location Information
Directions: Tappan Street to Rawson Road
UnparsedAddress: 189 Rawson Road # 3, Brookline MA 02445
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Highway Access, Public School, T-Station
Pets Allowed: Yes w/ Restrictions
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,422
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: —
Style: Condo/Co-op
Year Built: 1925
Year Renovated: —
County: Norfolk County
APN: 37429
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 20, 2023
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 1
Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
John D Runkle School
Public PreK-8 • Assigned • 0.3mi
8/10
Brookline High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.4mi
8/10
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