Set on beautiful Fisher Hill, this Shingle and Stone-style residence designed by Horace Frazer of Chapman and Frazer was renovated in 2000 and was featured in "This Old House" magazine. Fine architectural details include multiple fireplaces, leaded glass windows, and many built-in features. Gracious front-to-back living room with gorgeous leaded glass windows, fireplace, built-ins; French doors to sun room; elegant dining room with wainscoting, fireplace, leaded glass, window seat. Kitchen with custom cabinetry and lighting, granite, stainless steel, island and eating area. Master bedroom suite with fireplace, sitting room, master bathroom with Carrera marble, four additional bedrooms, two more marble bathrooms, finished basement with built-in theater/stage, slate roof, two-car garage with a deck above. Beautiful patio and Japanese garden on a professionally landscaped lot. Great curb appeal. Close to the T and Runkle School.
Single-familyProperty Type
1905Year Built
9,358 sq ftLot Size
$849Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 garage spacesParking
Listed by Bobbie Madigan• Hammond Residential R. E.
Bought with The Gillach Group• William Raveis R. E. & Home Services
WONDERFUL TURN OF THE CENTURY SHINGLE & STONE HOME WITH MULTIPLE FIREPLACES,LEADED GLASS WINDOWS AND MANY OTHER CHARMING DETAILS. WITH RENOVATION & RESTORATION THIS HOME WILL BE FABULOUS.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$27,782 (+2.7%)
$982,400 + $1,804,200
$2,786,600
2022
$27,043 (+8.1%)
$935,600 + $1,718,300
$2,653,900
2021
$25,008 (+8.1%)
$899,600 + $1,652,200
$2,551,800
2020
$23,135 (+5.9%)
$817,800 + $1,630,300
$2,448,100
2019
$21,847 (−4.6%)
$778,900 + $1,552,700
$2,331,600
2018
$22,910 (+1.5%)
$784,500 + $1,637,300
$2,421,800
2017
$22,575 (−0.2%)
$740,200 + $1,544,700
$2,284,900
2016
$22,619 (+19.1%)
$691,800 + $1,478,900
$2,170,700
2015
$18,990 (+1.3%)
$646,500 + $1,131,600
$1,778,100
2014
$18,743 (+0.7%)
$587,700 + $1,057,900
$1,645,600
2013
$18,613 (+2.2%)
$570,600 + $1,027,100
$1,597,700
2012
$18,214 (+10.2%)
$570,600 + $1,027,100
$1,597,700
2011
$16,533 (+3.0%)
$552,300 + $910,800
$1,463,100
2010
$16,050 (+2.7%)
$552,300 + $910,800
$1,463,100
2009
$15,622
$550,700 + $910,700
$1,461,400
Tax history for 249 Buckminster Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$27,782 (+2.7%)
$982,400 + $1,804,200
$2,786,600
2022
$27,043 (+8.1%)
$935,600 + $1,718,300
$2,653,900
2021
$25,008 (+8.1%)
$899,600 + $1,652,200
$2,551,800
2020
$23,135 (+5.9%)
$817,800 + $1,630,300
$2,448,100
2019
$21,847 (−4.6%)
$778,900 + $1,552,700
$2,331,600
2018
$22,910 (+1.5%)
$784,500 + $1,637,300
$2,421,800
2017
$22,575 (−0.2%)
$740,200 + $1,544,700
$2,284,900
2016
$22,619 (+19.1%)
$691,800 + $1,478,900
$2,170,700
2015
$18,990 (+1.3%)
$646,500 + $1,131,600
$1,778,100
2014
$18,743 (+0.7%)
$587,700 + $1,057,900
$1,645,600
2013
$18,613 (+2.2%)
$570,600 + $1,027,100
$1,597,700
2012
$18,214 (+10.2%)
$570,600 + $1,027,100
$1,597,700
2011
$16,533 (+3.0%)
$552,300 + $910,800
$1,463,100
2010
$16,050 (+2.7%)
$552,300 + $910,800
$1,463,100
2009
$15,622
$550,700 + $910,700
$1,461,400
*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
5
Baths
4
Stories
3
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
9,358
Year renovated
1972
Sq. Ft.
4,171
Year built
1905
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Norfolk County
APN
38688
Parking Spaces
6
Basement
Yes
Accessible
No
HOA Dues
—
Garage
Yes
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jan 29, 2025.
Oct 2, 2025 • Active
Residential mechanical - sheet metal
Install a new dehumidifier to replace an existing unit in the same location. Reconnect the unit to the existing electrical outlet, flex duct, and condensate removal piping. Dust mitigation must be in place during all phases of construction.
HVAC
Plumbing
May 24, 2016 • Active
Residential electrical
Rewire the electrical systems in the kitchen and laundry room.
Electrical
Kitchen
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: 2
# of Covered Spaces: 2
Parking Spaces: 4
Parking Features: Detached, Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved
Utilities: for Gas Range, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: 200+ Amp Service
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Baseboard, Natural Gas
Cooling: Central Air
Location
Location Information
Directions: Corner of Chesham & Buckminster
UnparsedAddress: 249 Buckminster Rd, Brookline MA 02445
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Park, Public School, T-Station
Public facts
Beds: 5
Baths: 4.0
Sq. Ft.: 4,171
Stories: 3.0
Parking Spaces: 6
Basement: Yes
Accessible: No
Lot Size: 9,358 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1905
Year Renovated: 1972
County: Norfolk County
APN: 38688
HOA Dues: —
Garage: Yes
Features: —
Home facts updated by owner on Jan 29, 2025
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 4
Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
Places
Transit
John D Runkle School
Public PreK-8 • Assigned • 0.1mi
8/10
Brookline High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.7mi
8/10
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