OFF MARKET

Off market jul 2012 for $1.7M

$3,639,395

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $10,535/mo

•

3,874

sq ft

25 Downing Rd, Brookline, MA 02445

About this home

ABUNDANT LIGHT & SPACE in this meticulously maintained custom built home in Washington Square. High ceilings, large windows, quartered oak floors & exquisite period detail. Large kitchen with 2 pantries plus formal dining & living rooms and sunroom. Large master suite. New roof, hot water tank & driveway. Au pair quarters with private access. Partly finished basement, loads of storage. Beautiful landscaped yard with shed. Less than a 10 minute walk to MBTA B, C and D lines and buses.

Single-familyProperty Type

1900Year Built

0.25 acresLot Size

$939Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 spacesParking

Listed by Sheila Mabry • Chobee Hoy Associates

Bought with Eric Glassoff • Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Brookline

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•Source:MLS PIN #71357260

Redfin Estimate

$3,639,395

$1.9M since sold in July 2012$134K since September

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This home's estimate is 6.4% higher than the average sale price ($3.42M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD SEP 25, 2026
$4,368,000
A
6 beds4.5 baths4,060 sq ft
38 Fuller St, Brookline, MA 02446
SOLD SEP 24, 2026
$2,500,000
B
6 beds3.5 baths5,748 sq ft
2 Mason Ter, Brookline, MA 02446
SOLD MAY 14, 2026
$3,285,000
C
5 beds4.5 baths3,658 sq ft
43 Druce St, Brookline, MA 02445
SOLD SEP 9, 2026
$2,945,000
D
4 beds4.5 baths3,819 sq ft
84 Westbourne Ter #84, Brookline, MA 02446
SOLD APR 23, 2026
$3,318,000
E
6 beds4 baths4,633 sq ft
189 Clinton Rd, Brookline, MA 02445
SOLD APR 27, 2026
$4,100,000
F
6 beds4.5 baths5,058 sq ft
282 Buckminster Rd, Brookline, MA 02445

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Market trends in 02445, MA

Last updated September 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Balanced market

Sale-to-list price

97.3%

1.5% MoM

Median sale price

$1.0M

$142K MoM

Avg. days on market

56d

14 days MoM

Recently sold homes

16 MoM

New listings for sale

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301 Goddard Ave #301, Brookline, MA 02445
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$499,000
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136 Beaconsfield Rd #2, Brookline, MA 02445
$635,000
2 beds1 bath806 sq ft
1834 Beacon St #5, Brookline, MA 02445
$8,400,000
7 beds7 baths8,540 sq ft
54 Sargent Rd, Brookline, MA 02445
$5,398,000
5 beds4.5 baths7,058 sq ft
15 Catlin Rd, Brookline, MA 02445
$399,000
Studio1 bath500 sq ft
44 Washington St #1105, Brookline, MA 02445
$2,550,000
4 beds4 baths3,498 sq ft
91 University Rd #2, Brookline, MA 02445
$1,600,000
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Sale history for 25 Downing Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$25,069 (+2.7%)

$1,469,300 + $1,045,100

$2,514,400

2022

$24,402 (−3.6%)

$1,399,300 + $995,400

$2,394,700

2021

$25,314 (+9.6%)

$1,345,500 + $1,237,600

$2,583,100

2020

$23,091 (+5.9%)

$1,223,100 + $1,220,400

$2,443,500

2019

$21,806 (+16.8%)

$1,164,900 + $1,162,300

$2,327,200

2018

$18,669 (+1.5%)

$825,400 + $1,148,100

$1,973,500

2017

$18,395 (+9.1%)

$778,600 + $1,083,200

$1,861,800

2016

$16,867 (+5.2%)

$606,400 + $1,012,300

$1,618,700

2015

$16,037 (−1.4%)

$566,700 + $934,900

$1,501,600

2014

$16,265 (+1.3%)

$514,900 + $913,100

$1,428,000

2013

$16,058 (+3.9%)

$499,900 + $878,500

$1,378,400

2012

$15,462 (+1.8%)

$499,900 + $856,400

$1,356,300

2011

$15,191 (+3.0%)

$510,300 + $834,000

$1,344,300

2010

$14,747 (+2.6%)

$510,300 + $834,000

$1,344,300

2009

$14,372

$510,300 + $834,100

$1,344,400

Tax history for 25 Downing Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$25,069 (+2.7%)

$1,469,300 + $1,045,100

$2,514,400

2022

$24,402 (−3.6%)

$1,399,300 + $995,400

$2,394,700

2021

$25,314 (+9.6%)

$1,345,500 + $1,237,600

$2,583,100

2020

$23,091 (+5.9%)

$1,223,100 + $1,220,400

$2,443,500

2019

$21,806 (+16.8%)

$1,164,900 + $1,162,300

$2,327,200

2018

$18,669 (+1.5%)

$825,400 + $1,148,100

$1,973,500

2017

$18,395 (+9.1%)

$778,600 + $1,083,200

$1,861,800

2016

$16,867 (+5.2%)

$606,400 + $1,012,300

$1,618,700

2015

$16,037 (−1.4%)

$566,700 + $934,900

$1,501,600

2014

$16,265 (+1.3%)

$514,900 + $913,100

$1,428,000

2013

$16,058 (+3.9%)

$499,900 + $878,500

$1,378,400

2012

$15,462 (+1.8%)

$499,900 + $856,400

$1,356,300

2011

$15,191 (+3.0%)

$510,300 + $834,000

$1,344,300

2010

$14,747 (+2.6%)

$510,300 + $834,000

$1,344,300

2009

$14,372

$510,300 + $834,100

$1,344,400

*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

Baths

3.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

0.25 Acres

Year renovated

1969

Sq. Ft.

3,874

Year built

1900

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Norfolk County

APN

32272

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 20, 2023.

Mar 5, 2025 • Active

Residential building

Remove wood gutters and fascia boards on the front and left side of the residential building. Install new composite fascia boards and fiberglass gutters to match the existing profile, then paint all new work. Repair all remaining wood gutter joints on the rest of the home.

Roofing

Dec 19, 2024 • Active

Residential mechanical - sheet metal

Remove and dispose of an existing cast iron boiler. Install two new high-efficiency gas boilers. All work must comply with building codes and local bylaws.

Gas

HVAC

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 Open Parking
Parking Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Off Street, Paved

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Walk-In Closet(s),Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Hardwood,Dressing Room

Bedroom #2 Information
Level: Second
Features: Closet,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet

Bedroom #3 Information
Level: Second
Features: Closet,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet

Bedroom #4 Information
Level: Second
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #5 Information
Level: Third
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 3
# of Bathrooms (Half): 2
Master Bathroom Features: Yes

Bathroom #1 Information
Level: First
Features: Bathroom - Half

Bathroom #2 Information
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower

Bathroom #3 Information
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Tub,Jacuzzi / Whirlpool Soaking Tub

Living Room Information
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Family Room Information
Level: Basement
Features: Bathroom - Half,Flooring - Hardwood

Dining Room Information
Level: First
Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box

Kitchen Information
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Vinyl,Dining Area,Pantry

Basement Information
Basement: Full, Partially Finished, Walk-Out Access, Sump Pump, Concrete

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: In Basement

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 4
Fireplace Features: Dining Room, Family Room, Living Room, Master Bedroom

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 12
Window Features: Storm Window(s)
Flooring: Tile, Vinyl, Carpet, Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
Interior Features: Closet, Bathroom - Half, Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower, Dining Area, Bedroom, Sun Room, Den, Bathroom, Inlaw Apt.

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 3,874
Foundation Area: 9,999,999
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Construction Materials: Stone
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Approximate

Exterior Features
Fencing: Fenced
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Screened, Patio
Exterior Features: Porch - Screened, Patio, Storage, Sprinkler System, Fenced Yard, Fruit Trees, Garden

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Security Features: Security System

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.25
Lot Features: Corner Lot, Level

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $13,572
Tax Year: 2012

Utilities

Utility Information
Utilities: for Gas Range, for Electric Oven
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Baseboard, Hot Water, Natural Gas

Location

Location Information
Directions: Beacon St. outbound, right on Washington St., left on Downing Road
UnparsedAddress: 25 Downing Rd, Brookline MA 02445

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, University

Public facts

Beds: 6
Baths: 3.5
Sq. Ft.: 3,874
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.25 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1900
Year Renovated: 1969
County: Norfolk County
APN: 32272

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 20, 2023

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 4

Listing Information
Exclusions: Two Front Door Knockers, Bookcases In Bedrooms.
StandardStatus: Closed

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Schools

Michael Driscoll School

Public K-8 • Assigned • 0.2mi

9/10

Brookline High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.8mi

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, 15 days in 30 years

6/10 Wind Factor

59% 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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$3.46M – $4.19M

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Home values near 25 Downing Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
5 Downing Road, Brookline, MA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1906 Sq. Ft.	$2,177,956
16 Downing Road, Brookline, MA 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 4325 Sq. Ft.	$3,744,593

Address	Redfin Estimate
9 Downing Road, Brookline, MA 8 Beds \| 5 Baths \| 5803 Sq. Ft.	$3,469,171
10 Downing Road, Brookline, MA 6 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 3830 Sq. Ft.	$3,329,686

Address	Redfin Estimate
26 Downing Road, Brookline, MA 5 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 3290 Sq. Ft.	$3,321,936
11 Orchard Road, Brookline, MA 6 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 2052 Sq. Ft.	$3,187,760

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