A true Brookline beauty! This is a lovingly restored and cared for home near the High School. Farmer's porch welcomes you into a first floor with fireplaced living room, gracious dining room and fireplaced family room with custom walls of bookshelves. There are four second floor bedrooms, master suite with views, study and laundry, and three third floor bedrooms with bath. The lower level is finished. A lovely yard with garden complete this gem.
Single-familyProperty Type
1890Year Built
6,000 sq ftLot Size
$841Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 spacesParking
Listed by Deborah Gordon• Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Brookline
Bought with Lee Cooke Childs• Chobee Hoy Associates
THIS HOME WAS EXTENSIVELY AND LOVINGLY RENOVATED IN 1993-94. IT IS A TRUE BROOKLINE BEAUTY W/1ST FL FR W/FP,CUSTOM WALL OF BOOKSHELVES,4 2ND FLR BRS, MASTER W/VIEWS,LNDRY ON 2ND, 3BRS ON 3RD FLR,FIN LOWER LEVEL,DECK,LOVELY YARD W/GARDENS
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$24,627 (+2.7%)
$950,600 + $1,519,500
$2,470,100
2022
$23,971 (+8.1%)
$905,300 + $1,447,100
$2,352,400
2021
$22,168 (+8.4%)
$870,500 + $1,391,500
$2,262,000
2020
$20,441 (+5.9%)
$791,400 + $1,371,700
$2,163,100
2019
$19,303 (+4.7%)
$753,700 + $1,306,400
$2,060,100
2018
$18,443 (+1.5%)
$685,200 + $1,264,400
$1,949,600
2017
$18,172 (+1.5%)
$646,400 + $1,192,900
$1,839,300
2016
$17,912 (+4.4%)
$604,100 + $1,114,900
$1,719,000
2015
$17,157 (−3.9%)
$564,600 + $1,041,900
$1,606,500
2014
$17,860 (+0.7%)
$513,200 + $1,054,800
$1,568,000
2013
$17,735 (+3.3%)
$498,300 + $1,024,000
$1,522,300
2012
$17,165 (+0.7%)
$498,300 + $1,007,400
$1,505,700
2011
$17,039 (+3.0%)
$496,400 + $1,011,500
$1,507,900
2010
$16,542 (+2.6%)
$496,400 + $1,011,500
$1,507,900
2009
$16,119
$496,400 + $1,011,500
$1,507,900
Tax history for 26 Gorham Ave
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$24,627 (+2.7%)
$950,600 + $1,519,500
$2,470,100
2022
$23,971 (+8.1%)
$905,300 + $1,447,100
$2,352,400
2021
$22,168 (+8.4%)
$870,500 + $1,391,500
$2,262,000
2020
$20,441 (+5.9%)
$791,400 + $1,371,700
$2,163,100
2019
$19,303 (+4.7%)
$753,700 + $1,306,400
$2,060,100
2018
$18,443 (+1.5%)
$685,200 + $1,264,400
$1,949,600
2017
$18,172 (+1.5%)
$646,400 + $1,192,900
$1,839,300
2016
$17,912 (+4.4%)
$604,100 + $1,114,900
$1,719,000
2015
$17,157 (−3.9%)
$564,600 + $1,041,900
$1,606,500
2014
$17,860 (+0.7%)
$513,200 + $1,054,800
$1,568,000
2013
$17,735 (+3.3%)
$498,300 + $1,024,000
$1,522,300
2012
$17,165 (+0.7%)
$498,300 + $1,007,400
$1,505,700
2011
$17,039 (+3.0%)
$496,400 + $1,011,500
$1,507,900
2010
$16,542 (+2.6%)
$496,400 + $1,011,500
$1,507,900
2009
$16,119
$496,400 + $1,011,500
$1,507,900
*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
7
Baths
3.5
Stories
3
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
6,098 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
2002
Sq. Ft.
3,673
Year built
1890
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Norfolk County
APN
36294
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 21, 2023.
Sep 6, 2022 • Active
Residential electrical
Remodel the bathrooms and kitchen for lighting and power. Install smoke detectors and upgrade the electrical service.
Bathroom
Electrical
Kitchen
Remodel
May 25, 2022 • Active
Residential building
Construct an addition to the rear of the main floor to increase living space. Renovate a kitchen and multiple bathrooms.
Addition
Bathroom
Kitchen
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.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Has Garage
Parking Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Detached, Storage, Off Street
Interior
Master Bedroom Information
Area: 190
Length: 19
Width: 10
Level: Second
Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 224
Length: 16
Width: 14
Level: Second
Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 208
Length: 13
Width: 16
Level: Second
Bedroom #4 Information
Area: 160
Length: 10
Width: 16
Level: Second
Bedroom #5 Information
Area: 204
Length: 17
Width: 12
Level: Third
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 3
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1
Master Bathroom Features: Yes
Bathroom #1 Information
Level: First
Features: Bathroom - Half
Bathroom #2 Information
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full
Bathroom #3 Information
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full
Living Room Information
Area: 336
Length: 14
Width: 24
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood
Family Room Information
Area: 140
Length: 10
Width: 14
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood
Dining Room Information
Area: 224
Length: 14
Width: 16
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood
Kitchen Information
Area: 140
Length: 14
Width: 10
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood
Office Room Information
Area: 96
Length: 8
Width: 12
Level: Second
Basement Information
Basement: Full
Laundry Information
Laundry Features: Second Floor
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 3
Fireplace Features: Family Room, Living Room, Bedroom
Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 12
Window Features: Insulated Windows
Flooring: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
Interior Features: Bathroom - Full, Bedroom, Office, Play Room
Exterior
Building Information
Building Area (Total): 3,674
Foundation Details: Stone
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Actual
Color: TAUPE
Exterior Features
Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Patio
Exterior Features: Porch, Patio
Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.14
Lot Features: Level
Road Frontage Type: Public
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $14,755
Tax Year: 2010
Utilities
Utility Information
Utilities: for Gas Range
Sewer: Public Sewer, City/Town Sewer
Water Source: Public, City/Town Water
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Baseboard, Hot Water, Natural Gas
Location
Location Information
Directions: Washington Street to Greenough to Gorham
UnparsedAddress: 26 Gorham Ave, Brookline MA 02445
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping
Public facts
Beds: 7
Baths: 3.5
Sq. Ft.: 3,673
Stories: 3.0
Lot Size: 6,098 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1890
Year Renovated: 2002
County: Norfolk County
APN: 36294
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 20, 2023
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 3
Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
Pierce School
Public K-8 • Assigned • 0.3mi
10/10
Brookline High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.1mi
8/10
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Lifestyle
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