Nestled between Fisher Hill & Chestnut Hill, 265 Dean offers the perfect blend of urban convenience & suburban comfort. This 6+ bedroom Colonial Revival was fully gutted in 2021 to meet modern family needs while preserving its historic charm. Expansive chef's kitchen features Sub-Zero & Thermador appliances. It opens to a bright family room with custom built-ins. A larger formal living room spills onto an enormous covered porch. Upstairs, the primary suite delights w/ luxurious spa-like bath & large walk-through closet. 3 more bedrooms and convenient laundry complete this level. 4th floor has 2 more beds, a living room, office & full bath. Extraordinary basement includes a sports room, playroom, home gym & full bath. Modern upgrades include new windows, electrical, plumbing and a multi-zoned HVAC. The 1/4 acre lot has recently been leveled with significant drainage and retention work. 2 car garage. Superb convenience: walk to schools, parks, public transit & Cleveland Circle amenities.
Single-familyProperty Type
1914Year Built
9,987 sq ftLot Size
$808Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 garage spacesParking
Listed by Jeffrey Hamilton• Columbus and Over Group, LLC
Bought with Paul Whaley / Charlie Ring Team• Coldwell Banker Realty - Boston
Well maintained Fisher Hill colonial with classical details, three fireplaces in spacious living and dining room, third floor great room, located on beautiful Dean Road off Chestnut Hill Ave. Second floor master bedroom and three more bedrooms with two bathrooms. Third floor three bedrooms with bathroom/shower. Eat-in kitchen with pantry room. Basement in-law unit with separate entrance. OH showings: Saturday 06/06 1:30 - 3:00 PM, Sunday 06/07 1:30 - 3:00 PM, Monday 06/08 9:00 - 10:30 AM. Offers, if any, due at 5pm Tuesday 06/09 with expiration at 5pm Wed. 06/10.
MLS PIN #70050699
Aug 16, 2004
Sold
$1,560,000
$272/sq ft
Jul 6, 2004
Listing Removed
—
Jun 16, 2004
Listed
$1,595,000
$278/sq ft
FISHER HILL COLONIAL REVIVAL WITH 3 FIREPLACES, MANY ORIGINAL DETAILS. PHOTOGRAPHIC DARKROOM, 3 ROOM IN-LAW SUITE, FIRST FLOOR FAMILY ROOM, UPDATED KITCHEN, LANDSCAPED GROUNDS WITH PATIO, 3RD FLOOR BILLIARD ROOM. NEAR TRANSPORTATION, SHOPS, PARKS.
Public Records
Jun 15, 1987
Sold
$640,000
$111/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$28,701 (+2.7%)
$1,001,000 + $1,877,700
$2,878,700
2022
$27,937 (+25.8%)
$953,300 + $1,788,300
$2,741,600
2021
$22,206 (+8.5%)
$916,600 + $1,349,300
$2,265,900
2020
$20,458 (+5.9%)
$833,300 + $1,331,600
$2,164,900
2019
$19,319 (−0.6%)
$793,600 + $1,268,200
$2,061,800
2018
$19,434 (+1.5%)
$800,200 + $1,254,100
$2,054,300
2017
$19,146 (+1.5%)
$754,800 + $1,183,100
$1,937,900
2016
$18,872 (+4.4%)
$705,500 + $1,105,600
$1,811,100
2015
$18,077 (−0.9%)
$659,300 + $1,033,300
$1,692,600
2014
$18,239 (+0.7%)
$599,500 + $1,001,800
$1,601,300
2013
$18,112 (+2.2%)
$582,000 + $972,700
$1,554,700
2012
$17,724 (+5.9%)
$582,000 + $972,700
$1,554,700
2011
$16,738 (+2.6%)
$561,500 + $919,700
$1,481,200
2010
$16,316 (+2.7%)
$561,500 + $925,800
$1,487,300
2009
$15,881
$559,800 + $925,800
$1,485,600
Tax history for 265 Dean Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$28,701 (+2.7%)
$1,001,000 + $1,877,700
$2,878,700
2022
$27,937 (+25.8%)
$953,300 + $1,788,300
$2,741,600
2021
$22,206 (+8.5%)
$916,600 + $1,349,300
$2,265,900
2020
$20,458 (+5.9%)
$833,300 + $1,331,600
$2,164,900
2019
$19,319 (−0.6%)
$793,600 + $1,268,200
$2,061,800
2018
$19,434 (+1.5%)
$800,200 + $1,254,100
$2,054,300
2017
$19,146 (+1.5%)
$754,800 + $1,183,100
$1,937,900
2016
$18,872 (+4.4%)
$705,500 + $1,105,600
$1,811,100
2015
$18,077 (−0.9%)
$659,300 + $1,033,300
$1,692,600
2014
$18,239 (+0.7%)
$599,500 + $1,001,800
$1,601,300
2013
$18,112 (+2.2%)
$582,000 + $972,700
$1,554,700
2012
$17,724 (+5.9%)
$582,000 + $972,700
$1,554,700
2011
$16,738 (+2.6%)
$561,500 + $919,700
$1,481,200
2010
$16,316 (+2.7%)
$561,500 + $925,800
$1,487,300
2009
$15,881
$559,800 + $925,800
$1,485,600
*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
6
Baths
4.5
Stories
3
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
10,019 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1968
Sq. Ft.
3,978
Year built
1915
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Norfolk County
APN
38951
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 21, 2023.
Sep 11, 2025 • Active
Residential building
Replace framing in an existing garage to allow for storage above. Apply a board and plaster finish. Replace window sashes to match the existing style.
Remodel
Apr 7, 2022 • Final
Residential building
Remodel all floors and demolish the chimney down to the basement slab according to the provided plans.
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
Has Open Parking
# of Garage Spaces: 2
# of Covered Spaces: 2
Parking Spaces: 5
Parking Features: Detached, Paved Drive
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 4
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1
Master Bathroom Features: Yes
Basement Information
Basement: Full, Finished
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 2
Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 15
Exterior
Building Information
Building Area (Total): 5,744
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Actual
Exterior Features
Roof: Slate
Property Information
Accessibility Features: No
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.23
Road Frontage Type: Public
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $30,910
Tax Year: 2025
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Central, Forced Air, Ductless
Cooling: Central Air, Heat Pump
Location
Location Information
Directions: Off of Chestnut Hill Ave
UnparsedAddress: 265 Dean Road, Brookline MA 02445
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Public School, T-Station
Public facts
Beds: 6
Baths: 4.5
Sq. Ft.: 3,978
Stories: 3.0
Lot Size: 10,019 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1915
Year Renovated: 1968
County: Norfolk County
APN: 38951
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 20, 2023
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 9
Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
Places
Transit
Roland Hayes School
Public PreK-8 • Assigned • 0.2mi
9/10
Brookline High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.1mi
8/10
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Lifestyle
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