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Off Market Feb 2016 for $2.7M

$4,238,754

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $5,932/mo

•

5,631

sq ft

291 Buckminster Rd, Brookline, MA 02445

About this home

Located in Fisher Hill, masterfully crafted 12 room brick Jacobean home w/European grace offers a magnificent 1st floor featuring 10' ceilings & entry replete w/oak paneling & an exquisite Gothic inspired carved staircase. Elegant fireplaced living room adorned w/a unique plaster molded ceiling decorated w/musical instruments & warm mellow wood paneled library w/beautifully hand-carved mantle. A banquet sized dining room w/laid linen paneling adjoins the fully equipped kitchen with Bulthaup cabinetry, professional appliances & an island workspace opening to a large deck. The 2nd and 3rd floor features seven bedrooms and four baths including a fabulous fireplaced master suite w/double closets, steam shower & bath. Great lower level with game room and exercise room. Beautifully fenced landscaped grounds w/perennial garden & outdoor spaces, 3 car garage plus additional parking, Minutes to Runkle School, Waldstein Park, C&D lines, The Street & the best of what Brookline has to offer!

Single-familyProperty Type

1897Year Built

0.29 acresLot Size

$753Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

3 garage spacesParking

Listed by Jayne Friedberg • Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Brookline

Bought with Roman Reznikov • Castles Unlimited®

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•Source:MLS PIN #71843361

Redfin Estimate

$4,238,754

$1.5M since sold in February 2016$45K since July

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This home's estimate is 32.6% higher than the average sale price ($3.20M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD APR 27, 2026
$4,100,000
A
6 beds4.5 baths5,058 sq ft
282 Buckminster Rd, Brookline, MA 02445
SOLD MAY 6, 2026
$2,480,000
B
8 beds5 baths5,803 sq ft
9 Downing Rd, Brookline, MA 02445
SOLD JUL 24, 2026
$2,325,000
C
7 beds4 baths4,544 sq ft
54 Clark Rd, Brookline, MA 02445
SOLD MAY 14, 2026
$3,285,000
D
5 beds4.5 baths3,658 sq ft
43 Druce St, Brookline, MA 02445
SOLD APR 23, 2026
$3,318,000
E
6 beds4 baths4,633 sq ft
189 Clinton Rd, Brookline, MA 02445
SOLD JAN 15, 2026
$3,670,000
F
5 beds5.5 baths5,552 sq ft
85 Williston Rd, Brookline, MA 02445

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Market trends in 02445, MA

Last updated July 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

100.2%

0.1% MoM

Median sale price

$1.2M

$85K MoM

Avg. days on market

30d

9 days MoM

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Sale history for 291 Buckminster Rd

Date

Event

Price

MLS PIN #71843361

Feb 23, 2016

Sold

$2,750,000

$488/sq ft

Nov 25, 2015

Pending

—

May 26, 2015

Listed

$2,995,000

$532/sq ft

MLS PIN #50386564

Mar 2, 1998

Sold

$985,000

$175/sq ft

Dec 7, 1997

Listing Removed

—

Oct 10, 1997

Listed

$985,000

$175/sq ft

Public Records

Oct 20, 1993

Sold

$625,000

$111/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$38,413 (+2.7%)

$1,078,400 + $2,774,500

$3,852,900

2022

$37,392 (+22.5%)

$1,027,100 + $2,642,400

$3,669,500

2021

$30,517 (+15.3%)

$987,600 + $2,126,400

$3,114,000

2020

$26,470 (+5.9%)

$897,800 + $1,903,300

$2,801,100

2019

$24,996 (−0.6%)

$855,000 + $1,812,700

$2,667,700

2018

$25,144 (+1.5%)

$865,300 + $1,792,600

$2,657,900

2017

$24,773 (−11.4%)

$816,300 + $1,691,100

$2,507,400

2016

$27,947 (+19.1%)

$762,900 + $1,919,200

$2,682,100

2015

$23,469 (−0.9%)

$713,000 + $1,484,500

$2,197,500

2014

$23,674 (+0.7%)

$648,200 + $1,430,300

$2,078,500

2013

$23,510 (+2.2%)

$629,300 + $1,388,700

$2,018,000

2012

$23,005 (+6.5%)

$629,300 + $1,388,700

$2,018,000

2011

$21,611 (+3.0%)

$599,800 + $1,312,700

$1,912,500

2010

$20,980 (+2.7%)

$599,800 + $1,312,700

$1,912,500

2009

$20,425

$598,000 + $1,312,700

$1,910,700

Tax history for 291 Buckminster Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$38,413 (+2.7%)

$1,078,400 + $2,774,500

$3,852,900

2022

$37,392 (+22.5%)

$1,027,100 + $2,642,400

$3,669,500

2021

$30,517 (+15.3%)

$987,600 + $2,126,400

$3,114,000

2020

$26,470 (+5.9%)

$897,800 + $1,903,300

$2,801,100

2019

$24,996 (−0.6%)

$855,000 + $1,812,700

$2,667,700

2018

$25,144 (+1.5%)

$865,300 + $1,792,600

$2,657,900

2017

$24,773 (−11.4%)

$816,300 + $1,691,100

$2,507,400

2016

$27,947 (+19.1%)

$762,900 + $1,919,200

$2,682,100

2015

$23,469 (−0.9%)

$713,000 + $1,484,500

$2,197,500

2014

$23,674 (+0.7%)

$648,200 + $1,430,300

$2,078,500

2013

$23,510 (+2.2%)

$629,300 + $1,388,700

$2,018,000

2012

$23,005 (+6.5%)

$629,300 + $1,388,700

$2,018,000

2011

$21,611 (+3.0%)

$599,800 + $1,312,700

$1,912,500

2010

$20,980 (+2.7%)

$599,800 + $1,312,700

$1,912,500

2009

$20,425

$598,000 + $1,312,700

$1,910,700

*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

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

0.29 Acres

Year renovated

1990

Sq. Ft.

5,899

Year built

1900

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Norfolk County

APN

38661

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 21, 2023.

Jun 3, 2022 • Active

Residential building

Install new fencing and replace existing fencing in three areas. All work must comply with building codes and local zoning bylaws.

Grading

Sep 30, 2020 • Final

Residential building

Construct a one-story addition and perform alterations to the building according to the approved plans.

Addition

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: 3
# of Covered Spaces: 3
Parking Spaces: 6
Parking Features: Detached, Garage Door Opener, Off Street, Driveway

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Area: 306
Length: 17
Width: 18
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Ceiling Fan(s),Walk-In Closet(s),Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 306
Length: 17
Width: 18
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 323
Length: 17
Width: 19
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Fireplace,Closet

Bedroom #4 Information
Area: 240
Length: 15
Width: 16
Level: Third
Features: Cedar Closet(s),Flooring - Wood

Bedroom #5 Information
Area: 270
Length: 18
Width: 15
Level: Third
Features: Closet,Flooring - Wood

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 4
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1
Master Bathroom Features: Yes

Bathroom #1 Information
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile

Bathroom #2 Information
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower,Closet - Linen,Flooring - Hardwood,Double Vanity

Bathroom #3 Information
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall

Living Room Information
Area: 304
Length: 16
Width: 19
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Family Room Information
Area: 288
Length: 16
Width: 18
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Dining Room Information
Area: 378
Length: 18
Width: 21
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Kitchen Information
Area: 600
Length: 24
Width: 25
Level: First
Features: Dining Area,Balcony / Deck,Pantry,Countertops - Upgraded,French Doors,Kitchen Island,Cabinets - Upgraded,Stainless Steel Appliances,Pot Filler Faucet

Basement Information
Basement: Full, Partially Finished, Walk-Out Access, Interior Entry, Concrete

Laundry Information
Laundry Dimen: 16X7
Laundry Features: Flooring - Wood, Gas Dryer Hookup, Walk-in Storage, Washer Hookup, Second Floor

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 9
Fireplace Features: Dining Room, Family Room, Living Room, Master Bedroom, Bedroom

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 12
Flooring: Wood, Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Wood
Interior Features: Closet, Study, Bedroom, Exercise Room, Game Room

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 5,631
Foundation Details: Stone
Construction Materials: Brick
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Approximate
Color: Brick

Exterior Features
Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed, Fenced
Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Deck - Wood
Exterior Features: Porch, Deck - Wood, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System, Fenced Yard

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.29
Road Frontage Type: Public

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $23,469
Tax Year: 2015

Utilities

Utility Information
Utilities: for Gas Range
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Forced Air, Hot Water, Steam, Natural Gas
Cooling: Central Air

Location

Location Information
Directions: Chestnut Hill Ave or Sumner to Buckminster Road. Home is between Fisher Ave and Druce Street
UnparsedAddress: 291 Buckminster Rd, Brookline MA 02445

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University

Public facts

Beds: 6
Baths: 6.0
Sq. Ft.: 5,899
Stories: 3.0
Lot Size: 0.29 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1900
Year Renovated: 1990
County: Norfolk County
APN: 38661

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 20, 2023

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 3

Listing Information
Exclusions: Hall Chandelier, Sconces And Master Bath Fixture
StandardStatus: Closed

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Schools

John D Runkle School

Public PreK-8 • Assigned • 0.1mi

8/10

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, 14 days in 30 years

6/10 Wind Factor

54% 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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$4.03M – $4.88M

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Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
283 Buckminster Rd, Brookline, MA 5 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 5506 Sq. Ft.	$4,206,842
309 Buckminster Rd, Brookline, MA 6 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 3568 Sq. Ft.	$2,681,193

Address	Redfin Estimate
297 Buckminster Rd, Brookline, MA 9 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 5304 Sq. Ft.	$3,719,560
315 Buckminster Rd, Brookline, MA 6 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 4262 Sq. Ft.	$4,074,253

Address	Redfin Estimate
305 Buckminster Rd, Brookline, MA 5 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 3542 Sq. Ft.	$3,719,798
306 Buckminster Rd, Brookline, MA 5 Beds \| 5 Baths \| 4411 Sq. Ft.	$4,094,508

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