Excellent opportunity to acquire a substantial three-family investment property in a desirable Brookline location with immediate access to Cleveland Circle and Coolidge Corner. Totaling 5,118 square feet, the building offers three exceptionally spacious apartments consisting of one two-bedroom and two three-bedroom units. Each residence features a generous and functional layout with large bedrooms, eat-in kitchens, hardwood floors, ample storage, and charming original details throughout. The property has been well maintained, including a new rubber roof installed in 2021, and offers off-street parking for multiple vehicles behind the building. Its location provides convenient access to public transportation, the Longwood Medical Area, Boston College, and the many shops, restaurants, and neighborhood amenities found throughout Brookline. All three apartments are occupied by long-term tenants on fixed leases extending through 2027, providing immediate and stable rental income for the next owner. A well-positioned Brookline multifamily asset offering substantial square footage, strong existing tenancy, and excellent long-term investment potential.
Cleveland Circle, located between Chestnut Hill Reservoir and Boston College, is a transit-linked and lakeside Brookline neighborhood with a streetcar hub and reservoir-edge paths. The neighborhood’s character concentrates at the Cleveland Circle rotary where Beacon Street meets Chestnut Hill Avenue, with corner cafés, small eateries, and storefronts orbiting the Green Line stop. Architectural notes include brick apartment blocks, classic triple-deckers, and courtyard buildings along Beacon Street. The Reservoir’s loop frames daily routines with water views and a steady flow of walkers and runners. Pillar stops include Cityside Bar, The Abbey, and Eagle’s Deli for long-running local flavor. A short walk reaches the emerald lawns and carriage roads of the adjacent Boston College campus.
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Offer insights
3 Strathmore Rd · $3,100,000
$3.06M and above
75% chance or better to win
Why $3.06M+ is a strong offer
DAYS ON MARKET
31 days
The average home goes pending in 32 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
97.5%
Most homes are selling 2% below list price.
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Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
16 total rooms
3 fireplaces
Bathrooms
3 full bathrooms
Exterior features
Paved driveway and off-street parking
Tandem parking configuration
Public transportation, park access, and walk/jog trails nearby
Home design
3-family property
3 stories
Parking
6 total parking spaces
Open parking
Construction
Brick/mortar foundation
Approximately built (year from public records)
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
Electric with circuit breakers
Other
Lot about 0.08 acres
Electricity and solar
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3 Strathmore Rd represents a rare and unparalleled value-add investment opportunity on one of Brookline's most picturesque tree lined streets. The 3-story brick apartment building consists of 5,118 sqft of living space and is 100% leased through summer 2021 w/gross income of over $114,000/yr. The location offers easy access to the C & D, Green line trains, multiple universities and the Longwood Medical Area, as well as Waldstein Park and the many conveniences of Cleveland Cir and Washington Sq, including trendy shops and restaurants along Beacon St. The building consists of one 2 bed 1 bath apartment and two 3 bed one bath apartments, each with eat-in-kitchen, formal dining & living rooms w/decorative fireplaces and bonus office room. The large basement has high ceilings, common laundry and there are up to 6 parking spaces located at the rear of the property. The gas boiler was replaced around 2008, the roof around the mid 90's and the electrical was updated in the mid-late 90's.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$23,134 (+2.7%)
$891,400 + $1,429,000
$2,320,400
2022
$22,520 (+8.1%)
$849,000 + $1,361,000
$2,210,000
2021
$20,824 (+6.0%)
$816,300 + $1,308,600
$2,124,900
2020
$19,647 (+5.9%)
$742,100 + $1,336,900
$2,079,000
2019
$18,553 (+9.7%)
$706,800 + $1,273,200
$1,980,000
2018
$16,915 (+3.4%)
$556,900 + $1,231,200
$1,788,100
2017
$16,357 (+4.3%)
$525,400 + $1,130,200
$1,655,600
2016
$15,683 (+10.7%)
$491,000 + $1,014,100
$1,505,100
2015
$14,167 (−1.4%)
$417,100 + $909,400
$1,326,500
2014
$14,368 (+2.7%)
$379,100 + $882,400
$1,261,500
2013
$13,996 (+2.2%)
$368,100 + $833,300
$1,201,400
2012
$13,696 (+3.3%)
$368,100 + $833,300
$1,201,400
2011
$13,257 (+3.0%)
$368,100 + $805,100
$1,173,200
2010
$12,870 (+2.6%)
$368,100 + $805,100
$1,173,200
2009
$12,542
$368,100 + $805,100
$1,173,200
Public record
Public record
Permits
Beds
8
Baths
3
Stories
3
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
3,485 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1985
Finished Sq. Ft.
5,118
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
5,118
Year built
1900
Style
Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
County
Norfolk County
APN
38531
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Jul 21, 2023.
Nov 12, 2008 • Active
Residential plumbing
Install a backflow preventer for a boiler.
Plumbing
Nov 12, 2008 • Active
Residential gas
Work on a boiler repiping project.
Gas
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.
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