Meticulously designed by renowned architect Royal Barry Willis, this storybook single family home is a touchstone of Cape Revival style in Pill Hill. The tranquil residence has been lovingly preserved & enhanced for modern suburban living. Renovated baths, closets, built-ins, insulation & HVAC. The first floor affords plenty of living & entertainment space, with a wealth of sunlight from bay windows. This level includes a fireplaced living room, large family room, formal dining, sun room & study. The kitchen features a cathedral ceiling, SS appliances including Viking gas 6-burner stove & access to the garden. The second floor includes 3 bedrooms, including primary suite with a new walk-in closet & fully renovated en-suite bathroom with radiant heating, deep tub & walk-in shower. The partially-finished basement can accommodate two additional rooms. The private outdoor oasis features a charming enclosed garden, stone patio & breakfast nook. New W/D, attached garage & paved driveway.
Single-familyProperty Type
1959Year Built
8,699 sq ftLot Size
$1,151Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 garage spacesParking
Listed by The Bushari Team Compass• Compass
Bought with Barrie Wheeler• Hammond Residential Real Estate
In much sought-after Pill Hill neighborhood, near Brookline Village, this story book Cape designed by Royal Barry Wills is nestled amidst flowering trees and bushes. Built in 1959, the home was thoughtfully and lovingly renovated in 2002, with newer kitchen, baths, HVAC. Throughout the house, moulding, baseboards and 6-panel hardwood doors were added. Bay windows offer views of the garden and fill the house with light. On the first floor, in addition to a gracious living room with fireplace, there is a library, office and crafts room, with sliders to slate patio, ideal for al fresco dining by a decorative pond. Off the elegant dining room, is a serious cook's kitchen with cathedral ceilings, six burner Viking stove, honed granite counters, cork floor and easy access to garden. Second floor has three bedrooms, two baths. There are two offices in the basement. In addition to one car attached garage, near the kitchen entry there is a rear driveway with extra off-street parking.
MLS PIN #30572933
Mar 14, 2002
Sold
$775,000
$304/sq ft
Jan 24, 2002
Listing Removed
—
Jan 17, 2002
Listed
$789,000
$310/sq ft
CUSTOM BLT.C.1957 ROYAL BARRY WILLS CAPE.LARGE PROPORTIONED ROOMS.LOVELY OAK FLOORS, BAY WINDOWS. 1 BR/BATH ON 1ST.FLOOR BREEZEWAY-SUMMER RM.SLATE PATIO,2 DRIVEWAYS, PILL HILL HISTORIC DISTRICT.AZALEA&RHODODENDRON GARDEN.OCC.MID-MARCH
Public Records
Aug 21, 1991
Sold
$310,000
$122/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$19,473 (+2.7%)
$1,073,100 + $880,100
$1,953,200
2022
$18,955 (+10.6%)
$1,022,000 + $838,200
$1,860,200
2021
$17,142 (+10.0%)
$982,700 + $766,500
$1,749,200
2020
$15,583 (+5.9%)
$893,300 + $755,700
$1,649,000
2019
$14,716 (+8.3%)
$850,800 + $719,700
$1,570,500
2018
$13,582 (+2.8%)
$749,500 + $686,200
$1,435,700
2017
$13,209 (+1.5%)
$707,100 + $629,800
$1,336,900
2016
$13,019 (+4.4%)
$660,800 + $588,600
$1,249,400
2015
$12,471 (−2.0%)
$617,600 + $550,100
$1,167,700
2014
$12,731 (+0.7%)
$561,500 + $556,200
$1,117,700
2013
$12,641 (+2.2%)
$545,100 + $540,000
$1,085,100
2012
$12,370 (−0.9%)
$545,100 + $540,000
$1,085,100
2011
$12,485 (+3.0%)
$552,100 + $552,800
$1,104,900
2010
$12,121 (+2.6%)
$552,100 + $552,800
$1,104,900
2009
$11,817
$552,600 + $552,800
$1,105,400
Tax history for 30 Irving St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$19,473 (+2.7%)
$1,073,100 + $880,100
$1,953,200
2022
$18,955 (+10.6%)
$1,022,000 + $838,200
$1,860,200
2021
$17,142 (+10.0%)
$982,700 + $766,500
$1,749,200
2020
$15,583 (+5.9%)
$893,300 + $755,700
$1,649,000
2019
$14,716 (+8.3%)
$850,800 + $719,700
$1,570,500
2018
$13,582 (+2.8%)
$749,500 + $686,200
$1,435,700
2017
$13,209 (+1.5%)
$707,100 + $629,800
$1,336,900
2016
$13,019 (+4.4%)
$660,800 + $588,600
$1,249,400
2015
$12,471 (−2.0%)
$617,600 + $550,100
$1,167,700
2014
$12,731 (+0.7%)
$561,500 + $556,200
$1,117,700
2013
$12,641 (+2.2%)
$545,100 + $540,000
$1,085,100
2012
$12,370 (−0.9%)
$545,100 + $540,000
$1,085,100
2011
$12,485 (+3.0%)
$552,100 + $552,800
$1,104,900
2010
$12,121 (+2.6%)
$552,100 + $552,800
$1,104,900
2009
$11,817
$552,600 + $552,800
$1,105,400
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
4
Baths
3
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
8,699
Year renovated
2019
Sq. Ft.
2,547
Year built
1959
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Norfolk County
APN
40852
Parking Spaces
2
Basement
Yes
Accessible
No
HOA Dues
—
Garage
Yes
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 3, 2023.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Has Garage
Has Open Parking
# of Garage Spaces: 1
# of Covered Spaces: 1
Parking Spaces: 3
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Attached, Paved Drive, Off Street
Exterior Features: Patio, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System, Fenced Yard
Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.2
Lot Features: Corner Lot, Level
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $15,583
Tax Year: 2020
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling: Central Air
Location
Location Information
Directions: Irving is located off of Walnut or High. 30 Irving is at the intersection of Irving and Upland.
UnparsedAddress: 30 Irving Street, Brookline MA 02445
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Conservation Area, Public School, T-Station
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,547
Stories: 2.0
Parking Spaces: 2
Basement: Yes
Accessible: No
Lot Size: 8,699 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1959
Year Renovated: 2019
County: Norfolk County
APN: 40852
HOA Dues: —
Garage: Yes
Features: —
Home facts updated by owner on Jul 3, 2023
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 1
Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
Pierce School
Public K-8 • Assigned • 0.4mi
10/10
Brookline High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.5mi
8/10
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