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About this home
Offered for the first time in 61 years, this is a rare opportunity to restore and reimagine a distinguished Colonial Revival residence in Brookline's coveted Fisher Hill neighborhood. Built in 1897, this remarkable home is rich in character, timeless architectural detail, and period charm, presenting an exceptional opportunity to create your dream home. Gracious, generously proportioned main rooms showcase the home's historic elegance, while three full levels of living space offer unlimited potential for customization and expansion. A striking oversized stained-glass window illuminates the main staircase, serving as a stunning focal point and a reminder of the home's enduring craftsmanship. Featuring 6-7 bedrooms, high ceilings, and flexible living areas, the property offers endless possibilities for today's lifestyle needs. The lower level includes a separate entrance, making it ideal for a home office, professional space, guest suite, or future finished living area. Ideally located just minutes from Runkle School, Brookline High School, parks, the Longwood Medical Area, and two Green Line T stations, this exceptional property combines a premier location with extraordinary potential.
Single-familyProperty Type
1897Year Built
8,394 sq ftLot Size
$467Price/Sq.Ft.
2 spacesParking
Listed by Jayne Friedberg• Coldwell Banker Realty - Brookline
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
309 Buckminster Rd · $2,350,000
$2.42M and above
75% chance or better to win
Why $2.42M+ is a strong offer
DAYS ON MARKET
11 days
The average home goes pending in 25 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
100.1%
Most homes are selling 0% above list price.
About offer insights
Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bedroom
Living
Interior features
Study
Separate-entry home office
Two fireplaces, in the living room and primary bedroom
Full basement
Bedrooms
Five bedrooms: four on the second floor and one on the third floor
Bathrooms
Two full bathrooms and two half bathrooms
Kitchen
Range, oven, refrigerator
Laundry & utility
Washer and dryer
Laundry on the first floor
Flooring
Wood and hardwood flooring
Heating & cooling
Forced-air natural gas heating
Central air conditioning
Exterior features
Composite deck
Fenced and enclosed
Home design
Single-family residence
Parking
Two off-street parking spaces
Construction
Frame construction
Stone foundation
Shingle roof
Utilities
Public water and sewer
200+ amp electrical service
HOA & community
Community amenities include public transportation, shopping, a pool, tennis courts, parks, walking and jogging trails, medical facilities, bike paths, conservation areas, highway access, houses of worship, private and public schools, a T station, and a university
Electricity and solar
View estimated energy costs and solar savings for this home
Replace the roof coverings on a residential building.
Roofing
Mar 23, 2015 • Active
Residential electrical
Resupport outlet boxes and replace electrical devices. Add new receptacles in the basement following water damage.
Electrical
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.
Local insights from Redfin agents
Brookline will continue to be a Seller's market for the foreseeable future, driven by restrictive zoning laws that have limited increases in housing production and a stable population with relatively low turnover. This has resulted in a massive...
supply/demand imbalance that is unlikely to change.
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, 15 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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Historical weather
Brookline, MA • 02445
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Sun exposure
90/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
This home ranks in the top 7% for direct sun exposure in Brookline. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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Redfin Estimate for 309 Buckminster Rd
$2,332,067
$18K under list price of $2.35M
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $2.3M to $4.1M.