Off market aug 2007 for $14M

$18,998,510

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $14,270/mo

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13,384

sq ft

40 Cottage St, Brookline, MA 02445

About this home

LOCATED IN THE ESTATE AREA OF BROOKLINE AND ABUTTING SARGENT ESTATES, THIS HANDSOME GEORGIAN REVIVAL COLONIAL WAS METICULOUSLY RENOVATED IN 1997. THE THREE-STORY RESIDENCE IS SHOWCASED BY FORMAL PUBLIC ROOMS, FAMILY LIVING SPACE, A GOURMET KITCHEN WITH FAMILY ROOM, PLAYROOM, MEDIA ROOM AND STAFF QUARTERS AND A SPECTACULAR POOL/SPA WING. THE THIRD FLOOR ACCOMODATES GUESTS. THE GATED ENTRY LEADS TO A PRIVATE DRIVE AND FORMAL STONE COURTYARD. A SOUTHFACING TERRACE OVERLOOKS A SWEEPING LUSH LAWN.

Single-familyProperty Type

1926Year Built

3.44 acresLot Size

$1,419Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

4 garage spacesParking

Listed by Saul Cohen • Hammond Residential R. E.

Bought with Boylan/Krongel • Hammond Residential R. E.

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•Source:MLS PIN #70568326

Redfin Estimate

$18,998,510

$5.0M since sold in August 2007$752K since September

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This home's estimate is 251.3% higher than the average sale price ($5.41M) of 5 comparable homes.

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$7,030,000
A
5 beds6.5 baths5,772 sq ft
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SOLD AUG 4, 2026
$5,750,000
B
5 beds7.5 baths7,359 sq ft
124 Chestnut Hill Rd, Chestnut Hill, MA 02467
SOLD AUG 14, 2026
$2,000,000
C
8 beds5 baths5,076 sq ft
16 Kennard Rd, Brookline, MA 02445
SOLD SEP 14, 2026
$3,335,000
D
4 beds3.5 baths4,082 sq ft
191 Newton St, Brookline, MA 02445
SOLD APR 30, 2026
$8,925,000
E
7 beds9 baths7,240 sq ft
80 Dudley St, Brookline, MA 02445

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Market trends in 02445, MA

Last updated September 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

97.3%

1.5% MoM

Median sale price

$1.0M

$142K MoM

Avg. days on market

56d

14 days MoM

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16 MoM

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Sale history for 40 Cottage St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$332,022 (+2.7%)

$9,222,100 + $24,080,000

$33,302,100

2022

$323,186 (+8.1%)

$8,782,700 + $22,933,300

$31,716,000

2021

$298,863 (+7.1%)

$8,444,900 + $22,051,300

$30,496,200

2020

$279,132 (+5.9%)

$7,677,300 + $21,860,500

$29,537,800

2019

$263,589 (+7.1%)

$7,311,700 + $20,819,500

$28,131,200

2018

$246,088 (+1.5%)

$7,002,000 + $19,011,500

$26,013,500

2017

$242,464 (+1.7%)

$6,605,500 + $17,935,400

$24,540,900

2016

$238,347 (+4.3%)

$6,173,400 + $16,700,600

$22,874,000

2015

$228,507 (−1.3%)

$5,769,500 + $15,626,300

$21,395,800

2014

$231,449 (+2.0%)

$5,232,900 + $15,087,500

$20,320,400

2013

$227,003 (+51.6%)

$5,080,500 + $14,404,700

$19,485,200

2012

$149,768 (+40.5%)

$5,080,500 + $8,057,000

$13,137,500

2011

$106,610

$4,842,100 + $4,592,400

$9,434,500

Tax history for 40 Cottage St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$332,022 (+2.7%)

$9,222,100 + $24,080,000

$33,302,100

2022

$323,186 (+8.1%)

$8,782,700 + $22,933,300

$31,716,000

2021

$298,863 (+7.1%)

$8,444,900 + $22,051,300

$30,496,200

2020

$279,132 (+5.9%)

$7,677,300 + $21,860,500

$29,537,800

2019

$263,589 (+7.1%)

$7,311,700 + $20,819,500

$28,131,200

2018

$246,088 (+1.5%)

$7,002,000 + $19,011,500

$26,013,500

2017

$242,464 (+1.7%)

$6,605,500 + $17,935,400

$24,540,900

2016

$238,347 (+4.3%)

$6,173,400 + $16,700,600

$22,874,000

2015

$228,507 (−1.3%)

$5,769,500 + $15,626,300

$21,395,800

2014

$231,449 (+2.0%)

$5,232,900 + $15,087,500

$20,320,400

2013

$227,003 (+51.6%)

$5,080,500 + $14,404,700

$19,485,200

2012

$149,768 (+40.5%)

$5,080,500 + $8,057,000

$13,137,500

2011

$106,610

$4,842,100 + $4,592,400

$9,434,500

*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

2.61 Acres

Year renovated

2013

Sq. Ft.

22,757

Year built

2009

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Norfolk County

APN

4777555

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 20, 2023.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Has Garage
Has Open Parking
# of Garage Spaces: 4
# of Covered Spaces: 4
Parking Spaces: 15
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Heated Garage, Paved Drive

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Walk-In Closet(s)

Bedroom #2 Information
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #3 Information
Level: Second
Features: Fireplace,Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #4 Information
Level: Third

Bedroom #5 Information
Level: Third

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 8
# of Bathrooms (Half): 3
Master Bathroom Features: Yes

Bathroom #1 Information
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full

Bathroom #2 Information
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full

Bathroom #3 Information
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full

Living Room Information
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Family Room Information
Level: First

Dining Room Information
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Kitchen Information
Level: First
Features: Dining Area,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid

Basement Information
Basement: Full, Finished

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 8
Fireplace Features: Dining Room, Kitchen, Living Room, Master Bedroom, Bedroom

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 15
Flooring: Wood, Carpet, Marble
Interior Features: Library

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 13,384
Foundation Details: Block
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Approximate

Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Patio
Exterior Features: Patio, Pool - Inground, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System, Decorative Lighting

Pool Information
Has Private Pool
Pool Features: In Ground

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Security Features: Security System

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 3.43

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $102,788
Tax Year: 2007

Utilities

Utility Information
Utilities: for Gas Range, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup, Icemaker Connection
Sewer: Public Sewer, City/Town Sewer
Water Source: Public, City/Town Water

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Radiant, Natural Gas, Hydro Air, Fireplace(s)
Cooling: Central Air

Location

Location Information
Directions: This home is not drive-by appropriate
UnparsedAddress: 40 Cottage Street, Brookline MA 02445

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No

Public facts

Beds: 6
Baths: 12.0
Sq. Ft.: 22,757
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 2.61 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 2009
Year Renovated: 2013
County: Norfolk County
APN: 4777555

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 20, 2023

Other

Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools

William H Lincoln School

Public K-8 • Assigned • 0.5mi

9/10

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

56% 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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Brookline, MA • 02445

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Estimated sale price

$18.05M – $21.85M

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Home values near 40 Cottage St

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
100 Cottage Street, Brookline, MA 6 Beds \| 7.5 Baths \| 9380 Sq. Ft.	$7,267,971
39 Cottage Street, Brookline, MA - Beds \| - Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$10,131,309

Address	Redfin Estimate
88 Cottage Street, Brookline, MA 4 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 5152 Sq. Ft.	—
45 Cottage Street, Brookline, MA 9 Beds \| 9 Baths \| 9923 Sq. Ft.	$8,541,888

Address	Redfin Estimate
25 Cottage Street, Brookline, MA 6 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 5776 Sq. Ft.	$5,537,133
85 Cottage Street, Brookline, MA 5 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 5700 Sq. Ft.	$6,623,225

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