OFF MARKET

Off Market Aug 2016 for $1.4M

$2,441,219

•

3,263

sq ft

42 Buckminster Rd, Brookline, MA 02445

About this home

One floor living in this classic brick ranch set at the base of Fisher Hill. A generous first floor vestibule leads to a spacious gas fireplaced living room, dining room, updated kitchen with breakfast area, master bedroom suite with en-suite bath and walk in closet, two additional bedrooms, study and full bathroom. The finished lower level has a great playroom, large fireplaced family room with wet bar, full bath with shower and two car garage. A generous deck overlooks the fenced in yard. Wonderfully maintained with a 2015 roof, replacement windows, central air-conditioning, and modern bathrooms. Conveniently located minutes to Runkle Elementary and Brookline High Schools, "D" line, restaurants, Downtown Boston, the medical area and public transportation.

Single-familyProperty Type

1940Year Built

0.27 acresLot Size

$748Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 garage spacesParking

Listed by Jayne Friedberg • Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Brookline

Bought with The Gillach Group • William Raveis R. E. & Home Services

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•Source:MLS PIN #72029988

Redfin Estimate

$2,441,219

$981K since sold in August 2016$38K since July

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This home's estimate is 8.6% lower than the average sale price ($2.67M) of 6 comparable homes.

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B
4 beds2.5 baths3,377 sq ft
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SOLD JUN 15, 2026
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C
5 beds3.5 baths3,463 sq ft
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SOLD JUL 2, 2026
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D
5 beds3 baths3,563 sq ft
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SOLD DEC 17, 2025
$2,385,000
E
4 beds3 baths2,286 sq ft
21 Hancock Rd, Brookline, MA 02445
SOLD JUN 26, 2026
$2,950,000
F
4 beds3.5 baths3,230 sq ft
59 Randolph, Chestnut Hill, MA 02467

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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 42 Buckminster Rd

Date

Event

Price

MLS PIN #72029988

Aug 18, 2016

Sold

$1,460,000

$447/sq ft

Jul 5, 2016

Pending

—

Jun 27, 2016

Listed

$1,495,000

$458/sq ft

MLS PIN #30357365

Dec 17, 1999

Sold

$600,000

$184/sq ft

Oct 20, 1999

Listing Removed

—

Sep 25, 1999

Listed

$626,000

$192/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$16,365 (+2.7%)

$1,050,400 + $591,000

$1,641,400

2022

$15,929 (+8.1%)

$1,000,400 + $562,800

$1,563,200

2021

$14,730 (+10.8%)

$961,900 + $541,200

$1,503,100

2020

$13,299 (+5.9%)

$874,400 + $532,900

$1,407,300

2019

$12,559 (−5.0%)

$832,800 + $507,500

$1,340,300

2018

$13,222 (+1.5%)

$841,600 + $556,100

$1,397,700

2017

$13,028 (+1.5%)

$794,000 + $524,600

$1,318,600

2016

$12,840 (+4.4%)

$742,000 + $490,200

$1,232,200

2015

$12,299 (+2.4%)

$693,500 + $458,100

$1,151,600

2014

$12,006 (+0.7%)

$630,600 + $423,500

$1,054,100

2013

$11,923 (+2.2%)

$612,200 + $411,200

$1,023,400

2012

$11,667 (+30.9%)

$612,200 + $411,200

$1,023,400

2011

$8,912 (+4.4%)

$369,100 + $419,600

$788,700

2010

$8,539 (+2.8%)

$369,100 + $409,300

$778,400

2009

$8,309

$368,000 + $409,300

$777,300

Tax history for 42 Buckminster Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$16,365 (+2.7%)

$1,050,400 + $591,000

$1,641,400

2022

$15,929 (+8.1%)

$1,000,400 + $562,800

$1,563,200

2021

$14,730 (+10.8%)

$961,900 + $541,200

$1,503,100

2020

$13,299 (+5.9%)

$874,400 + $532,900

$1,407,300

2019

$12,559 (−5.0%)

$832,800 + $507,500

$1,340,300

2018

$13,222 (+1.5%)

$841,600 + $556,100

$1,397,700

2017

$13,028 (+1.5%)

$794,000 + $524,600

$1,318,600

2016

$12,840 (+4.4%)

$742,000 + $490,200

$1,232,200

2015

$12,299 (+2.4%)

$693,500 + $458,100

$1,151,600

2014

$12,006 (+0.7%)

$630,600 + $423,500

$1,054,100

2013

$11,923 (+2.2%)

$612,200 + $411,200

$1,023,400

2012

$11,667 (+30.9%)

$612,200 + $411,200

$1,023,400

2011

$8,912 (+4.4%)

$369,100 + $419,600

$788,700

2010

$8,539 (+2.8%)

$369,100 + $409,300

$778,400

2009

$8,309

$368,000 + $409,300

$777,300

*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

0.27 Acres

Year renovated

1959

Sq. Ft.

1,875

Year built

1940

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Norfolk County

APN

38827

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 21, 2023.

Oct 24, 2018 • Active

Residential building

Remove and replace the existing driveway.

Grading

Jul 21, 2015 • Active

Residential building

Replace the roof coverings on a residential building.

Roofing

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Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2
# of Covered Spaces: 2
Parking Spaces: 2
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Attached, Under

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Area: 210
Length: 14
Width: 15
Level: First
Features: Bathroom - Full,Walk-In Closet(s),Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #2 Information
Length: 11
Level: First
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 154
Length: 11
Width: 14
Level: First
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood

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

Bathroom #1 Information
Level: First
Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall

Bathroom #2 Information
Level: First
Features: Bathroom - With Tub

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

Living Room Information
Area: 312
Length: 24
Width: 13
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Family Room Information
Area: 351
Length: 27
Width: 13
Level: Basement
Features: Flooring - Laminate

Dining Room Information
Area: 165
Length: 11
Width: 15
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Kitchen Information
Area: 176
Length: 16
Width: 11
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Basement Information
Basement: Full, Finished

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: In Basement, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 2
Fireplace Features: Family Room, Living Room

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 9
Flooring: Laminate, Hardwood, Stone / Slate, Flooring - Hardwood
Interior Features: Closet, Study, Play Room

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 3,263
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Approximate

Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Deck - Wood
Exterior Features: Deck - Wood

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.27
Lot Features: Corner Lot
Road Frontage Type: Public

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $12,840
Tax Year: 2016

Utilities

Utility Information
Utilities: for Gas Range, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: Circuit Breakers

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Baseboard, Oil
Cooling: Central Air, Other

Location

Location Information
Directions: Corner of Sumner and Buckminster
UnparsedAddress: 42 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

Public facts

Beds: 4
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,875
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.27 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1940
Year Renovated: 1959
County: Norfolk County
APN: 38827

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 20, 2023

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 2

Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed

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Schools

John D Runkle School

Public PreK-8 • Assigned • 0.5mi

8/10

Brookline High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.3mi

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, 15 days in 30 years

6/10 Wind Factor

59% 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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$2.32M – $2.81M

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Data from public records.

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62 Buckminster Rd, Brookline, MA 11 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 11147 Sq. Ft.	$6,712,392

Address	Redfin Estimate
39 Buckminster Rd, Brookline, MA 8 Beds \| 6.5 Baths \| 6560 Sq. Ft.	$4,176,658
54 Buckminster Rd, Brookline, MA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2150 Sq. Ft.	$3,152,077

Address	Redfin Estimate
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