SPECTACULAR RENOVATION OF A 1920'S COLONIAL REVIVAL. 12 ROOMS WITH EXQUISITE PERIOD DETAIL & 3 FIREPLACES. STATE OF THE ART KITCHEN WITH A WOLF 6 BURNER STOVE, SECOND FLOOR FAMILY GATHERING ROOM WITH FIREPLACE & MASTER BEDROOM WITH DOUBLE BATHS. THIS EXCEPTIONAL 12 ROOM, 6 1/2 BATH HOME COMBINES STATE OF THE ART UPDATES WITH STUNNING ARCHITECHTURAL DETAILS WITH OVER 5500 SQUARE FEET OF INTERIOR LIVING SPACE WHICH INCLUDES 1300 SQUARE FEET IN FINISHED LOWER LEVEL RECREATION ROOM.
Single-familyProperty Type
1925Year Built
5,640 sq ftLot Size
$927Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
4 spacesParking
Listed by Mona Wiener• Hammond Residential R. E.
Bought with Matthew Montgomery• Hammond Residential R. E.
Distinguished, unspoiled early 20th century home with double bow front, beautiful wood detail, pocket doors, extraordinary stained glass windows, three unique fireplaces, and a slate gambrel roof. New heating system, hot water tank, and updated electrical service. Property has been used as a licensed boarding house and is in need of renovation. Can be magnificent single; potential for 2 fam. or 3d floor apt. Great side street location near Coolidge Corner, BU, access to Cambridge.
Public Records
Feb 2, 1971
Sold
$38,000
$9/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$32,896 (+2.7%)
$1,116,400 + $2,183,100
$3,299,500
2022
$32,021 (+8.1%)
$1,063,200 + $2,079,200
$3,142,400
2021
$29,611 (+8.0%)
$1,022,300 + $1,999,200
$3,021,500
2020
$27,426 (+5.9%)
$929,400 + $1,972,800
$2,902,200
2019
$25,899 (+5.1%)
$885,100 + $1,878,900
$2,764,000
2018
$24,637 (+1.5%)
$737,600 + $1,866,700
$2,604,300
2017
$24,273 (+1.5%)
$695,900 + $1,760,900
$2,456,800
2016
$23,925 (+4.4%)
$650,300 + $1,645,800
$2,296,100
2015
$22,918 (−3.3%)
$607,800 + $1,538,100
$2,145,900
2014
$23,703 (+0.7%)
$506,500 + $1,574,500
$2,081,000
2013
$23,538 (+2.2%)
$491,700 + $1,528,700
$2,020,400
2012
$23,033 (+4.5%)
$491,700 + $1,528,700
$2,020,400
2011
$22,032 (+3.0%)
$490,500 + $1,459,200
$1,949,700
2010
$21,388 (+2.6%)
$490,500 + $1,459,200
$1,949,700
2009
$20,842
$490,500 + $1,459,200
$1,949,700
Tax history for 42 Manchester Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$32,896 (+2.7%)
$1,116,400 + $2,183,100
$3,299,500
2022
$32,021 (+8.1%)
$1,063,200 + $2,079,200
$3,142,400
2021
$29,611 (+8.0%)
$1,022,300 + $1,999,200
$3,021,500
2020
$27,426 (+5.9%)
$929,400 + $1,972,800
$2,902,200
2019
$25,899 (+5.1%)
$885,100 + $1,878,900
$2,764,000
2018
$24,637 (+1.5%)
$737,600 + $1,866,700
$2,604,300
2017
$24,273 (+1.5%)
$695,900 + $1,760,900
$2,456,800
2016
$23,925 (+4.4%)
$650,300 + $1,645,800
$2,296,100
2015
$22,918 (−3.3%)
$607,800 + $1,538,100
$2,145,900
2014
$23,703 (+0.7%)
$506,500 + $1,574,500
$2,081,000
2013
$23,538 (+2.2%)
$491,700 + $1,528,700
$2,020,400
2012
$23,033 (+4.5%)
$491,700 + $1,528,700
$2,020,400
2011
$22,032 (+3.0%)
$490,500 + $1,459,200
$1,949,700
2010
$21,388 (+2.6%)
$490,500 + $1,459,200
$1,949,700
2009
$20,842
$490,500 + $1,459,200
$1,949,700
*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
6
Baths
6.5
Stories
3
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
5,663 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1981
Sq. Ft.
4,148
Year built
1925
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Norfolk County
APN
30260
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 20, 2023.
Feb 21, 2025 • Active
Residential plumbing
Work on plumbing by a master plumber.
Plumbing
Feb 19, 2025 • Active
Residential gas
Work on plumbing by a master plumber.
Gas
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Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Parking Spaces: 4
Parking Features: Off Street
Interior
Master Bedroom Information
Area: 240
Length: 16
Width: 15
Level: Second
Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 168
Length: 14
Width: 12
Level: Second
Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 360
Length: 24
Width: 15
Level: Third
Bedroom #4 Information
Area: 144
Length: 16
Width: 9
Level: Third
Bedroom #5 Information
Area: 182
Length: 14
Width: 13
Level: Third
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 6
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1
Master Bathroom Features: Yes
Bathroom #1 Information
Level: First
Features: Bathroom - Half
Bathroom #2 Information
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full
Bathroom #3 Information
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full
Living Room Information
Area: 247
Length: 19
Width: 13
Level: First
Family Room Information
Area: 255
Length: 17
Width: 15
Level: First
Dining Room Information
Area: 238
Length: 17
Width: 14
Level: First
Kitchen Information
Area: 368
Length: 23
Width: 16
Level: First
Basement Information
Basement: Finished
Laundry Information
Laundry Features: First Floor
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 3
Fireplace Features: Family Room, Living Room
Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 1
Flooring: Wood
Interior Features: Bathroom - Full, Play Room, Bathroom, Great Room
Exterior
Building Information
Building Area (Total): 4,200
Foundation Details: Stone
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Approximate
Exterior Features
Fencing: Fenced
Roof: Slate
Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Deck
Exterior Features: Porch, Deck, Fenced Yard
Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.12
Road Frontage Type: Public
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $10,572.81
Tax Year: 2006
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Public, City/Town Water
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Central, Natural Gas
Cooling: Central Air
Location
Location Information
Directions: Harvard to Naples to Manchester
UnparsedAddress: 42 Manchester Road, Brookline MA 02446
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Park, Medical Facility
Public facts
Beds: 6
Baths: 6.5
Sq. Ft.: 4,148
Stories: 3.0
Lot Size: 5,663 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1925
Year Renovated: 1981
County: Norfolk County
APN: 30260
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 20, 2023
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 2
Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
Places
Transit
Florida Ruffin Ridley School
Public PreK-8 • Assigned • 0.3mi
9/10
Brookline High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.1mi
8/10
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