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Off market oct 1992 for $2.3M

$8,748,189

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $15,192/mo

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9,923

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45 Cottage St, Brookline, MA 02445

About this home

45 Cottage St is a 9,923 square foot house on a 1.52 acre lot with 9 bedrooms and 9 bathrooms. - it last sold on October 08, 1992 for $2,350,000. Based on Redfin's Brookline data, we estimate the home's value is $8,748,189.

Single-familyProperty Type

1905Year Built

1.52 acresLot Size

$882Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

Source:Public Records

Redfin Estimate

$8,748,189

$6.4M since sold in October 1992$762K since October

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This home's estimate is 100.4% higher than the average sale price ($4.37M) of 5 comparable homes.

SOLD OCT 23, 2026
$3,875,000
A
5 beds4.5 baths6,419 sq ft
540 Chestnut Hill Ave, Brookline, MA 02445
SOLD AUG 14, 2026
$2,000,000
B
8 beds5 baths5,076 sq ft
16 Kennard Rd, Brookline, MA 02445
SOLD JUL 24, 2026
$2,325,000
C
7 beds4 baths4,544 sq ft
54 Clark Rd, Brookline, MA 02445
SOLD OCT 28, 2026
$6,600,000
D
4 beds4 baths5,352 sq ft
342 Warren St, Brookline, MA 02445
SOLD APR 3, 2026
$7,030,000
E
5 beds6.5 baths5,772 sq ft
21 Sargent Crossway, Brookline, MA 02445

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Market trends in 02445, MA

Last updated October 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Balanced 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

Recently sold homes

16 MoM

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125 Rockwood St, Brookline, MA 02445
$649,000
2 beds1 bath907 sq ft
9 High Street Pl #3, Brookline, MA 02445
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$685,000
2 beds1 bath970 sq ft
8 Homer #4, Brookline, MA 02445
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1 bed1 bath869 sq ft
1742 Beacon St #2, Brookline, MA 02445
$1,379,000
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$798,800
2 beds2 baths1,099 sq ft
22 Chestnut Pl #114, Brookline, MA 02445
$1,199,000
2 beds2 baths1,220 sq ft
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Sale history for 45 Cottage St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$101,092 (+2.7%)

$3,659,400 + $6,480,200

$10,139,600

2022

$98,402 (+8.1%)

$3,485,000 + $6,171,700

$9,656,700

2021

$90,996 (+8.0%)

$3,351,000 + $5,934,300

$9,285,300

2020

$84,217 (+5.9%)

$3,046,400 + $5,865,400

$8,911,800

2019

$79,527 (+1.9%)

$2,901,300 + $5,586,100

$8,487,400

2018

$78,065 (+1.5%)

$2,784,300 + $5,467,800

$8,252,100

2017

$76,915 (+2.1%)

$2,626,600 + $5,158,300

$7,784,900

2016

$75,366 (+4.4%)

$2,454,800 + $4,778,000

$7,232,800

2015

$72,193 (−3.6%)

$2,294,200 + $4,465,400

$6,759,600

2014

$74,865 (+0.7%)

$2,085,300 + $4,487,600

$6,572,900

2013

$74,344 (+2.2%)

$2,024,600 + $4,356,900

$6,381,500

2012

$72,749 (+6.8%)

$2,024,600 + $4,356,900

$6,381,500

2011

$68,127 (+3.0%)

$1,879,900 + $4,149,000

$6,028,900

2010

$66,137 (+2.6%)

$1,879,900 + $4,149,000

$6,028,900

2009

$64,448

$1,879,900 + $4,148,900

$6,028,800

Tax history for 45 Cottage St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$101,092 (+2.7%)

$3,659,400 + $6,480,200

$10,139,600

2022

$98,402 (+8.1%)

$3,485,000 + $6,171,700

$9,656,700

2021

$90,996 (+8.0%)

$3,351,000 + $5,934,300

$9,285,300

2020

$84,217 (+5.9%)

$3,046,400 + $5,865,400

$8,911,800

2019

$79,527 (+1.9%)

$2,901,300 + $5,586,100

$8,487,400

2018

$78,065 (+1.5%)

$2,784,300 + $5,467,800

$8,252,100

2017

$76,915 (+2.1%)

$2,626,600 + $5,158,300

$7,784,900

2016

$75,366 (+4.4%)

$2,454,800 + $4,778,000

$7,232,800

2015

$72,193 (−3.6%)

$2,294,200 + $4,465,400

$6,759,600

2014

$74,865 (+0.7%)

$2,085,300 + $4,487,600

$6,572,900

2013

$74,344 (+2.2%)

$2,024,600 + $4,356,900

$6,381,500

2012

$72,749 (+6.8%)

$2,024,600 + $4,356,900

$6,381,500

2011

$68,127 (+3.0%)

$1,879,900 + $4,149,000

$6,028,900

2010

$66,137 (+2.6%)

$1,879,900 + $4,149,000

$6,028,900

2009

$64,448

$1,879,900 + $4,148,900

$6,028,800

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Permits

Jul 31, 2021 • Active

Residential gas

Install a natural gas pool heater.

Gas

Pool and hot tub

Oct 13, 2020 • Active

Residential building

Remove and replace two small flat roofs. Replace the rooftop deck and railing above the flat roof. Repair and replace rotted wood below the flat roof.

Roofing

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.

Property details

Interior

Basement Information
Basement Sq. Ft: 4,313
Basement Type: Full

Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 8
# of 1/2 Baths: 2

Heating & Cooling
Heating Type: Forced Hot Water

Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 9
Fireplace Type: Wood Stove
Has Fireplace

Room Information
# of Rooms: 20

Exterior

Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Very Good
Building Style Type: Colonial
Construction Type: Frame
Exterior Wall: Stone/Stucco
Roof Shape Type: Gable

Property Information
Living Sq. Ft: 9,923
Gross Sq. Ft: 17,080
# of Units: 1
# of Stories: 2

Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 66,211
Municipality Name: BROOKLINE
Acres: 1.52
Zoning Code: S40
State Use Description: 1-FAMILY RESIDENCE

Financial

Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2023

Public facts

Beds: 9
Baths: 9.0
Sq. Ft.: 9,923
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 1.52 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1905
Year Renovated: 1995
County: Norfolk County
APN: 41717

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 20, 2023

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Schools

K - 12
Preschool & daycare

William H Lincoln School

Public K-8 • Assigned • 0.6mi

9/10

Brookline High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.9mi

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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Estimated sale price

$8.31M – $10.06M

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Data from public records.

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25 Cottage St, Brookline, MA 6 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 5776 Sq. Ft.	$4,825,648
75 Cottage St, Brookline, MA 7 Beds \| 5.5 Baths \| 6980 Sq. Ft.	$5,037,378
186 Warren St, Brookline, MA 5 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 4158 Sq. Ft.	$4,420,531
185 Warren St, Brookline, MA 5 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2834 Sq. Ft.	$2,953,741
222 Warren St, Brookline, MA 9 Beds \| 7 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$5,612,866
29 George Ln, Brookline, MA 6 Beds \| 5.5 Baths \| 5255 Sq. Ft.	$4,662,138

Address	Redfin Estimate
100 Cottage St, Brookline, MA 6 Beds \| 7.5 Baths \| 9380 Sq. Ft.	$7,063,385
39 Cottage St, Brookline, MA - Beds \| - Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$10,202,752
40 Cottage St, Brookline, MA 7 Beds \| 9.5 Baths \| 13384 Sq. Ft.	$19,724,286
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230 Warren St, Brookline, MA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2388 Sq. Ft.	$8,115,413
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30 George Ln, Brookline, MA 5 Beds \| 5 Baths \| 5187 Sq. Ft.	$5,002,376

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