OFF MARKET

Off Market Sep 2023 for $2.1M

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Est. refi paymentEst. refi $403/mo

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3,530

sq ft

47 University Rd, Brookline, MA 02445

About this home

Prime location steps from Washington Square! This 3-family Victorian has been lovingly maintained by the same family for over 4 decades and is ready for the next era. The main floor offers beautiful original woodwork, 2 beds, newer bath, updated kitchen finishes and Marvin windows. The second level also has 2 bedrooms, a beautiful modern kitchen (2019), Marvin windows and extra space for home office. The third floor has been used as a rental income unit and has three full bedrooms, updated kitchen & bath and new windows. Even more finished space in the lower level. Fabulous opportunity for the right buyer or developer with over 3,500 sq. ft. and a .16 acre lot to work with. Steps from the Green Line, restaurants, shops and Longwood Medical make this an unbeatable location.

Multi-familyProperty Type

1898Year Built

7,113 sq ftLot Size

$595Price/Sq.Ft.

2 garage spacesParking

Listed by Amy Bonner • William Raveis R.E. & Home Services

Bought with Amy Bonner • William Raveis R.E. & Home Services

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•Source:MLS PIN #73104635

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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 47 University Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$19,064 (+2.7%)

$1,018,300 + $893,800

$1,912,100

2022

$18,555 (+8.1%)

$969,700 + $851,200

$1,820,900

2021

$17,159 (+7.8%)

$932,400 + $818,500

$1,750,900

2020

$15,911 (+5.9%)

$847,700 + $836,000

$1,683,700

2019

$15,025 (+8.1%)

$807,300 + $796,200

$1,603,500

2018

$13,893 (+3.4%)

$658,500 + $810,100

$1,468,600

2017

$13,435 (+4.5%)

$621,200 + $738,600

$1,359,800

2016

$12,858 (+12.3%)

$580,600 + $653,400

$1,234,000

2015

$11,454 (−1.0%)

$493,300 + $579,200

$1,072,500

2014

$11,565 (+2.7%)

$448,400 + $567,000

$1,015,400

2013

$11,266 (+2.2%)

$435,300 + $531,700

$967,000

2012

$11,024 (+3.3%)

$435,300 + $531,700

$967,000

2011

$10,675 (+3.0%)

$435,300 + $509,400

$944,700

2010

$10,363 (+2.6%)

$435,300 + $509,400

$944,700

2009

$10,100

$435,300 + $509,500

$944,800

Tax history for 47 University Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$19,064 (+2.7%)

$1,018,300 + $893,800

$1,912,100

2022

$18,555 (+8.1%)

$969,700 + $851,200

$1,820,900

2021

$17,159 (+7.8%)

$932,400 + $818,500

$1,750,900

2020

$15,911 (+5.9%)

$847,700 + $836,000

$1,683,700

2019

$15,025 (+8.1%)

$807,300 + $796,200

$1,603,500

2018

$13,893 (+3.4%)

$658,500 + $810,100

$1,468,600

2017

$13,435 (+4.5%)

$621,200 + $738,600

$1,359,800

2016

$12,858 (+12.3%)

$580,600 + $653,400

$1,234,000

2015

$11,454 (−1.0%)

$493,300 + $579,200

$1,072,500

2014

$11,565 (+2.7%)

$448,400 + $567,000

$1,015,400

2013

$11,266 (+2.2%)

$435,300 + $531,700

$967,000

2012

$11,024 (+3.3%)

$435,300 + $531,700

$967,000

2011

$10,675 (+3.0%)

$435,300 + $509,400

$944,700

2010

$10,363 (+2.6%)

$435,300 + $509,400

$944,700

2009

$10,100

$435,300 + $509,500

$944,800

*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

6,970 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

1966

Sq. Ft.

3,179

Year built

1898

Style

Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)

County

Norfolk County

APN

37191

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 21, 2023.

Apr 27, 2026 • Active

Residential demolition

Demolish an existing two-family residential building.

Demolition

Dec 8, 2021 • Active

Residential building

Install replacement windows. No structural work is included.

Remodel

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

Parking

Parking Information
Has Garage
Has Open Parking
# of Garage Spaces: 2
# of Covered Spaces: 2
Parking Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Paved Drive

Interior

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 4

Basement Information
Basement: Partially Finished

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 1

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 15
Flooring: Wood, Tile, Carpet
Interior Features: Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen, Office/Den

Unit #1 Information
# of Levels: 1
# of Floors: 1
Lease: N

Unit #2 Information
# of Levels: 1
# of Floors: 2
Lease: N

Unit #3 Information
# of Levels: 1
# of Floors: 3
Lease: N

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 3,530
Foundation Details: Block, Stone
Construction Materials: Frame
Stories (Total): 4
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Actual,Approximate
Color: Gray

Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Porch

Property Information
PropertySubType: 3 Family - 3 Units Up/Down

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.16
Lot Features: Gentle Sloping
Road Frontage Type: Public
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $19,064
Tax Year: 2023

Utilities

Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: Circuit Breakers

Location

Location Information
Directions: Washington St, to Gardner Rd. to University Rd.
UnparsedAddress: 47 University Rd., Brookline MA 02445

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Medical Facility, Highway Access, House of Worship, Public School, T-Station, Sidewalks

Public facts

Beds: 8
Baths: 4.0
Sq. Ft.: 3,179
Stories: 3.0
Lot Size: 6,970 square feet
Style: Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
Year Built: 1898
Year Renovated: 1966
County: Norfolk County
APN: 37191

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 20, 2023

Other

Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools

Michael Driscoll School

Public K-8 • Assigned • 0.2mi

9/10

Brookline High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.4mi

8/10

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Lifestyle

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Climate risks

1/10 Flood Factor

Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years

1/10 Fire Factor

Unlikely to be 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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Home values near 47 University Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
40 University Rd, Brookline, MA 7 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 4664 Sq. Ft.	$3,135,664
41 University Rd, Brookline, MA 6 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 4647 Sq. Ft.	$2,598,485

Address	Redfin Estimate
53 University Rd Apt 1, Brookline, MA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1433 Sq. Ft.	$987,009
37 University Rd, Brookline, MA 13 Beds \| 11 Baths \| 5847 Sq. Ft.	—

Address	Redfin Estimate
53 University Rd Apt 2, Brookline, MA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 3003 Sq. Ft.	$2,184,529
41 University Rd Apt 2, Brookline, MA 3 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 2180 Sq. Ft.	$2,651,224

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