Google street view image for 5 Downing Rd, Brookline, MA 02445

Off market nov 1991 for $118K

$2,177,956

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $788/mo

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2.5 ba

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1,906

sq ft

5 Downing Rd, Brookline, MA 02445

About this home

5 Downing Rd is a 1,906 square foot house on a 7,405 square foot lot with 3 bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms. - it last sold on November 22, 1991 for $118,817. Based on Redfin's Brookline data, we estimate the home's value is $2,177,956.

Single-familyProperty Type

1957Year Built

7,405 sq ftLot Size

$1,143Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

Source:Public Records

Redfin Estimate

$2,177,956

$2.1M since sold in November 1991$47K since September

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This home's estimate is 16.8% higher than the average sale price ($1.86M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD APR 13, 2026
$2,210,000
A
3 beds2.5 baths1,740 sq ft
30 York Ter, Brookline, MA 02446
SOLD SEP 30, 2026
$930,000
B
4 beds2.5 baths1,998 sq ft
12 Adella Pl, Allston, MA 02134
SOLD JAN 7, 2026
$2,650,000
C
4 beds2 baths2,600 sq ft
29 Mason Ter, Brookline, MA 02446
SOLD SEP 14, 2026
$1,580,000
D
4 beds3.5 baths3,337 sq ft
90 Leicester, Brighton, MA 02135
SOLD SEP 9, 2026
$2,945,000
E
4 beds4.5 baths3,819 sq ft
84 Westbourne Ter #84, Brookline, MA 02446
SOLD JUL 7, 2026
$875,000
F
3 beds2 baths1,314 sq ft
58 Winship St, Brighton, MA 02135

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Market trends in 02446, MA

Last updated September 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-list price

99.3%

0.3% MoM

Median sale price

$1.4M

$202K MoM

Avg. days on market

25d

1 days MoM

Recently sold homes

23 MoM

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Sale history for 5 Downing Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$18,308 (+2.7%)

$1,345,300 + $491,000

$1,836,300

2022

$17,820 (+8.1%)

$1,281,200 + $467,600

$1,748,800

2021

$16,479 (+11.6%)

$1,231,900 + $449,600

$1,681,500

2020

$14,769 (+5.9%)

$1,119,900 + $443,000

$1,562,900

2019

$13,947 (+20.0%)

$1,066,600 + $421,900

$1,488,500

2018

$11,626 (+1.5%)

$750,000 + $479,000

$1,229,000

2017

$11,455 (+12.9%)

$707,500 + $451,900

$1,159,400

2016

$10,143 (+4.4%)

$551,100 + $422,300

$973,400

2015

$9,716 (+1.5%)

$515,000 + $394,700

$909,700

2014

$9,573 (+0.7%)

$468,100 + $372,400

$840,500

2013

$9,506 (+2.2%)

$454,500 + $361,500

$816,000

2012

$9,302 (+0.4%)

$454,500 + $361,500

$816,000

2011

$9,263 (+3.0%)

$464,100 + $355,600

$819,700

2010

$8,992 (+2.6%)

$464,100 + $355,600

$819,700

2009

$8,763

$464,100 + $355,600

$819,700

Tax history for 5 Downing Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$18,308 (+2.7%)

$1,345,300 + $491,000

$1,836,300

2022

$17,820 (+8.1%)

$1,281,200 + $467,600

$1,748,800

2021

$16,479 (+11.6%)

$1,231,900 + $449,600

$1,681,500

2020

$14,769 (+5.9%)

$1,119,900 + $443,000

$1,562,900

2019

$13,947 (+20.0%)

$1,066,600 + $421,900

$1,488,500

2018

$11,626 (+1.5%)

$750,000 + $479,000

$1,229,000

2017

$11,455 (+12.9%)

$707,500 + $451,900

$1,159,400

2016

$10,143 (+4.4%)

$551,100 + $422,300

$973,400

2015

$9,716 (+1.5%)

$515,000 + $394,700

$909,700

2014

$9,573 (+0.7%)

$468,100 + $372,400

$840,500

2013

$9,506 (+2.2%)

$454,500 + $361,500

$816,000

2012

$9,302 (+0.4%)

$454,500 + $361,500

$816,000

2011

$9,263 (+3.0%)

$464,100 + $355,600

$819,700

2010

$8,992 (+2.6%)

$464,100 + $355,600

$819,700

2009

$8,763

$464,100 + $355,600

$819,700

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

Permits

May 20, 2025 • Active

Residential mechanical - sheet metal

Install replacement ductwork. The air handler was not replaced.

HVAC

May 6, 2025 • Active

Residential electrical

Remodel the kitchen and bathrooms and perform an electrical service upgrade.

Bathroom

Electrical

Kitchen

Remodel

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Property details

Interior

Basement Information
Basement Sq. Ft: 1,625
Basement Type: Full

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

Heating & Cooling
Heating Type: Forced Hot Water

Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 2
Fireplace Type: Wood Stove
Has Fireplace

Room Information
# of Rooms: 8

Exterior

Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Average
Building Style Type: Split Level
Construction Type: Frame
Exterior Wall: Wood Siding/Shingle
Roof Shape Type: Gable

Property Information
Living Sq. Ft: 1,906
Gross Sq. Ft: 3,531
# of Units: 1
# of Stories: 1

Parking & Garage Information
Parking Type: Basement Garage
Garage / Carport Type: Basement

Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 7,405
Municipality Name: BROOKLINE
Acres: 0.17
Zoning Code: S-7
State Use Description: 1-FAMILY RESIDENCE

Financial

Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2023

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,906
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 7,405 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1957
Year Renovated: 1961
County: Norfolk County
APN: 32251

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 20, 2023

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Schools

Michael Driscoll School

Public K-8 • Assigned • 0.2mi

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

2/10 Fire Factor

0.00% 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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$2.07M – $2.51M

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Home values near 5 Downing Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
9 Downing Rd, Brookline, MA 8 Beds \| 5 Baths \| 5803 Sq. Ft.	$3,469,171
789 Washington St, Brookline, MA 6 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 3387 Sq. Ft.	—

Address	Redfin Estimate
16 Downing Rd, Brookline, MA 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 4325 Sq. Ft.	$3,744,593
793 Washington St, Brookline, MA 8 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 3746 Sq. Ft.	$2,370,808

Address	Redfin Estimate
10 Downing Rd, Brookline, MA 6 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 3830 Sq. Ft.	$3,329,686
797 Washington St, Brookline, MA 16 Beds \| 6 Baths \| 6736 Sq. Ft.	—

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