This spacious duplex in the heart of Washington Sq is a fantastic single family alternative with 4 beds, 3 full baths & over 3000 sq ft of living space, all complemented by a private deck with skyline views + shared yard. Spectacular light, high ceilings, crown moldings & gleaming wood floors throughout fill this grand 1890’s Colonial Revival. Main level boasts a wonderful open & versatile floor plan for easy family living and entertaining. Living room w/fireplace & large bowed windows, dining room w/floor to ceiling stained glass windows & leaded glass pass-through to family room. Renovated chef’s kitchen featuring Wolf & Sub-Zero appliances, marble counters and walk-in pantry. Spacious corner bedroom & full bath complete first level. Second level offers a luxurious primary with en-suite marble bath, 2 more large bedrooms, another full bath and laundry. 2 car parking + EV charging, easy access to shops, restaurants & T-lines complete this special offering. Welcome home!
CondoProperty Type
1893Year Built
$699Price/Sq.Ft.
$250/moHOA Dues
1 garage spacesParking
Listed by The Gillach Group• William Raveis R. E. & Home Services
Est. $5,743 per month, based on comparable rentals
Sale and tax history for 53 University Rd #2
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
MLS PIN #73494320
May 8, 2026
Sold
$2,100,000
$699/sq ft
Apr 7, 2026
Contingent
—
Apr 1, 2026
Listed
$2,100,000
$699/sq ft
MLS PIN #71965300
Apr 28, 2016
Sold
$1,290,000
$430/sq ft
Mar 14, 2016
Pending
—
Mar 1, 2016
Listed
$1,369,000
$456/sq ft
+6
Exceptional home in the heart of Washington Square. This spacious duplex is a great single family alternative with four bedrooms, two full baths & over 3000 sq. ft. of living area, all complemented by a private deck with beautiful views as well as a shared yard. Spectacular light, high ceilings, crown moldings & hardwood floors through-out fill this grand 1890's Colonial Revival. First level boasts a wonderful open & versatile floor plan for easy family living and entertaining. Living room w/fireplace & large bowed windows; dining room w/floor to ceiling stained glass windows & leaded glass pass-through to family room. Breakfast bar opens into the kitchen with lovely oak counters & large windows overlooking the back yard; beautiful corner bedroom & full bath complete first level. Second floor offers 3 bedrooms including a luxurious master w/laundry room & full bath.1 garage & 1 outdoor spot, easy access to shops, restaurants & T-lines complete this special offering. A pleasure to show!
MLS PIN #70360416
Jul 27, 2006
Sold
$882,700
$294/sq ft
May 17, 2006
Listing Removed
—
Apr 4, 2006
Listed
$895,000
$298/sq ft
Warm & truly inviting 3000 sf singl-fam alternativ offrs 2 flrs of generous, well-proportiond, sunny rms w/abundant period dtail in a grand 1890's colonial revivl. Tall ceil, open flow, verstile flrplan adaptable to numerous configs & bath expan/addtn, space for lrge scale entertaing/easy daily livng, updated '02 kitchn, LR w/frplc, DR w/staind glass wndws, built-ns, upstairs laund, gar + outdr pkg, lrg deck. Pets OK. Choice Wash Sq street, steps to T, shops, restaurnts. Absolutly beautiful!
Utilities: for Gas Range, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Central, Forced Air, Electric Baseboard, Natural Gas, Unit Control
Cooling: Central Air, Unit Control
Location
HOA Information
Association Fee: $250
Association Fee Includes: Water, Sewer, Insurance
School Information
Elementary School: Driscoll
High School: Brookline Hs
Location Information
Directions: Washington to Gardner to University
UnparsedAddress: 53 University Rd # 2, Brookline MA 02445
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University
Pets Allowed: Yes
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 3,003
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: —
Style: Condo/Co-op
Year Built: 1893
Year Renovated: —
County: Norfolk County
APN: 37190
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 20, 2023
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 3
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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