Off Market Jun 2012 for $1.5M

$3,261,552

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $2,006/mo

•

5,549

sq ft

54 University Rd, Brookline, MA 02445

About this home

Turn of the century Victorian lovingly restored and renovated over the years inside and out. Most of the house was gutted to studs to provide modern conveniences, while preserving the character and original archiectural details. There are numerous fireplaces and pocket doors, glorious tiger-oak woodwork and 10' ceilings with Large eat-in kitchen with granite counters and a center island with a direct access to a back porch sauna, walk-in wine cellar in-law

Single-familyProperty Type

1900Year Built

7,571 sq ftLot Size

$588Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

5 spacesParking

Listed by Gina Romm • Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Newton - Centre St.

Bought with Phyllis Rock • Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Brookline

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•Source:MLS PIN #71350189

Redfin Estimate

$3,261,552

$1.7M since sold in June 2012$125K since July

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This home's estimate is 7.1% higher than the average sale price ($3.05M) of 6 comparable homes.

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$2,200,000
A
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SOLD APR 23, 2026
$3,318,000
B
6 beds4 baths4,633 sq ft
189 Clinton Rd, Brookline, MA 02445
SOLD JUL 2, 2026
$2,525,000
C
6 beds3 baths4,605 sq ft
62 Fuller St, Brookline, MA 02446
SOLD NOV 20, 2025
$3,860,000
D
6 beds5.5 baths5,789 sq ft
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SOLD JUL 24, 2026
$2,325,000
E
7 beds4 baths4,544 sq ft
54 Clark Rd, Brookline, MA 02445
SOLD AUG 13, 2026
$4,050,000
F
5 beds4.5 baths3,738 sq ft
95 Babcock St, Brookline, MA 02446

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Market trends in 02446, MA

Last updated July 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

100.8%

0.5% MoM

Median sale price

$1.2M

$162K MoM

Avg. days on market

20d

3 days MoM

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Sale history for 54 University Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$24,193 (+2.7%)

$1,034,600 + $1,392,000

$2,426,600

2022

$23,549 (+8.1%)

$985,300 + $1,325,700

$2,311,000

2021

$21,777 (+10.0%)

$947,400 + $1,274,700

$2,222,100

2020

$19,796 (+5.9%)

$861,300 + $1,233,500

$2,094,800

2019

$18,694 (+7.9%)

$820,300 + $1,174,800

$1,995,100

2018

$17,325 (+1.5%)

$671,600 + $1,159,800

$1,831,400

2017

$17,071 (+1.5%)

$633,600 + $1,094,200

$1,727,800

2016

$16,825 (+6.7%)

$592,100 + $1,022,600

$1,614,700

2015

$15,775 (−1.1%)

$503,100 + $974,000

$1,477,100

2014

$15,952 (−0.5%)

$457,300 + $943,200

$1,400,500

2013

$16,026 (+22.8%)

$444,000 + $931,600

$1,375,600

2012

$13,052 (+4.8%)

$444,000 + $700,900

$1,144,900

2011

$12,454 (+3.0%)

$444,000 + $658,100

$1,102,100

2010

$12,090 (+2.6%)

$444,000 + $658,100

$1,102,100

2009

$11,781

$444,000 + $658,100

$1,102,100

Tax history for 54 University Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$24,193 (+2.7%)

$1,034,600 + $1,392,000

$2,426,600

2022

$23,549 (+8.1%)

$985,300 + $1,325,700

$2,311,000

2021

$21,777 (+10.0%)

$947,400 + $1,274,700

$2,222,100

2020

$19,796 (+5.9%)

$861,300 + $1,233,500

$2,094,800

2019

$18,694 (+7.9%)

$820,300 + $1,174,800

$1,995,100

2018

$17,325 (+1.5%)

$671,600 + $1,159,800

$1,831,400

2017

$17,071 (+1.5%)

$633,600 + $1,094,200

$1,727,800

2016

$16,825 (+6.7%)

$592,100 + $1,022,600

$1,614,700

2015

$15,775 (−1.1%)

$503,100 + $974,000

$1,477,100

2014

$15,952 (−0.5%)

$457,300 + $943,200

$1,400,500

2013

$16,026 (+22.8%)

$444,000 + $931,600

$1,375,600

2012

$13,052 (+4.8%)

$444,000 + $700,900

$1,144,900

2011

$12,454 (+3.0%)

$444,000 + $658,100

$1,102,100

2010

$12,090 (+2.6%)

$444,000 + $658,100

$1,102,100

2009

$11,781

$444,000 + $658,100

$1,102,100

*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

7,405 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

1973

Sq. Ft.

4,049

Year built

1900

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Norfolk County

APN

37168

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 21, 2023.

May 2, 2019 • Active

Residential building

Furnish and install a new asphalt shingle roofing system.

Roofing

Nov 3, 2011 • Active

Residential gas

Replace a gas furnace.

Gas

HVAC

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Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Has Open Parking
Parking Spaces: 5
Parking Features: Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Area: 224
Length: 16
Width: 14
Level: Second
Features: Walk-In Closet(s),Flooring - Wood

Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 196
Length: 14
Width: 14
Level: Second
Features: Walk-In Closet(s),Flooring - Wood

Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 182
Length: 14
Width: 13
Level: Second
Features: Walk-In Closet(s),Flooring - Wood

Bedroom #4 Information
Area: 110
Length: 11
Width: 10
Level: Second
Features: Walk-In Closet(s),Flooring - Wood

Bedroom #5 Information
Area: 252
Length: 18
Width: 14
Level: Third
Features: Closet,Flooring - Wood

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 4

Bathroom #1 Information
Level: First
Features: Bathroom - Full,Flooring - Marble,Window(s) - Stained Glass

Bathroom #2 Information
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Double Vanity/Sink,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Balcony / Deck,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Bidet

Bathroom #3 Information
Level: Third
Features: Bathroom - Full,Skylight,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile

Living Room Information
Area: 320
Length: 20
Width: 16
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box

Family Room Information
Area: 256
Length: 16
Width: 16
Level: First
Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box

Dining Room Information
Area: 238
Length: 17
Width: 14
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Wainscoting

Kitchen Information
Area: 336
Length: 21
Width: 16
Level: First
Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Dining Area,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Kitchen Island,Deck - Exterior,Exterior Access

Basement Information
Basement: Full, Finished, Walk-Out Access, Interior Entry

Laundry Information
Laundry Dimen: 16X14
Laundry Features: Closet - Walk-in, Flooring - Wood, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, Third Floor

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 4
Fireplace Features: Dining Room, Family Room, Living Room, Master Bedroom

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 17
Window Features: Insulated Windows, Screens
Flooring: Wood, Flooring - Wood, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
Interior Features: Closet, Walk-In Closet(s), Storage, Bathroom - Full, Bidet, Bedroom, Play Room, Exercise Room, Bathroom, Sauna/Steam/Hot Tub, Walk-Up Attic

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 5,549
Foundation Details: Stone
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Renovated Since
Color: Yellow

Exterior Features
Fencing: Fenced
Roof: Shingle, Rubber
Patio And Porch Features: Deck - Exterior, Porch, Deck, Patio, Covered
Exterior Features: Porch, Deck, Patio, Covered Patio/Deck, Balcony, Rain Gutters, Professional Landscaping, Screens, Fenced Yard

Pool Information
Spa Features: Jacuzzi / Whirlpool Soaking Tub

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Green Energy Efficient : Thermostat

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.17
Road Surface Type: Paved
Road Frontage Type: Public
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $11,162.15
Tax Year: 2012

Utilities

Utility Information
Utilities: for Electric Range, for Electric Oven, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: Circuit Breakers, 100 Amp Service

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Central, Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling: Central Air

Location

Location Information
Directions: Washington Street to Gardner Road to University Road.
UnparsedAddress: 54 University Rd, Brookline MA 02445

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Highway Access, House of Worship, Public School, T-Station, Sidewalks

Public facts

Beds: 8
Baths: 4.0
Sq. Ft.: 4,049
Stories: 3.0
Lot Size: 7,405 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1900
Year Renovated: 1973
County: Norfolk County
APN: 37168

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 20, 2023

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 4

Listing Information
Exclusions: Temperature Control Unit In The Wine Cellar.
StandardStatus: Closed

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Transit

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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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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$3.10M – $3.75M

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Home values near 54 University Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
40 University Rd, Brookline, MA 7 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 4664 Sq. Ft.	$3,135,664
53 University Rd Apt 1, Brookline, MA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1433 Sq. Ft.	$987,009

Address	Redfin Estimate
46 University Rd, Brookline, MA 8 Beds \| 6.5 Baths \| 4210 Sq. Ft.	$3,039,738
53 University Rd Apt 2, Brookline, MA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 3003 Sq. Ft.	$2,184,529

Address	Redfin Estimate
58 University Rd, Brookline, MA 6 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 3641 Sq. Ft.	$2,639,611
64 University Rd Apt 3, Brookline, MA 6 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 2884 Sq. Ft.	$1,838,774

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