Spectacular 1890's Shingle-style home on the Philbrick Green in historic Pill Hill.Beautifully maintained and thoughtfully improved home offers 11 generously proportioned rooms filled with light and distinctive architectural detail perfect for grand entertaining and comfortable family living. A welcoming porch invites you to a gracious entry hall and elegant living room.2011 stunning kitchen and mudroom remodel, banquet-size dining room with French doors to large deck with pergola and lush private gardens.Stunning stair tower leads to second and third floor comprising a luxurious master suite, large playroom,4 family bedrooms and an office.Many recent and substantial upgrades include 2008 exterior shingles and roof improvement including lead coated copper valleys,2006 multi-zone hydro air heating and air conditioning and bathroom additions,perimeter French drain.This wonderful home in Lincoln School district is close to Brookline Village,Longwood Medical area and public transportation.
Single-familyProperty Type
1890Year Built
7,800 sq ftLot Size
$1,057Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
3 spacesParking
Listed by Dolores Boylan• Hammond Residential R. E.
Bought with Vee Brooks• Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Weston
IDEAL LOCATION ON THE GREEN ON HISTORIC PILL HILL.RARELY AVAILABLE. DISTINCTIVE ARCHITECTURE IN 1890 SHINGLE STYLE HOME.SPACIOUS ROOMS FILLED WITH LIGHT PALE OAK FLOORS AND WIDE STAIRCASE TO 3 FLOORS.LARGE EIK OVERLOOKS LANDSCAPED GARDEN. DINING ROOM TO MAHOGANY DECK WITH PERGOLA AND HOT TUB. FABULOUS MASTER SUITE & BATH WITH GRANITE AND MUCH MORE.THIRD FLOOR HAS 3 BEDROOMS AND BATH/SAUNA.
Public Records
Jan 10, 1989
Sold
$600,000
$152/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$28,080 (+2.7%)
$1,076,700 + $1,739,700
$2,816,400
2022
$27,332 (+8.3%)
$1,025,300 + $1,656,900
$2,682,200
2021
$25,228 (+8.4%)
$985,900 + $1,588,400
$2,574,300
2020
$23,281 (+5.9%)
$896,300 + $1,567,300
$2,463,600
2019
$21,985 (+4.9%)
$853,600 + $1,492,700
$2,346,300
2018
$20,961 (+1.5%)
$769,500 + $1,446,300
$2,215,800
2017
$20,653 (+1.5%)
$726,000 + $1,364,400
$2,090,400
2016
$20,357 (+6.4%)
$678,500 + $1,275,100
$1,953,600
2015
$19,129 (−4.3%)
$634,100 + $1,157,000
$1,791,100
2014
$19,979 (+0.7%)
$576,500 + $1,177,600
$1,754,100
2013
$19,840 (+2.2%)
$559,700 + $1,143,300
$1,703,000
2012
$19,414 (+1.8%)
$559,700 + $1,143,300
$1,703,000
2011
$19,076 (+3.0%)
$559,100 + $1,129,000
$1,688,100
2010
$18,518 (+2.6%)
$559,100 + $1,129,000
$1,688,100
2009
$18,045
$559,100 + $1,128,900
$1,688,000
Tax history for 56 Upland Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$28,080 (+2.7%)
$1,076,700 + $1,739,700
$2,816,400
2022
$27,332 (+8.3%)
$1,025,300 + $1,656,900
$2,682,200
2021
$25,228 (+8.4%)
$985,900 + $1,588,400
$2,574,300
2020
$23,281 (+5.9%)
$896,300 + $1,567,300
$2,463,600
2019
$21,985 (+4.9%)
$853,600 + $1,492,700
$2,346,300
2018
$20,961 (+1.5%)
$769,500 + $1,446,300
$2,215,800
2017
$20,653 (+1.5%)
$726,000 + $1,364,400
$2,090,400
2016
$20,357 (+6.4%)
$678,500 + $1,275,100
$1,953,600
2015
$19,129 (−4.3%)
$634,100 + $1,157,000
$1,791,100
2014
$19,979 (+0.7%)
$576,500 + $1,177,600
$1,754,100
2013
$19,840 (+2.2%)
$559,700 + $1,143,300
$1,703,000
2012
$19,414 (+1.8%)
$559,700 + $1,143,300
$1,703,000
2011
$19,076 (+3.0%)
$559,100 + $1,129,000
$1,688,100
2010
$18,518 (+2.6%)
$559,100 + $1,129,000
$1,688,100
2009
$18,045
$559,100 + $1,128,900
$1,688,000
*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
5
Baths
4.5
Stories
3
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
7,841 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1981
Sq. Ft.
3,938
Year built
1890
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Norfolk County
APN
40772
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 21, 2023.
Mar 17, 2026 • Active
Residential building
Remodel
Jun 24, 2025 • Active
Residential electrical
Install electrical wiring for new air conditioning condensers.
Electrical
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
Parking Spaces: 3
Parking Features: Detached, Paved Drive, Off Street
Exterior Features: Porch, Deck, Hot Tub/Spa, Sprinkler System, Fenced Yard
Pool Information
Has Spa
Spa Features: Private
Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.18
Road Frontage Type: Public
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $19,979
Tax Year: 2014
Utilities
Utility Information
Utilities: for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Natural Gas, Hydro Air
Cooling: Central Air
Location
Location Information
Directions: High or Walnut to Irving to Upland
UnparsedAddress: 56 Upland Rd, Brookline MA 02445
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails
Public facts
Beds: 5
Baths: 4.5
Sq. Ft.: 3,938
Stories: 3.0
Lot Size: 7,841 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1890
Year Renovated: 1981
County: Norfolk County
APN: 40772
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 20, 2023
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 3
Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
William H Lincoln School
Public K-8 • Assigned • 0.5mi
9/10
Brookline High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.5mi
8/10
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