Google street view image for 70 Buckminster Rd, Brookline, MA 02445

Off Market Feb 2014 for $2.1M

$3,906,366

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $10,492/mo

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3,956

sq ft

70 Buckminster Rd, Brookline, MA 02445

About this home

Majestically set back from the street, this distinctive and sun filled home is located on one of the most desirable streets in Brookline. A combination of classic Colonial architecture and exquisite details offering 4 generously sized bedrooms, 4 full baths, 1 half bath, and 2 car garage. Dramatic foyer leads to wonderfully proportioned rooms, perfect for entertaining. Combination eat-in kitchen and family room opens to a large private yard. Master suite features tastefully renovated bathroom with skylights and an abundance of closets. Lower level includes second family room, computer/game room, and exercise room. Other noteworthy features include beautiful hardwood floors, new roof, newer furnace and hot water. Steps away from public and private schools, transportation, dining, shopping, and recreation, this home captures the casual yet sophisticated lifestyle.

Single-familyProperty Type

1939Year Built

0.39 acresLot Size

$987Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 garage spacesParking

Listed by Debra Weiss • William Raveis R.E. & Home Services

Bought with Carla Gracey • Carla Gracey

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•Source:MLS PIN #71620393

Redfin Estimate

$3,906,366

$1.8M since sold in February 2014$7,000 since July

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This home's estimate is 9.2% higher than the average sale price ($3.58M) of 6 comparable homes.

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C
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D
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E
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F
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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 70 Buckminster Rd

Date

Event

Price

MLS PIN #71620393

Feb 28, 2014

Sold

$2,150,000

$543/sq ft

Jan 27, 2014

Contingent

—

Jan 7, 2014

Listed

$2,325,000

$588/sq ft

MLS PIN #30770188

Jan 16, 2004

Sold

$1,675,000

$423/sq ft

Nov 12, 2003

Listing Removed

—

Sep 18, 2003

Listed

$1,795,000

$454/sq ft

MLS PIN #50298510

Dec 15, 1995

Sold

$752,000

$190/sq ft

Sep 15, 1995

Listing Removed

—

Aug 23, 1995

Listed

$799,000

$202/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$27,645 (+2.7%)

$1,209,200 + $1,563,600

$2,772,800

2022

$26,910 (+8.1%)

$1,151,600 + $1,489,200

$2,640,800

2021

$24,884 (+8.8%)

$1,107,300 + $1,431,900

$2,539,200

2020

$22,863 (+5.9%)

$1,006,600 + $1,412,800

$2,419,400

2019

$21,590 (+0.2%)

$958,700 + $1,345,500

$2,304,200

2018

$21,557 (+1.5%)

$975,100 + $1,303,700

$2,278,800

2017

$21,240 (+1.5%)

$919,900 + $1,229,900

$2,149,800

2016

$20,935 (+4.0%)

$859,700 + $1,149,400

$2,009,100

2015

$20,124 (−1.2%)

$803,500 + $1,080,800

$1,884,300

2014

$20,365 (+0.7%)

$730,500 + $1,057,500

$1,788,000

2013

$20,223 (+2.2%)

$709,200 + $1,026,700

$1,735,900

2012

$19,789 (+3.9%)

$709,200 + $1,026,700

$1,735,900

2011

$19,038 (+3.0%)

$664,500 + $1,020,300

$1,684,800

2010

$18,482 (+2.7%)

$664,500 + $1,020,300

$1,684,800

2009

$17,988

$662,500 + $1,020,200

$1,682,700

Tax history for 70 Buckminster Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$27,645 (+2.7%)

$1,209,200 + $1,563,600

$2,772,800

2022

$26,910 (+8.1%)

$1,151,600 + $1,489,200

$2,640,800

2021

$24,884 (+8.8%)

$1,107,300 + $1,431,900

$2,539,200

2020

$22,863 (+5.9%)

$1,006,600 + $1,412,800

$2,419,400

2019

$21,590 (+0.2%)

$958,700 + $1,345,500

$2,304,200

2018

$21,557 (+1.5%)

$975,100 + $1,303,700

$2,278,800

2017

$21,240 (+1.5%)

$919,900 + $1,229,900

$2,149,800

2016

$20,935 (+4.0%)

$859,700 + $1,149,400

$2,009,100

2015

$20,124 (−1.2%)

$803,500 + $1,080,800

$1,884,300

2014

$20,365 (+0.7%)

$730,500 + $1,057,500

$1,788,000

2013

$20,223 (+2.2%)

$709,200 + $1,026,700

$1,735,900

2012

$19,789 (+3.9%)

$709,200 + $1,026,700

$1,735,900

2011

$19,038 (+3.0%)

$664,500 + $1,020,300

$1,684,800

2010

$18,482 (+2.7%)

$664,500 + $1,020,300

$1,684,800

2009

$17,988

$662,500 + $1,020,200

$1,682,700

*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

4.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

17,038

Year renovated

1975

Sq. Ft.

3,956

Year built

1939

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Norfolk County

APN

38824

Parking Spaces

Basement

Yes

Accessible

HOA Dues

—

Garage

Yes

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Dec 28, 2017.

Nov 9, 2023 • Active

Residential electrical

Install a new circuit breaker for a level 2 electric vehicle charger. Install a load shed panel relay to monitor electrical panel usage.

Electrical

Ev charger

Jun 24, 2021 • Active

Residential building

Perform an interior renovation of a master bedroom, master bathroom, family bathroom, and basement. All work must comply with local building codes and regulations.

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: 6
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Attached, Under, Garage Door Opener, Paved Drive, Off Street, Tandem, Paved

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Area: 224
Length: 14
Width: 16
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Double Vanity/Sink,Skylight,Closet,Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Hardwood,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Cable Hookup,Double Vanity,High Speed Internet Hookup,Remodeled,Steam / Sauna

Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 187
Length: 11
Width: 17
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Closet,Flooring - Hardwood,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile

Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 196
Length: 14
Width: 14
Level: Second
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #4 Information
Area: 154
Length: 14
Width: 11
Level: Second
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 4
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1
Main Level Bathrooms: 1
Master Bathroom Features: Yes

Bathroom #1 Information
Level: Main,First
Features: Bathroom - Half,Flooring - Marble,Remodeled

Bathroom #2 Information
Level: First
Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Dryer Hookup - Electric,Recessed Lighting,Remodeled,Washer Hookup

Bathroom #3 Information
Level: Basement
Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Recessed Lighting,Remodeled

Living Room Information
Area: 364
Length: 14
Width: 26
Level: Main,First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Family Room Information
Area: 180
Length: 20
Width: 9
Level: Main,First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Exterior Access,Open Floorplan

Dining Room Information
Area: 238
Length: 14
Width: 17
Level: Main,First
Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Hardwood,Chair Rail

Kitchen Information
Area: 812
Length: 29
Width: 28
Level: Main,First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box,Pantry,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Kitchen Island,Breakfast Bar / Nook,Cabinets - Upgraded,Deck - Exterior,Exterior Access,Open Floorplan,Recessed Lighting,Remodeled

Office Room Information
Area: 120
Length: 12
Width: 10
Level: Main
Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box

Basement Information
Basement: Full, Finished, Interior Entry, Garage Access, Concrete

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: Bathroom - Full, Laundry Closet, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Second Floor, Electric Dryer Hookup

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 2
Fireplace Features: Living Room

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 10
Window Features: Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Window(s) - Picture
Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
Interior Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Cable Hookup, High Speed Internet Hookup, Home Office, Sitting Room, Play Room, Media Room, Exercise Room

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 5,066
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Actual,Renovated Since
Color: Red

Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Patio
Exterior Features: Patio, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Security Features: Security System

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.39
Lot Features: Wooded
Road Surface Type: Paved
Road Frontage Type: Public
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $18,371
Tax Year: 2014

Utilities

Utility Information
Utilities: for Gas Range, for Electric Oven, for Electric Dryer
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public

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

Location

Location Information
Directions: Boylston Street to Sumner Road to Buckminster Road or Chestnut Hill Avenue to Buckminster Road.
UnparsedAddress: 70 Buckminster Road, Brookline MA 02445

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Pool, Walk/Jog Trails, Public School, T-Station, Sidewalks

Public facts

Beds: 4
Baths: 4.5
Sq. Ft.: 3,956
Stories: 2.0
Parking Spaces: 8
Basement: Yes
Accessible: No
Lot Size: 0.39 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1939
Year Renovated: 1975
County: Norfolk County
APN: 38824
HOA Dues: —
Garage: Yes
Features: —

Home facts updated by owner on Dec 28, 2017

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 2

Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools

John D Runkle School

Public PreK-8 • Assigned • 0.5mi

8/10

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

3/10 Fire Factor

0.15% 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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$3.71M – $4.49M

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Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
49 Buckminster Rd, Brookline, MA 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 2500 Sq. Ft.	$3,361,549
67 Buckminster Rd, Brookline, MA 8 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 4375 Sq. Ft.	$3,470,135

Address	Redfin Estimate
39 Buckminster Rd, Brookline, MA 8 Beds \| 6.5 Baths \| 6560 Sq. Ft.	$4,176,658
79 Buckminster Rd, Brookline, MA 8 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 4945 Sq. Ft.	$3,778,653

Address	Redfin Estimate
63 Buckminster Rd, Brookline, MA 7 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 5652 Sq. Ft.	$3,407,310
90 Buckminster Rd, Brookline, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2330 Sq. Ft.	$2,653,528

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