Enchanting + architecturally distinct Royal Barry Wills Single Family Cape conveniently located near Brookline High + Runkle school with easy commuting access to Route 9 + train (green D line) to downtown Boston + Longwood Medical area. This house was promoted by a pioneer of the 20th C revival, Boston architect Royal Barry Wills, who was known as one of the most influential residential architects in America. This home is a study in simplicity and function with 3000+ SF, 4 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms, office + den. Nature abounds with a front patio + mature gardens + fence for privacy. The kitchen is renovated with French doors and overlooks a gentle sloping rear yard. This home is complimented by recessed lights and wood floors throughout. The living room has a fireplace and lower level is finished + offers additional square footage: a family room + separate in-law apartment or artist studio + a private bathroom. Parking includes 2 car garage + driveway.
Single-familyProperty Type
1925Year Built
8,480 sq ftLot Size
$829Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 garage spacesParking
Listed by Mary Lochner• Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Brookline
Bought with Mary Lochner• Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Brookline
*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
4
Baths
3.5
Stories
2
Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
8,276 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1964
Sq. Ft.
2,046
Year built
1925
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Norfolk County
APN
36492
Parking Spaces
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Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Jul 21, 2023.
Jun 7, 2016 • Active
Residential building
Install a new retaining wall.
Grading
May 18, 2016 • Active
Residential plumbing
Install a backflow prevention device and an irrigation meter.
Grading
Plumbing
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.
Exterior Features: Patio, Professional Landscaping, Fenced Yard, Garden, Stone Wall
Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.19
Lot Features: Wooded, Gentle Sloping
Road Surface Type: Paved
Road Frontage Type: Public
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $9,932.91
Tax Year: 2014
Utilities
Utility Information
Utilities: for Gas Range, for Gas Oven
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: 110 Volts
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Baseboard, Natural Gas
Cooling: Window Unit(s)
Location
Location Information
Directions: Beacon to Washington St, right on Gardner, Left on Welland, Right on Blake on right
UnparsedAddress: 75 Blake Rd, Brookline MA 02445
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Pool, Private School, Public School, T-Station
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 3.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,046
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 8,276 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1925
Year Renovated: 1964
County: Norfolk County
APN: 36492
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 20, 2023
Other
Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
Places
Transit
John D Runkle School
Public PreK-8 • Assigned • 0.6mi
8/10
Brookline High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.1mi
8/10
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