RARE WATERFRONT OPPORTUNITY -- Direct and unbeatable water views of the 32-acre Brookline Reservoir Park. This one-of-a-kind sun-drenched contemporary home features spectacular scenic water and park views, decent upscale neighborhood and yet super convenience to city life. It is with a slate roof has a regal and elegant presence with a mahogany double-door main entrance. The light-color maple flooring throughout gives this home a soothing and pleasant ambiance. There are 3 master suites all with custom walk-in California closets, academic study areas and beautifully renovated and appointed bathrooms. The custom Poggenpohl kitchen is sleek and features all the bells & whistles to meet today's high end chef's standards. The floor plan is flexible allowing for easy living and entertaining. Special features also include a security system & a hydro-air Buderus boiler. Upon entering this house, you feel transported to a Zen peaceful sanctuary. Fabulous location, easy access to all that Brookline and Boston has to offer.
Single-familyProperty Type
1950Year Built
0.58 acresLot Size
$583Price/Sq.Ft.
2 garage spacesParking
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Around this home
Schools
K - 12
Preschool & daycare
Roland Hayes School
Public PreK-8 • Assigned • 0.5mi
9/10
Brookline High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.8mi
8/10
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About South
Brookline
South Brookline, located between Jamaica Pond and the Chestnut Hill Reservoir, is a residential and village-style Brookline neighborhood with leafy park edges and a low-rise streetscape. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Cleveland Circle junction, where cafés, small eateries, and everyday storefronts cluster beside the Green Line tracks. Coolidge Corner Theatre and Brookline Booksmith serve as cultural pillars with a distinctly local cadence. Side streets feature a mix of brick apartment houses, classic triple-deckers, and single-family homes with deep setbacks. The Emerald Necklace paths and nearby water views shape a walk-and-roll routine. A steady flow of transit riders and runners gives the area a lived-in, city-meets-suburb tempo.
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Offer insights
75 Lee St · $3,790,000
$3.7M and above
75% chance or better to win
Why $3.7M+ is a strong offer
DAYS ON MARKET
184 days
The average home goes pending in 22 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
100.1%
Most homes are selling 0% above list price.
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Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
Sunroom, mudroom, study, and foyer
Open floor plan
Recessed lighting
Decorative molding
Cathedral ceiling
Sunken living room
Custom-built closet cabinetry
Insulated doors and windows
Full finished basement with interior entry and garage access
Two fireplaces, in the family room and living room
Bedrooms
Five bedrooms; four are identified on the second floor and one on the first floor
Bathrooms
Four full bathrooms and one half bathroom
Primary bathroom with a Jacuzzi/whirlpool soaking tub
Kitchen
Kitchen island
Breakfast bar or nook
Upgraded cabinets
Dishwasher, disposal, microwave, range, refrigerator, range hood, and wine refrigerator
Laundry & utility
First-floor laundry
Washer and dryer
Gas water heater
Flooring
Hardwood and tile flooring
Heating & cooling
Natural gas hydro-air heating
Dual central air conditioning
Exterior features
Patio
Rain gutters
Professional landscaping
Stone wall
Level terrain
Scenic views
Home design
Single-family residence
Parking
Attached two-car garage with garage door opener and storage
Six open parking spaces
Paved driveway and off-street parking
Security
Security system
Construction
Frame construction
Concrete perimeter foundation
Slate roof
Renovated since construction
Utilities
Public water and sewer
Circuit breakers
HOA & community
Community amenities include public transportation, shopping, parks, walking and jogging trails, medical facilities, conservation areas, houses of worship, private and public schools, and a university
Electricity and solar
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Spectacular water views of Reservoir Park.This one of a kind sun drenched contemporary home with a slate roof has a regal and elegant presence with a mahogany double-door main entrance. The light-color maple flooring throughout gives this home a soothing and pleasant ambiance. There are 3 master suites all with custom walk-in California closets, academic study areas and beautifully renovated and appointed bathrooms.The custom Poggenpohl kitchen is sleek and features all the bells & whistles to meet today's high end chef's standards. The floor plan is flexible allowing for easy living and entertaining. Lower level entertainment room. The garage is unique and can be opened up to hold up to 5 cars or be used as a finished mudroom space and storage. Special features also include a security system & a hydro air Buderus boiler. Upon entering this home you feel transported to a zen peaceful sanctuary. Fabulous location, easy access to all that Boston has to offer. Heath School
MLS PIN #30633462
Mar 31, 2003
Sold
$1,100,000
$169/sq ft
Feb 3, 2003
Listing Removed
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Aug 7, 2002
Listed
$1,550,000
$239/sq ft
BEST "WATERVIEW" IN BROOKLINE(CLOSEST TO RESERVOIR) MAJOR RENOVATION WITHIN THE PAST TWO YEARS AND LANDSCAPED.
MLS PIN #30306490
Jun 28, 1999
Sold
$815,000
$125/sq ft
May 11, 1999
Listing Removed
—
Apr 2, 1999
Listed
$819,000
$126/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$25,904 (+2.7%)
$1,282,200 + $1,316,000
$2,598,200
2022
$25,213 (+8.1%)
$1,221,000 + $1,253,300
$2,474,300
2021
$23,316 (+9.5%)
$1,174,100 + $1,205,100
$2,379,200
2020
$21,293 (+5.9%)
$1,067,400 + $1,185,800
$2,253,200
2019
$20,107 (−6.2%)
$1,016,600 + $1,129,300
$2,145,900
2018
$21,431 (+1.5%)
$1,046,200 + $1,219,200
$2,265,400
2017
$21,116 (+1.5%)
$987,000 + $1,150,200
$2,137,200
2016
$20,813 (+4.4%)
$922,400 + $1,075,000
$1,997,400
2015
$19,936 (−0.7%)
$862,100 + $1,004,600
$1,866,700
2014
$20,075 (+0.7%)
$792,800 + $969,700
$1,762,500
2013
$19,935 (+2.2%)
$769,700 + $941,500
$1,711,200
2012
$19,508 (+9.4%)
$769,700 + $941,500
$1,711,200
2011
$17,836 (+3.0%)
$698,900 + $879,500
$1,578,400
2010
$17,315 (+2.8%)
$698,900 + $879,500
$1,578,400
2009
$16,836
$695,400 + $879,500
$1,574,900
Public record
Beds
4
Baths
4.5
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.58 Acres
Year renovated
1972
Finished Sq. Ft.
3,484
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
3,484
Year built
1950
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Norfolk County
APN
41482
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jan 30, 2023.
Local insights from Redfin agents
Brookline will continue to be a Seller's market for the foreseeable future, driven by restrictive zoning laws that have limited increases in housing production and a stable population with relatively low turnover. This has resulted in a massive...
supply/demand imbalance that is unlikely to change.
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, 14 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
61% 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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Historical weather
Brookline, MA • 02445
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Sun exposure
86/ 100
Very good sunlight
Sunscore
This home ranks in the top 13% for direct sun exposure in Brookline. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
9.6 hrs
4.9 hrs
JuneDecember
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Redfin Estimate for 75 Lee St
$3,625,057
$165K under list price of $3.79M
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $2.9M to $6.6M.