Off Market Dec 2005 for $1.4M

$3,548,011

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $3,710/mo

•

3,648

sq ft

78 Dean Rd, Brookline, MA 02445

About this home

Exceptional shingle-style home located in the Fisher Hill/Runkle School area. Offers 5 bedrooms / 3.5 baths with 3 levels of classic living space. Entire home offers beautiful 1900 period detail, original oak paneling, custom built-ins and hardwood floors throughout. Large kitchen opens to family room and private patio/perenial gardens. This property has been meticulously renovated, restored and landscaped. Pristine condition in desirable historic location.

Single-familyProperty Type

1900Year Built

8,800 sq ftLot Size

$973Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

3 spacesParking

Listed by Duncan Donahue • Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Boston - Back Bay

Bought with Mary Gillach • Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Brookline

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•Source:MLS PIN #70277327

Redfin Estimate

$3,548,011

$2.1M since sold in December 2005$431K since July

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This home's estimate is 30.3% higher than the average sale price ($2.72M) of 6 comparable homes.

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$3,285,000
A
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SOLD MAR 31, 2026
$2,050,000
B
5 beds3.5 baths2,845 sq ft
22 Windsor Rd, Brookline, MA 02445
SOLD JUN 15, 2026
$2,200,000
C
5 beds3.5 baths3,463 sq ft
401 Clinton Rd, Brookline, MA 02445
SOLD DEC 11, 2025
$2,487,000
D
5 beds3.5 baths3,100 sq ft
333 Clark Rd, Brookline, MA 02445
SOLD MAR 4, 2026
$2,995,000
E
5 beds4.5 baths3,370 sq ft
323 Clark Rd, Brookline, MA 02445
SOLD APR 23, 2026
$3,318,000
F
6 beds4 baths4,633 sq ft
189 Clinton Rd, Brookline, MA 02445

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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 78 Dean Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$22,744 (+2.7%)

$965,900 + $1,315,300

$2,281,200

2022

$22,138 (+8.1%)

$919,900 + $1,252,600

$2,172,500

2021

$20,472 (+8.8%)

$884,500 + $1,204,500

$2,089,000

2020

$18,823 (+5.9%)

$804,100 + $1,187,800

$1,991,900

2019

$17,775 (−0.5%)

$765,800 + $1,131,200

$1,897,000

2018

$17,864 (+1.5%)

$770,800 + $1,117,600

$1,888,400

2017

$17,601 (+1.5%)

$727,100 + $1,054,400

$1,781,500

2016

$17,348 (+4.4%)

$679,600 + $985,300

$1,664,900

2015

$16,618 (−1.2%)

$635,100 + $920,900

$1,556,000

2014

$16,824 (+0.7%)

$577,300 + $899,800

$1,477,100

2013

$16,707 (+2.2%)

$560,500 + $873,600

$1,434,100

2012

$16,349 (+3.6%)

$560,500 + $873,600

$1,434,100

2011

$15,787 (+4.9%)

$544,200 + $852,900

$1,397,100

2010

$15,053 (+2.7%)

$544,200 + $828,000

$1,372,200

2009

$14,651

$542,500 + $828,000

$1,370,500

Tax history for 78 Dean Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$22,744 (+2.7%)

$965,900 + $1,315,300

$2,281,200

2022

$22,138 (+8.1%)

$919,900 + $1,252,600

$2,172,500

2021

$20,472 (+8.8%)

$884,500 + $1,204,500

$2,089,000

2020

$18,823 (+5.9%)

$804,100 + $1,187,800

$1,991,900

2019

$17,775 (−0.5%)

$765,800 + $1,131,200

$1,897,000

2018

$17,864 (+1.5%)

$770,800 + $1,117,600

$1,888,400

2017

$17,601 (+1.5%)

$727,100 + $1,054,400

$1,781,500

2016

$17,348 (+4.4%)

$679,600 + $985,300

$1,664,900

2015

$16,618 (−1.2%)

$635,100 + $920,900

$1,556,000

2014

$16,824 (+0.7%)

$577,300 + $899,800

$1,477,100

2013

$16,707 (+2.2%)

$560,500 + $873,600

$1,434,100

2012

$16,349 (+3.6%)

$560,500 + $873,600

$1,434,100

2011

$15,787 (+4.9%)

$544,200 + $852,900

$1,397,100

2010

$15,053 (+2.7%)

$544,200 + $828,000

$1,372,200

2009

$14,651

$542,500 + $828,000

$1,370,500

*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

3.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

8,712 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

1969

Sq. Ft.

3,757

Year built

1900

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Norfolk County

APN

38680

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 21, 2023.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Parking Spaces: 3
Parking Features: Off Street

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Walk-In Closet(s),Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box

Bedroom #2 Information
Level: Second
Features: Walk-In Closet(s),Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box

Bedroom #3 Information
Level: Second
Features: Walk-In Closet(s),Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #4 Information
Level: Third
Features: Skylight,Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #5 Information
Level: Third
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 3
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1
Master Bathroom Features: Yes

Bathroom #1 Information
Level: First
Features: Bathroom - Half,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile

Bathroom #2 Information
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile

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

Living Room Information
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box

Family Room Information
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Dining Room Information
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Kitchen Information
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Balcony / Deck,Pantry

Basement Information
Basement: Full, Interior Entry, Concrete

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Second Floor

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 3
Fireplace Features: Dining Room, Living Room, Master Bedroom

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 11
Window Features: Skylight(s), Storm Window(s)
Flooring: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Flooring - Hardwood
Interior Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom, Game Room, Sun Room

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 3,648
Foundation Area: 999,999
Foundation Details: Stone
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Approximate

Exterior Features
Fencing: Fenced
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Porch - Enclosed, Deck, Patio
Exterior Features: Porch, Porch - Enclosed, Deck, Patio, Storage, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System, Fenced Yard

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.2
Lot Features: Corner Lot

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $13,260.36
Tax Year: 2006

Utilities

Utility Information
Utilities: for Gas Range
Water Source: Public, City/Town Water

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Hot Water, Natural Gas

Location

Location Information
UnparsedAddress: 78 Dean Road, Brookline MA 02445

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park

Public facts

Beds: 5
Baths: 3.5
Sq. Ft.: 3,757
Stories: 3.0
Lot Size: 8,712 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1900
Year Renovated: 1969
County: Norfolk County
APN: 38680

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 20, 2023

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 3

Listing Information
Exclusions: Dining Room Chandelier,Half Bath Light Sconce
StandardStatus: Closed

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Places
Transit

John D Runkle School

Public PreK-8 • Assigned • 0.1mi

8/10

Brookline High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.7mi

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

54% 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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In this area, properties receive around 9.2 hours in June and 4.4 hours in December, placing it below the U.S. average for solar exposure.

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Estimated sale price

$3.37M – $4.08M

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Home values near 78 Dean Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
64 Dean Rd, Brookline, MA 9 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 5020 Sq. Ft.	$2,833,239
93 Dean Rd, Brookline, MA 7 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 5693 Sq. Ft.	$4,114,383

Address	Redfin Estimate
73 Dean Rd, Brookline, MA 6 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 4028 Sq. Ft.	—
101 Dean Rd, Brookline, MA 6 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 5348 Sq. Ft.	$3,176,811

Address	Redfin Estimate
85 Dean Rd, Brookline, MA 7 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 4280 Sq. Ft.	$3,326,226
61 Dean Rd, Brookline, MA 6 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 3585 Sq. Ft.	$3,008,146

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