OFF MARKET

Off Market Jul 2019 for $2.7M

$3,778,653

•

4,945

sq ft

79 Buckminster Rd, Brookline, MA 02445

About this home

Located in a prime Fisher Hill neighborhood and with incredible city views, this thirteen-room, eight-bedroom residence, with a slate gambrel roof and much curb appeal, offers over 4,945 square feet of living space on three levels. Built in 1918, period details can be found throughout. The elegant foyer leads to a gracious main level well-suited for large gatherings featuring an oversized eat-in kitchen and a 21’ x 16’ dining room. Off the kitchen and family room is a deck showcasing the fantastic views. The master bedroom has a walk-in closet, fireplace, and spa-like bathroom. There is also a lower level guest suite. Amenities include four and one-half bathrooms, three more fireplaces, central air-conditioning, a staircase leading to a large fenced yard, and a four-car direct entry garage under, two by two tandem. This property is in the Runkle School district, within blocks of the MBTA Green Line, and close to parks, schools, shops, and restaurants.

Single-familyProperty Type

1918Year Built

0.34 acresLot Size

$764Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

3 garage spacesParking

Listed by Mona And Shari Wiener • Hammond Residential Real Estate

Bought with Alan Cohen • Hammond Residential Real Estate

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•Source:MLS PIN #72477411

Redfin Estimate

$3,778,653

$1.1M since sold in July 2019$16K since July

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This home's estimate is 28.6% higher than the average sale price ($2.94M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD AUG 14, 2026
$2,000,000
A
8 beds5 baths5,076 sq ft
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SOLD JUL 24, 2026
$2,325,000
B
7 beds4 baths4,544 sq ft
54 Clark Rd, Brookline, MA 02445
SOLD APR 27, 2026
$4,100,000
C
6 beds4.5 baths5,058 sq ft
282 Buckminster Rd, Brookline, MA 02445
SOLD MAY 6, 2026
$2,480,000
D
8 beds5 baths5,803 sq ft
9 Downing Rd, Brookline, MA 02445
SOLD APR 23, 2026
$3,318,000
E
6 beds4 baths4,633 sq ft
189 Clinton Rd, Brookline, MA 02445
SOLD MAR 6, 2026
$3,400,000
F
4 beds4.5 baths4,182 sq ft
115 Clark 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 79 Buckminster Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$36,374 (+7.5%)

$1,147,900 + $2,500,400

$3,648,300

2022

$33,837 (+17.9%)

$1,093,100 + $2,227,500

$3,320,600

2021

$28,692 (+8.1%)

$1,051,100 + $1,876,700

$2,927,800

2020

$26,537 (+5.9%)

$955,600 + $1,852,600

$2,808,200

2019

$25,060 (+0.6%)

$910,100 + $1,764,400

$2,674,500

2018

$24,919 (−11.0%)

$923,500 + $1,710,600

$2,634,100

2017

$28,011 (+1.5%)

$871,300 + $1,963,800

$2,835,100

2016

$27,609 (+4.4%)

$814,300 + $1,835,300

$2,649,600

2015

$26,447 (−4.6%)

$761,000 + $1,715,300

$2,476,300

2014

$27,720 (+0.7%)

$691,900 + $1,741,800

$2,433,700

2013

$27,527 (+2.2%)

$671,700 + $1,691,100

$2,362,800

2012

$26,936 (+8.2%)

$671,700 + $1,691,100

$2,362,800

2011

$24,887 (+3.0%)

$634,100 + $1,568,300

$2,202,400

2010

$24,160 (+2.7%)

$634,100 + $1,568,300

$2,202,400

2009

$23,523

$632,200 + $1,568,300

$2,200,500

Tax history for 79 Buckminster Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$36,374 (+7.5%)

$1,147,900 + $2,500,400

$3,648,300

2022

$33,837 (+17.9%)

$1,093,100 + $2,227,500

$3,320,600

2021

$28,692 (+8.1%)

$1,051,100 + $1,876,700

$2,927,800

2020

$26,537 (+5.9%)

$955,600 + $1,852,600

$2,808,200

2019

$25,060 (+0.6%)

$910,100 + $1,764,400

$2,674,500

2018

$24,919 (−11.0%)

$923,500 + $1,710,600

$2,634,100

2017

$28,011 (+1.5%)

$871,300 + $1,963,800

$2,835,100

2016

$27,609 (+4.4%)

$814,300 + $1,835,300

$2,649,600

2015

$26,447 (−4.6%)

$761,000 + $1,715,300

$2,476,300

2014

$27,720 (+0.7%)

$691,900 + $1,741,800

$2,433,700

2013

$27,527 (+2.2%)

$671,700 + $1,691,100

$2,362,800

2012

$26,936 (+8.2%)

$671,700 + $1,691,100

$2,362,800

2011

$24,887 (+3.0%)

$634,100 + $1,568,300

$2,202,400

2010

$24,160 (+2.7%)

$634,100 + $1,568,300

$2,202,400

2009

$23,523

$632,200 + $1,568,300

$2,200,500

*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

4.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

0.34 Acres

Year renovated

1980

Sq. Ft.

4,672

Year built

1918

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Norfolk County

APN

38461

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 21, 2023.

Jul 21, 2020 • Final

Zoning plan review/denial

Construct an addition and a new deck at the rear of a home.

Addition

Mar 23, 2020 • Final

Zoning plan review/denial

Construct a new one-story addition to the rear of a home to connect the family room to the kitchen.

Addition

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: 3
# of Covered Spaces: 3
Parking Spaces: 1
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Attached, Paved Drive, Off Street, Tandem

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Area: 272
Length: 17
Width: 16
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Walk-In Closet(s)

Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 228
Length: 19
Width: 12
Level: Second

Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 168
Length: 14
Width: 12
Level: Second

Bedroom #4 Information
Area: 224
Length: 16
Width: 14
Level: Third

Bedroom #5 Information
Area: 216
Length: 18
Width: 12
Level: Third

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

Bathroom #1 Information
Level: First
Features: Bathroom - Half

Bathroom #2 Information
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full

Bathroom #3 Information
Level: Third
Features: Bathroom - Full

Living Room Information
Area: 352
Length: 22
Width: 16
Level: First

Family Room Information
Area: 320
Length: 20
Width: 16
Level: First

Dining Room Information
Area: 336
Length: 21
Width: 16
Level: First

Kitchen Information
Area: 342
Length: 19
Width: 18
Level: First
Features: Kitchen Island

Basement Information
Basement: Full, Finished

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: Second Floor

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 4
Fireplace Features: Dining Room, Living Room, Master Bedroom

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 13
Interior Features: Bathroom - Full, Bedroom, Play Room, Bathroom, Central Vacuum

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 4,945
Foundation Details: Stone
Construction Materials: Brick
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Approximate,Renovated Since

Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle, Slate
Patio And Porch Features: Deck
Exterior Features: Deck

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.34
Lot Features: Corner Lot

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $22,467
Tax Year: 2019

Utilities

Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Natural Gas
Cooling: Central Air

Location

Location Information
Directions: Boylston St to Sumner Rd to Buckminster Street (corner of Clinton)
UnparsedAddress: 79 Buckminster Rd, Brookline MA 02445

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Medical Facility, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University

Public facts

Beds: 8
Baths: 4.5
Sq. Ft.: 4,672
Stories: 3.0
Lot Size: 0.34 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1918
Year Renovated: 1980
County: Norfolk County
APN: 38461

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 • 0.5mi

8/10

Brookline High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.3mi

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

58% 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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Brookline, MA • 02445

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In this area, properties receive around 9 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

$3.59M – $4.35M

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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
95 Buckminster Rd, Brookline, MA 4 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 3000 Sq. Ft.	$2,532,953

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

Address	Redfin Estimate
67 Buckminster Rd, Brookline, MA 8 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 4375 Sq. Ft.	$3,470,135
82 Buckminster Rd, Brookline, MA 5 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 3306 Sq. Ft.	$3,326,297

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