Google street view image for 79 Druce St, Brookline, MA 02445

Off market sep 1986 for $598K

$3,627,910

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $3,911/mo

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3.5 ba

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4,026

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79 Druce St, Brookline, MA 02445

About this home

79 Druce St is a 4,026 square foot house on a 0.81 acre lot with 4 bedrooms and 3.5 bathrooms. - it last sold on September 25, 1986 for $598,000. Based on Redfin's Brookline data, we estimate the home's value is $3,627,910.

Single-familyProperty Type

1901Year Built

0.81 acresLot Size

$901Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

Source:Public Records

Redfin Estimate

$3,627,910

$3.0M since sold in September 1986$71K since October

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This home's estimate is 23.3% higher than the average sale price ($2.94M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD MAY 14, 2026
$3,285,000
A
5 beds4.5 baths3,658 sq ft
43 Druce St, Brookline, MA 02445
SOLD SEP 9, 2026
$2,945,000
B
4 beds4.5 baths3,819 sq ft
84 Westbourne Ter #84, Brookline, MA 02446
SOLD OCT 23, 2026
$3,875,000
C
5 beds4.5 baths6,419 sq ft
540 Chestnut Hill Ave, Brookline, MA 02445
SOLD JUN 15, 2026
$2,200,000
D
5 beds3.5 baths3,463 sq ft
401 Clinton Rd, Brookline, MA 02445
SOLD JUN 26, 2026
$2,950,000
E
4 beds3.5 baths3,230 sq ft
59 Randolph, Chestnut Hill, MA 02467
SOLD AUG 21, 2026
$2,394,900
F
4 beds3.5 baths2,996 sq ft
520 Clinton Rd, Chestnut Hill, MA 02467

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Market trends in 02445, MA

Last updated October 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Balanced market

Sale-to-list price

96.3%

1.1% MoM

Median sale price

$1.1M

$119K MoM

Avg. days on market

58d

3 days MoM

Recently sold homes

1 MoM

New listings for sale

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$545,000
1 bed1 bath870 sq ft
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$11,750,000
6 beds5 baths7,502 sq ft
71 Sears Rd, Brookline, MA 02445
OPEN SUN, 12PM TO 1:30PM
$1,500,000
4 beds2 baths2,254 sq ft
146-A University Rd #146, Brookline, MA 02445
OPEN SAT, 12PM TO 1PM
$399,999
1 bed1 bath490 sq ft
15-17 University Rd Unit 22A, Brookline, MA 02445
$7,900,000
6 beds10.5 baths9,600 sq ft
125 Rockwood St, Brookline, MA 02445
$649,000
2 beds1 bath907 sq ft
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1 bed1 bath869 sq ft
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Sale history for 79 Druce St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$28,057 (+2.7%)

$1,746,600 + $1,067,500

$2,814,100

2022

$27,310 (+8.1%)

$1,663,400 + $1,016,700

$2,680,100

2021

$25,255 (+10.7%)

$1,599,400 + $977,600

$2,577,000

2020

$22,809 (+5.9%)

$1,454,000 + $959,700

$2,413,700

2019

$21,540 (−2.8%)

$1,384,800 + $914,000

$2,298,800

2018

$22,159 (+1.2%)

$1,426,600 + $915,800

$2,342,400

2017

$21,896 (+1.5%)

$1,345,800 + $870,400

$2,216,200

2016

$21,582 (+4.4%)

$1,257,800 + $813,400

$2,071,200

2015

$20,673 (+2.6%)

$1,175,500 + $760,200

$1,935,700

2014

$20,157 (+0.7%)

$1,068,600 + $701,100

$1,769,700

2013

$20,017 (+2.2%)

$1,037,500 + $680,700

$1,718,200

2012

$19,587 (+3.7%)

$1,037,500 + $680,700

$1,718,200

2011

$18,891 (+3.0%)

$930,100 + $741,700

$1,671,800

2010

$18,340 (+2.8%)

$930,100 + $741,700

$1,671,800

2009

$17,842

$927,300 + $741,700

$1,669,000

Tax history for 79 Druce St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$28,057 (+2.7%)

$1,746,600 + $1,067,500

$2,814,100

2022

$27,310 (+8.1%)

$1,663,400 + $1,016,700

$2,680,100

2021

$25,255 (+10.7%)

$1,599,400 + $977,600

$2,577,000

2020

$22,809 (+5.9%)

$1,454,000 + $959,700

$2,413,700

2019

$21,540 (−2.8%)

$1,384,800 + $914,000

$2,298,800

2018

$22,159 (+1.2%)

$1,426,600 + $915,800

$2,342,400

2017

$21,896 (+1.5%)

$1,345,800 + $870,400

$2,216,200

2016

$21,582 (+4.4%)

$1,257,800 + $813,400

$2,071,200

2015

$20,673 (+2.6%)

$1,175,500 + $760,200

$1,935,700

2014

$20,157 (+0.7%)

$1,068,600 + $701,100

$1,769,700

2013

$20,017 (+2.2%)

$1,037,500 + $680,700

$1,718,200

2012

$19,587 (+3.7%)

$1,037,500 + $680,700

$1,718,200

2011

$18,891 (+3.0%)

$930,100 + $741,700

$1,671,800

2010

$18,340 (+2.8%)

$930,100 + $741,700

$1,671,800

2009

$17,842

$927,300 + $741,700

$1,669,000

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Permits

Dec 22, 2025 • Final

Residential mechanical - sheet metal

Install new heat pump condensers, air handlers, and a gas boiler to replace existing units in the same location. All work must comply with building codes and local zoning bylaws.

HVAC

Dec 19, 2025 • Final

Residential plumbing

Install a new backflow preventer for a boiler replacement. Install a new indirect water heater to replace the existing unit in the same location.

Plumbing

Water heater

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

Interior

Basement Information
Basement Sq. Ft: 2,952
Basement Type: Full

Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 3
# of 1/2 Baths: 1

Heating & Cooling
Heating Type: Forced Hot Water

Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 3
Fireplace Type: Wood Stove
Has Fireplace

Room Information
# of Rooms: 10

Exterior

Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Average
Building Style Type: Contemporary
Construction Type: Frame
Exterior Wall: Wood Siding/Shingle
Roof Covering Type: Rubber/Elastomeric
Roof Shape Type: Flat

Property Information
Living Sq. Ft: 4,026
Gross Sq. Ft: 7,222
# of Units: 1
# of Stories: 2

Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 35,284
Municipality Name: BROOKLINE
Acres: 0.81
Zoning Code: S10
State Use Description: 1-FAMILY RESIDENCE

Financial

Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2023

Public facts

Beds: 4
Baths: 3.5
Sq. Ft.: 4,026
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.81 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1901
Year Renovated: 1964
County: Norfolk County
APN: 38672

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 20, 2023

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Schools

K - 12
Preschool & daycare

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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Lifestyle

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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, 14 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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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

$3.45M – $4.17M

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Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
43 Druce St, Brookline, MA 5 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 3658 Sq. Ft.	$3,704,179
297 Buckminster Rd, Brookline, MA 9 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 5304 Sq. Ft.	$3,896,183
294 Buckminster Rd, Brookline, MA 6 Beds \| 6.5 Baths \| 8475 Sq. Ft.	$5,808,255
67 Hyslop Rd, Brookline, MA 4 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 5744 Sq. Ft.	$4,938,851
241 Buckminster Rd, Brookline, MA 5 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 5043 Sq. Ft.	$3,677,090
248 Buckminster Rd, Brookline, MA 7 Beds \| 5 Baths \| 7722 Sq. Ft.	$4,940,450
29 Hyslop Rd, Brookline, MA 6 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 3432 Sq. Ft.	$3,450,811

Address	Redfin Estimate
283 Buckminster Rd, Brookline, MA 5 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 5506 Sq. Ft.	$3,603,935
305 Buckminster Rd, Brookline, MA 5 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 3542 Sq. Ft.	$3,445,576
282 Buckminster Rd, Brookline, MA 6 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 5058 Sq. Ft.	$4,045,731
89 Hyslop Rd, Brookline, MA 10 Beds \| 7.5 Baths \| 6722 Sq. Ft.	$5,348,559
249 Buckminster Rd, Brookline, MA 5 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 4171 Sq. Ft.	$3,525,448
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270 Buckminster Rd, Brookline, MA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 3390 Sq. Ft.	$2,933,176
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