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Off Market Jul 2021 for $1.5M

$1,828,927

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $7,612/mo

•

2,705

sq ft

79 University Rd #2, Brookline, MA 02445

About this home

Architectural character and modern convenience converge in this beautifully updated upper duplex in the heart of Washington Sq. Graced with the feel and function of a single-family, this property offers four bedrooms, two and a half baths, and nearly 2800 sq ft of living space. The main level features a gracious entry foyer; an elegant living room; a contemporary eat-in kitchen; an impressive formal dining room; and two generous bedrooms, including an enviable master suite with a modern, architect-designed bath and walk-in closet. There is also laundry, an office nook, a half bath, and a private porch with treetop views. The spacious upper level showcases two luminous bedrooms; an inviting family room; a versatile office; a gym/Peloton space; and a renovated bath. A/C on both levels. Infrastructure updates. One garage plus one outdoor parking. Ample private storage. Stunning outdoor oasis w/ private deck, shared yard, patios. Prime location near shops, restaurants, Driscoll & the T.

CondoProperty Type

1885Year Built

7,800 sq ftLot Size

$676Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 garage spacesParking

Listed by Elisabeth Preis • Compass

Bought with Chuck Silverston Team • Unlimited Sotheby's International Realty

Redfin checked: 3 minutes ago

•Source:MLS PIN #72842127

Redfin Estimate

$1,828,927

$329K since sold in July 2021$3,000 since July

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This home's estimate is 21.8% higher than the average sale price ($1.50M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD AUG 7, 2026
$1,350,000
A
3 beds2 baths2,012 sq ft
63 Winthrop Rd #1, Brookline, MA 02445
SOLD MAY 8, 2026
$2,100,000
B
4 beds3 baths3,003 sq ft
53 University Rd #2, Brookline, MA 02445
SOLD JUN 9, 2026
$1,380,000
C
3 beds2 baths1,397 sq ft
101 Winthrop Rd #1, Brookline, MA 02445
SOLD JUN 11, 2026
$1,325,000
D
3 beds2 baths1,520 sq ft
14 Claflin Rd #3, Brookline, MA 02445
SOLD AUG 10, 2026
$1,425,000
E
2 beds2 baths1,453 sq ft
8 Colbourne Cres #3, Brookline, MA 02445
SOLD JUL 30, 2026
$1,430,000
F
3 beds2 baths1,696 sq ft
483 Washington St #1, Brookline, MA 02446

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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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7 MoM

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Sale history for 79 University Rd #2

Date

Event

Price

MLS PIN #72842127

Jul 21, 2021

Sold

$1,500,000

$555/sq ft

Jun 9, 2021

Contingent

—

Jun 2, 2021

Listed

$1,499,000

$554/sq ft

MLS PIN #30220936

Sep 11, 1998

Sold

$387,000

$143/sq ft

Jun 22, 1998

Listing Removed

—

May 8, 1998

Listed

$399,000

$148/sq ft

MLS PIN #50301681

Jan 2, 1996

Sold

$305,000

$113/sq ft

Oct 27, 1995

Listing Removed

—

Sep 17, 1995

Listed

$345,000

$128/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$14,568 (+0.8%)

$1,461,200

2022

$14,457 (+5.0%)

$1,418,700

2021

$13,766 (+4.7%)

$1,404,700

2020

$13,143 (+6.7%)

$1,390,800

2019

$12,315 (+4.0%)

$1,314,300

2018

$11,841 (+3.4%)

$1,251,700

2017

$11,451 (+4.3%)

$1,159,000

2016

$10,979 (+7.3%)

$1,053,600

2015

$10,229 (+0.9%)

$957,800

2014

$10,139 (+2.7%)

$890,200

2013

$9,877 (+4.3%)

$847,800

2012

$9,468 (+0.7%)

$830,500

2011

$9,398 (+3.0%)

$831,700

2010

$9,124 (+2.6%)

$831,700

2009

$8,891

$831,700

Tax history for 79 University Rd #2

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$14,568 (+0.8%)

$1,461,200

2022

$14,457 (+5.0%)

$1,418,700

2021

$13,766 (+4.7%)

$1,404,700

2020

$13,143 (+6.7%)

$1,390,800

2019

$12,315 (+4.0%)

$1,314,300

2018

$11,841 (+3.4%)

$1,251,700

2017

$11,451 (+4.3%)

$1,159,000

2016

$10,979 (+7.3%)

$1,053,600

2015

$10,229 (+0.9%)

$957,800

2014

$10,139 (+2.7%)

$890,200

2013

$9,877 (+4.3%)

$847,800

2012

$9,468 (+0.7%)

$830,500

2011

$9,398 (+3.0%)

$831,700

2010

$9,124 (+2.6%)

$831,700

2009

$8,891

$831,700

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

Public record

Beds

Baths

2.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

—

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

2,705

Year built

1885

Style

Condo/Co-op

County

Norfolk County

APN

37184

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 21, 2023.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 1
# of Covered Spaces: 1
Parking Spaces: 1
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Under, Off Street, Assigned

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Area: 251.15
Length: 14.08
Width: 17.83
Level: Second
Features: Walk-In Closet(s),Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box

Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 170.81
Length: 14.33
Width: 11.92
Level: Second
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 1,949.25
Length: 17.25
Width: 113
Level: Third
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #4 Information
Area: 188.81
Length: 14.25
Width: 13.25
Level: Third
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1
Master Bathroom Features: Yes

Bathroom #1 Information
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower

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

Bathroom #3 Information
Level: Third
Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall

Living Room Information
Area: 29,664.25
Length: 13.42
Width: 2,211
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box,Deck - Exterior,Exterior Access

Family Room Information
Area: 1,695.83
Length: 15.42
Width: 110
Level: Third
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Dining Room Information
Area: 1,848
Length: 14.67
Width: 126
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Decorative Molding

Kitchen Information
Area: 175.12
Length: 12.58
Width: 13.92
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Stainless Steel Appliances

Office Room Information
Area: 95.56
Length: 11.58
Width: 8.25
Level: Third
Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet

Basement Information
Basement: Y

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: Second Floor, In Unit

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 1
Fireplace Features: Living Room, Master Bedroom

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 10
Flooring: Tile, Hardwood, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, Flooring - Hardwood
Interior Features: Office, Foyer, Exercise Room

Exterior

Building Information
Building Name: 79 University Rd Condo Trust
Building Area (Total): 2,705
Construction Materials: Frame
StructureType: 2/3 Family
Stories (Total): 2
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Approximate

Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle, Rubber
Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Patio
Exterior Features: Porch, Patio, Garden

Property Information
PropertySubType: Condominium
Entry Level: 2

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.18

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $10,801
Tax Year: 2021

Utilities

Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public

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

Location

HOA Information
Association Fee: $385
Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
Association Fee Includes: Water, Sewer, Maintenance Grounds, Snow Removal

Location Information
Directions: Washington to Gardner Rd to University Rd
UnparsedAddress: 79 University Rd # 2, Brookline MA 02445

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Medical Facility, Bike Path, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University
Pets Allowed: Yes w/ Restrictions

Public facts

Beds: 4
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,705
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: —
Style: Condo/Co-op
Year Built: 1885
Year Renovated: —
County: Norfolk County
APN: 37184

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 20, 2023

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 1

Listing Information
Exclusions: Large Foyer Mirror Is Excluded (Sentimental Value). Holes Will Be Patched.
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools

Michael Driscoll School

Public K-8 • Assigned • 0.2mi

9/10

Brookline High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.4mi

8/10

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$1.74M – $2.10M

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Home values near 79 University Rd #2

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
81 University Rd, Brookline, MA 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 2635 Sq. Ft.	$2,665,166
89 University Rd, Brookline, MA 7 Beds \| 5.5 Baths \| 5500 Sq. Ft.	$4,331,591

Address	Redfin Estimate
79 University Rd Apt 1, Brookline, MA 3 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 1929 Sq. Ft.	$1,507,177
69 University Rd Apt 1, Brookline, MA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 1346 Sq. Ft.	$1,512,663

Address	Redfin Estimate
69 University Rd Apt 2, Brookline, MA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2710 Sq. Ft.	$2,080,172
79 University Rd Apt 79-1, Brookline, MA 3 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 1929 Sq. Ft.	$1,604,520

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