Welcome to this stunning sun-filled corner unit on Washington Square’s coveted Aspinwall Hill. This spacious 1,453-square-foot home blends timeless period detail with modern updates, featuring an elegant bowed living room with a fireplace, a formal dining room with a built-in china cabinet, and an updated eat-in kitchen with a Bertazzoni gas range and granite countertops.Oversized windows showcase beautiful tree views and fill the home with natural light. The primary suite offers a walk-in closet, tucked-away in-unit laundry, and a spa-like bath with an oversized walk-in shower. Additional highlights include hardwood floors throughout, custom lighting, central air, private storage, roof rights, and deeded off-street parking directly outside the front door.Ideally located just moments from Brookline High School, the Green Line C and D branches, Washington Square restaurants, the Reservoir, and nearby parks.
CondoProperty Type
1890Year Built
$981Price/Sq.Ft.
$413/moHOA Dues
1 spaceParking
Listed by The Serrano Team• Leading Edge Real Estate
Est. $3,922 per month, based on comparable rentals
Sale and tax history for 8 Colbourne Cres #3
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
MLS PIN #73537306
Aug 10, 2026
Sold
$1,425,000
$981/sq ft
Jun 23, 2026
Pending
—
Jun 17, 2026
Listed
$1,369,900
$943/sq ft
MLS PIN #72516656
Jul 26, 2019
Sold
$1,095,000
$754/sq ft
Jun 25, 2019
Pending
—
Jun 18, 2019
Contingent
—
Jun 11, 2019
Listed
$1,095,000
$754/sq ft
+5
Welcome to a simply breathtaking corner unit on Washington Square's coveted Aspinwall Hill. Awash with natural light this spacious home has 1453 square feet and features an elegant, bowed living room with an abundance of windows and complimented by a stunning fireplace. The separate dining room has gracious, original details that include a built in China Cabinet. The eat-in kitchen has a Bertazzonni gas oven and range, vented hood and granite counters. The master bedroom suite includes a walk- in closet and an ensuite bath with oversized walk in shower. The second bedroom is a generous size and includes two closets. There is an extra space that is perfect for a home office. Hardwood floors throughout, in unit laundry, plus a private 7x7 storage unit in the basement. One parking space, central air and the unit has roof rights that can provide the perfect setting for building a magnificent deck. Moments to the D and C line of the T, and the shops and restaurants of Washington Square.
MLS PIN #71289923
Nov 2, 2011
Sold
$645,000
$444/sq ft
Sep 22, 2011
Contingent
—
Sep 20, 2011
Listed
$669,000
$460/sq ft
Introducing 8 Colbourne Crescent- charming new conversion of a brownstone building steps to Washington Sq. Experienced builder delivers again w/ a chef’s kitchen featuring top of the line appliances/granite counters, formal dining room w/ original built ins, FP, marble bath w/ Kohler fixtures, central ac, in suite laundry h/u, & master suite featuring built in closet and master bath. Corner building offers 3 sunny exposures & 15 windows. Roof rights, storage & 1 parking spot included.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$10,417 (+0.8%)
$1,044,800
2022
$10,337 (+5.0%)
$1,014,400
2021
$9,843 (+4.7%)
$1,004,400
2020
$9,398 (+5.9%)
$994,500
2019
$8,874 (+4.0%)
$947,100
2018
$8,533 (+3.4%)
$902,000
2017
$8,252 (+4.3%)
$835,200
2016
$7,911 (+7.3%)
$759,200
2015
$7,371 (−0.4%)
$690,200
2014
$7,400 (+2.7%)
$649,700
2013
$7,208
$618,700
Public record
Beds
2
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
—
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,453
Year built
1890
Style
Condo/Co-op
County
Norfolk County
APN
4869271
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 20, 2023.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Open Parking Spaces: 1
Parking Spaces: 1
Parking Features: Off Street, Deeded
Interior
Bedroom Information
Main Level Bedrooms: 2
Master Bedroom Information
Level: Main,Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Walk-In Closet(s),Flooring - Hardwood,Cable Hookup,Recessed Lighting,Pocket Door
Utilities: for Gas Range, for Gas Oven, Washer Hookup
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: Circuit Breakers
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Heat Pump
Cooling: Central Air
Location
HOA Information
Association Fee: $413
Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
Association Fee Includes: Water, Sewer, Insurance, Snow Removal, Trash
Association Amenities: Hot Water
Location Information
Directions: Rawson Rd or Winthrop Rd to Colbourne Crescent
UnparsedAddress: 8 Colbourne Cres # 3, Brookline MA 02445
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University
Pets Allowed: Yes
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,453
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: —
Style: Condo/Co-op
Year Built: 1890
Year Renovated: —
County: Norfolk County
APN: 4869271
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 20, 2023
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 1
Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
Michael Driscoll School
Public K-8 • Assigned • 0.3mi
9/10
Brookline High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.3mi
8/10
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