Set back on a side street between Fisher Hill and Chestnut Hill, this elegant English Tudor home offers timeless architectural details and refined living throughout. The gracious living room features oversized windows, a fireplace, beamed ceilings, and opens to a sunroom with arched windows overlooking the private backyard. A sun-filled dining room and an eat-in kitchen with ample storage and butler’s pantry complete the main level.The second floor offers four spacious bedrooms and three baths, including a serene primary suite with fireplace. The third floor includes two additional bedrooms, a full bath, and a cedar walk-in closet. The lower level, with separate entrance, provides flexible space for a family room, home office, full bath, laundry, and storage. Idyllic backyard, landscaped grounds with stone patio and pergola, perfect for al fresco dining and relaxing. Exceptional location close to the T, shops, dining, parks, Hayes School, easy access to Longwood, Boston, and Cambridge
Single-familyProperty Type
1930Year Built
0.37 acresLot Size
$790Price/Sq.Ft.
4 spacesParking
Listed by Celine Sellam• Coldwell Banker Realty - Brookline
Listed by • Coldwell Banker Realty - Brookline
Bought with Celine Sellam• Coldwell Banker Realty - Brookline
Est. $8,128 per month, based on comparable rentals
Sale and tax history for 8 Penniman Rd
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
MLS PIN #73490892
Apr 29, 2026
Sold
$3,085,000
$790/sq ft
Mar 24, 2026
Listed
$2,995,000
$767/sq ft
Public Records
Aug 1, 1983
Sold
$320,000
$82/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$23,987 (+2.7%)
$1,176,300 + $1,229,600
$2,405,900
2022
$23,349 (+8.1%)
$1,120,300 + $1,171,100
$2,291,400
2021
$21,591 (+9.3%)
$1,077,200 + $1,126,000
$2,203,200
2020
$19,758 (+5.9%)
$979,200 + $1,111,600
$2,090,800
2019
$18,658 (−1.1%)
$932,600 + $1,058,700
$1,991,300
2018
$18,870 (+1.5%)
$947,500 + $1,047,200
$1,994,700
2017
$18,592 (+1.5%)
$893,800 + $988,000
$1,881,800
2016
$18,326 (+4.4%)
$835,300 + $923,400
$1,758,700
2015
$17,554 (−1.8%)
$780,700 + $862,900
$1,643,600
2014
$17,867 (+0.7%)
$709,800 + $858,900
$1,568,700
2013
$17,743 (+2.2%)
$689,100 + $833,900
$1,523,000
2012
$17,362 (+7.0%)
$689,100 + $833,900
$1,523,000
2011
$16,230 (+3.0%)
$648,200 + $788,100
$1,436,300
2010
$15,756 (+2.8%)
$648,200 + $788,100
$1,436,300
2009
$15,333
$646,200 + $788,100
$1,434,300
Public record
Public record
Permits
Beds
6
Baths
5.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.37 Acres
Year renovated
1967
Sq. Ft.
3,249
Year built
1930
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Norfolk County
APN
38973
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 21, 2023.
Apr 10, 2026 • Final
Residential plumbing
Plumbing
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.
Features: Bathroom - Full,Closet,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 179.19
Length: 15.25
Width: 11.75
Level: Second
Features: Closet
Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 167.44
Length: 14.25
Width: 11.75
Level: Second
Features: Closet
Bedroom #4 Information
Area: 124.17
Length: 12.42
Width: 10
Level: Second
Features: Closet
Bedroom #5 Information
Area: 257.12
Length: 20.17
Width: 12.75
Level: Third
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 5
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1
Master Bathroom Features: Yes
Bathroom #1 Information
Level: First
Bathroom #2 Information
Level: Second
Bathroom #3 Information
Level: Second
Living Room Information
Area: 427.08
Length: 20.5
Width: 20.83
Level: First
Features: Beamed Ceilings,Flooring - Hardwood
Family Room Information
Area: 133
Length: 14.25
Width: 9.33
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Archway
Dining Room Information
Area: 200.75
Length: 16.5
Width: 12.17
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Lighting - Sconce,Lighting - Pendant
Kitchen Information
Area: 198.36
Length: 12.33
Width: 16.08
Level: First
Features: Pantry,Recessed Lighting
Office Room Information
Level: Basement
Basement Information
Basement: Full, Finished, Walk-Out Access
Laundry Information
Laundry Features: In Basement
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 2
Fireplace Features: Living Room, Master Bedroom
Appliances
Appliances: Oven, Dishwasher, Range, Refrigerator
Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 12
Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood
Interior Features: Bathroom, Great Room, Home Office, Bedroom
Exterior
Building Information
Building Area (Total): 3,907
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Construction Materials: Brick
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Actual
Exterior Features
Roof: Clay
Patio And Porch Features: Patio
Exterior Features: Patio
Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Above Grade Finished Area: 3200
Below Grade Finished Area: 707
ADU: N
Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.37
Lot Features: Gentle Sloping, Level
Road Frontage Type: Public
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $28,199
Tax Year: 2026
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: 150 Amp Service
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Steam, Natural Gas
Cooling: Central Air
Location
School Information
Elementary School: Hayes
Middle Or Junior School: Hayes
High School: Brookline High
Location Information
Directions: from Clinton, turn left onto Penniman. From Dean, turn right onto Penniman.
UnparsedAddress: 8 Penniman Road, Brookline MA 02445
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University
Public facts
Beds: 6
Baths: 5.5
Sq. Ft.: 3,249
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.37 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1930
Year Renovated: 1967
County: Norfolk County
APN: 38973
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 20, 2023
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 1
Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
Roland Hayes School
Public PreK-8 • Assigned • 0.4mi
9/10
Brookline High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.1mi
8/10
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