Off market oct 2003 for $3.2M

$6,622,593

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $12,419/mo

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5,700

sq ft

85 Cottage St, Brookline, MA 02446

About this home

Single-familyProperty Type

1827Year Built

1.47 acresLot Size

$1,162Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

5 spacesParking

Listed by Terrence Maitland • LandVest, Inc.

Bought with Joyce Franklin • Hammond Residential R. E.

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•Source:MLS PIN #30726277

Redfin Estimate

$6,622,593

$3.4M since sold in October 2003$533K since September

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This home's estimate is 94.9% higher than the average sale price ($3.40M) of 6 comparable homes.

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B
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C
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D
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E
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SOLD JUL 24, 2026
$2,325,000
F
7 beds4 baths4,544 sq ft
54 Clark Rd, Brookline, MA 02445

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Market trends in 02445, MA

Last updated September 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

97.3%

1.5% MoM

Median sale price

$1.0M

$142K MoM

Avg. days on market

56d

14 days MoM

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Sale history for 85 Cottage St

Date

Event

Price

MLS PIN #30726277

Oct 3, 2003

Sold

$3,200,000

$561/sq ft

Jun 24, 2003

Listing Removed

—

May 27, 2003

Listed

$3,150,000

$553/sq ft

MLS PIN #50370025

Aug 29, 1997

Sold

$1,675,000

$294/sq ft

Aug 6, 1997

Listing Removed

—

Mar 27, 1997

Listed

$1,700,000

$298/sq ft

Public Records

Mar 7, 1986

Sold

$1,100,000

$193/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$57,000 (+2.7%)

$3,550,400 + $2,166,800

$5,717,200

2022

$55,483 (+8.1%)

$3,381,100 + $2,063,700

$5,444,800

2021

$51,307 (+10.5%)

$3,251,100 + $1,984,300

$5,235,400

2020

$46,451 (+5.9%)

$2,955,500 + $1,959,900

$4,915,400

2019

$43,865 (+1.9%)

$2,814,800 + $1,866,600

$4,681,400

2018

$43,031 (+1.5%)

$2,701,300 + $1,847,400

$4,548,700

2017

$42,397 (+2.0%)

$2,548,400 + $1,742,800

$4,291,200

2016

$41,570 (+4.8%)

$2,381,700 + $1,607,700

$3,989,400

2015

$39,677 (+0.6%)

$2,225,900 + $1,489,200

$3,715,100

2014

$39,440 (+0.7%)

$2,023,200 + $1,439,500

$3,462,700

2013

$39,165 (+2.2%)

$1,964,300 + $1,397,500

$3,361,800

2012

$38,325 (+6.4%)

$1,964,300 + $1,397,500

$3,361,800

2011

$36,028 (+3.0%)

$1,823,800 + $1,364,500

$3,188,300

2010

$34,976 (+2.6%)

$1,823,800 + $1,364,500

$3,188,300

2009

$34,083

$1,823,800 + $1,364,500

$3,188,300

Tax history for 85 Cottage St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$57,000 (+2.7%)

$3,550,400 + $2,166,800

$5,717,200

2022

$55,483 (+8.1%)

$3,381,100 + $2,063,700

$5,444,800

2021

$51,307 (+10.5%)

$3,251,100 + $1,984,300

$5,235,400

2020

$46,451 (+5.9%)

$2,955,500 + $1,959,900

$4,915,400

2019

$43,865 (+1.9%)

$2,814,800 + $1,866,600

$4,681,400

2018

$43,031 (+1.5%)

$2,701,300 + $1,847,400

$4,548,700

2017

$42,397 (+2.0%)

$2,548,400 + $1,742,800

$4,291,200

2016

$41,570 (+4.8%)

$2,381,700 + $1,607,700

$3,989,400

2015

$39,677 (+0.6%)

$2,225,900 + $1,489,200

$3,715,100

2014

$39,440 (+0.7%)

$2,023,200 + $1,439,500

$3,462,700

2013

$39,165 (+2.2%)

$1,964,300 + $1,397,500

$3,361,800

2012

$38,325 (+6.4%)

$1,964,300 + $1,397,500

$3,361,800

2011

$36,028 (+3.0%)

$1,823,800 + $1,364,500

$3,188,300

2010

$34,976 (+2.6%)

$1,823,800 + $1,364,500

$3,188,300

2009

$34,083

$1,823,800 + $1,364,500

$3,188,300

*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

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

1.47 Acres

Year renovated

1971

Sq. Ft.

5,495

Year built

1827

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Norfolk County

APN

41718

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 21, 2023.

Jul 27, 2026 • Active

Residential building

Bathroom

Kitchen

Remodel

May 18, 2021 • Active

Residential electrical

Install electrical wiring for two new outdoor air conditioning units.

Electrical

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
Parking Spaces: 5
Parking Features: Off Street

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Area: 403
Length: 13
Width: 31
Level: Second

Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 204
Length: 12
Width: 17
Level: Second

Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 143
Length: 11
Width: 13
Level: Second

Bedroom #4 Information
Area: 306
Length: 17
Width: 18
Level: Third
Features: Skylight

Bedroom #5 Information
Area: 480
Length: 16
Width: 30
Level: Third
Features: Skylight

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 3
# of Bathrooms (Half): 2
Master Bathroom Features: Yes

Bathroom #1 Information
Area: 150
Length: 10
Width: 15
Level: Second

Bathroom #2 Information
Level: Second

Living Room Information
Area: 434
Length: 14
Width: 31
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Family Room Information
Area: 418
Length: 19
Width: 22
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Dining Room Information
Area: 266
Length: 14
Width: 19
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Kitchen Information
Area: 221
Length: 13
Width: 17
Level: First

Basement Information
Basement: Partial

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: Second Floor

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 5
Fireplace Features: Dining Room, Family Room, Living Room, Master Bedroom

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 13

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 5,700
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Actual

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 1.47
Lot Features: Wooded

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $30,820
Tax Year: 2003

Utilities

Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer, City/Town Sewer
Water Source: Public, City/Town Water

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Forced Air
Cooling: Other

Location

Location Information
UnparsedAddress: 85 Cottage Street, Brookline MA 02446

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No

Public facts

Beds: 5
Baths: 4.0
Sq. Ft.: 5,495
Stories: 3.0
Lot Size: 1.47 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1827
Year Renovated: 1971
County: Norfolk County
APN: 41718

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 20, 2023

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 0

Listing Information
Exclusions: Dining Room Chandelier - See Broker
StandardStatus: Closed

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Schools

William H Lincoln School

Public K-8 • Assigned • 0.6mi

9/10

Brookline High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.0mi

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

56% 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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$6.29M – $7.62M

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Data from public records.

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126 Cottage St, Brookline, MA 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 4755 Sq. Ft.	$3,438,747
88 Cottage St, Brookline, MA 4 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 5152 Sq. Ft.	—

Address	Redfin Estimate
100 Cottage St, Brookline, MA 6 Beds \| 7.5 Baths \| 9380 Sq. Ft.	$7,264,795
25 Cottage St, Brookline, MA 6 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 5776 Sq. Ft.	$5,537,560

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144 Cottage St, Brookline, MA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 4800 Sq. Ft.	$4,138,584
39 Cottage St, Brookline, MA - Beds \| - Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$10,131,165

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