Steps from Brookline Village and Washington Square, this freestanding, 3++ bedroom single family Colonial has exceptional light exposure and elegance. The white eat-in kitchen with butcher block island and gas cooking offers an elegant view of the new stone terrace. The formal dining room flows through French doors to a screened porch that opens to the graceful patio and landscaped garden. A brick fireplace is the focal point of a large living room with recessed lighting, front to back windows and original detail. An adjacent sunroom is perfect for an expansive office or playroom with three walls of windows overlooking a mature garden. The second floor hosts all of the bedrooms and full baths, 2 linen closets and access to walk-up attic with substantial storage. The oversized primary bedroom with en-suite bath opens to an expansive deck with skyline views. The basement has good ceiling height for a family room, mudroom with laundry and walkout access to the driveway and 2 car garage.
Single-familyProperty Type
1929Year Built
6,621 sq ftLot Size
$1,044Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 garage spacesParking
Listed by Paul Whaley / Charlie Ring Team• Coldwell Banker Realty - Boston
Bought with O'Connor & Highland• Keller Williams Realty Boston-Metro | Back Bay
Located in the Aspinwall Hill neighborhood, this lovingly maintained eight room, three bedroom plus study, two and one-half bathroom residence offers a classic elegance and fine architectural detail. The main level is comprised of a living room with a fireplace and front-to-back windows, a playroom/office, a separate dining room, a half bathroom, and an updated kitchen with a dining area overlooking the garden. Off the living room is a lovely screened-in porch also with pretty views of the landscaped garden and patio area. The second floor contains the master bedroom with a bathroom and access to a large deck, two other bedrooms, a study/nursery and another bathroom. Each of the bedrooms have excellent light from the many windows. Other features include an immaculate basement with a high ceiling, walk-up attic, hardwood floors throughout, and a two-car garage. This property is near Coolidge Corner, Brookline Village, and Washington Square.
Public Records
Sep 25, 1970
Sold
$50,500
$22/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$17,209 (+2.7%)
$1,156,900 + $569,200
$1,726,100
2022
$16,751 (+8.1%)
$1,101,800 + $542,100
$1,643,900
2021
$15,490 (+11.0%)
$1,059,400 + $521,200
$1,580,600
2020
$13,956 (+5.9%)
$963,200 + $513,600
$1,476,800
2019
$13,178 (+11.9%)
$917,300 + $489,100
$1,406,400
2018
$11,776 (+1.5%)
$764,300 + $480,500
$1,244,800
2017
$11,603 (+1.5%)
$721,200 + $453,200
$1,174,400
2016
$11,437 (+4.4%)
$674,000 + $423,600
$1,097,600
2015
$10,956 (+6.5%)
$629,900 + $395,900
$1,025,800
2014
$10,283 (+0.7%)
$524,900 + $377,900
$902,800
2013
$10,211 (+2.2%)
$509,600 + $366,900
$876,500
2012
$9,992 (+1.9%)
$509,600 + $366,900
$876,500
2011
$9,806 (+3.0%)
$506,500 + $361,300
$867,800
2010
$9,520 (−8.6%)
$506,500 + $361,300
$867,800
2009
$10,416
$506,500 + $467,900
$974,400
Tax history for 87 Gardner Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$17,209 (+2.7%)
$1,156,900 + $569,200
$1,726,100
2022
$16,751 (+8.1%)
$1,101,800 + $542,100
$1,643,900
2021
$15,490 (+11.0%)
$1,059,400 + $521,200
$1,580,600
2020
$13,956 (+5.9%)
$963,200 + $513,600
$1,476,800
2019
$13,178 (+11.9%)
$917,300 + $489,100
$1,406,400
2018
$11,776 (+1.5%)
$764,300 + $480,500
$1,244,800
2017
$11,603 (+1.5%)
$721,200 + $453,200
$1,174,400
2016
$11,437 (+4.4%)
$674,000 + $423,600
$1,097,600
2015
$10,956 (+6.5%)
$629,900 + $395,900
$1,025,800
2014
$10,283 (+0.7%)
$524,900 + $377,900
$902,800
2013
$10,211 (+2.2%)
$509,600 + $366,900
$876,500
2012
$9,992 (+1.9%)
$509,600 + $366,900
$876,500
2011
$9,806 (+3.0%)
$506,500 + $361,300
$867,800
2010
$9,520 (−8.6%)
$506,500 + $361,300
$867,800
2009
$10,416
$506,500 + $467,900
$974,400
*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
3
Baths
2.5
Stories
3
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
6,534 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1959
Sq. Ft.
2,220
Year built
1929
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Norfolk County
APN
36606
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 21, 2023.
Oct 5, 2009 • Active
Residential building
Remove and replace an existing deck.
Remodel
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
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2
# of Covered Spaces: 2
Parking Spaces: 2
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Attached, Under, Off Street
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1
Master Bathroom Features: Yes
Basement Information
Basement: Full
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 1
Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 8
Flooring: Hardwood
Exterior
Building Information
Building Area (Total): 2,297
Foundation Details: Stone
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Approximate
Color: Gray
Exterior Features
Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Screened, Deck, Patio
Exterior Features: Porch - Screened, Deck, Patio
Property Information
Accessibility Features: No
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.15
Road Frontage Type: Public
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $13,956
Tax Year: 2020
Utilities
Utility Information
Utilities: for Gas Range
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Baseboard, Natural Gas
Location
Location Information
Directions: Gardner Road at Welland Road
UnparsedAddress: 87 Gardner Road, Brookline MA 02445
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Private School, Public School, T-Station
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,220
Stories: 3.0
Lot Size: 6,534 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1929
Year Renovated: 1959
County: Norfolk County
APN: 36606
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 20, 2023
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 1
Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
Pierce School
Public K-8 • Assigned • 0.4mi
10/10
Brookline High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.2mi
8/10
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