Off Market Feb 2005 for $1.3M

$3,494,240

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $2,900/mo

•

3,812

sq ft

88 University Rd, Brookline, MA 02445

About this home

Stately colonial with wonderful proportions, period detail, high ceilings, and wood floors througout all 3 levels. 6 large bedrms and generous landings on 2nd and 3rd floors provide many living options for family, au/paire and/or office spaces. Master suite, granite kitchen C/A, Pella windows and interior fresh paint throughout. Move in condition. This home feels Grand and Comfortable at the same time.

Single-familyProperty Type

1900Year Built

5,738 sq ftLot Size

$917Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 spacesParking

Listed by Sarina Steinmetz • RE/MAX First Realty, Inc.

Bought with Sarina Steinmetz • RE/MAX First Realty, Inc.

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•Source:MLS PIN #70105239

Redfin Estimate

$3,494,240

$2.2M since sold in February 2005$423K since July

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This home's estimate is 2% higher than the average sale price ($3.43M) of 6 comparable homes.

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$2,525,000
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B
5 beds3.5 baths3,195 sq ft
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SOLD AUG 13, 2026
$4,050,000
C
5 beds4.5 baths3,738 sq ft
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SOLD MAY 14, 2026
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D
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SOLD APR 23, 2026
$3,318,000
E
6 beds4 baths4,633 sq ft
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SOLD AUG 17, 2026
$5,000,000
F
5 beds6 baths5,198 sq ft
18 Naples Rd, Brookline, MA 02446

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Market trends in 02446, MA

Last updated July 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

100.8%

0.5% MoM

Median sale price

$1.2M

$162K MoM

Avg. days on market

20d

3 days MoM

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Sale history for 88 University Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$22,602 (+2.7%)

$968,900 + $1,298,100

$2,267,000

2022

$22,001 (+8.1%)

$922,800 + $1,236,300

$2,159,100

2021

$20,345 (+8.8%)

$887,300 + $1,188,700

$2,076,000

2020

$18,696 (+5.9%)

$806,600 + $1,171,800

$1,978,400

2019

$17,655 (+8.4%)

$768,200 + $1,116,000

$1,884,200

2018

$16,281 (+1.5%)

$618,900 + $1,102,100

$1,721,000

2017

$16,041 (+1.5%)

$583,900 + $1,039,700

$1,623,600

2016

$15,811 (+7.9%)

$545,700 + $971,700

$1,517,400

2015

$14,651 (−1.1%)

$463,700 + $908,100

$1,371,800

2014

$14,817 (+0.7%)

$421,500 + $879,400

$1,300,900

2013

$14,714 (+2.2%)

$409,200 + $853,800

$1,263,000

2012

$14,398 (+3.8%)

$409,200 + $853,800

$1,263,000

2011

$13,866 (+3.0%)

$409,200 + $817,900

$1,227,100

2010

$13,461 (+2.6%)

$409,200 + $817,900

$1,227,100

2009

$13,117

$409,200 + $817,800

$1,227,000

Tax history for 88 University Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$22,602 (+2.7%)

$968,900 + $1,298,100

$2,267,000

2022

$22,001 (+8.1%)

$922,800 + $1,236,300

$2,159,100

2021

$20,345 (+8.8%)

$887,300 + $1,188,700

$2,076,000

2020

$18,696 (+5.9%)

$806,600 + $1,171,800

$1,978,400

2019

$17,655 (+8.4%)

$768,200 + $1,116,000

$1,884,200

2018

$16,281 (+1.5%)

$618,900 + $1,102,100

$1,721,000

2017

$16,041 (+1.5%)

$583,900 + $1,039,700

$1,623,600

2016

$15,811 (+7.9%)

$545,700 + $971,700

$1,517,400

2015

$14,651 (−1.1%)

$463,700 + $908,100

$1,371,800

2014

$14,817 (+0.7%)

$421,500 + $879,400

$1,300,900

2013

$14,714 (+2.2%)

$409,200 + $853,800

$1,263,000

2012

$14,398 (+3.8%)

$409,200 + $853,800

$1,263,000

2011

$13,866 (+3.0%)

$409,200 + $817,900

$1,227,100

2010

$13,461 (+2.6%)

$409,200 + $817,900

$1,227,100

2009

$13,117

$409,200 + $817,800

$1,227,000

*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

3.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

5,663 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

1979

Sq. Ft.

3,813

Year built

1900

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Norfolk County

APN

37175

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 21, 2023.

Jan 9, 2025 • Active

Residential mechanical - sheet metal

Install a new gas furnace to replace the existing unit in the same location.

Gas

HVAC

Dec 11, 2024 • Active

Residential gas

Install a new gas furnace to replace the existing unit in the same location.

Gas

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Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Has Open Parking
Parking Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Paved Drive, Off Street

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Area: 210
Length: 15
Width: 14
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Walk-In Closet(s),Flooring - Hardwood,Hot Tub / Spa

Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 210
Length: 15
Width: 14
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 196
Length: 14
Width: 14
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #4 Information
Area: 280
Length: 14
Width: 20
Level: Third
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #5 Information
Area: 280
Length: 14
Width: 20
Level: Third
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 3
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1
Master Bathroom Features: Yes

Bathroom #1 Information
Level: First
Features: Bathroom - Half

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

Bathroom #3 Information
Level: Third
Features: Bathroom - Full

Living Room Information
Area: 195
Length: 15
Width: 13
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Family Room Information
Area: 221
Length: 17
Width: 13
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Dining Room Information
Area: 252
Length: 18
Width: 14
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Kitchen Information
Area: 224
Length: 16
Width: 14
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Basement Information
Basement: Full

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: First Floor

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 4
Fireplace Features: Dining Room, Family Room, Living Room, Master Bedroom

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 10
Flooring: Wood, Flooring - Hardwood
Interior Features: Bedroom

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 3,812
Foundation Area: 999
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Approximate

Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Deck
Exterior Features: Porch, Deck

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.13
Road Frontage Type: Public
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $12,400
Tax Year: 2004

Utilities

Utility Information
Water Source: Public, City/Town Water

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Forced Air, Oil
Cooling: Central Air

Location

Location Information
Directions: Washington to Gardner to University
UnparsedAddress: 88 University Road, Brookline MA 02445

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping

Public facts

Beds: 6
Baths: 3.5
Sq. Ft.: 3,813
Stories: 3.0
Lot Size: 5,663 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1900
Year Renovated: 1979
County: Norfolk County
APN: 37175

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 • 0.2mi

9/10

Brookline High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.4mi

8/10

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Lifestyle

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Climate risks

1/10 Flood Factor

Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years

1/10 Fire Factor

Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years

6/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 96° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years

6/10 Wind Factor

59% 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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Brookline, MA • 02445

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In this area, properties receive around 9.2 hours in June and 4.4 hours in December, placing it below the U.S. average for solar exposure.

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Estimated sale price

$3.32M – $4.02M

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Home values near 88 University Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
84 University Rd, Brookline, MA 7 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 4800 Sq. Ft.	$3,677,887
94 University Rd Apartment 4, Brookline, MA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1183 Sq. Ft.	$1,194,332

Address	Redfin Estimate
92 University Rd, Brookline, MA 9 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 4575 Sq. Ft.	—
94 University Rd Apartment 1, Brookline, MA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1285 Sq. Ft.	$832,557

Address	Redfin Estimate
94 University Rd Apartment 3, Brookline, MA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1167 Sq. Ft.	$1,091,179
94 University Rd Apartment 2, Brookline, MA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1103 Sq. Ft.	$956,590

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