SOLD MAY 6, 2026

Sold on may 2026

$2,480,000

•

5,803

sq ft

9 Downing Rd, Brookline, MA 02445

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Spectacular 5800 SqFt Colonial Revival c. 1907 with unbelievable original detail throughout, built for Leonard Rhodes, a Brookline greengrocer. Grand Foyer with Princess staircase, powder room; front to back formal living room with beamed ceiling, bow windows, fireplace w/carved maple mantel and Grueby Arts & Crafts hand-painted tile frieze. Wood panelled sunroom w stone fpl & stained glass; dining room w fireplace & pocket doors to family rm w/ tapestry wall paper w/woodland scenes, ornate ceiling lighting, fpl. Eat-in kitchen with great layout includes pantry w/laundry. On the 2nd floor, 4 bdrms and 3+ baths include a front to back primary suite, plus a sitting room. 4 additional bedrooms, cedar/storage walk-in closets, and a billiard room with a hand painted mural on the 3rd. Natural woodwork, ample closets/built-ins. 14+ room, 8BRs on a large corner lot. Close to shopping, schools, 2 MBTA lines. Sellers welcome offers with requests for buyer concessions

Single-familyProperty Type

1900Year Built

0.3 acresLot Size

$427Price/Sq.Ft.

3 spacesParking

Listed by Mary M. Wallace • Gibson Sotheby's International Realty

Listed by Jay Balaban • Gibson Sotheby's International Realty

Bought with Brett Mensinger • Corcoran Property Advisors

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•Source:MLS PIN #73410787

Redfin Estimate

$3,469,171

$989K since sold in May 2026$241K since September

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This home's estimate is 0.3% lower than the average sale price ($3.48M) of 6 comparable homes.

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SOLD APR 27, 2026
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C
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SOLD SEP 9, 2026
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D
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SOLD MAY 14, 2026
$3,285,000
E
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SOLD JAN 15, 2026
$3,670,000
F
5 beds5.5 baths5,552 sq ft
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Market trends in 02446, MA

Last updated September 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-list price

99.3%

0.3% MoM

Median sale price

$1.4M

$202K MoM

Avg. days on market

25d

1 days MoM

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Rental estimate

Est. $8,858 per month, based on comparable rentals

Sale and tax history for 9 Downing Rd

Sale History
Tax History

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$30,073 (+2.7%)

$1,489,900 + $1,526,400

$3,016,300

2022

$29,272 (+8.1%)

$1,418,900 + $1,453,700

$2,872,600

2021

$27,069 (+9.4%)

$1,364,300 + $1,397,800

$2,762,100

2020

$24,739 (+5.9%)

$1,240,300 + $1,377,600

$2,617,900

2019

$23,361 (+15.8%)

$1,181,200 + $1,312,000

$2,493,200

2018

$20,176 (+3.5%)

$843,200 + $1,289,600

$2,132,800

2017

$19,490 (+8.8%)

$795,500 + $1,177,200

$1,972,700

2016

$17,918 (+4.4%)

$619,400 + $1,100,200

$1,719,600

2015

$17,164 (+0.9%)

$578,900 + $1,028,200

$1,607,100

2014

$17,014 (+0.7%)

$525,400 + $968,400

$1,493,800

2013

$16,896 (+2.2%)

$510,100 + $940,200

$1,450,300

2012

$16,533 (+1.9%)

$510,100 + $940,200

$1,450,300

2011

$16,226 (+3.0%)

$520,500 + $915,400

$1,435,900

2010

$15,752 (+2.6%)

$520,500 + $915,400

$1,435,900

2009

$15,350

$520,500 + $915,400

$1,435,900

Public record

Public record
Permits

Beds

Baths

4.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

0.3 Acres

Year renovated

1965

Sq. Ft.

5,803

Year built

1900

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Norfolk County

APN

32252

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 20, 2023.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Has Open Parking
Open Parking Spaces: 3
Parking Spaces: 3
Parking Features: Paved Drive, Off Street, Tandem, Paved

Interior

Virtural Tour Information
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Master Bedroom Information
Area: 300
Length: 20
Width: 15
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Walk-In Closet(s),Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box,Dressing Room

Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 195
Length: 15
Width: 13
Level: Second
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 132
Length: 12
Width: 11
Level: Second
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #4 Information
Area: 168
Length: 14
Width: 12
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Closet,Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #5 Information
Level: Third
Features: Closet,Flooring - Wood

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 4
# of Bathrooms (Half): 2
Master Bathroom Features: Yes

Bathroom #1 Information
Area: 35
Length: 7
Width: 5
Level: First
Features: Bathroom - Half,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile

Bathroom #2 Information
Level: First

Bathroom #3 Information
Level: Second

Living Room Information
Area: 510
Length: 34
Width: 15
Level: Main,First
Features: Beamed Ceilings,Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box,Lighting - Sconce,Archway,Crown Molding

Family Room Information
Area: 270
Length: 18
Width: 15
Level: Main,First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box,Window(s) - Picture,Wainscoting,Lighting - Sconce,Lighting - Pendant,Lighting - Overhead,Crown Molding,Pocket Door

Dining Room Information
Area: 256
Length: 16
Width: 16
Level: Main,First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box,Exterior Access,Wainscoting,Lighting - Overhead,Archway,Crown Molding,Pocket Door

Kitchen Information
Area: 336
Length: 21
Width: 16
Level: Main,First
Features: Closet,Flooring - Vinyl,Dining Area,Pantry,Kitchen Island,Dryer Hookup - Electric,Exterior Access,Washer Hookup,Lighting - Overhead

Basement Information
Basement: Full, Walk-Out Access, Interior Entry

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: First Floor, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 6
Fireplace Features: Dining Room, Family Room, Living Room, Master Bedroom

Appliances
Appliances: Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Range Hood

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 14
Door Features: Storm Door(s)
Window Features: Window(s) - Stained Glass, Storm Window(s)
Flooring: Wood, Tile, Vinyl, Marble, Hardwood, Pine, Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Wood
Interior Features: Bathroom - Half, Lighting - Overhead, Archway, Closet, Lighting - Sconce, Lighting - Pendant, Sun Room, Sitting Room, 3/4 Bath, Bathroom, Bonus Room, Bedroom, Laundry Chute

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 5,803
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter, Granite
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Approximate
Color: white

Exterior Features
Roof: Slate, Rubber, Other
Patio And Porch Features: Porch
Exterior Features: Balcony / Deck, Porch, Balcony

Property Information
Accessibility Features: No
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Above Grade Finished Area: 5803
ADU: N

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.3
Lot Features: Corner Lot, Gentle Sloping
Frontage Length: 226
Road Frontage Type: Public

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $31,320
Tax Year: 2025

Utilities

Utility Information
Utilities: for Electric Range, for Electric Oven, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: Fuses, Knob & Tube Wiring

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Baseboard, Hot Water, Oil, Electric, Fireplace(s)

Location

School Information
Elementary School: Driscoll
High School: Brookline High

Location Information
Directions: from Washington Square take Washington Street toward Wholefoods and street is on the left
UnparsedAddress: 9 Downing Road, Brookline MA 02445

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Pool, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Medical Facility, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University

Public facts

Beds: 8
Baths: 4.5
Sq. Ft.: 5,803
Stories: 3.0
Lot Size: 0.3 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1900
Year Renovated: 1965
County: Norfolk County
APN: 32252

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 20, 2023

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 4

Listing Information
Exclusions: Sellers Belongings
StandardStatus: Closed

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Schools

Michael Driscoll School

Public K-8 • Assigned • 0.2mi

9/10

Brookline High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.8mi

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

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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Sun exposure

84/ 100

Very good sunlight

Sunscore

This home ranks in the top 20% for direct sun exposure in Brookline. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.

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Estimated sale price

$3.30M – $3.99M

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Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
5 Downing Rd, Brookline, MA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1906 Sq. Ft.	$2,177,956
10 Downing Rd, Brookline, MA 6 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 3830 Sq. Ft.	$3,329,686

Address	Redfin Estimate
26 Downing Rd, Brookline, MA 5 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 3290 Sq. Ft.	$3,321,936
25 Downing Rd, Brookline, MA 6 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 3874 Sq. Ft.	$3,639,395

Address	Redfin Estimate
16 Downing Rd, Brookline, MA 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 4325 Sq. Ft.	$3,744,593
816 Washington St Apartment 2, Brookline, MA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1185 Sq. Ft.	$1,000,207

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