Rare development opportunity in the heart of Brookline's coveted Washington Square neighborhood. Situated on University Road, 97 and 101-103 University are comprised of two abutting multifamily lots totaling 12,219 SF (approximately 6,000 SF each), with the ability to build three residential units on each lot by right. 6 Units total. OR ZBA-approved plans for a 9 Unit Development... past demo stay. Developers, investors, and end-users alike will appreciate the flexibility to develop the parcels separately or explore combining the lots for a larger-scale project. This property is offering a rare chance to capitalize on one of Greater Boston's most desirable and supply-constrained residential markets. No representations made by seller; buyer to perform their own due diligence. Email or Text me for more details.
Aspinwall Hill, located between Washington Square and Cleveland Circle, is a residential and hillside Brookline neighborhood with prewar brick apartments and leafy side streets. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around Beacon Street at Cleveland Circle, where corner cafés, small grocers, and longtime eateries meet the Green Line’s steady rhythm. Coolidge Corner Theatre and Brookline Booksmith act as cultural anchors a short walk downhill. The skyline shifts from triple-deckers to stately Tudor and Colonial Revival homes along quiet lanes. Griggs Park adds an open green pause near the village streetscape. Commuter energy and porch-lit calm share the same blocks.
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Market insights
97-103 University Rd · $5,500,000
DAYS ON MARKET
75 days
The average home goes pending in 22 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
100.5%
Most homes are selling 1% above list price.
LIST PRICE
$5,500,000
Median list price in this area is $890,876. (84% lower than this home)
PRICE DROP
1 price drop
26% of homes in this area have had a price drop in the past month.
Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Interior features
Total of 27 rooms
Six stories in the building
Bathrooms
6 full bathrooms
2 half bathrooms
Exterior features
Sloped lot
Located in the heart of Washington Square with nearby public transportation, shopping, parks, walk/jog trails, medical facilities, houses of worship, private and public schools, T-Station and a university
Home design
Multi-family property
Six total levels
Parking
5 open parking spaces (5 total parking spaces)
Construction
Approximately built (year from public records; exact year approximate/unknown)
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
HOA & community
Not a senior community
Electricity and solar
View estimated energy costs and solar savings for this home
Rare development opportunity in the heart of Brookline's coveted Washington Square neighborhood. Situated on University Road, 97 and 101-103 University are comprised of two abutting multifamily lots totaling 12,219 SF (approximately 6,000 SF each), with the ability to build three residential units on each lot by right. 6 Units total. OR ZBA-approved plans for a 9 Unit Development... past demo stay. Developers, investors, and end-users alike will appreciate the flexibility to develop the parcels separately or explore combining the lots for a larger-scale project. This property is offering a rare chance to capitalize on one of Greater Boston's most desirable and supply-constrained residential markets. No representations made by seller; buyer to perform their own due diligence. Email or Text me for more details.
LISTANZA #1
Nov 22, 2024
Rental Removed
$3,300
$0/sq ft
Oct 25, 2024
Price Changed
$3,300
$0/sq ft
Oct 16, 2024
Listed for Rent
$3,400
$0/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$21,130 (+2.7%)
$1,009,600 + $1,109,800
$2,119,400
2022
$20,567 (+8.1%)
$961,500 + $1,056,900
$2,018,400
2021
$19,020 (+6.4%)
$924,500 + $1,016,300
$1,940,800
2020
$17,880 (+5.9%)
$840,400 + $1,051,700
$1,892,100
2019
$16,885 (+11.0%)
$800,400 + $1,001,600
$1,802,000
2018
$15,206 (+3.4%)
$651,600 + $955,800
$1,607,400
2017
$14,704 (+4.3%)
$614,700 + $873,600
$1,488,300
2016
$14,098 (+13.0%)
$574,500 + $778,500
$1,353,000
2015
$12,480 (+3.6%)
$488,100 + $680,400
$1,168,500
2014
$12,047 (+2.7%)
$443,600 + $614,100
$1,057,700
2013
$11,735 (+2.2%)
$430,700 + $576,600
$1,007,300
2012
$11,483 (+2.5%)
$430,700 + $576,600
$1,007,300
2011
$11,198 (+2.7%)
$430,700 + $560,300
$991,000
2010
$10,907 (+2.6%)
$430,700 + $563,600
$994,300
2009
$10,629
$430,700 + $563,600
$994,300
Public record
Public record
Permits
Beds
5
Baths
3
Stories
3
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
6,970 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1963
Finished Sq. Ft.
3,854
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
3,854
Year built
1900
Style
Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
County
Norfolk County
APN
37180
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 21, 2023.
Oct 26, 2017 • Active
Residential building
Replace windows with no structural changes.
Remodel
Apr 11, 2017 • Active
Residential building
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Remodel
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Local insights from Redfin agents
Brookline will continue to be a Seller's market for the foreseeable future, driven by restrictive zoning laws that have limited increases in housing production and a stable population with relatively low turnover. This has resulted in a massive...
supply/demand imbalance that is unlikely to change.