Attention developers, builders, and end-users: Rare opportunity to create something truly special in one of Brookline’s most coveted Chestnut Hill neighborhoods. Sited on an expansive 18,000+ sq ft lot, this property offers exceptional potential for renovation, expansion, or new construction. The existing 3 bed, 2 bath ranch is sited on level land, with gentle slopes at the front and rear - ideal for a variety of design possibilities. Surrounded by mature oak-lined streets, 130 Fairway stands out with lush tree coverage along the side and rear, offering remarkable privacy. Located in the sought-after Heath School district, with convenient access to top public and private schools, Longwood Medical Area, Chestnut Hill shops and dining, the reservoir, parks, Green Line, and I-95 and the Mass Pike. Bring your vision and unlock the full potential of this exceptional property!
Single-familyProperty Type
1948Year Built
0.42 acresLot Size
$911Price/Sq.Ft.
2 garage spacesParking
Listed by The Gillach Group• William Raveis R. E. & Home Services
Listed by Rosanne Coric• William Raveis R. E. & Home Services
Chestnut Hill, located between Commonwealth Avenue and Route 9, is a residential and retail Newton neighborhood with granite outcrops and village-style shopping streets. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Chestnut Hill Mall–The Street corridor on Boylston Street, where cafés, boutiques, and polished storefronts line wide sidewalks. Pillars include the Metropolitan Waterworks Museum, the Boston College campus edge, and the historic Hammond Pond Reservation trails. Large, shingle-style and brick homes sit along curving, tree-lined roads shaped by the area’s glacial terrain. Pocket parks and reservoir paths set a steady outdoor rhythm. Commercial nodes feel curated rather than crowded, with a calm, commuter-friendly pace.
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Market insights
130 Fairway Rd · $1,650,000
DAYS ON MARKET
139 days
The average home goes pending in 19 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
103.2%
Most homes are selling 3% above list price.
LIST PRICE
$1,650,000
Median sale price in this area is $838,273. (49% lower than this home)
PRICE DROP
1 price drop
15% of homes in this area have had a price drop in the past month.
Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
Wet bar
Bonus room
Full basement, partially finished with garage access
Two fireplaces (including one in the living room)
6 total rooms
Bedrooms
Master bedroom on the first level with full bathroom, closet, and hardwood flooring
Second bedroom on the first level with closet, hardwood flooring, and overhead lighting
Third bedroom on the first level with walk-in closet, hardwood flooring, and overhead lighting
Bathrooms
Two full bathrooms
Main bathroom tiled with tub and stone/ceramic tile flooring
Second bathroom with shower stall and stone/ceramic tile flooring
Kitchen
Gas stove
Exterior access
Vinyl flooring
Overhead lighting
Laundry & utility
Laundry in basement with washer hookup, gas dryer hookup, utility sink, exterior access, and vinyl flooring
Flooring
Hardwood flooring in primary living areas and bedrooms
Wall-to-wall carpet in some areas
Stone/ceramic tile in bathrooms
Vinyl flooring in kitchen and laundry
Heating & cooling
Baseboard heating (natural gas)
Central air conditioning
Exterior features
Patio
Rain gutters
Gentle sloping lot
Public road frontage (approx. 120 feet)
Home design
Single family residence
White exterior color
Parking
Attached garage with 2 garage spaces and garage door opener
Covered parking for 2 vehicles
2 additional open/paved parking spaces (4 total)
Under-garage parking feature
Construction
Frame construction
Concrete perimeter foundation
Shingle roof
Year built approximate (public records)
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
Electric service with circuit breakers
Gas available for range and dryer; gas water heater
HOA & community
Neighborhood offers access to public transportation, shopping, parks, walk/jog trails, golf, medical facilities, conservation areas, highway access, places of worship, private and public schools, T-Station, and university
Other
Listing status: Active Under Contract
Electricity and solar
View estimated energy costs and solar savings for this home
Upgrade the electrical service to 200 amps and install wiring for an air conditioning system.
Electrical
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