Chestnut Hill- Beautifully sited, this elegant and sophisticated Colonial has been renovated and expanded (2004) with high-end finishes and meticulous attention to architectural details and design inside and out. Floor to ceiling multi-paned windows and doors afford magnificent views from many of the rooms of professionally landscaped grounds with lush plantings, bluestone patios, stone walls, and a 40'X20' gunite, salt-water pool: a private oasis for outdoor relaxing and/or entertaining. A welcoming foyer with turned staircase opens to both a living room with fireplace and box beam ceiling, and a custom outfitted library. A focal point of the state of the art kitchen/family room is its stone fireplace. There is a generously proportioned sun-filled dining room, also with fireplace. The finished lower level includes a kitchenette, home theatre (7 seats), gym, wine closet, and Murphy bed (for that extra guest). There is an updated Crestron Digital Video and Audio Distribution system.
Single-familyProperty Type
1938Year Built
0.89 acresLot Size
$960Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 garage spacesParking
Listed by Cheryll Getman• Hammond Residential Real Estate
Bought with Cheryll Getman• Hammond Residential Real Estate
A remarkable renovation and expansion of this house was completed in the fall of 2004. Stone retaining walls, a waterfall, a bluestone patio, a 40' x 20' gunite swimming pool, state-of-the-art exterior and interior lighting systems, and a ten foot high cedar fence create an outstanding setting for this residence. The design, materials, and workmanship are of the highest quality. Accenting the living room are a coffered ceiling and a surround sound theatre behind the fire¬place cabinetry. The dining room has seating capacity for sixteen people. A gas-fired fireplace with an interior stone chimney enhances the family room. The kitchen features marble and teak countertops, Jerusalem stone backsplash, and top-of-the line appliances. Highlighting the master bedroom are a tray ceiling, a gas-fired fireplace, and a bathroom with a hydro-jet tub. Other highlights include a spectacular home theater, an insulated wine room, and a renovated lower level with an exercise room and a guest suite.
MLS PIN #70168233
Jul 27, 2005
Sold
$3,400,000
$694/sq ft
Jun 16, 2005
Listing Removed
—
Apr 5, 2005
Listed
$3,795,000
$775/sq ft
REMARKABLE RENOVATION/EXPANSION OF 1938 COLONIAL WITH WORK COMPLETED IN FALL OF 2004.DESIGN,MATERIALS AND WORKMANSHIP ARE OF HIGHEST QUALITY.10'CEDAR FENCE TO BE INSTALLED THIS SPRING.McDOWELL COMPANY RESPONSIBLE FOR "HARDSCAPE"-BLUESTONE PATIO,40'X20'HEATED GUNITE POOL,STONE RETAINING WALLS & WATERFALL.
Public Records
May 23, 1989
Sold
$575,000
$117/sq ft
Public Records
Jul 12, 1988
Sold
$840,000
$172/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$39,796 (+2.7%)
$1,857,100 + $2,134,500
$3,991,600
2022
$38,737 (+8.1%)
$1,768,600 + $2,032,900
$3,801,500
2021
$35,822 (+9.1%)
$1,700,600 + $1,954,700
$3,655,300
2020
$32,824 (+5.9%)
$1,546,000 + $1,927,400
$3,473,400
2019
$30,996 (−2.1%)
$1,472,400 + $1,835,600
$3,308,000
2018
$31,665 (+1.2%)
$1,522,200 + $1,825,000
$3,347,200
2017
$31,286 (+2.8%)
$1,436,000 + $1,730,600
$3,166,600
2016
$30,442 (+5.0%)
$1,342,100 + $1,579,400
$2,921,500
2015
$28,997 (−3.4%)
$1,254,300 + $1,460,800
$2,715,100
2014
$30,025 (+0.7%)
$1,140,100 + $1,496,000
$2,636,100
2013
$29,816 (+2.2%)
$1,106,900 + $1,452,400
$2,559,300
2012
$29,176 (+6.7%)
$1,106,900 + $1,452,400
$2,559,300
2011
$27,335 (+3.0%)
$1,031,500 + $1,387,500
$2,419,000
2010
$26,536 (+3.3%)
$1,031,500 + $1,387,500
$2,419,000
2009
$25,681
$1,031,200 + $1,371,100
$2,402,300
Tax history for 131 Laurel Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$39,796 (+2.7%)
$1,857,100 + $2,134,500
$3,991,600
2022
$38,737 (+8.1%)
$1,768,600 + $2,032,900
$3,801,500
2021
$35,822 (+9.1%)
$1,700,600 + $1,954,700
$3,655,300
2020
$32,824 (+5.9%)
$1,546,000 + $1,927,400
$3,473,400
2019
$30,996 (−2.1%)
$1,472,400 + $1,835,600
$3,308,000
2018
$31,665 (+1.2%)
$1,522,200 + $1,825,000
$3,347,200
2017
$31,286 (+2.8%)
$1,436,000 + $1,730,600
$3,166,600
2016
$30,442 (+5.0%)
$1,342,100 + $1,579,400
$2,921,500
2015
$28,997 (−3.4%)
$1,254,300 + $1,460,800
$2,715,100
2014
$30,025 (+0.7%)
$1,140,100 + $1,496,000
$2,636,100
2013
$29,816 (+2.2%)
$1,106,900 + $1,452,400
$2,559,300
2012
$29,176 (+6.7%)
$1,106,900 + $1,452,400
$2,559,300
2011
$27,335 (+3.0%)
$1,031,500 + $1,387,500
$2,419,000
2010
$26,536 (+3.3%)
$1,031,500 + $1,387,500
$2,419,000
2009
$25,681
$1,031,200 + $1,371,100
$2,402,300
*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
4
Baths
5.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.89 Acres
Year renovated
1984
Sq. Ft.
3,832
Year built
1938
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Norfolk County
APN
43043
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 21, 2023.
May 26, 2023 • Final
Residential building
Supply and install a standby generator with a trench. All work must comply with building codes and local zoning bylaws.
Generator
May 25, 2023 • Active
Residential electrical
Supply and install a standby generator with a trench.
Electrical
Generator
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
Has Open Parking
# of Garage Spaces: 2
# of Covered Spaces: 2
Parking Spaces: 4
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Heated Garage, Paved Drive, Off Street
Directions: Between Cedar and Aston Off Hammond Street or Woodland Road
UnparsedAddress: 131 Laurel Road, Brookline MA 02467
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Highway Access
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 5.5
Sq. Ft.: 3,832
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.89 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1938
Year Renovated: 1984
County: Norfolk County
APN: 43043
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 20, 2023
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 14
Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
Baker School
Public K-8 • Assigned • 0.8mi
9/10
Brookline High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.4mi
8/10
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