Nestled on a tree-lined Brookline block, this beautifully updated, move-in ready residence seamlessly blends timeless mid-century elegance with crisp, contemporary charm. Impeccable design and beautifully curated fixtures and finishes distinguish every inch of this elegant home. The expansive formal living room, graced with a fireplace and picture window, flows easily into the open-plan dining area and kitchen. It also connects to an inviting first floor family room. Remodeled in 2025, the airy open kitchen is outfitted with quartz countertops, a large central island, a Wolf range, and modern appliances. A gorgeous new window and an ingenious Dutch door offer great sight lines to the stone patio and generous backyard / garden from the kitchen and dining area. The main level also offers three spacious bedrooms including a luxurious primary suite with a walk-in closet and a fully renovated ensuite bathroom that balances vintage charm with modern touches. The two other main level bedrooms share a second full bathroom. The versatile walkout lower level, recently re-finished, includes a convenient office, gym or flex guest space, a spacious rec room or play room, a picture-perfect laundry room with a built-in sink and storage, and direct access to the attached garage. Numerous infrastructure upgrades over the last few years include a new heat pump / AC system on the main level, new blown-in insulation, recessed lighting, refinished hardwood floors, updated fixtures, interior paint and wallpaper, and Pex plumbing in the kitchen and primary bath. Exterior updates include a newly mechanized garage door, extensive landscaping, and new window-boxes and house numbers. This property is located in Brookline's desirable Baker School area convenient to Putterham Circle, Chestnut Hill shopping, public and private schools, the golf course, and the Putterham Library. Enjoy a quick commute to downtown and Longwood. A wonderful opportunity to land in a thoughtfully renovated, turn-key home at an affordable price in a beloved Brookline neighborhood!
South Brookline, located between Jamaica Pond and the Chestnut Hill Reservoir, is a residential and village-style Brookline neighborhood with leafy park edges and a low-rise streetscape. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Cleveland Circle junction, where cafés, small eateries, and everyday storefronts cluster beside the Green Line tracks. Coolidge Corner Theatre and Brookline Booksmith serve as cultural pillars with a distinctly local cadence. Side streets feature a mix of brick apartment houses, classic triple-deckers, and single-family homes with deep setbacks. The Emerald Necklace paths and nearby water views shape a walk-and-roll routine. A steady flow of transit riders and runners gives the area a lived-in, city-meets-suburb tempo.
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Offer insights
154 Bellingham Rd · $1,699,000
$1.71M and above
75% chance or better to win
Why $1.71M+ is a strong offer
DAYS ON MARKET
33 days
The average home goes pending in 25 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
100.2%
Most homes are selling 0% above list price.
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Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
Open floorplan with recessed and overhead lighting
Entrance foyer
Closets throughout
Office
Play room
Walk-up attic
9 total rooms
Bedrooms
Three main-level bedrooms
Primary bedroom with walk-in closet and wood flooring
Bathrooms
Two full bathrooms on the main level
One bathroom with tiled shower stall
One bathroom with tiled tub and shower
Kitchen
Remodeled kitchen with stone/granite counters
Kitchen island
Custom built cabinets (upgraded)
Dining area
Exterior access from kitchen
Recessed lighting
Laundry & utility
Laundry closet with washer hookup and gas dryer hookup
Laundry sink
Laundry located in the basement
Flooring
Wood flooring in primary bedroom, living and dining areas
Hardwood and wood flooring noted
Tile and carpet in other areas
Vinyl flooring listed
Heating & cooling
Hot water heating
Heat pump
Natural gas heating
Central air conditioning
Exterior features
Fenced yard
Garden
Patio
Gentle sloping lot
Public paved road frontage
Home design
Single family residence
Main/first level living with finished basement (walk-out access)
Basement partially finished with garage access
Parking
Attached garage (1 covered garage space)
Under/covered parking
Paved driveway and off-street paved parking
Two open parking spaces (total 3 parking spaces)
Construction
Brick construction
Shingle roof
Concrete perimeter foundation
Built circa (approximate year per public records)
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
150 amp electric service
Gas available for range and dryer
HOA & community
Community offers access to public transportation, shopping, tennis courts, parks, walk/jog trails, golf, medical facility, conservation area, houses of worship, and schools
Electricity and solar
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Classic ranch in premiere South Brookline/Chestnut Hill location! This sunny seven room/two full bath home is nicely tucked away on a tree lined street minutes from Putterham Circle, schools, public transportation (bus) great shops and restaurants. Open concept mid century style featuring a living room with a fire place, formal dining room, and eat in kitchen with access to the yard, three bedrooms including the primary with a private bath. Hardwood floors throughout. Finished room on lower level is ideal for home gym or playroom.There is even a great spot for a home office. One car garage with direct entry. Don't miss this captivating home. Open houses Friday 1/14 2:30-4, Sat1/15 and Sun1/16 from 1-3 Covid Protocols in place.
Public Records
May 10, 1973
Sold
$48,000
$18/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$9,007 (+2.7%)
$545,500 + $357,900
$903,400
2022
$8,766 (+8.1%)
$519,500 + $340,800
$860,300
2021
$8,107 (+10.6%)
$499,500 + $327,700
$827,200
2020
$7,331 (+5.9%)
$454,100 + $321,700
$775,800
2019
$6,923 (−5.3%)
$432,500 + $306,400
$738,900
2018
$7,308 (+1.5%)
$432,500 + $340,000
$772,500
2017
$7,200 (+1.2%)
$408,000 + $320,700
$728,700
2016
$7,113 (+4.4%)
$381,300 + $301,300
$682,600
2015
$6,813 (+4.0%)
$356,400 + $281,500
$637,900
2014
$6,549 (+0.7%)
$324,000 + $251,000
$575,000
2013
$6,504 (+2.2%)
$314,600 + $243,700
$558,300
2012
$6,365 (−0.7%)
$314,600 + $243,700
$558,300
2011
$6,410 (+3.0%)
$310,000 + $257,300
$567,300
2010
$6,223 (+2.6%)
$310,000 + $257,300
$567,300
2009
$6,064
$310,000 + $257,300
$567,300
Public record
Public record
Permits
Beds
3
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
8,276 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1959
Finished Sq. Ft.
1,744
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
1,744
Year built
1950
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Norfolk County
APN
41885
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 21, 2023.
Dec 1, 2025 • Final
Residential electrical
Install new electrical wiring and circuits in a kitchen for appliances. Rewire a bathroom to include a ground fault circuit interrupter receptacle, lighting, and an exhaust fan.
Bathroom
Electrical
Kitchen
Nov 25, 2025 • Final
Residential gas
Perform plumbing and gas line alterations in the kitchen and master bathroom. Relocate the refrigerator water line, cap the heater line, move the gas line for the stove, and center the sink and dishwasher under the window. In the master bathroom, replace the toilet and lavatory in their existing locations, relocate the shower drain, and install a new shower valve.
Bathroom
Kitchen
Plumbing
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.
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.
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
56% 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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Historical weather
Chestnut Hill, MA • 02467
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Sun exposure
93/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
This home ranks in the top 5% for direct sun exposure in Chestnut Hill. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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Redfin Estimate for 154 Bellingham Rd
$1,656,435
$43K under list price of $1.70M
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $1.4M to $1.9M.