This beautifully renovated Chestnut Hill Colonial marks the Holy Grail of Brookline house-hunting: A truly turnkey 4-bed single family with a great open floor plan, an enviable kitchen, modern infrastructure, a fabulous backyard, central air, and a one-car garage for under $1.5 million. The 1st floor living, dining and family room spaces flow easily into the 2019 kitchen outfitted with quartz counters, custom cabinets, and Thermador appliances. The kitchen offers great views of the backyard, which features landscaped gardens and newer hardscaping including a stone patio and retaining walls. The 2nd level, extensively renovated over the last six years, offers three bedrooms, a charming study, and a modern bathroom with Ann Sacks tile and hi-end finishes. Addl. bedroom and office on the 3rd floor. Numerous infrastructure updates since 2019 including new cedar shingles, boiler, Pella windows, Jeld-wen doors, & basement updates. Lovely area near Baker School, shops, parks, golf & downtown.
Single-familyProperty Type
1928Year Built
6,619 sq ftLot Size
$787Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 garage spacesParking
Listed by Elisabeth Preis• Compass
Bought with Paul Whaley / Charlie Ring Team• Coldwell Banker Realty - New England Home Office
Must see! Rarely available charming and bright 9 room Colonial in much sought after South Brookline and Baker School district. First floor boasts welcoming foyer, spacious Living room with fire place, formal dining room with lovely moldings and wainscoting, wonderful sunroom/den, and large updated eat-in kitchen with gas cooking and French Doors to patio, for outdoor entertaining. Second floor includes 3 spacious bedrooms plus an office. Second bedroom has French door leading to fabulous deck, which is perfect for morning coffee, evening cocktails and captures amazing sunsets. Third floor has loft area which can be used as an office, and large bedroom with skylight. Only minutes to Putterham Circle, Golf course, Chestnut Hill Square and the shops at Chestnut Hill. Perfect location, beautiful home!
Public Records
Aug 19, 1998
Sold
$420,000
$187/sq ft
Public Records
Jul 8, 1993
Sold
$570,000
$254/sq ft
Public Records
Sep 24, 1991
Sold
$263,000
$117/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$11,713 (+2.7%)
$512,100 + $662,700
$1,174,800
2022
$11,403 (+8.1%)
$487,800 + $631,200
$1,119,000
2021
$10,544 (+26.2%)
$469,000 + $606,900
$1,075,900
2020
$8,355 (+6.7%)
$426,300 + $457,800
$884,100
2019
$7,833
$406,000 + $430,000
$836,000
2018
$7,835 (+1.5%)
$406,100 + $422,100
$828,200
2017
$7,719 (+1.4%)
$383,100 + $398,200
$781,300
2016
$7,609 (+4.4%)
$358,000 + $372,200
$730,200
2015
$7,288 (+0.8%)
$334,600 + $347,800
$682,400
2014
$7,233 (+0.7%)
$304,200 + $330,800
$635,000
2013
$7,182 (+2.2%)
$295,300 + $321,200
$616,500
2012
$7,028 (+2.0%)
$295,300 + $321,200
$616,500
2011
$6,887 (+3.0%)
$287,300 + $322,200
$609,500
2010
$6,686 (+2.6%)
$287,300 + $322,200
$609,500
2009
$6,516
$287,300 + $322,200
$609,500
Tax history for 18 Wolcott Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$11,713 (+2.7%)
$512,100 + $662,700
$1,174,800
2022
$11,403 (+8.1%)
$487,800 + $631,200
$1,119,000
2021
$10,544 (+26.2%)
$469,000 + $606,900
$1,075,900
2020
$8,355 (+6.7%)
$426,300 + $457,800
$884,100
2019
$7,833
$406,000 + $430,000
$836,000
2018
$7,835 (+1.5%)
$406,100 + $422,100
$828,200
2017
$7,719 (+1.4%)
$383,100 + $398,200
$781,300
2016
$7,609 (+4.4%)
$358,000 + $372,200
$730,200
2015
$7,288 (+0.8%)
$334,600 + $347,800
$682,400
2014
$7,233 (+0.7%)
$304,200 + $330,800
$635,000
2013
$7,182 (+2.2%)
$295,300 + $321,200
$616,500
2012
$7,028 (+2.0%)
$295,300 + $321,200
$616,500
2011
$6,887 (+3.0%)
$287,300 + $322,200
$609,500
2010
$6,686 (+2.6%)
$287,300 + $322,200
$609,500
2009
$6,516
$287,300 + $322,200
$609,500
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
4
Baths
1.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
6,534 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1969
Sq. Ft.
2,040
Year built
1928
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Norfolk County
APN
42673
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 21, 2023.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Has Garage
Has Open Parking
# of Garage Spaces: 1
# of Covered Spaces: 1
Parking Spaces: 2
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Attached, Under, Garage Door Opener, Off Street, Paved
Laundry Features: Washer Hookup, In Basement, Electric Dryer Hookup
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 1
Fireplace Features: Living Room
Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 10
Door Features: Insulated Doors
Window Features: Insulated Windows
Flooring: Hardwood, Stone / Slate, Flooring - Hardwood
Interior Features: Attic Access, Open Floorplan, Office, Play Room, Foyer
Exterior
Building Information
Building Area (Total): 2,243
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Approximate
Color: Blue
Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Deck - Roof, Patio
Exterior Features: Deck - Roof, Patio, Garden
Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Green Energy Efficient : Thermostat
Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.15
Lot Features: Gentle Sloping
Road Surface Type: Paved
Road Frontage Type: Public
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $13,437
Tax Year: 2025
Utilities
Utility Information
Utilities: for Gas Range, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: Circuit Breakers
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Central, Natural Gas
Cooling: Central Air
Location
Location Information
Directions: Newton St to Wolcott Rd
UnparsedAddress: 18 Wolcott Rd, Brookline MA 02467
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Medical Facility, Conservation Area, House of Worship, Private School, Public School
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,040
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 6,534 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1928
Year Renovated: 1969
County: Norfolk County
APN: 42673
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 20, 2023
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 3
Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
Baker School
Public K-8 • Assigned • 0.4mi
9/10
Brookline High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.4mi
8/10
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Lifestyle
Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic
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