Located on a much sought-after street in South Brookline, this seven room Colonial-style residence, in need of significant updating, has tremendous potential with three levels of living space. It is an ideal opportunity for developers and end-users. A welcoming entry opens to the main level featuring a living room with a fireplace, an eat-in kitchen, a separate dining room, and a screened-in porch overlooking the backyard. There is beautiful gumwood molding throughout the first floor. In addition, there are four bedrooms, two bathrooms, a full basement, and a two-car attached garage under. This property is in the Baker School district and has access to Route 9, The Street, and Shops at Chestnut Hill.
Single-familyProperty Type
1940Year Built
10,751 sq ftLot Size
$725Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 garage spacesParking
Listed by Lynette Glover• Hammond Residential Real Estate
Bought with Lynette Glover• Hammond Residential Real Estate
*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
2.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.25 Acres
Year renovated
1960
Sq. Ft.
1,980
Year built
1940
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Norfolk County
APN
42775
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 21, 2023.
Dec 26, 2025 • Final
Residential building
Add a master bathroom to the existing master bedroom. All work must comply with building codes and local zoning bylaws.
Addition
Bathroom
Dec 11, 2025 • Final
Residential electrical
Install electrical wiring for a new bathroom and closet.
Bathroom
Electrical
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: 2
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Attached, Paved Drive, Off Street
Interior
Master Bedroom Information
Area: 299.08
Length: 24.25
Width: 12.33
Level: Second
Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 218.5
Length: 19
Width: 11.5
Level: Second
Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 114
Length: 12
Width: 9.5
Level: Second
Bedroom #4 Information
Area: 119.11
Length: 11.17
Width: 10.67
Level: Third
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2
Living Room Information
Area: 296
Length: 24
Width: 12.33
Level: First
Features: Beamed Ceilings,Flooring - Hardwood
Dining Room Information
Area: 177.81
Length: 14.42
Width: 12.33
Level: First
Features: Beamed Ceilings,Flooring - Hardwood
Kitchen Information
Area: 149.1
Length: 15.83
Width: 9.42
Level: First
Features: Pantry
Basement Information
Basement: Full
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 1
Fireplace Features: Living Room
Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 7
Flooring: Wood, Tile
Exterior
Building Information
Building Area (Total): 2,125
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Actual
Color: white
Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Porch
Exterior Features: Porch
Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.25
Road Frontage Type: Public
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $11,042
Tax Year: 2023
Utilities
Utility Information
Utilities: for Electric Range
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Baseboard, Oil
Location
Location Information
Directions: Newton St to Wolcott Rd
UnparsedAddress: 37 Wolcott Rd, Brookline MA 02467
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Bike Path, Highway Access, Private School, Public School, T-Station
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,980
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.25 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1940
Year Renovated: 1960
County: Norfolk County
APN: 42775
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 20, 2023
Other
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
Local insights from Redfin agents
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