A quintessential New England cape, in the Heart of Chestnut Hill, with modern updates, vaulted ceilings, & hardwood floors. The kitchen with stainless appliances, hardwood floors, back splash, opens to the sun-filled family room. A recent second floor addition creates a 4th bedroom & recent roof. AC, garage, patio, fenced large yard and a wonderful neighborhood complete this home. ***Ask agent about the $5,000 incentive.***
Single-familyProperty Type
1941Year Built
8,585 sq ftLot Size
$886Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 garage spacesParking
Listed by Johnston Lynch Group• William Raveis R.E. & Home Services
Bought with Elaine Clement• Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Newton - Centre St.
To show- Please call listing office for owner's phone #. Updated Cape in a tree lined family neighborhood with 3 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms. Vaulted living room with fireplace.Modern kitchen adjacent to open family room with ceiling fan.Brick patio surrounded by landscaped grounds with an enclosed play/garden area.
MLS PIN #50373270
May 28, 1997
Sold
$315,000
$196/sq ft
Apr 22, 1997
Listing Removed
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Apr 18, 1997
Listed
$315,000
$196/sq ft
SOUTH BROOKLINE. UNIQUE 3 BEDROOM, 2 BATHROOM CAPE W/ DRAMATIC FIREPLACED LIVINGROOM. 96' KITCHEN OPENING UP TO 96' FAMILYROOM W/VAULTED CEILING. JUST MOVE INTO THIS SUNNY HOME W/MANY UPDATES. BAKER SCHOOL.
MLS PIN #50348875
Nov 4, 1996
Sold
$255,000
$159/sq ft
Oct 2, 1996
Listing Removed
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Sep 20, 1996
Listed
$269,000
$167/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$12,971 (+2.7%)
$557,400 + $743,600
$1,301,000
2022
$12,625 (+8.1%)
$530,800 + $708,200
$1,239,000
2021
$11,675 (+8.9%)
$510,400 + $680,900
$1,191,300
2020
$10,721 (+5.9%)
$464,000 + $670,500
$1,134,500
2019
$10,124 (+0.9%)
$441,900 + $638,600
$1,080,500
2018
$10,037 (+1.5%)
$441,900 + $619,100
$1,061,000
2017
$9,890 (+1.5%)
$416,900 + $584,100
$1,001,000
2016
$9,748 (+4.4%)
$389,600 + $545,900
$935,500
2015
$9,338 (−0.1%)
$364,100 + $510,200
$874,300
2014
$9,350 (+0.7%)
$331,000 + $489,900
$820,900
2013
$9,285 (−6.8%)
$321,400 + $475,600
$797,000
2012
$9,958 (+36.4%)
$321,400 + $552,100
$873,500
2011
$7,300 (+3.1%)
$318,100 + $327,900
$646,000
2010
$7,082 (+2.6%)
$318,100 + $327,500
$645,600
2009
$6,901
$318,100 + $327,500
$645,600
Tax history for 48 Payson Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$12,971 (+2.7%)
$557,400 + $743,600
$1,301,000
2022
$12,625 (+8.1%)
$530,800 + $708,200
$1,239,000
2021
$11,675 (+8.9%)
$510,400 + $680,900
$1,191,300
2020
$10,721 (+5.9%)
$464,000 + $670,500
$1,134,500
2019
$10,124 (+0.9%)
$441,900 + $638,600
$1,080,500
2018
$10,037 (+1.5%)
$441,900 + $619,100
$1,061,000
2017
$9,890 (+1.5%)
$416,900 + $584,100
$1,001,000
2016
$9,748 (+4.4%)
$389,600 + $545,900
$935,500
2015
$9,338 (−0.1%)
$364,100 + $510,200
$874,300
2014
$9,350 (+0.7%)
$331,000 + $489,900
$820,900
2013
$9,285 (−6.8%)
$321,400 + $475,600
$797,000
2012
$9,958 (+36.4%)
$321,400 + $552,100
$873,500
2011
$7,300 (+3.1%)
$318,100 + $327,900
$646,000
2010
$7,082 (+2.6%)
$318,100 + $327,500
$645,600
2009
$6,901
$318,100 + $327,500
$645,600
*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
3
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
8,712 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1982
Sq. Ft.
2,364
Year built
1941
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Norfolk County
APN
41985
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 21, 2023.
Mar 21, 2026 • Active
Residential building
Remodel
Roofing
Dec 9, 2010 • Active
Residential electrical
Install electrical wiring for a new addition.
Addition
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.
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 20, 2023
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Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed
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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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