Stylish renovated contemporary colonial with wonderful open floor plan on .41 acre landscaped lot in convenient South Brookline location. Highlights include: chef's kitchen with oversized island, custom cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and spacious eat-in area; large open family room with built-in bookshelves/cabinets and elegant wood-framed glass doors leading to elevated rear deck overlooking backyard grass and wooded areas; spacious formal dining room and living room; multiple studies/offices; and extensive recessed lighting. Perfect for relaxed family living and/or formal entertainment. 2nd floor features bright master bedroom/bathroom suite plus three large bedrooms, two additional bathrooms, and laundry. Lower level includes gym/playroom plus potential additional bedroom. New roof, HVAC systems, etc. circa 2016. Great location with easy access to Chestnut Hill and Boston...this wonderful home has it all!
Single-familyProperty Type
1934Year Built
0.41 acresLot Size
$656Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 garage spacesParking
Listed by Jonathan Slater• Keller Williams Realty
Bought with Jonathan Slater• Keller Williams Realty
ALMOST NEW CONSTRUCTION, this extensively renovated and expansion of a light-filled Colonial should not be missed! Wonderful open floor plan, updated for today's lifestyle, featuring both comfortable family living space, as well as grand scale entertainment. Soaring ceilings, exquisite woodworking detail & beautiful built-in cabinetry are among the many features of this impressive home. From the entry foyer, step into the living room w/ fireplace. The adjoining dining room is open to the fabulous, eat-in cook's kitchen w/ oversized center island, custom built white cabinets & SS appliances. The family room has French doors which lead to the large deck. There is a 1st floor office/ library. The 2nd floor has 3 generously sized bedrooms & a beautiful master bedroom suite w/ luxurious bathroom. The lower level offers a playroom, gym or option for 5th bedroom. Fabulous yard with expansive wooded views. Location convenient to transportation, shopping, schools, Chestnut Hill & Boston.
MLS PIN #71705921
Jul 16, 2014
Sold
$740,000
$188/sq ft
Jul 3, 2014
Contingent
—
Jun 27, 2014
Listed
$775,000
$197/sq ft
+6
Charming Tudor on lovely tree lined street. Add your updates to this 8 room, 4 bedroom home. Formal diningroom, living room with fireplace and gleaming hardwood floors, sunroom, kitchen with parkay wood floor. Second floor has four bedrooms and full bath. One car garage. Great location!
Public Records
Aug 25, 1971
Sold
$41,000
$10/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$21,730 (+2.7%)
$769,300 + $1,410,200
$2,179,500
2022
$21,152 (+8.1%)
$732,700 + $1,343,100
$2,075,800
2021
$19,560 (+8.2%)
$704,500 + $1,291,400
$1,995,900
2020
$18,084 (−4.7%)
$640,400 + $1,273,200
$1,913,600
2019
$18,974 (−0.4%)
$609,900 + $1,415,100
$2,025,000
2018
$19,053 (+1.5%)
$610,000 + $1,404,100
$2,014,100
2017
$18,773 (+113.5%)
$575,400 + $1,324,700
$1,900,100
2016
$8,791 (+4.4%)
$537,800 + $305,900
$843,700
2015
$8,421 (+0.8%)
$502,600 + $285,900
$788,500
2014
$8,355 (+0.7%)
$456,900 + $276,600
$733,500
2013
$8,296 (+2.2%)
$443,600 + $268,500
$712,100
2012
$8,118 (−1.2%)
$443,600 + $268,500
$712,100
2011
$8,215 (+3.0%)
$462,200 + $264,800
$727,000
2010
$7,975 (+2.6%)
$462,200 + $264,800
$727,000
2009
$7,772
$462,200 + $264,800
$727,000
Tax history for 56 Clearwater Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$21,730 (+2.7%)
$769,300 + $1,410,200
$2,179,500
2022
$21,152 (+8.1%)
$732,700 + $1,343,100
$2,075,800
2021
$19,560 (+8.2%)
$704,500 + $1,291,400
$1,995,900
2020
$18,084 (−4.7%)
$640,400 + $1,273,200
$1,913,600
2019
$18,974 (−0.4%)
$609,900 + $1,415,100
$2,025,000
2018
$19,053 (+1.5%)
$610,000 + $1,404,100
$2,014,100
2017
$18,773 (+113.5%)
$575,400 + $1,324,700
$1,900,100
2016
$8,791 (+4.4%)
$537,800 + $305,900
$843,700
2015
$8,421 (+0.8%)
$502,600 + $285,900
$788,500
2014
$8,355 (+0.7%)
$456,900 + $276,600
$733,500
2013
$8,296 (+2.2%)
$443,600 + $268,500
$712,100
2012
$8,118 (−1.2%)
$443,600 + $268,500
$712,100
2011
$8,215 (+3.0%)
$462,200 + $264,800
$727,000
2010
$7,975 (+2.6%)
$462,200 + $264,800
$727,000
2009
$7,772
$462,200 + $264,800
$727,000
*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
4
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.41 Acres
Year renovated
2000
Sq. Ft.
3,376
Year built
1940
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Norfolk County
APN
42213
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 21, 2023.
Jun 29, 2015 • Active
Certificate of occupancy
Construct a rear addition to the house and renovate the existing residential structure.
Addition
Remodel
Mar 29, 2007 • Active
Residential electrical
Install security and fire alarm systems.
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: 3
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Attached, Under, Garage Door Opener, Paved Drive, Off Street
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