Best buy in Brookline! Picture book cape in pristine condition on quiet side street in Chestnut Hill. Warm and inviting interior with shining oak floors and beautiful details. Spacious living room with fireplace and custom built-ins, separate dining room with corner cupboard, renovated chef's kitchen with oak floor, newer cabinets, granite counters, and gas cooking. A modern half bath and sun filled home office with access to a private patio with easy-care yard complete the first floor. 3 family bedrooms on second floor with hardwood floors and full bath. Many updates including newer windows, recent interior and exterior paint, new garage and front doors and newer roof. Garage parking + 2 outside spaces. Super location with a short walk to Allandale Farm for fresh produce and the beautiful Arboretum perfect for tranquil walks and picnics. Minutes to major highways, restaurants, playgrounds, library, shopping, bus and commuter rail, the Longwood Medical area and other local hospitals.
Single-familyProperty Type
1930Year Built
5,750 sq ftLot Size
$935Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 garage spacesParking
Listed by Karen Edgers• Prudential Edna Kranz Realty
Bought with Scott Goldsmith• Unlimited Sotheby's International Realty
CHARMING 3 BEDROOM CAPE LOCATED IN WONDERFUL NEIGHBORHOOD. CLOSE TO SHOPPING AND PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION. LARGE FIREPLACED LIVING ROOM WITH ACCESS TO 3 SEASON PORCH AND REAR PATIO. ONE CAR DIRECT-ENTRY GARAGE. UPDATES INCLUDE RECENT PAINTING, 5 YR OLD GAS HEAT, 2 YR.OLD HOT WATER, 4 YR OLD BRICK STAIRS, UPDATED WINDOWS AND ELECTRIC. WIRED FOR CABLE AND HIGH SPEED INTERNET. BAKER SCHOOL
MLS PIN #30610991
Aug 28, 2002
Sold
$475,000
$342/sq ft
Jul 29, 2002
Listing Removed
—
May 28, 2002
Listed
$486,000
$350/sq ft
CHARMING PICTURE BOOK CAPE COLONIAL ON QUIET ROADWAY IN CHESTNUT HILL. FEATURES INCLUDE RECENT REPLACEMENT WINDOWS,NEW MASONRY STAIRS,DRIVEWAY & RETAINING WALL UPDATED ELECTRICAL & HEAT SYSTEM. 3 SEASON PORCH
Public Records
Oct 23, 1998
Sold
$277,000
$199/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$9,078 (+4.3%)
$492,100 + $418,400
$910,500
2022
$8,700 (+8.1%)
$468,700 + $385,100
$853,800
2021
$8,046 (+10.0%)
$450,700 + $370,300
$821,000
2020
$7,316 (+5.9%)
$409,700 + $364,500
$774,200
2019
$6,909 (+0.5%)
$390,200 + $347,100
$737,300
2018
$6,873 (+1.5%)
$390,200 + $336,300
$726,500
2017
$6,771 (+1.5%)
$368,100 + $317,200
$685,300
2016
$6,674 (+4.4%)
$344,000 + $296,500
$640,500
2015
$6,393 (−0.7%)
$321,500 + $277,100
$598,600
2014
$6,440 (+0.7%)
$292,300 + $273,100
$565,400
2013
$6,395 (+2.2%)
$283,800 + $265,100
$548,900
2012
$6,257 (+2.6%)
$283,800 + $265,100
$548,900
2011
$6,100 (+3.0%)
$273,700 + $266,100
$539,800
2010
$5,922 (+2.6%)
$273,700 + $266,100
$539,800
2009
$5,770
$273,700 + $266,100
$539,800
Tax history for 68 Payson Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$9,078 (+4.3%)
$492,100 + $418,400
$910,500
2022
$8,700 (+8.1%)
$468,700 + $385,100
$853,800
2021
$8,046 (+10.0%)
$450,700 + $370,300
$821,000
2020
$7,316 (+5.9%)
$409,700 + $364,500
$774,200
2019
$6,909 (+0.5%)
$390,200 + $347,100
$737,300
2018
$6,873 (+1.5%)
$390,200 + $336,300
$726,500
2017
$6,771 (+1.5%)
$368,100 + $317,200
$685,300
2016
$6,674 (+4.4%)
$344,000 + $296,500
$640,500
2015
$6,393 (−0.7%)
$321,500 + $277,100
$598,600
2014
$6,440 (+0.7%)
$292,300 + $273,100
$565,400
2013
$6,395 (+2.2%)
$283,800 + $265,100
$548,900
2012
$6,257 (+2.6%)
$283,800 + $265,100
$548,900
2011
$6,100 (+3.0%)
$273,700 + $266,100
$539,800
2010
$5,922 (+2.6%)
$273,700 + $266,100
$539,800
2009
$5,770
$273,700 + $266,100
$539,800
*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
3
Baths
1.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
5,663 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1972
Sq. Ft.
1,320
Year built
1930
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Norfolk County
APN
41982
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 21, 2023.
Dec 31, 2024 • Active
Residential building
Remove and replace the front and back landings and stairs with new wood framing. Install a new back dormer including columns, ceiling joists, roof rafters, and a ridge beam. Replace the driveway pavers and retaining walls.
Addition
Remodel
Oct 7, 2024 • Final
Residential building
Addition
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: 1
# of Covered Spaces: 1
Parking Spaces: 2
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Attached, Under, Garage Door Opener, Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved
Basement: Full, Garage Access, Radon Remediation System
Laundry Information
Laundry Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, In Basement, Gas Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 1
Fireplace Features: Living Room
Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 7
Window Features: Insulated Windows
Flooring: Wood, Tile, Flooring - Hardwood
Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Office
Exterior
Building Information
Building Area (Total): 1,390
Foundation Details: Stone
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Approximate
Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Patio
Exterior Features: Patio
Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.13
Road Surface Type: Paved
Road Frontage Type: Public
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $4,491
Tax Year: 2016
Utilities
Utility Information
Utilities: for Gas Range, for Gas Dryer, Washer Hookup
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: Circuit Breakers
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Baseboard, Natural Gas
Cooling: 3 or More
Location
Location Information
Directions: Allandale Road from Newton Street. Take first right on Risley and first right on Payson Rd.
UnparsedAddress: 68 Payson 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, Highway Access
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,320
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 5,663 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1930
Year Renovated: 1972
County: Norfolk County
APN: 41982
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 20, 2023
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 1
Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
Baker School
Public K-8 • Assigned • 0.7mi
9/10
Brookline High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.4mi
8/10
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