Stunning four bedroom, three and one-half bathroom Garrison Colonial in Chestnut Hill offers a versatile floor plan and beautifully maintained gardens. Highlights include an expansive living room with fireplace, dining room with oversized windows, eat-in kitchen with extra pantry, and family room connecting to screened-in porch with slate floor. The second floor is comprised of an expansive primary bedroom with three-quarter en suite bathroom, generous closets, and laundry; two large bedrooms; smaller bedroom; and bathroom. The grand hall opens to a spacious balcony overlooking the landscaped gardens. Additional features: slate roof, attic access for potential expansion, central air-conditioning, finished basement bonus room with fireplace, direct access two-car garage, and ample storage. This 17,899 square foot lot landscaped, with multiple rock walls, is private from the street. Custom built, this property has been in the same family for over 50 years and awaits your charm and touch.
Single-familyProperty Type
1942Year Built
0.41 acresLot Size
$557Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 garage spacesParking
Listed by Karen Nickel• 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
3
Baths
2.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.41 Acres
Year renovated
1963
Sq. Ft.
2,451
Year built
1942
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Norfolk County
APN
42739
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 21, 2023.
Apr 28, 2026 • Active
Residential electrical
Electrical
Mar 5, 2026 • Active
Residential mechanical - sheet metal
HVAC
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.
Flooring: Tile, Hardwood, Stone / Slate, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
Interior Features: Bonus Room
Exterior
Building Information
Building Area (Total): 3,696
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter, Block
Construction Materials: Frame, Brick, Stone
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Approximate
Color: Yellow
Exterior Features
Roof: Slate, Rubber
Patio And Porch Features: Porch - Enclosed
Exterior Features: Porch - Enclosed, Balcony, Rain Gutters, Storage, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System, Garden, Stone Wall
Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Green Energy Efficient : Thermostat
Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.41
Lot Features: Gentle Sloping
Road Frontage Type: Public
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $15,123
Tax Year: 2024
Utilities
Utility Information
Utilities: for Gas Range
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas, Fireplace(s)
Cooling: Central Air
Location
Location Information
Directions: Off Newton Str & near Putterham Circle
UnparsedAddress: 96 Wolcott Rd, Brookline MA 02467
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Public School
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,451
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.41 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1942
Year Renovated: 1963
County: Norfolk County
APN: 42739
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 • 0.3mi
9/10
Brookline High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.4mi
8/10
Provided by GreatSchools
Lifestyle
Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic
Local insights from Redfin agents
Brookline will continue to be a Seller's market for the foreseeable future, driven by restrictive zoning laws that have limited increases in housing production and a stable population with relatively low turnover. This has resulted in a massive...
supply/demand imbalance that is unlikely to change.