A rare offering of prime location & classic design is now available on one of Chestnut Hill's most coveted roads. Situated on almost 1 acre of landscaped grounds, this beautiful 1938 brick Colonial residence is updated to meet today's needs. Master craftsmanship & exquisite detail are noted throughout both the interior & exterior of this home. A welcoming foyer leads to 5,643 square feet of living space, featuring a banquet-sized dining room w/built ins, den w/fp, spacious living room w/fireplace which is adjacent to a sunroom w/French doors to the patio & lavish gardens. The kitchen features top of the line appliances with granite counter tops that leads to a stunning family room with high vaulted ceilings, 2 story walls of windows & custom built wet bar. There are 5 bedrooms, highlighted by a tranquil master suite w/Statuary marble bathroom & a walk-in closet w/leather floor covering. The lower level boasts an above ground sitting room & gym + wine storage & bonus 4-c garage.
Single-familyProperty Type
1938Year Built
0.99 acresLot Size
$871Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 garage spacesParking
Listed by Jamie Genser• Coldwell Banker Realty - Brookline
Bought with Blake Whitney• 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
5
Baths
4.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.99 Acres
Year renovated
1980
Sq. Ft.
4,798
Year built
1938
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Norfolk County
APN
43094
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Jul 21, 2023.
Mar 23, 2026 • Active
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Mar 3, 2026 • Active
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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, Under, Garage Door Opener, Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved
Interior Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Recessed Lighting, Wet Bar
Exterior
Building Information
Building Area (Total): 5,643
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Approximate
Color: brick
Exterior Features
Roof: Slate
Patio And Porch Features: Patio
Exterior Features: Patio, Rain Gutters, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System
Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.99
Lot Features: Wooded
Road Frontage Type: Public
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $36,778
Tax Year: 2020
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: Circuit Breakers
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Baseboard, Oil, Fireplace
Cooling: Central Air
Location
Location Information
Directions: Hammond to Laurel
UnparsedAddress: 97 Laurel Rd, Brookline MA 02467
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Walk/Jog Trails, Public School, T-Station
Public facts
Beds: 5
Baths: 4.5
Sq. Ft.: 4,798
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.99 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1938
Year Renovated: 1980
County: Norfolk County
APN: 43094
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 20, 2023
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 4
Listing Information
Exclusions: See Broker
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
Baker School
Public K-8 • Assigned • 0.9mi
9/10
Brookline High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.3mi
8/10
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