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Sold on 01/06/2021

178 Tappan St, Brookline, MA 02445

$4,770,000

Last sold 01/06/2021 for $3.7M

  • 7

    bed

  • 5.5

    bath

  • 5,200

    Sqft ($712/Sqft)

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About 178 Tappan St

Property type House
Neighborhood
Year built 1889
HOA fee $0/month
Lot size 10,685 Sqft
Movoto estimate
Property description
New Price!!! Newly renovated historic home that is the definition of turnkey! If you are looking for space & privacy but don't want to sacrifice the conveniences of city living, this is the perfect home! Near Brookline HS, Green Line T, restaurants & other conveniences. The main house boasts 5 beds & 4 ½ baths, with an additional guest suite on the garden level containing 2 beds, 1 bath w/ separate entrance. Step onto the grand four pillar portico, and enter the unique Delft Blue front door to the large and bright kitchen, featuring custom European counter-tops and Wolf/Sub-Zero appliances. The 2nd floor houses a library/office plus three bedrooms and two bathrooms, including the owner's suite with a sizable closet, marble tiled steam shower & soaking tub. On the 3rd floor are two additional beds and baths, plus a bonus room, perfect for a playroom or yoga studio. Other features include a unique 3 tiered landscaped garden & surround sound built-in speaker system.
Listed by
Listing Agent - Siu Fu Lau Team
Listing Office - Gibson Sotheby's International Realty
Source: MLS Property Information Network, Inc. mls logo
MLS#72707654 • last updated 5 years ago
Movoto checked MLS Property Information Network, Inc. for data 4 minutes ago
Overview
Levels/Style Colonial
Type Single Family
SubType Detached
MLS # 72707654
SqFt 5200
Status Sold
Lot Size (Acre) 0.25
Property Tax 19820
Year Built 1889
Short Sale (Y/N) No
Foreclosure (Y/N) No
Interior
# Full Baths 5
Primary Bathroom Yes
# Half Baths 1
Total # of Bedrooms 7
Total # of Rooms 14
# Fireplaces 2
Interior Features Wired for Surround Sound
Exterior
Foundation Fieldstone
Exterior Wood
# Parking Spaces 4
Exterior Features Deck, Professional Landscaping
Lot Desc Other (See Remarks)
Amenities / Utilities
Water Source City/Town Water
HOA Amenities Public Transportation, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Highway Access, House Of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University
Location
County Norfolk
Middle School Runkle
Elementary School Runkle
APN B:228 L:0021 S:0000, 38339
$4.77M
Range: $4.14M-$5.39M
Last 30 days 
  • Jan 2021
    mls logo MLS # 72707654
  • Jan 6, 2021 Sold
    $3,700,000 (-6.9%)
  • Oct 9, 2020 Price Change
    $3,975,000 (-4.8%)
  • Sep 24, 2020 Price Change
    $4,175,000 (-6.8%)
  • Aug 11, 2020 Listed
    $4,480,000 (+132.7%)
  • Jun 2019
    mls logo MLS # 72467346
  • Jun 11, 2019 Sold
    $1,925,000 (-3.7%)
  • Mar 19, 2019 Listed
    $1,999,999 (+33.3%)
  • Sep 2008
    mls logo MLS # 70821005
  • Sep 15, 2008 Listed
    $1,500,000
  • Year Property taxes Tax assessment
  • 2025
    $41,513 +4.4%
    $4,206,000 +3.31%
  • 2024
    $39,778 +7.5%
    $4,071,400 +9.74%
  • 2023
    $36,988 +3.8%
    $3,709,900 +6.09%
  • 2022
    $35,635 +8.2%
    $3,497,100 +4.07%
  • 2021
    $32,932 +66.2%
    $3,360,400 +60.22%
  • 2020
    $19,820 -7.0%
    $2,097,400 -7.83%
  • 2019
    $21,321 +8.0%
    $2,275,500 +9.0%
  • 2018
    $19,749 +1.5%
    $2,087,600 +6.0%
  • 2017
    $19,459 +1.5%
    $1,969,500
  • 2016
    $19,179
    —
  • 178 Tappan St
    $3.7M
  • Washington Square
    $775K -44% y/y
  • 02445
    $1.69M -10% y/y
  • Brookline
    $1.19M -24% y/y
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Statistics calculated by Movoto
Est. value Bed/bath Sqft mi
186 Tappan St, Brookline, MA 02445 $5,528,000 6/4 5,473 0.02
176 Tappan St, Brookline, MA 02445 $3,071,000 5/3 2,728 0.02
170 Tappan St, Brookline, MA 02445 $2,901,000 5/2 2,793 0.02
168 Tappan St, Brookline, MA 02445 $2,571,000 5/2 2,797 0.02
225 Gardner Rd, Brookline, MA 02445 $4,547,000 5/4 3,078 0.03
194 Tappan St, Brookline, MA 02445 $4,079,000 5/3 3,014 0.04
164 Tappan St, Brookline, MA 02445 $2,872,000 5/3 2,550 0.04
162 Tappan St, Brookline, MA 02445 $2,912,000 5/3 2,673 0.04

Estimated values are based on public record data and automated valuation models. Values are not guaranteed and may not reflect current market conditions.

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