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Sold on 10/15/2020

85 Sears Rd, Brookline, MA 02445

  • $7,935,000

    Last sold 10/15/2020 for $7.25M

  • 9

    bed

  • 7

    bath

  • 8,482

    Sqft ($855/Sqft)

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About 85 Sears Rd

Property type House
Neighborhood
Year built 1929
HOA fee $0/month
Lot size 1.13 Acre
Movoto estimate
Parking 2 garage spaces
Property description
Located at the end of one of the most coveted streets in Brookline’s ‘estate area’, this timeless 1929 brick Georgian Revival offers an extraordinary setting minutes to Boston. This secluded estate, situated on 1.13 landscaped acres, is enhanced by spectacular mature trees, level lawn, idyllic gardens, patios for entertaining and southern exposure. The home’s architectural highlights feature 6 fireplaces, stunning millwork, and oversized windows. There is over 8,000 sq. ft. of living space on four levels. The first floor provides gracious entertaining rooms complimented by an open kitchen and family room and adjoining sunroom. The second and third floors are made up of 7 bedrooms, 4 full baths, including the master suite. In addition, there is a 2 bed, 1 bath in-law suite. This property is steps to the Park School and convenient to other top area schools. A spectacular opportunity with the convenience of a quick drive to Longwood Medical, Boston, Cambridge, Logan Airport or Rt. 128.
Listed by
Listing Agent - Hilary Maddox
Listing Office - Compass
Source: MLS Property Information Network, Inc. mls logo
MLS#72661605 • last updated 5 years ago
Movoto checked MLS Property Information Network, Inc. for data 10 minutes ago
Overview
Levels/Style Colonial, Georgian
Type Single Family
SubType Detached
MLS # 72661605
SqFt 8482
Status Sold
Lot Size (Acre) 1.13
Property Tax 49642
Year Built 1929
Short Sale (Y/N) No
Foreclosure (Y/N) No
Interior
# Full Baths 5
Bathroom 2 Bathroom - Double Vanity/Sink, Bathroom - With Tub & Shower, Flooring - Marble
Bathroom 3 Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower
Primary Bathroom Yes
Bathroom 1 Bathroom - Half
# Half Baths 2
Primary Bedroom Bathroom - Double Vanity/Sink, Fireplace, Flooring - Hardwood
Bedroom 5 Closet
Bedroom 3 Bathroom - Full, Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
Bedroom 2 Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
Bedroom 4 Bathroom - Full, Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
Total # of Bedrooms 9
Total # of Rooms 16
Add'l Room 3 Fireplace, Flooring - Hardwood, Exterior Access, Study
Family Room Fireplace, Flooring - Hardwood, Open Floor Plan
Add'l Room 2 Sun Room, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Exterior Access
Laundry Flooring - Hardwood
Kitchen Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Hardwood, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Kitchen Island, Open Floor Plan, Remodeled, Stainless Steel Appliances
Add'l Room 5 Bedroom, Closet
Add'l Room 6 Bathroom, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower, Flooring - Hardwood
Dining Room Fireplace, Flooring - Hardwood
Add'l Room 4 Bedroom, Closet
Add'l Room 1 Flooring - Hardwood, French Doors, Exterior Access, Entry Hall
Basement Full, Partially Finished, Exterior Access
# Fireplaces 6
Interior Features Fireplace, Flooring - Hardwood, Exterior Access, French Doors
Exterior
Foundation Poured Concrete
Exterior Brick
Roof Slate
Construction Brick
Parking Desc Paved Driveway
# Parking Spaces 8
# Garage Spaces 2
Exterior Features Patio, Professional Landscaping, Stone Wall
Lot Desc Wooded, Paved Drive, Gentle Slope, Level
Amenities / Utilities
Utilities: Hot Water Natural Gas
Water Source City/Town Water
HOA Amenities Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf Course, Medical Facility, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University
Location
County Norfolk
Elementary School Heath School
High School Brookline High
APN 41671
$7.93M
Range: $6.03M-$9.83M
Last 30 days 
  • Oct 2020
    mls logo MLS # 72661605
  • Oct 15, 2020 Sold
    $7,250,000 (-9.4%)
  • Jun 10, 2020 Under Agreement
  • May 27, 2020 Contingent
  • May 26, 2020 Listed
    $8,000,000
  • 85 Sears Rd
    $7.25M
  • South Brookline
    $3.82M -27% y/y
  • 02445
    $1.69M -10% y/y
  • Brookline
    $1.35M -15% y/y
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Statistics calculated by Movoto
Est. value Bed/bath Sqft mi
71 Sears Rd, Brookline, MA 02445 $8,333,000 6/5 5,944 0.04
96 Sears Rd, Brookline, MA 02445 $6,467,000 6/4 0.06
80 Sears Rd, Brookline, MA 02445 8/6 11,154 0.08
286 Warren St, Brookline, MA 02445 $8,750,000 7/4 7,439 0.09
41 Sears Rd, Brookline, MA 02445 9/11 13,479 0.1
37 Sears Rd, Brookline, MA 02445 $8,392,000 6/6 8,228 0.1
320 Dudley St, Brookline, MA 02445 $5,080,000 3/4 4,742 0.11
300 Dudley St, Brookline, MA 02445 $5,131,000 5/4 5,449 0.12

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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7/10
Roland Hayes School
public Grades K-8
Brookline School District
8/10
Brookline High School
public Grades 9-12
Brookline School District
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