Last Sold Price
6 beds3,608 sqft$540/sqft
236 Buckminster Rd, Brookline, MA 02445

Description

Built in 1926 on Fisher Hill, this impressive Colonial Style home has been occupied by the present owner since 1939. The house, with two-story pillars framing the entrance, graciously crowns a terraced hill. Beautiful, untouched original detail - including Arts and Crafts era tiled floors, gumwood wainscoting and moldings, beamed ceilings and hardwood floors. Original bathrooms are well-maintained and the 2001 kitchen is well-designed. On the second floor, there are three family bedrooms and an exceptionally...Built in 1926 on Fisher Hill, this impressive Colonial Style home has been occupied by the present owner since 1939. The house, with two-story pillars framing the entrance, graciously crowns a terraced hill. Beautiful, untouched original detail - including Arts and Crafts era tiled floors, gumwood wainscoting and moldings, beamed ceilings and hardwood floors. Original bathrooms are well-maintained and the 2001 kitchen is well-designed. On the second floor, there are three family bedrooms and an exceptionally large master bedroom. The finished third floor consists of two bedrooms and a bath and the basement offers unfinished open space. In the rear is a level yard, patio and 2-car garage. The property is located a block from the Runkle School, and is a short walk to Brookline High School, the T and shops. This house represents a rare opportunity to purchase an elegant home with magnificent detail in a fabulous location. A great value.
LISTING CLOSED: 06/14/2017 12:00 AM

Property Details for 236 Buckminster Road

Status
MLS #
72123921
Days on Market
66
Taxes
$13,287 / year
HOA Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Single Family / Detached
Year Built
1926
Town
Brookline
Area
MA-Brookline
Architectural Style
Colonial
Style
Colonial
Garage Spaces
2
Parking Spaces Total
4

Location

Listing Courtesy of Hammond Residential Real Estate, Ezra Stillman

Sold By Coldwell Banker Realty - Newton, Sheri Flagler

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Building Information for 236 Buckminster Road

Stories-Year Built1926Building Size-Lot Size0.25 AC / 11,005 SF

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$11,019 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$9,912

Property Taxes

$1,107

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 236 Buckminster Road

General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Highway Access, House of Worship, Public School, T-Station, Sidewalks
  • Current Financing: Conv. Fixed
  • Living Area: 3608.0
  • Color: Red
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water View: No
  • Year Built Details: Approximate,Renovated Since
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Location/School
  • Grade School: Runkle
  • High School: Brookline High
  • Neighborhood: Fisher Hill
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Gas Water Heater, Tankless Water Heater, Utility Connections for Gas Range, Utility Connections for Electric Oven, Utility Connections for Gas Dryer
  • Basement Features: Full, Walk Out, Interior Access, Concrete Floor, Unfinished Basement
  • Num of Baths: 4.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 3
  • Num of Half Baths: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 3.50
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 4
  • DoorFeatures: French Doors
  • FireplaceFeatures: Family Room, Living Room
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Flooring: Tile, Vinyl, Hardwood, Flooring - Wood, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Flooring - Vinyl
  • Interior Features: Closet, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Bathroom - With Tub, Bedroom, Sun Room, Office, Bathroom
  • Interior Features: French Doors
  • Laundry Features: Gas Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, In Basement
  • Primary Bath: Yes
  • Window Features: Storm Window(s)
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Rain Gutters, Sprinkler System
  • Exterior Features: Sprinkler System, Porch, Patio
  • Lot Description: Sloped
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Patio
  • Roof Material: Slate
Parking Features
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: 2.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Parking: Detached, Paved Drive, Off-Street, Paved Driveway
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Detached, Paved Drive, Off-Street, Paved Driveway
  • Parking Features: Off-Street, Paved Driveway
Utilities
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Electric: 220 Volts, 100 Amp Service
  • Heating: Hot Water, Natural Gas
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Utility Connections: for Gas Range, for Electric Oven, for Gas Dryer, Washer Hookup
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Area: 308.0
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Bathroom - Full,Walk-In Closet(s),Flooring - Hardwood,Exterior Access
  • Room Primary Bedroom Length: 22.0
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor
  • Room Primary Bedroom Width: 14.0
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Area: 168.0
  • Bedroom2 Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom2 Length: 14.0
  • Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom2 Width: 12.0
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Area: 196.0
  • Bedroom3 Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom3 Length: 14.0
  • Bedroom3 Level: Second
  • Bedroom3 Width: 14.0
Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom4 Area: 126.0
  • Bedroom4 Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom4 Length: 14.0
  • Bedroom4 Level: Second
  • Bedroom4 Width: 9.0
Bedroom 5
  • Bedroom5 Area: 196.0
  • Bedroom5 Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom5 Length: 14.0
  • Bedroom5 Level: Third
  • Bedroom5 Width: 14.0
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - Half,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Bathroom1 Level: First
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Tub,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Bathroom2 Level: Second
Bathroom 3
  • Bathroom3 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Bathroom3 Level: Second
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Area: 224.0
  • Dining Room Features: Beamed Ceilings,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Dining Room Length: 16.0
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Dining Room Width: 14.0
Family Room
  • Family Room Area: 264.0
  • Family Room Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Family Room Length: 24.0
  • Family Room Level: First
  • Family Room Width: 11.0
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Area: 192.0
  • Kitchen Features: Flooring - Vinyl,Window(s) - Picture,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Kitchen Island
  • Kitchen Length: 16.0
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Kitchen Width: 12.0
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Area: 378.0
  • Room Living Room Features: Beamed Ceilings,Flooring - Hardwood,French Doors
  • Room Living Room Length: 27.0
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Living Room Width: 14.0
Other Room 1
  • Room Office Area: 132.0
  • Room Office Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Vinyl
  • Room Office Length: 12.0
  • Room Office Level: First
  • Room Office Width: 11.0
Property Information
Property Info
  • UFFI: No
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • WARRANTY: No
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Disclosures: Taxes reflect residential exemption,house is partially air-conditioned
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: B:248 L:0002 S:0000,38727
  • Assessments: $1,588,700
  • Book: 12579
  • Tax Year: 2017
  • Zoning: S10
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 6
Other Building Characteristics
  • Accessibility Features: No
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Cooling Zones: 1
  • Heat Zones: 1
Complex & Association Information
  • Adult Community: No
Market and Agent Information
Sale Info
  • Buyer Broker Comp: 2.5
  • Other Agent Compensation: 1

Property History for 236 Buckminster Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jun 14, 2017

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #599195116

$1,950,000
Jun 14, 2017

Sold

MLS PIN #72123921

$1,950,000
May 5, 2017

Contingent

MLS PIN #72123921

DateEvent & SourcePrice
06/14/2017

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #599195116

$1,950,000
06/14/2017

Sold

MLS PIN #72123921

$1,950,000
05/05/2017

Contingent

MLS PIN #72123921

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 236 Buckminster Road

Taxable ValueLand$1,500,900Additions$1,736,500Total$3,237,400
Tax Record2025$31,953 ($2,663 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt3,509 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,509 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt1,812 SqFtStories2Lot Size11,003 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1926Year Renovated1960ZoningS10CountyNORFOLKAPNBROO B:248 L:0002 S:0000

Schools near 236 Buckminster Road

This home is within Brookline School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Private - PK to 12
Private - PK to 8
Rating
School
Distance
John D Runkle School
PublicPK to 8

Brookline High School
Public9 to 12

Maimonides School
PrivatePK to 12

Torah Academy
PrivatePK to 8

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 236 Buckminster Road, Brookline, MA 02445
$1,950,000
6
3,608
11,005
$2,561,000
6
4,246
12,000
$5,995,000
7
7,722
24,306
6
3.5
3,432
18,557
8
7
7,508
22,799
$1
5
4,443
19,306

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Listing Courtesy of Hammond Residential Real Estate, Ezra Stillman

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