285 Warren Street

Sold 11/22/13

Sold

Last Sold Price

$2,150,000

7 beds5 baths4,830 sqft

285 Warren St, Brookline, MA 02445

Single FamilyProperty Type

1.24 acresLot Size

1850Year Built

$445/sq ftPrice per sq ft

10 carsParking Spaces

Description

Estate Area: Opportunity to restore one of Brookline's great treasures. This 1850 Greek Revival farmhouse was purchased in 1903 by the beloved philanthropist Isabella Stewart Gardner. It is believed many of the cherished elements of her Beacon St. home found their way to this residence. Of particular note are the central staircase, wrought iron doors, wood paneling, stained glass windows and the treasured Flower Window. Renovation possibilities are endless for this cherished retreat on 1+acres.Estate Area: Opportunity to restore one of Brookline's great treasures. This 1850 Greek Revival farmhouse was purchased in 1903 by the beloved philanthropist Isabella Stewart Gardner. It is believed many of the cherished elements of her Beacon St. home found their way to this residence. Of particular note are the central staircase, wrought iron doors, wood paneling, stained glass windows and the treasured Flower Window. Renovation possibilities are endless for this cherished retreat on 1+acres.

Listing closed: 11/22/2013 12:00 AM • Source: MLS PIN, MLS#: 71532272

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Avg days on market

Sale-to-list ratio

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Bedrooms: 6
Bathrooms: 4,634
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Property Information for 285 Warren Street

Property Details

Taxes: $26,448 / year
MLS Type: Single Family / Detached
County: Norfolk County
Town: Brookline
Area: MA-Brookline
Architectural Style: Other (See Remarks)
Style: Other (See Remarks)
Garage Spaces: 6
Parking Spaces Total: 10

Building Information

Year Built: 1850
Lot Size: 1.24 AC / 54,207 SF

General Details

Property Details

Building Area Units: Square Feet
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Medical Facility, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School

Current Financing: Conv. Fixed
Living Area: 4830.0
Color: White
Property Attached: No
Single Family Type: Detached
Waterfront: No
Water View: No
Year Built Details: Approximate
Year Built Source: Owner

Location/School

Grade School: Heath/Lincoln
High School: Brookline High

Features

Interior Features

Num of Baths: 5.0
Num of Full Baths: 4

Num of Half Baths: 1
Bathrooms Total Decimal: 4.50
Bathrooms Total Integer: 5
FireplaceFeatures: Dining Room, Living Room, Bedroom
FireplaceYN: Yes
Fireplaces: 5
Flooring: Wood, Tile, Carpet, Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
Interior Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Bathroom - Full, Library, Sun Room, Bedroom, Play Room, Bathroom
Primary Bath: Yes

Exterior Features

Exterior Features: Deck - Wood, Patio
Lot Description: Wooded, Sloped

Patio And Porch Features: Porch - Enclosed, Deck - Wood, Patio

Parking Features

Attached Garage: No
Carport: No

Covered Spaces: 6.00
Garage: Yes
Garage Parking: Detached, Paved Driveway
Open Parking: Yes
Parking Features: Detached, Paved Driveway
Parking Features: Paved Driveway

Utilities

Cooling: None
Cooling: No

Electric: 200+ Amp Service
Heating: Forced Air, Oil, Fireplace(s)
Heating: Yes
Sewer: City/Town Sewer
Water: Public

Room Information

Primary Bedroom

Room Primary Bedroom Area: 300.0
Room Primary Bedroom Features: Bathroom - Full,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet,Dressing Room

Room Primary Bedroom Length: 20.0
Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor
Room Primary Bedroom Width: 15.0

Bedroom 2

Bedroom2 Area: 255.0
Bedroom2 Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box

Bedroom2 Length: 17.0
Bedroom2 Level: Second
Bedroom2 Width: 15.0

Bedroom 3

Bedroom3 Area: 150.0
Bedroom3 Features: Bathroom - Full,Fireplace,Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom3 Length: 15.0
Bedroom3 Level: Second
Bedroom3 Width: 10.0

Bedroom 4

Bedroom4 Area: 104.0
Bedroom4 Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom4 Length: 13.0
Bedroom4 Level: Second
Bedroom4 Width: 8.0

Bedroom 5

Bedroom5 Area: 104.0
Bedroom5 Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom5 Length: 13.0
Bedroom5 Level: Second
Bedroom5 Width: 8.0

Bathroom 1

Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - Half,Window(s) - Stained Glass
Bathroom1 Level: First

Bathroom 2

Bathroom2 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
Bathroom2 Level: Second

Bathroom 3

Bathroom3 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - With Tub & Shower,Window(s) - Stained Glass
Bathroom3 Level: Second

Dining Room

Dining Room Area: 285.0
Dining Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box

Dining Room Length: 19.0
Dining Room Level: First
Dining Room Width: 15.0

Family Room

Family Room Area: 323.0
Family Room Features: Wood / Coal / Pellet Stove,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet

Family Room Length: 19.0
Family Room Level: First
Family Room Width: 17.0

Kitchen

Kitchen Area: 289.0
Kitchen Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Dining Area,Pantry,Kitchen Island,Breakfast Bar / Nook,Exterior Access,Slider

Kitchen Length: 17.0
Kitchen Level: First
Kitchen Width: 17.0

Living Room

Room Living Room Area: 330.0
Room Living Room Features: Coffered Ceiling(s),Flooring - Hardwood

Room Living Room Length: 15.0
Room Living Room Level: First
Room Living Room Width: 22.0

Property Information

Property Info

Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
Lot Size Units: Acres

Road Frontage Type: Public

Tax Information

Tax ID: B:334 L:0011 S:0013,41451
Assessments: $2,270,200

Book: 10693
Tax Year: 2013
Zoning: S40

Building / Association Information

Living Characteristics

Beds Total: 7

Other Building Characteristics

Foundation: Stone
Foundation Area: 0.0

Heat Zones: 2

Market and Agent Information

Sale Info

Buyer Broker Comp: 2.5%
Other Agent Compensation: 1%

Property History for 285 Warren Street

Date	Event & Source	Price	Appreciation
Nov 22, 2013	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #376747043	$2,150,000	+4.9% / yr
Nov 22, 2013	Sold MLS PIN #71532272	$2,150,000	—
Oct 8, 2013	Under Agreement MLS PIN #71532272		—
Oct 8, 2013	Contingent MLS PIN #71532272		—
May 28, 2013	Listed (Active) MLS PIN #71532272	$2,395,000	—
Oct 12, 1994	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #88316780	$860,000	—

Date	Event & Source	Price
11/22/2013	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #376747043	$2,150,000 +4.9% / yr
11/22/2013	Sold MLS PIN #71532272	$2,150,000
10/08/2013	Under Agreement MLS PIN #71532272	—
10/08/2013	Contingent MLS PIN #71532272	—
05/28/2013	Listed (Active) MLS PIN #71532272	$2,395,000
10/12/1994	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #88316780	$860,000

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

Public records

285 Warren Street

Beds

Baths

3.5

Total Finished SqFt

4,604 SqFt

Above Grade Finished SqFt

4,604 SqFt

Unfinished Basement SqFt

1,848 SqFt

Stories

Schools near 285 Warren Street

This home is within Brookline School District.


Rating	School	Type	Grades	Distance
9/10	Roland Hayes School	Public - Serves this home	PK to 8	0.8 mi
8/10	Brookline High School	Public - Serves this home	9 to 12	0.8 mi
NR	Maimonides School	Private - Nearby school	PK to 12	0.6 mi
NR	Dexter School	Private - Nearby school	PK to 12	1.0 mi
NR	Southfield School	Private - Nearby school	PK to 12	0.9 mi


Rating	School	Distance
9/10	Roland Hayes School PublicPK to 8 Serves this home	0.8 mi
8/10	Brookline High School Public9 to 12 Serves this home	0.8 mi
NR	Maimonides School PrivatePK to 12 Nearby school	0.6 mi
NR	Dexter School PrivatePK to 12 Nearby school	1.0 mi
NR	Southfield School PrivatePK to 12 Nearby school	0.9 mi

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This home: 285 Warren Street, Brookline, MA 02445	$2,150,000	7	5	4,830	54,207
305 Warren Street, Unit 307, Brookline, MA 02445	–	–	–	–	43,299
305-307 Warren Street, Brookline, MA 02445	$1	–	–	–	43,299
290 Warren Street, Brookline, MA 02445	$4,298,000	6	6	5,581	61,605
319 Warren Street, Brookline, MA 02445	$526,000	5	3	–	–
44 Green Hill Road, Brookline, MA 02445	$1	–	–	–	108,469
255-257 Warren Street, Brookline, MA 02445	$11,800,000	5	7	9,517	178,595
257 Warren Street, Brookline, MA 02445	$1	3	3	2,672	–
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