53 University Rd, Unit 2

3,003 Sq. Ft.
$699 / Sq. Ft.
3,003
Sq. Ft.
$699
per Sq. Ft.

Description

This spacious duplex in the heart of Washington Sq is a fantastic single family alternative with 4 beds, 3 full baths & over 3000 sq ft of living space, all complemented by a private deck with skyline views + shared yard. Spectacular light, high ceilings, crown moldings & gleaming wood floors throughout fill this grand 1890’s Colonial Revival. Main level boasts a wonderful open & versatile floor plan for easy family living and entertaining. Living room w/fireplace & large bowed windows, dining room...This spacious duplex in the heart of Washington Sq is a fantastic single family alternative with 4 beds, 3 full baths & over 3000 sq ft of living space, all complemented by a private deck with skyline views + shared yard. Spectacular light, high ceilings, crown moldings & gleaming wood floors throughout fill this grand 1890’s Colonial Revival. Main level boasts a wonderful open & versatile floor plan for easy family living and entertaining. Living room w/fireplace & large bowed windows, dining room w/floor to ceiling stained glass windows & leaded glass pass-through to family room. Renovated chef’s kitchen featuring Wolf & Sub-Zero appliances, marble counters and walk-in pantry. Spacious corner bedroom & full bath complete first level. Second level offers a luxurious primary with en-suite marble bath, 2 more large bedrooms, another full bath and laundry. 2 car parking + EV charging, easy access to shops, restaurants & T-lines complete this special offering. Welcome home!
  1. Listed by The Gillach Group • William Raveis R. E. & Home Services
  2. Listed by Rosanne Coric • William Raveis R. E. & Home Services
  3. Listed by Debra Papadinoff • William Raveis R. E. & Home Services

Property Details for 53 University Road, Unit 2

Town
Brookline
Area
MA-Brookline
Style
2/3 Family, Duplex
Garage Spaces
1
Open Parking Spaces
1.00
Parking Spaces Total
2
Unit Placement
Top/Penthouse

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LISTING UPDATED: 04/02/2026 07:03 PM

Property Details for 53 University Road, Unit 2

StatusNew
MLS #73494320
Days on Market2
Taxes$14,712 / year
HOA Fees$250
Compass TypeCondo
MLS TypeCondominium/Co-Op / Condo
Year Built1893
CountyNorfolk County

Location

Listing Courtesy of William Raveis R. E. & Home Services, The Gillach Group; William Raveis R. E. & Home Services, Rosanne Coric; William Raveis R. E. & Home Services, Debra Papadinoff
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Building Information for 53 University Road, Unit 2

Building/Complex53 University RdFloor2Stories2Residences2Pet PolicyAllowedPet Policy DetailsPets AllowedYear Built1893

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$12,051 per month

30 year fixed, 6.46% Interest

Principal and Interest

$10,575

Property Taxes

$1,226

HOA Dues

$250

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Property Information for 53 University Road, Unit 2

General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf Course, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University
  • Living Area: 3003.0
  • SqFt with Basement: No
  • Total Units: 2
  • Property Attached: Yes
  • Type of Condo: Condo
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water View: No
  • Year Built Details: Approximate,Renovated Since
  • Year Converted: 1995
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Location/School
  • Grade School: Driscoll
  • High School: Brookline Hs
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Range, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer, Range Hood
  • Basement Features: Y
  • Common Walls: Top/Penthouse
  • Num of Baths: 3.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 3
  • Num of Half Baths: 0
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 3.00
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 3
  • FireplaceFeatures: Living Room
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Wood, Tile, Marble, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Interior Features: Lighting - Overhead, Crown Molding, Entrance Foyer
  • Laundry Features: Flooring - Wood, Electric Dryer Hookup, Walk-in Storage, Washer Hookup, Third Floor, In Unit
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 1
  • Primary Bath: Yes
  • SpaYN: No
  • Window Features: Window(s) - Picture
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Balcony / Deck, Porch, Balcony, Rain Gutters, Stone Wall
  • Exterior Features: Balcony, Stone Wall, Porch
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck - Exterior, Porch
  • Roof Material: Shingle, Rubber
  • Structure Type: 2/3 Family, Duplex
Parking Features
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Carport: Yes
  • Covered Spaces: 1.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Parking: Carport, Off-Street, Improved Driveway
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Carport, Off-Street, Improved Driveway
  • Parking Features: Off-Street, Improved Driveway
Utilities
  • Cooling: Central Air, Unit Control
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
  • Green Energy Efficient: Thermostat
  • Heating: Central, Forced Air, Electric Baseboard, Natural Gas, Unit Control
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Utility Connections: for Gas Range, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Area: 408.0
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Double Vanity/Sink,Ceiling Fan(s),Closet,Flooring - Wood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box,Lighting - Overhead,Crown Molding,Window Seat
  • Room Primary Bedroom Length: 24.0
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Third Floor
  • Room Primary Bedroom Width: 17.0
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Area: 208.0
  • Bedroom2 Features: Closet,Flooring - Wood,Lighting - Overhead
  • Bedroom2 Length: 16.0
  • Bedroom2 Level: Main,Second
  • Bedroom2 Width: 13.0
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Area: 340.0
  • Bedroom3 Features: Closet,Flooring - Wood,Lighting - Overhead,Crown Molding,Window Seat
  • Bedroom3 Length: 17.0
  • Bedroom3 Level: Third
  • Bedroom3 Width: 20.0
Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom4 Area: 169.0
  • Bedroom4 Features: Closet,Flooring - Wood,Lighting - Overhead,Crown Molding
  • Bedroom4 Length: 13.0
  • Bedroom4 Level: Third
  • Bedroom4 Width: 13.0
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Area: 80.0
  • Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Recessed Lighting,Remodeled,Wainscoting,Lighting - Sconce,Lighting - Overhead,Soaking Tub
  • Bathroom1 Length: 8.0
  • Bathroom1 Level: Main,Second
  • Bathroom1 Width: 10.0
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Area: 63.0
  • Bathroom2 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall,Skylight,Flooring - Marble,Lighting - Sconce
  • Bathroom2 Length: 7.0
  • Bathroom2 Level: Third
  • Bathroom2 Width: 9.0
Bathroom 3
  • Bathroom3 Area: 117.0
  • Bathroom3 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Double Vanity/Sink,Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall,Flooring - Marble,Recessed Lighting,Lighting - Sconce
  • Bathroom3 Length: 13.0
  • Bathroom3 Level: Third
  • Bathroom3 Width: 9.0
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Area: 160.0
  • Dining Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Stained Glass,Open Floorplan,Lighting - Pendant,Crown Molding,Decorative Molding
  • Dining Room Length: 16.0
  • Dining Room Level: Main,Second
  • Dining Room Width: 10.0
Family Room
  • Family Room Area: 224.0
  • Family Room Features: Flooring - Wood,High Speed Internet Hookup,Crown Molding,Decorative Molding
  • Family Room Length: 14.0
  • Family Room Level: Main,Second
  • Family Room Width: 16.0
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Area: 204.0
  • Kitchen Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Pantry,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Breakfast Bar / Nook,Cabinets - Upgraded,Recessed Lighting,Remodeled,Stainless Steel Appliances,Storage,Peninsula,Lighting - Pendant,Crown Molding,Pocket Door
  • Kitchen Length: 12.0
  • Kitchen Level: Main,Second
  • Kitchen Width: 17.0
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Area: 238.0
  • Room Living Room Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Wood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box,Crown Molding
  • Room Living Room Length: 14.0
  • Room Living Room Level: Main,Second
  • Room Living Room Width: 17.0
Property Information
Property Info
  • UFFI: No
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Documents Available: Master Deed, Unit Deed, Rules & Regs, Floor Plans, Certificate of Insurance
  • Documents Count: 5
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • WARRANTY: No
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Disclosures: Taxes are net of residential exemption 2026. Waiver of ROFR in hand.
Tax Information
  • Listing Terms: Contract
  • Tax ID: B:217 L:0009 S:0002,37189
  • Assessments: $1,791,700
  • Book: 35910
  • Tax Year: 2026
  • Zoning: M-1.0
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 4
  • Total Living Levels: 2
Other Building Characteristics
  • Accessibility Features: No
  • Cooling Zones: 1
  • Heat Zones: 3
Complex & Association Information
  • Association Fee Includes: Water, Sewer, Insurance
  • Complex Complete: Yes
  • Management: Owner Association
  • Units Owner Occupied: 2
  • Owner Occupied Source: Owner
  • Adult Community: No
Unit Information
Unit Information
  • Unit Building: 2
  • Unit Floor Level Integer: 2.0

Property History for 53 University Road, Unit 2

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Apr 1, 2026

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73494320

$2,100,000
Apr 12, 2018

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #620542738

$1,650,000

+13.4% / yr

Apr 28, 2016

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #570503624

$1,290,000

+4.0% / yr

Apr 28, 2016

Sold

MLS PIN #71965300

$1,290,000
Mar 13, 2016

Contingent

MLS PIN #71965300

Mar 1, 2016

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #71965300

$1,369,000
Jul 27, 2006

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #201453540

$882,700
Jul 27, 2006

Sold

MLS PIN #70360416

$882,700
May 17, 2006

Contingent

MLS PIN #70360416

Apr 4, 2006

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #70360416

$895,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
04/01/2026

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73494320

$2,100,000
04/12/2018

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #620542738

$1,650,000

+13.4% / yr

04/28/2016

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #570503624

$1,290,000

+4.0% / yr

04/28/2016

Sold

MLS PIN #71965300

$1,290,000
03/13/2016

Contingent

MLS PIN #71965300

03/01/2016

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #71965300

$1,369,000
07/27/2006

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #201453540

$882,700
07/27/2006

Sold

MLS PIN #70360416

$882,700
05/17/2006

Contingent

MLS PIN #70360416

04/04/2006

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #70360416

$895,000

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Public Records for 53 University Road, Unit 2

Taxable ValueLand-Additions$1,707,800Total-
Tax Record2025$16,856 ($1,405 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths2Total Finished SqFt3,003 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,003 SqFtStories2StyleCondominiumYear Built1893CountyNORFOLKAPNBROO B:217 L:0009 S:0002Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 53 University Road, Unit 2

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 - 7 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Michael Driscoll School
PublicPK to 8

Brookline High School
Public9 to 12

Maimonides School
PrivatePK to 12

Beacon High School
Private7 to 12

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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53 University Road, Unit 2 is a condo for sale in Brookline, MA 02445. This property was listed for sale on April 1, 2026 by William Raveis R. E. & Home Services, it's currently listed at $2,100,000. It has been on the market for a total of 2 days and was last sold on April 12, 2018. This listing's school district is Brookline School District. Nearby schools include Michael Driscoll School, Brookline High School and Maimonides School. 53 University Road, Unit 2 is a 4-bed, 3-bath, 3,003 sqft condo built in 1893.

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Listing Courtesy of William Raveis R. E. & Home Services, The Gillach Group; William Raveis R. E. & Home Services, Rosanne Coric; William Raveis R. E. & Home Services, Debra Papadinoff

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