Last Sold Price
4 beds3,204 sqft$289/sqft
55 Brooksdale Rd, Boston, MA 02135

Description

Elegant and classic with a touch of whimsy, this charming and expansive single-family home is both super-convenient and comfortable. Welcoming: from the wide front porch through the two-story entry hall embraced by striking woodwork and craftsmanship. With over 3,000 square feet, there's plenty of flexible bedroom and office space upstairs, including a primary suite with a walk-in closet, and a sky-lit third-floor with an inspiring sitting room flanked by two large, bright rooms. Front and back stairs...Elegant and classic with a touch of whimsy, this charming and expansive single-family home is both super-convenient and comfortable. Welcoming: from the wide front porch through the two-story entry hall embraced by striking woodwork and craftsmanship. With over 3,000 square feet, there's plenty of flexible bedroom and office space upstairs, including a primary suite with a walk-in closet, and a sky-lit third-floor with an inspiring sitting room flanked by two large, bright rooms. Front and back stairs in a nod to historic architecture, this quintessential Queen Anne shingle-style home sits atop its quiet block, around the corner from Hobart Park and a walk to Oak Square or the Charles River for boating or biking. This is an ideal alternative to Newton or Cambridge, with a private fenced yard and loads of opportunity to make it your own!
LISTING CLOSED: 11/19/2021 12:00 AM

Listing Agent

  1. The Taylor Packineau Team

    The Taylor Packineau Team

    Listing Agent

    Compass

    P: (781) 382-8686

Property Details for 55 Brooksdale Road

Status
MLS #
72907979
Days on Market
14
Taxes
$7,600 / year
HOA Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Single Family / Detached
Year Built
1910
Buyer's Agent Compensation
2.5%
Town
Boston
Area
MA-Boston
Architectural Style
Shingle, Queen Anne
Style
Shingle, Queen Anne
Garage Spaces
0
Parking Spaces Total
2

Location

Sold By 4 Buyers Real Estate, 4 Buyers RE Team

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Building Information for 55 Brooksdale Road

Stories-Year Built1910Building Size-Lot Size0.13 AC / 5,500 SF

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$5,335 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$4,702

Property Taxes

$633

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 55 Brooksdale Road

General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Highway Access, Public School, University
  • Current Financing: Conv. Fixed
  • Living Area: 3204.0
  • Color: tan
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Year Built Details: Approximate
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • Basement Features: Full, Unfinished Basement
  • Num of Baths: 3.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 2
  • Num of Half Baths: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 2.50
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 3
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Wood, Tile, Vinyl, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Interior Features: Entrance Foyer, Internet Available - Unknown
  • Interior Features: Internet Available - Unknown, Security System, Window AC
  • Laundry Features: First Floor
  • Primary Bath: Yes
  • SpaYN: No
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Porch, Patio
  • Exterior Features: Porch, Patio
  • Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Patio
  • Roof Material: Shingle
  • View: City View(s)
  • View: Yes
Parking Features
  • Covered Spaces: .00
  • Garage: No
  • Garage Parking: Off-Street
  • Parking Features: Off-Street
  • Parking Features: Off-Street
Utilities
  • Cooling: Window AC
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Central, Hot Water, Natural Gas
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Utility Connections: for Gas Range
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Area: 270.0
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Double Vanity/Sink,Walk-In Closet(s),Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Primary Bedroom Length: 18.0
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor
  • Room Primary Bedroom Width: 15.0
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Area: 156.0
  • Bedroom2 Length: 13.0
  • Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom2 Width: 12.0
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Area: 195.0
  • Bedroom3 Length: 15.0
  • Bedroom3 Level: Second
  • Bedroom3 Width: 13.0
Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom4 Area: 330.0
  • Bedroom4 Length: 22.0
  • Bedroom4 Level: Third
  • Bedroom4 Width: 15.0
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Area: 210.0
  • Dining Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box
  • Dining Room Length: 15.0
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Dining Room Width: 14.0
Family Room
  • Family Room Area: 275.0
  • Family Room Length: 25.0
  • Family Room Level: Third
  • Family Room Width: 11.0
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Area: 180.0
  • Kitchen Features: Pantry
  • Kitchen Length: 15.0
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Kitchen Width: 12.0
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Area: 234.0
  • Room Living Room Features: Ceiling Fan(s),Flooring - Wood
  • Room Living Room Length: 18.0
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Living Room Width: 13.0
Property Information
Property Info
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • WARRANTY: No
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Disclosures: City Record has 3 Bedrooms.
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: 1213885
  • Assessments: $712,300
  • Book: 32919
  • Tax Year: 2021
  • Zoning: res
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 4
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Stone
  • Cooling Zones: 0
Complex & Association Information
  • Association Security: Security System
  • Adult Community: No
Market and Agent Information
Sale Info
  • Buyer Broker Comp: 2.5
  • Other Agent Compensation: 2.5

Property History for 55 Brooksdale Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Nov 19, 2021

Sold

MLS PIN #72907979

$925,000
Oct 19, 2021

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #72907979

Oct 19, 2021

Contingent

MLS PIN #72907979

DateEvent & SourcePrice
11/19/2021

Sold

MLS PIN #72907979

$925,000
10/19/2021

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #72907979

10/19/2021

Contingent

MLS PIN #72907979

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

Public Records for 55 Brooksdale Road

Taxable ValueLand$268,500Additions$864,500Total$1,133,000
Tax Record2025$13,120 ($1,093 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt2,790 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,790 SqFtStories2Lot Size5,500 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1910Year Renovated2022ZoningR1CountySUFFOLKAPNBRIG W:22 P:02817 S:000

Schools near 55 Brooksdale Road

This home is within Boston Public Schools.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - PK to 6
Public - PK to 6
Rating
School
Distance
Mary Lyon K-8 School
PublicK to 8

Lyon High School
Public9 to 12

Winship Elementary School
PublicPK to 6

Edison K-8
PublicPK to 6

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