55 Devon Rd

7,529 Sq. Ft.
$584 / Sq. Ft.
7,529
Sq. Ft.
$584
per Sq. Ft.

Description

This distinctive shingled turn of the century Colonial-style home is sited on 2/3 acre lot, well screened by fence and hemlock hedge. Period architectural details are preserved without sacrifice of 21st century comforts and conveniences that include multi zoned HVAC , newer bathrooms and kitchen. In addition to elegant formal space in living room, library, dining room, the first floor features an open space kitchen/family room with access to Ipe-wood deck. A distinctive mudroom with beamed ceilings...This distinctive shingled turn of the century Colonial-style home is sited on 2/3 acre lot, well screened by fence and hemlock hedge. Period architectural details are preserved without sacrifice of 21st century comforts and conveniences that include multi zoned HVAC , newer bathrooms and kitchen. In addition to elegant formal space in living room, library, dining room, the first floor features an open space kitchen/family room with access to Ipe-wood deck. A distinctive mudroom with beamed ceilings and tiled floors leads to a dramatic great room with skylights. Attached to the house is a barn converted to an oversized two-car garage with a charming apartment. Large ornamental grass surrounds the heated in-ground pool. Azaleas, Japanese maple, dogwood, tulip tree and two magnificent beech trees are present in the well landscaped grounds. Chestnut Hill T Stop, cinema, shops, restaurants are nearby. Heath School district and close to Brimmer & May, Chestnut Hill, Beaver Schools.

Listing Agents

  1. Erin Baumgartner

    Erin Baumgartner

    Alternative Listing Agent

    Compass

  2. Listed by Pauline & Erin Team • Hammond Residential Real Estate
  3. Listed by Pauline Ho Bynum • Hammond Residential Real Estate

Property Details for 55 Devon Road

Town
Brookline
MLS Area
Chestnut Hill
Area
MA-Brookline-Chestnut Hill, MA-Brookline
Architectural Style
Colonial
Style
Garden, Colonial
Garage Spaces
2
Parking Spaces
3.00
Parking Spaces Total
5
LISTING UPDATED: 08/05/2022 07:47 AM

Property Details for 55 Devon Road

StatusSold
MLS #72136787
Days on Market48
Taxes$44,407 / year
HOA Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeSingle Family / Detached
Year Built1893
CountyNorfolk County

Location

Listing Courtesy of Compass, Erin Baumgartner; Hammond Residential Real Estate, Pauline & Erin Team; Hammond Residential Real Estate, Pauline Ho Bynum

Sold By Compass, The Matt Montgomery Group

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Building Information for 55 Devon Road

Stories-Year Built1893Building Size-Lot Size0.63 AC / 27,457 SF

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$25,121 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$21,420

Property Taxes

$3,701

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 55 Devon Road

General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station
  • Current Financing: Conv. Fixed
  • Living Area: 7529.0
  • Color: grey
  • 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: Heath
  • High School: Brookline High
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Range, Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Countertop Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Gas Water Heater, Utility Connections for Gas Range, Utility Connections for Electric Oven
  • Basement Features: Full, Interior Access, Unfinished Basement
  • Num of Baths: 7.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 6
  • Num of Half Baths: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 6.50
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 7
  • FireplaceFeatures: Dining Room, Family Room, Living Room, Master Bedroom, Bedroom
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 9
  • Flooring: Wood, Tile, Carpet, Hardwood, Stone / Slate, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Interior Features: Cathedral Ceiling(s), Beamed Ceilings, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Ceiling - Beamed, Great Room, Mud Room, Bedroom, Exercise Room, Home Office, Bathroom
  • Interior Features: Security System
  • Laundry Features: First Floor
  • Primary Bath: Yes
  • Window Features: Skylight(s), Storm Window(s)
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System, Garden
  • Exterior Features: Fenced Yard, Pool - Inground, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System, Garden Area, Deck, Deck - Wood, Patio, Porch - Enclosed
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Lot Description: Corner Lot, Level
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Deck - Wood, Patio, Enclosed
  • Pool Features: In Ground
  • Pool Private: Yes
  • Roof Material: Shingle
Parking Features
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: 2.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Parking: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Heated, Barn, Oversized Parking, Paved Drive, Off-Street, Paved Driveway
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Heated, Barn, Oversized Parking, Paved Drive, Off-Street, Paved Driveway
  • Parking Features: Heated, Oversized Parking, Off-Street, Paved Driveway
Utilities
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Electric: Generator, Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
  • Heating: Baseboard, Natural Gas, Fireplace(s)
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Utility Connections: for Gas Range, for Electric Oven
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Area: 380.0
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Bathroom - Full,Flooring - Wood,Balcony - Exterior
  • Room Primary Bedroom Length: 20.0
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor
  • Room Primary Bedroom Width: 19.0
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Area: 286.0
  • Bedroom2 Features: Flooring - Wood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box
  • Bedroom2 Length: 22.0
  • Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom2 Width: 13.0
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Area: 224.0
  • Bedroom3 Features: Fireplace,Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Wood
  • Bedroom3 Length: 16.0
  • Bedroom3 Level: Second
  • Bedroom3 Width: 14.0
Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom4 Area: 182.0
  • Bedroom4 Features: Flooring - Wood
  • Bedroom4 Length: 14.0
  • Bedroom4 Level: Second
  • Bedroom4 Width: 13.0
Bedroom 5
  • Bedroom5 Area: 143.0
  • Bedroom5 Length: 13.0
  • Bedroom5 Level: Third
  • Bedroom5 Width: 11.0
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Area: 144.0
  • Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Double Vanity/Sink,Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower
  • Bathroom1 Length: 16.0
  • Bathroom1 Level: Second
  • Bathroom1 Width: 9.0
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Level: Second
Bathroom 3
  • Bathroom3 Level: Second
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Area: 286.0
  • Dining Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box,French Doors,Exterior Access
  • Dining Room Length: 22.0
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Dining Room Width: 13.0
Family Room
  • Family Room Area: 286.0
  • Family Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Exterior Access
  • Family Room Length: 22.0
  • Family Room Level: First
  • Family Room Width: 13.0
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Area: 364.0
  • Kitchen Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Picture,Exterior Access,Open Floorplan
  • Kitchen Length: 28.0
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Kitchen Width: 13.0
Laundry
  • Laundry Dimen: 18X10
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Area: 448.0
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Picture
  • Room Living Room Length: 28.0
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Living Room Width: 16.0
Other Room 1
  • Room Office Area: 99.0
  • Room Office Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built
  • Room Office Length: 11.0
  • Room Office Level: Third
  • Room Office Width: 9.0
Property Information
Property Info
  • UFFI: No
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: B:284 L:0007 S:0000,39514
  • Assessments: $4,494,600
  • Book: 16737
  • Tax Year: 2017
  • Zoning: S10
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 7
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Stone
  • Cooling Zones: 7
  • Heat Zones: 8
Complex & Association Information
  • Association Security: Security System
Market and Agent Information
Sale Info
  • Buyer Broker Comp: 2.5
  • Other Agent Compensation: 1

Property History for 55 Devon Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jun 30, 2017

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #600330690

$4,395,000

+43.0% / yr

Jun 30, 2017

Sold

MLS PIN #72136787

$4,395,000—
May 1, 2017

Contingent

MLS PIN #72136787

—
Mar 28, 2017

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #72136787

$4,650,000—
Jun 14, 2002

Sold

MLS PIN #30588059

$4,100,000—
Mar 19, 2002

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #30588059

—
Mar 19, 2002

Contingent

MLS PIN #30588059

—
Mar 15, 2002

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #30588059

$3,595,000—
Sep 10, 2001

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #88333946

$15,490

-51.5% / yr

Jun 29, 1995

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #88314713

$1,375,000

+1.8% / yr

Jun 10, 1993

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #88317376

$1,325,000

+24.1% / yr

Jul 9, 1990

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #88320816

$705,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
06/30/2017

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #600330690

$4,395,000

+43.0% / yr

06/30/2017

Sold

MLS PIN #72136787

$4,395,000
05/01/2017

Contingent

MLS PIN #72136787

—
03/28/2017

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #72136787

$4,650,000
06/14/2002

Sold

MLS PIN #30588059

$4,100,000
03/19/2002

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #30588059

—
03/19/2002

Contingent

MLS PIN #30588059

—
03/15/2002

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #30588059

$3,595,000
09/10/2001

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #88333946

$15,490

-51.5% / yr

06/29/1995

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #88314713

$1,375,000

+1.8% / yr

06/10/1993

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #88317376

$1,325,000

+24.1% / yr

07/09/1990

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #88320816

$705,000

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

Public Records for 55 Devon Road

Taxable ValueLand$2,208,400Additions$3,757,100Total$5,965,500
Tax Record2025$58,879 ($4,907 / month)
Home Facts
Beds7Baths6.5Total Finished SqFt7,620 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt7,620 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt1,890 SqFtStories2Lot Size27,456 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1906Year Renovated2004ZoningS10CountyNORFOLKAPNBROO B:284 L:0007 S:0000Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 55 Devon Road

This home is within Brookline School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Private - PK to 12
Private - PK to 6
Rating
School
Distance
Roland Hayes School
PublicK to 8

Brookline High School
Public9 to 12

Brimmer & May School
PrivatePK to 12

The Chestnut Hill School
PrivatePK to 6

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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Listing Courtesy of Compass, Erin Baumgartner; Hammond Residential Real Estate, Pauline & Erin Team; Hammond Residential Real Estate, Pauline Ho Bynum

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