Last Sold Price
6 beds3,628 sqft$343/sqft
59 Brooksdale Rd, Boston, MA 02135

Description

New to market & prime location. This Classic 1930 's spacious and well maintained TWO FAMILY has loads of original personality blended with loads of updates, plus a 2C garage & off street parking. Updates include: 2 new HE Navien gas heating units 2016, 2 separate updated CB panels, updated windows, new roof 2016, updated kitchens, 2 new EE garage doors, and much more. First floor is 5rms, 2beds, 1 updated bath and a gorgeous porch. Second/third floor unit is 11 rooms, 4 beds, 2 baths, 2 living rooms,...New to market & prime location. This Classic 1930 's spacious and well maintained TWO FAMILY has loads of original personality blended with loads of updates, plus a 2C garage & off street parking. Updates include: 2 new HE Navien gas heating units 2016, 2 separate updated CB panels, updated windows, new roof 2016, updated kitchens, 2 new EE garage doors, and much more. First floor is 5rms, 2beds, 1 updated bath and a gorgeous porch. Second/third floor unit is 11 rooms, 4 beds, 2 baths, 2 living rooms, a gas fireplace, AC on 3rd floor and both a porch and a deck. Loads of natural sunlight, unbelievable closet space, plenty of storage and a lovely yard. What's nearby??? Here are just some of the amenities... Hobart Park, Brighton Center, Oak Square, Boston Landing, Restaurants, Harvard, BC, close to Back Bay, commuter rail, bus lines and major routes. The house is empty and ready for immediate occupancy. Don’t wait!
LISTING CLOSED: 07/07/2023 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Judith Toner • The Proper Nest Real Estate

Property Details for 59 Brooksdale Road

Status
MLS #
73106920
Days on Market
64
Taxes
$12,940 / year
HOA Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Multi-family / 2 Family
Year Built
1930
Town
Boston
MLS Area
Brighton
Area
MA-Boston-Brighton, MA-Boston
Garage Spaces
2
Open Parking Spaces
2.00
Parking Spaces Total
2

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$1,285,000

Avg days on market

52

Sale-to-list ratio

92.8%

[Boston, MA]

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Location

Listing Courtesy of The Proper Nest Real Estate, Judith Toner

Sold By William Raveis R. E. & Home Services, Hickman-Coen Home Team

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Building Information for 59 Brooksdale Road

Stories3Residences2Year Built1930Building Size-Lot Size0.14 AC / 6,000 SF

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$7,407 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$6,328

Property Taxes

$1,078

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 59 Brooksdale Road

General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Conservation Area, Highway Access, T-Station, University, Sidewalks
  • Current Financing: Conv. Fixed
  • Living Area: 3628.0
  • Color: Green
  • SqFt with Basement: No
  • Total Units: 2
  • Property Condition: Unit 2 Remodeled
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water View: No
  • Year Built Details: Approximate
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Unit 1(Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Vent Hood), Unit 2(Range, Gas Water Heater, Tank Water Heaterless, Utility Connections for Gas Range, Utility Connections for Electric Dryer
  • Basement Features: Full, Walk Out, Interior Access, Garage Access, Sump Pump, Concrete Floor, Unfinished Basement
  • 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: Unit 2(Fireplace - Natural Gas)
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 3
  • Flooring: Tile, Carpet, Hardwood, Unit 1(undefined), Unit 2(Hardwood Floors)
  • Interior Features: Unit 1(Ceiling Fans, Bathroom With Tub & Shower), Unit 2(Ceiling Fans, Bathroom with Shower Stall, Unit 1 Rooms(Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen, Mudroom), Unit 2 Rooms(Living Room, Family Room, Mudroom, Sunroom)
  • Laundry Features: Washer Hookup
  • SpaYN: No
  • Window Features: Insulated Windows, Storm Window(s)
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Rain Gutters, Unit 1 Balcony/Deck, Unit 2 Balcony/Deck
  • Exterior Features: Porch, Porch - Screened, Deck - Wood
  • Lot Description: Gentle Sloping
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Screened, Deck - Wood
  • Roof Material: Shingle
Parking Features
  • Covered Spaces: 2.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Parking: Off-Street, Tandem, Paved Driveway
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Off-Street, Tandem, Paved Driveway
  • Parking Features: Off-Street, Tandem, Paved Driveway
Utilities
  • Cooling: Unit 1(None), Unit 2(Central Air)
  • Cooling: No
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Heating: Unit 1(Central Heat, Hot Water Radiators, Gas), Unit 2(Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Utility Connections: for Gas Range, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
  • Water: Public
Property Information
Property Info
  • 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: Sump pump and perimeter French drain system added along the right side of the house in 2013 to resolve minor seepage. Roof has warranty into 2029. All appliances remain. Fireplaces on 1st and 2nd floor have not been used by current owner. Gas line has been brought to the 2nd floor Fireplace.
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: 1213886
  • Assessments: $1,204,800
  • Book: 28159
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Zoning: R2
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 6
  • Total Living Levels: 3
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Block, Stone
  • Cooling Units: 1
  • Heat Units: 2
  • Heat Zones: 3
Income / Expenses
  • Insurance: $3,743.00
  • GRE: $5,731
  • Operating Expense: $5,731.00
  • WSE: $1,988.00
Complex & Association Information
  • Adult Community: No
Unit Information
Unit 1 Description
  • Floor U1: 1
  • Lease U1: N
  • Levels U1: 1
Unit 2 Description
  • Floor U2: 2
  • Lease U2: N
  • Levels U2: 2
Rental Info
Rental Info
  • Total Actual Rent: $.00
Market and Agent Information
Sale Info
  • Buyer Broker Comp: 2
  • Other Agent Compensation: 1

Property History for 59 Brooksdale Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jul 7, 2023

Sold

MLS PIN #73106920

$1,245,000
Jun 7, 2023

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #73106920

Jun 7, 2023

Contingent

MLS PIN #73106920

DateEvent & SourcePrice
07/07/2023

Sold

MLS PIN #73106920

$1,245,000
06/07/2023

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #73106920

06/07/2023

Contingent

MLS PIN #73106920

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

Public Records for 59 Brooksdale Road

Taxable ValueLand$354,800Additions$913,900Total$1,268,700
Tax Record2025$14,692 ($1,224 / month)
Home Facts
Baths3Total Finished SqFt3,543 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,543 SqFtStories3Lot Size6,000 SqFtStyleDuplexYear Built1930Year Renovated2000ZoningR2CountySUFFOLKAPNBRIG W:22 P:02818 S:000

Schools near 59 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

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: 59 Brooksdale Road, Boston, MA 02135
$1,245,000
6
3,628
6,000
$925,000
4
3,204
5,500
$1
5
3,067
4
2.5
2,947
5,500
$100,000
3,295
5,500
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6
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Listing Courtesy of The Proper Nest Real Estate, Judith Toner

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