85 Sears Road

Sold 10/15/20

Sold

Last Sold Price

$7,250,000

9 beds7 baths8,482 sqft

85 Sears Rd, Brookline, MA 02445

Single FamilyProperty Type

1.13 acresLot Size

1929Year Built

$855/sq ftPrice per sq ft

8 carsParking Spaces

Description

Located at the end of one of the most coveted streets in Brookline’s ‘estate area’, this timeless 1929 brick Georgian Revival offers an extraordinary setting minutes to Boston. This secluded estate, situated on 1.13 landscaped acres, is enhanced by spectacular mature trees, level lawn, idyllic gardens, patios for entertaining and southern exposure. The home’s architectural highlights feature 6 fireplaces, stunning millwork, and oversized windows. There is over 8,000 sq. ft. of living space on four...Located at the end of one of the most coveted streets in Brookline’s ‘estate area’, this timeless 1929 brick Georgian Revival offers an extraordinary setting minutes to Boston. This secluded estate, situated on 1.13 landscaped acres, is enhanced by spectacular mature trees, level lawn, idyllic gardens, patios for entertaining and southern exposure. The home’s architectural highlights feature 6 fireplaces, stunning millwork, and oversized windows. There is over 8,000 sq. ft. of living space on four levels. The first floor provides gracious entertaining rooms complimented by an open kitchen and family room and adjoining sunroom. The second and third floors are made up of 7 bedrooms, 4 full baths, including the master suite. In addition, there is a 2 bed, 1 bath in-law suite. This property is steps to the Park School and convenient to other top area schools. A spectacular opportunity with the convenience of a quick drive to Longwood Medical, Boston, Cambridge, Logan Airport or Rt. 128.

Listing Agent

Hilary Maddox
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Listing closed: 10/15/2020 12:00 AM • Source: MLS PIN, MLS#: 72661605

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Avg days on market

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Bathrooms: 7,000
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Property Information for 85 Sears Road

Property Details

Taxes: $49,642 / year
MLS Type: Single Family / Detached
County: Norfolk County
Buyer's Agent Compensation: 2%
Town: Brookline
Area: MA-Brookline
Architectural Style: Colonial, Georgian
Style: Colonial, Georgian
Garage Spaces: 2
Open Parking Spaces: 8.00
Parking Spaces Total: 8

Building Information

Year Built: 1929
Lot Size: 1.13 AC / 49,136 SF

General Details

Property Details

Building Area Units: Square Feet
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf Course, Medical Facility, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University

Current Financing: Conv. Fixed
Living Area: 8482.0
SqFt with Basement: Yes
Property Attached: No
Single Family Type: Detached
Waterfront: No
Year Built Details: Actual
Year Built Source: Public Records

Location/School

Grade School: Heath School
High School: Brookline High

Features

Interior Features

Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer, Gas Water Heater
Basement Features: Full, Partially Finished

Num of Baths: 7.0
Num of Full Baths: 5
Num of Half Baths: 2
Bathrooms Total Decimal: 6.00
Bathrooms Total Integer: 7
DoorFeatures: French Doors
FireplaceFeatures: Dining Room, Family Room, Living Room, Master Bedroom
FireplaceYN: Yes
Fireplaces: 6
Flooring: Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
Interior Features: Closet, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower, Entry Hall, Sun Room, Study, Bedroom, Bathroom
Interior Features: French Doors
Laundry Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Second Floor
Primary Bath: Yes

Exterior Features

Construction: Brick
Exterior Features: Professional Landscaping, Stone Wall

Exterior Features: Professional Landscaping, Stone Wall, Patio
Lot Description: Wooded, Gentle Sloping, Level
Patio And Porch Features: Patio
Roof Material: Slate

Parking Features

Covered Spaces: 2.00
Garage: Yes

Garage Parking: Paved Drive, Paved Driveway
Open Parking: Yes
Parking Features: Paved Drive, Paved Driveway
Parking Features: Paved Driveway

Utilities

Cooling: None
Cooling: No

Heating: Hot Water, Fireplace
Heating: Yes
Sewer: City/Town Sewer
Water: Public

Room Information

Primary Bedroom

Room Primary Bedroom Area: 256.0
Room Primary Bedroom Features: Bathroom - Double Vanity/Sink,Flooring - Hardwood

Room Primary Bedroom Length: 16.0
Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor
Room Primary Bedroom Width: 16.0

Bedroom 2

Bedroom2 Area: 289.0
Bedroom2 Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood

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

Bedroom 3

Bedroom3 Area: 192.0
Bedroom3 Features: Bathroom - Full,Closet,Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom3 Length: 16.0
Bedroom3 Level: Second
Bedroom3 Width: 12.0

Bedroom 4

Bedroom4 Area: 216.0
Bedroom4 Features: Bathroom - Full,Closet,Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom4 Length: 18.0
Bedroom4 Level: Second
Bedroom4 Width: 12.0

Bedroom 5

Bedroom5 Area: 190.0
Bedroom5 Features: Closet

Bedroom5 Length: 19.0
Bedroom5 Level: Third
Bedroom5 Width: 10.0

Bathroom 1

Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - Half
Bathroom1 Level: First

Bathroom 2

Bathroom2 Features: Bathroom - Double Vanity/Sink,Bathroom - With Tub & Shower,Flooring - Marble
Bathroom2 Level: Second

Bathroom 3

Bathroom3 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower
Bathroom3 Level: Second

Dining Room

Dining Room Area: 288.0
Dining Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Dining Room Length: 18.0
Dining Room Level: First
Dining Room Width: 16.0

Family Room

Family Room Area: 130.0
Family Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Open Floorplan

Family Room Length: 10.0
Family Room Level: First
Family Room Width: 13.0

Kitchen

Kitchen Area: 400.0
Kitchen Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Hardwood,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Kitchen Island,Open Floorplan,Remodeled,Stainless Steel Appliances

Kitchen Length: 20.0
Kitchen Level: First
Kitchen Width: 20.0

Living Room

Room Living Room Area: 384.0
Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Exterior Access

Room Living Room Length: 24.0
Room Living Room Level: First
Room Living Room Width: 16.0

Property Information

Property Info

Year Round: Yes
Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet

Lot Size Units: Acres

Tax Information

Tax ID: 41671
Assessments: $5,253,100

Book: 13998
Tax Year: 2020
Zoning: S-40

Building / Association Information

Living Characteristics

Beds Total: 9

Other Building Characteristics

Foundation: Concrete Perimeter

Market and Agent Information

Sale Info

Buyer Broker Comp: 2.0
Other Agent Compensation: 1.0

Property History for 85 Sears Road

Date	Event & Source	Price	Appreciation
Oct 15, 2020	Sold MLS PIN #72661605	$7,250,000	—
May 27, 2020	Contingent MLS PIN #72661605		—
May 26, 2020	Listed (Active) MLS PIN #72661605	$8,000,000	—
Dec 28, 2012	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #344616493	$1	—

Date	Event & Source	Price
10/15/2020	Sold MLS PIN #72661605	$7,250,000
05/27/2020	Contingent MLS PIN #72661605	—
05/26/2020	Listed (Active) MLS PIN #72661605	$8,000,000
12/28/2012	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #344616493	$1

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

Public records

85 Sears Road

Beds

Baths

Total Finished SqFt

7,110 SqFt

Above Grade Finished SqFt

7,110 SqFt

Unfinished Basement SqFt

3,182 SqFt

Stories

Schools near 85 Sears Road

This home is within Brookline School District.


Rating	School	Type	Grades	Distance
9/10	Roland Hayes School	Public - Serves this home	PK to 8	0.9 mi
8/10	Brookline High School	Public - Serves this home	9 to 12	1.1 mi
NR	The Park School	Private - Nearby school	K to 8	0.2 mi
NR	British International School of Boston	Private - Nearby school	PK to 12	0.6 mi
NR	Southfield School	Private - Nearby school	PK to 12	0.6 mi


Rating	School	Distance
9/10	Roland Hayes School PublicPK to 8 Serves this home	0.9 mi
8/10	Brookline High School Public9 to 12 Serves this home	1.1 mi
NR	The Park School PrivateK to 8 Nearby school	0.2 mi
NR	British International School of Boston PrivatePK to 12 Nearby school	0.6 mi
NR	Southfield School PrivatePK to 12 Nearby school	0.6 mi

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Nearby home values

Address	Sold price	Beds	Baths	Sqft	Lot (Sqft)
This home: 85 Sears Road, Brookline, MA 02445	$7,250,000	9	7	8,482	49,136
88 Sears Road, Unit 90, Brookline, MA 02445	–	–	–	10,472	44,780
96 Sears Road, Brookline, MA 02445	$2,705,000	6	4	3,850	54,125
80 Sears Road, Brookline, MA 02445	$2,320,000	8	7.5	11,154	105,977
286 Warren Street, Brookline, MA 02445	$6,900,000	7	6	7,761	76,723
52 Sears Road, Unit 64, Brookline, MA 02445	$2,250,000	8	7.5	12,651	43,207
41 Sears Road, Brookline, MA 02445	$815,000	8	11.5	13,479	150,055
0 Sears Road, Brookline, MA 02446	–	–	–	–	–
37 Sears Road, Brookline, MA 02445	$11,275,000	6	8	9,592	63,794
320 Dudley Street, Brookline, MA 02445	$1	3	5	4,742	42,719
300 Dudley Street, Brookline, MA 02445	$2,473,000	3	4	4,684	41,500
282 Warren Street, Brookline, MA 02445	$2,735,000	5	4.5	7,073	80,068
255 Goddard Avenue, Brookline, MA 02445	–	–	5.5	16,624	439,259
280 Dudley Street, Brookline, MA 02445	$8,000,000	6	7	10,194	56,628
288 Warren Street, Brookline, MA 02445	$3,878,000	4	4	3,901	–
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