261 Tappan Street

Brookline, MA 02445

$3,400,000
Last Sold Price
8
Beds
5
Baths
5,018 Sq. Ft.
$678 / Sq. Ft.
5,018
Sq. Ft.
$678
per Sq. Ft.

Description

This exceptionally regal, 5,000 sq ft, c.1863 Colonial Revival, w/well-preserved period detail prominently sited on Aspinwall Hill, on an 18,762 sq ft lot presents many options. Currently used as a 2-family. Could be restored & turned into a spectacular single-family residence, used as a 2-family, or converted to condos. High ceilings (10’3”, 9’3” & 8’3”). Period moldings, wainscot & built-ins. Leaded glass windows. Quartersawn oak, oak, fir & pine floors. Multiple FPs. Gracious rooms & layout of...This exceptionally regal, 5,000 sq ft, c.1863 Colonial Revival, w/well-preserved period detail prominently sited on Aspinwall Hill, on an 18,762 sq ft lot presents many options. Currently used as a 2-family. Could be restored & turned into a spectacular single-family residence, used as a 2-family, or converted to condos. High ceilings (10’3”, 9’3” & 8’3”). Period moldings, wainscot & built-ins. Leaded glass windows. Quartersawn oak, oak, fir & pine floors. Multiple FPs. Gracious rooms & layout of the Grand Dame she once was. Detached 2-car garage & additional off-street pkg. Yard space. Property is zoned T-6 and has 150’ of frontage, making subdivision possible by right, subject to all zoning requirements. Unit 2 is rented; tenants to move by 3/31/20. Buyer and/or Buyer’s Agent to do all due diligence. Seller and Seller’s agents make no representations about what can be done. Update: Have received 12 Offers. Highest and Best Offers Due Tues 2/18/20 at 5 p.m.

Property Details for 261 Tappan Street

Town
Brookline
Area
MA-Brookline
Garage Spaces
2
Parking Spaces
6.00
Parking Spaces Total
8

Location

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LISTING UPDATED: 08/06/2022 07:22 AM

Property Details for 261 Tappan Street

StatusSold
MLS #72616031
Days on Market33
Taxes$27,772 / year
HOA Fees-
Compass TypeMulti Family
MLS TypeMulti-family / 2 Family - 2 Units Up/Down
Year Built1863
CountyNorfolk County

Location

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Building Information for 261 Tappan Street

Stories3Residences2Year Built1863Building Size-Lot Size0.43 AC / 18,762 SF

Payment Calculator

$20,870 per month

30 year fixed, 7.25% Interest

Principal and Interest

$18,555

Property Taxes

$2,314

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 261 Tappan Street

General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Swimming Pool, Tennis Court, Park, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University
  • Current Financing: Conv. Fixed
  • Living Area: 5018.0
  • Color: White
  • Total Units: 2
  • Waterfront: No
  • Year Built Details: Approximate
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Location/School
  • Grade School: Runkle
  • High School: Brookline High
  • Middle School: Runkle
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Tankless Water Heater, Utility Connections for Electric Range
  • Basement Features: Full, Walk Out, Interior Access, Concrete Floor, Unfinished Basement
  • Num of Baths: 5.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 5
  • Num of Half Baths: 0
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 5.00
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 5
  • FireplaceFeatures: Unit 1(Fireplace - Wood burning), Unit 2(Fireplace - Wood burning)
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 3
  • Flooring: Wood, Tile, Varies Per Unit, Hardwood, Pine, Unit 1(undefined), Unit 2(Hardwood Floors, Wood Flooring)
  • Interior Features: Unit 1(Crown Molding, Bathroom with Shower Stall, Bathroom With Tub), Unit 2(Storage, Crown Molding, Unit 1 Rooms(Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen), Unit 2 Rooms(Living Room, Kitchen, Living RM/Dining RM Combo)
  • Laundry Features: Unit 1 Laundry Room
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Unit 2 Balcony/Deck
  • Roof Material: Shingle
Parking Features
  • Covered Spaces: 2.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Parking: Paved Drive, Off-Street, Improved Driveway
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Paved Drive, Off-Street, Improved Driveway
  • Parking Features: Off-Street, Improved Driveway
Utilities
  • Electric: Varies per Unit
  • Green Energy Efficient: Varies per Unit
  • Heating: Unit 1(Hot Water Radiators, Gas), Unit 2(Hot Water Radiators
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Utility Connections: for Electric Range
  • Water: Public
Property Information
Property Info
  • UFFI: Unknown
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • WARRANTY: No
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Disclosures: Property being sold as is. Boilers not working well. 2020 taxes reflect Residential Exemption of $2,759.97.
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: 37542
  • Assessments: $3,230,900
  • Book: 3941
  • Tax Year: 2020
  • Zoning: T-6
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 8
  • Total Living Levels: 3
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Stone
  • Frontage: 151.00
  • Cooling Units: 0
  • Cooling Zones: 0
  • Heat Units: 2
  • Heat Zones: 2
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: 2

Property History for 261 Tappan Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
DateEvent & SourcePrice

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

Public Records for 261 Tappan Street

Taxable ValueLand$1,366,900Additions$1,778,100Total$3,145,000
Tax Record2024$30,727 ($2,561 / month)
Home Facts
Baths5Total Finished SqFt5,866 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt5,866 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt453 SqFtStories2Lot Size10,293 SqFtStyleDuplexYear Built1863ZoningT-6CountyNORFOLKAPNBROO B:222 L:0031 S:0000Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 261 Tappan Street

This home is within Brookline School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Private - PK to 8
Private - PK to 12
Rating
School
Distance
John D Runkle
PublicPK to 8

Brookline High School
Public9 to 12

Torah Academy
PrivatePK to 8

Maimonides
PrivatePK to 12

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