ParkingAttached, Garage Door Opener, Paved Drive, Paved
Attached Garage3 spaces
Year Built1930
HeatingCentral
CoolingCentral Air
BasementYes
MLS #73078921
Lot Size0.99 Acres
StatusActive
About 20 Sears Rd
Magnificent and architecturally significant home located in the highly coveted estate section of Brookline. Enter the gracious foyer to find beautifully appointed interiors including a grand oval staircase, exquisite formal living room, dining room with adjacent butler’s pantry, sunroom, handsome library and chef’s kitchen that opens to the comfortable family room. The primary suite overlooks the outdoor balcony and is complete with an oversized dressing room and lavish 5-piece bath. The lower level includes a game room, wine cellar, media room and endless storage. The exterior is as wonderful as the interior, with an outdoor patio, hot tub, sprawling lawn and majestic formal front entrance surrounded by lush greenery. Additional features include a sauna, fitness room, 3-car garage with EV charging station, laundry room, mudroom and home office. This superb estate is 5 miles from Downtown Boston and minutes from Larz Anderson Park, The Country Club and The Street at Chestnut Hill.
Property Details
Property Features
Property Information:
Architectural Style: Colonial
Year Built: 1930
Living Area: 9,300 SqFt
Listing Office:
Office Name: Campion & Company Fine Homes Real Estate
Listing Agent: Tracy Campion
Interior Features
Interior Information:
Basement: Yes
Bedroom and Bathroom Information:
Partial Bathrooms: 2
Full Bathrooms: 7
Total Bedroom Count: 7
Exterior Features
Exterior Information:
Exterior: Porch - Enclosed, Patio, Balcony, Hot Tub/Spa
Parking Information:
Garage Space: 3 spaces
Attached Garage: Yes
Parking: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Paved Drive, Paved
Lot Features
Lot Information:
Lot: Level
Lot Size: 0.99 Acres
Utilities
Utilities Information:
Heating: Central
Cooling: Central Air
Other
Directions Information:
Directions: Off Lee Street at the corner of Sears Road and Dudley Street.
Price Information
Listing Price Info
Price Summary:
List Price: $9,250,000
Price Per SqFt: $995/SqFt
Agent Commission:
Buyer's Agent Commission: 2.5%
Tax Information:
Annual Amount: $60,320
Tax Year: 2021
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Housing Market Comparison
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This property is $8.0M more than the Median Sold Price and $249/SqFt more than other homes in Brookline, MA.
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MLS Details
MLS Information:
MLS Name: MLS Property Information Network
MLS Number: #73078921
Listing Office:
Office Name: Campion & Company Fine Homes Real Estate
Listing Agent: Tracy Campion
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Property Sales & Tax
Listing History
DATE
EVENT
PRICE
Jan 08, 2004
Jan 08, 2004Home Sold
$3,100,000
Oct 01, 2003
Oct 01, 2003Home Sold
$2,500,000
Tax History
YEAR
PROP. TAX
ASSESSMENT
2021
$60,320
$6,155,100
2020
$55,758
$5,900,300
2019
$52,654
$5,619,400
2018
$51,946
$5,491,100
2017
$51,181
$5,180,300
History based on county public records data.
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Schools
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Nearby Schools
6
/10
Joseph P Manning
130 Louders Ln
Distance between this listing and this school1.00 miles
Public District Grades PK-5
5
/10
John F Kennedy
7 Bolster St
Distance between this listing and this school1.71 miles
Public District Grades PK-5
4
/10
James W Hennigan
200 Heath St
Distance between this listing and this school1.76 miles
Public District Grades KG-5
Nearby Schools
8
/10
Heath
100 Eliot St
Distance between this listing and this school0.77 miles
Public District Grades PK-8
8
/10
William H Lincoln
19 Kennard Rd
Distance between this listing and this school0.85 miles
Public District Grades KG-8
7
/10
John D Runkle
50 Druce St
Distance between this listing and this school1.07 miles
Public District Grades PK-8
Nearby Schools
7
/10
Brookline High School
115 Greenough St
Distance between this listing and this school1.13 miles
Public District Grades 9-12
2
/10
Margarita Muniz Academy
20 Child St
Distance between this listing and this school1.54 miles
Public District Grades 9-10
1
/10
The English High School
144 Mcbride St
Distance between this listing and this school1.76 miles
The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $107,422. Typical income of Brookline, MA residents is between $35k-100k annually. Residents typically live in single, no kids family. The majority of residents in this area have post secondary degree education.
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Frequently Asked Questions About 20 Sears Rd
What is the listing price of this property?
The listing price of 20 Sears Rd property is $9,250,000.
What type of property is this?
The property 20 Sears Rd is a house located in Brookline, Massachusetts, 02445.
Is this property for sale now?
Active Listing: 20 Sears Rd is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
What is the annual property tax for this property?
According to the records, the last property tax for 2021 is $60,320 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
When was this property sold last time and for how much?
The last sale was on January 8, 2004 for $3,100,000. (source: MLS/tax record).
How many bedrooms and bathrooms does this property have?
The property at 20 Sears Rd has 7 bedrooms and 7 full and 2 half bathrooms.
What is the square footage of this property?
The property 20 Sears Rd is 9,300 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
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This home is located at 20 Sears Rd in Brookline, MA and zip code 02445 in the South Brookline neighborhood. This 9,300 square foot home, which was built in 1930, sits on a 0.99 acre lot. Features: 7 bedrooms, 9 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since February 14, 2023 and is currently priced at $9,250,000.
While more than 10 listings in Brookline, MA in March 2024 were sold above asking price, there were more than 3 listings sold at asking price, and more than 15 were sold below. Between February 2024 and March 2024, Brookline, MA real estate market has seen increase in the number of listings by 44.5%. While the average time on the market in March 2024 was 41 days, the median list price was $1,247,700.
From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.