Spectacular 5800 SqFt Colonial Revival c. 1907 with unbelievable original detail throughout, built for Leonard Rhodes, a Brookline greengrocer. Grand Foyer with Princess staircase, powder room; front to back formal living room with beamed ceiling, bow windows, fireplace w/carved maple mantel and Grueby Arts & Crafts hand-painted tile frieze. Wood panelled sunroom w stone fpl & stained glass; dining room w fireplace & pocket doors to family rm w/ tapestry wall paper w/woodland scenes, ornate ceiling lighting, fpl. Eat-in kitchen with great layout includes pantry w/laundry. On the 2nd floor, 4 bdrms and 3+ baths include a front to back primary suite, plus a sitting room. 4 additional bedrooms, cedar/storage walk-in closets, and a billiard room with a hand painted mural on the 3rd. Natural woodwork, ample closets/built-ins. 14+ room, 8BRs on a large corner lot. Close to shopping, schools, 2 MBTA lines. Sellers welcome offers with requests for buyer concessions
Sold for $2,480,000
$2,480,000
9 Downing Rd, Brookline, MA 02445
8beds
5,803sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1900
0.3 Acres Lot
$2,479,800 Zestimate®
$427/sqft
$7,322 Estimated rent
Home value
$2,479,800
$2.33M - $2.63M
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Eat-in kitchenSitting roomBeamed ceilingLarge corner lotPocket doorsStained glassNatural woodwork
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Mary M. Wallace 617-293-8002,
Gibson Sotheby's International Realty 617-522-2200,
Jay Balaban 617-293-8932
Bought with:
Brett Mensinger
Corcoran Property Advisors
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73410787
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 8
- Bathrooms: 6
- Full bathrooms: 4
- 1/2 bathrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Features: Bathroom - Full, Walk-In Closet(s), Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Dressing Room
- Level: Second
- Area: 300
- Dimensions: 20 x 15
Bedroom 2
- Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: Second
- Area: 195
- Dimensions: 15 x 13
Bedroom 3
- Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: Second
- Area: 132
- Dimensions: 12 x 11
Bedroom 4
- Features: Bathroom - Full, Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: Second
- Area: 168
- Dimensions: 14 x 12
Bedroom 5
- Features: Closet, Flooring - Wood
- Level: Third
Primary bathroom
- Features: Yes
Bathroom 1
- Features: Bathroom - Half, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
- Level: First
- Area: 35
- Dimensions: 7 x 5
Bathroom 2
- Level: First
Bathroom 3
- Level: Second
Dining room
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Exterior Access, Wainscoting, Lighting - Overhead, Archway, Crown Molding, Pocket Door
- Level: Main,First
- Area: 256
- Dimensions: 16 x 16
Family room
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Window(s) - Picture, Wainscoting, Lighting - Sconce, Lighting - Pendant, Lighting - Overhead, Crown Molding, Pocket Door
- Level: Main,First
- Area: 270
- Dimensions: 18 x 15
Kitchen
- Features: Closet, Flooring - Vinyl, Dining Area, Pantry, Kitchen Island, Dryer Hookup - Electric, Exterior Access, Washer Hookup, Lighting - Overhead
- Level: Main,First
- Area: 336
- Dimensions: 21 x 16
Living room
- Features: Beamed Ceilings, Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Lighting - Sconce, Archway, Crown Molding
- Level: Main,First
- Area: 510
- Dimensions: 34 x 15
Heating
- Baseboard, Hot Water, Oil, Electric, Fireplace(s)
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Range Hood
- Laundry: First Floor, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Features
- Bathroom - Half, Lighting - Overhead, Archway, Closet, Lighting - Sconce, Lighting - Pendant, Sun Room, Sitting Room, 3/4 Bath, Bathroom, Bonus Room, Bedroom, Laundry Chute
- Flooring: Wood, Tile, Vinyl, Marble, Hardwood, Pine, Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Wood
- Doors: Storm Door(s)
- Windows: Stained Glass, Storm Window(s)
- Basement: Full,Walk-Out Access,Interior Entry
- Number of fireplaces: 6
- Fireplace features: Dining Room, Family Room, Living Room, Master Bedroom
Interior area
- Total structure area: 5,803
- Total interior livable area: 5,803 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 5,803
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Paved Drive, Off Street, Tandem, Paved
- Uncovered spaces: 3
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No
Features
- Patio & porch: Porch
- Exterior features: Balcony / Deck, Porch, Balcony
- Frontage length: 226.00
Lot
- Size: 0.3 Acres
- Features: Corner Lot, Gentle Sloping
Details
- Parcel number: 0950050000,32252
- Zoning: S-7
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial,Colonial Revival
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter, Granite
- Roof: Slate,Rubber,Other
Condition
- Year built: 1900
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Fuses, Knob & Tube Wiring
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: for Electric Range, for Electric Oven, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Pool, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Medical Facility, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University
- Subdivision: Salisbury Road - Corey Farm
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Brookline
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $427/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $3,173,300
- Annual tax amount: $31,320
- Date on market: 9/25/2025
- Exclusions: Sellers Belongings
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/6/2026 | Sold | $2,480,000-13%$427/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73410787 Report a problem | ||
| 12/3/2025 | Price change | $2,850,000-3.2%$491/sqft |
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| 9/24/2025 | Price change | $2,945,000-1.7%$507/sqft |
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| 7/29/2025 | Listed for sale | $2,995,000$516/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73410787 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $31,320 +5% | $3,173,300 +4% |
| 2024 | $29,821 -0.8% | $3,052,300 +1.2% |
| 2023 | $30,073 +2.7% | $3,016,300 +5% |
| 2022 | $29,272 +8.1% | $2,872,600 +4% |
| 2021 | $27,069 +9.4% | $2,762,100 +5.5% |
| 2020 | $24,739 +5.9% | $2,617,900 +5% |
| 2019 | $23,361 +15.8% | $2,493,200 +16.9% |
| 2018 | $20,176 +3.5% | $2,132,800 +8.1% |
| 2017 | $19,490 +8.8% | $1,972,700 +14.7% |
| 2016 | $17,918 +4.4% | $1,719,600 +7% |
| 2015 | $17,164 +0.9% | $1,607,100 +7.6% |
| 2014 | $17,014 +0.7% | $1,493,800 +3% |
| 2013 | $16,896 +2.2% | $1,450,300 |
| 2012 | $16,533 +1.9% | $1,450,300 +1% |
| 2011 | $16,226 +3% | $1,435,900 |
| 2010 | $15,752 +2.6% | $1,435,900 |
| 2009 | $15,350 +1% | $1,435,900 -3.8% |
| 2008 | $15,198 +0.4% | $1,492,900 -4% |
| 2007 | $15,131 +1.9% | $1,555,100 |
| 2006 | $14,851 +0.9% | $1,555,100 +8.1% |
| 2005 | $14,717 +3% | $1,438,600 +7% |
| 2004 | $14,292 +4.3% | $1,344,500 +10% |
| 2003 | $13,702 +4.4% | $1,222,300 +20.2% |
| 2002 | $13,119 +8.8% | $1,017,000 +42.7% |
| 1999 | $12,055 | $712,900 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 02445
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 9/10Michael Driscoll SchoolGrades: K-8Distance: 0.2 mi
- 8/10Brookline High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.8 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Driscoll
- High: Brookline High
Source: MLS PIN. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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