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189 W Brookline St, Boston MA 02118

Boston, MA 02118 • South End
$3,450,000
Est. $20,208/month
6
Beds
5
Baths
4,292
Sq Ft
$804
Price/Sq Ft
0.04
Acres
1899
Year Built
9
Days on Market
Closed Listed Apr 8, 2019 • MLS# 72478454 Copied!

About this home

An exceptional opportunity to transform an impressive 3 family traditional double bow front Victorian on one of the South End’s most coveted streets. The parlor level has soaring ceilings and delicate, ornate crown molding and ceiling medallions. Classic floor to ceiling windows, hardwood floors, pocket doors, and marble mantels in this one bedroom with a small deck overlooking the back. The upper duplex features 3 bedrooms, 2 baths and a roof deck with panoramic views of the city. The lower duplex offers 2 bedrooms, 2 baths with lower level walk out to a deep patio and access to the parking area for two cars. Character and charm run throughout all 3 units, with 3 marble mantels, hardwood floors and exposed brick throughout. With Copley Place, the Prudential Center, the T and the Pike all nearby, this home offers an incredibly prime and convenient location.

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Property Overview

Property Type
3 Family
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
1899
Bedrooms
6
Full Bathrooms
5
Living Area
4,292 sq ft
Total Rooms
13
Stories
5
Levels
5

Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $3,375,000
Final Sale Price: $3,450,000
Difference: +$75,000 (+2.2%)
Performance Metrics
102.2%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold above asking price
9
Days on Market
Quick sale
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $786
Sale $/sq ft: $804
This property sold for $804 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 2.2% above the original asking price, indicating strong buyer demand.

With only 9 days on market, this was a quick sale compared to typical market conditions.

Facts & Features

Home Facts

Type Residential Income
Style 3 Family
Year Built 1899
Living Area 4,292 sq ft
Lot Size 0.04 acres
Bedrooms 6
Full Baths 5
Total Rooms 13

Interior

Heating None
Cooling None
Flooring Hardwood
Appliances None
Fireplace None
Basement None
Laundry None
Features None

Exterior

Construction Brick
Architecture None
Roof None
Features None
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch Deck, Patio

Parking

Features Deeded
Total Spaces 2

Utilities

Electric None
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other None

Financial

Annual Tax $30,755
Assessed Value $2,917,900

Interior Features

Flooring: Hardwood
Appliances:
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Basement:
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Construction & Materials

Year Built: 1899
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials: Brick
Roof:
Foundation: Stone
Stories: 5

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating:
Cooling:
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features:
Patio & Porch: Deck, Patio
Fencing:
Other Structures:
Lot Features: Level
Road Surface:

Parking & Garage

Total Parking Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Deeded

Location

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Neighborhood

South End

189 W Brookline St, Boston MA 02118

Boston, MA 02118

Walkability

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Nearby Schools

School District
Boston School District local
C-
🎓 Where Graduates Go Class of 2021
52% attend college
38% 4-Year 14% 2-Year 7% Out of State 7% Working
School Safety 2024-25
3.7% Above Average
3.2% Suspensions 0.3% In-School 0.5% Emergency
1.8% below state avg
E

Elementary Schools

3 schools
D
Melvin H. King South End Academy
0.2 mi | #24 of 25 | Score: 20.2
Improved 363 spots from last year
-38.1 below state avg
125 students Diverse
Rising School Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-12
F
Blackstone Elementary School
0.3 mi | #809 of 824 | Score: 26.3
Improved 12 spots from last year
-31.9 below state avg
582 students Moderate
Grades PK-06
Blackstone Elementary
0.3 mi
H

High Schools

3 schools
Cathedral High School
0.4 mi
9 sports • 430 athletes
Grades 07-12
Snowden International
0.5 mi
C-
Snowden International High School
0.5 mi | #301 of 346 | Score: 37.9
Improved 55 spots from last year
-20.3 below state avg
421 students Diverse
7 sports • 78 athletes
Rising School
Grades 09-12
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Year 1
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Year 15
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Year 30
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Property History

Market Insights

59.1%
Price Range
10
Total Days on Market

Property Timeline

Current Active Listing - MLS #73525666
Full transaction history available when tracking began
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Currently Listed
May 28, 2026
$8,250,000
MLS #73525666 - Active
Current Active Listing - MLS #73525662
Full transaction history available when tracking began
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Currently Listed
May 28, 2026
$8,250,000
MLS #73525662 - Active
Sold
Jul 15, 2019
$3,450,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 10
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Listed for Sale
Apr 8, 2019
$3,375,000
Original listing
Agent: Steven Cohen Team Office: Keller Williams Realty Boston-Metro | Back Bay

Price & Status History

Date Event Price Change
May 28, 2026 Sold $8,250,000
May 28, 2026 Sold $8,250,000
Apr 8, 2019 New Listing Added $3,375,000

Market Statistics

Days on Market
9 days
Price per Sq Ft
$804

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2019 $30,755 $2,917,900

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$30,755
Tax Year 2019
Assessed Value
$2,917,900

Listing Information

Listing Agent Steven Cohen Team
Listing Office Keller Williams Realty Boston-Metro | Back Bay
Agent MLS ID TM003012
Office MLS ID BB5522
Listing Data Updated Jul 16, 2019 10:51 AM EDT
Listing information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Data provided by MLS Property Information Network, Inc. All information should be independently verified.

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