FeaturesBathroom - Full
LevelThird
85 Brainerd Rd # 8, Boston MA 02134
Boston, MA 02134 • Allston
$950,000
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Sale Statistics
Sale Overview
Original List Price:
$999,900
Final Sale Price:
$950,000
Difference:
$49,900 (-5.0%)
Performance Metrics
95.0%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold below asking price
18
Days on Market
Quick sale
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft:
$526
Sale $/sq ft:
$500
This property sold for $500 per square foot
Sale Summary
This property sold for 5.0% below the original asking price.
With only 18 days on market, this was a quick sale compared to typical market conditions.
About this home
Located on the Brookline line, this unique townhouse offers a contemporary layout, direct entry garage parking, private entrance, in-unit laundry, and a top-floor loft with skylights that serves as a flexible space with potential for a third bedroom/office. While the home needs some cosmetic updates like new paint and flooring, its spacious design is perfect for customization. The family room features a high vaulted ceiling, large windows, and fireplace. The updated kitchen comes with shaker cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and granite countertops, along with a balcony off the dining room. The primary bedroom includes a walk-in closet and primary bath. Enjoy the private patio in the courtyard for BBQs and outdoor entertainment. Building amenities include a pool, fitness room, common roof deck, and is dog/pet friendly. Minutes from Green Line T, supermarkets, restaurants, Coolidge Corner, bus to Longwood Medical, and Mass Pike. Additional garage parking space avail for purchase.
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Property History
Market Insights
5%
Price Range
19
Total Days on Market
Property Timeline
Sold
Oct 30, 2024
$950,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 19
Listed for Sale
Oct 2, 2024
$999,900
Original listing
Agent: Paul Shao
Office: RE/MAX Executive Realty
| Date | Event | Price | Change | $/sqft | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/30/2024 | ✓ Sold | $950,000 | - | - | Property sold |
| 10/02/2024 | 🏠 Listed for Sale | $999,900 | - | - | Original listing |
Tax History
| Year | Taxes | Assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $7,154 | $656,300 |
Financial Details
Annual Property Tax
$7,154
Tax Year 2024
HOA Fee
$525
Monthly
Assessed Value
$656,300
Facts & Features
1 Car Garage
Central AC
Home Facts
Type
Residential
Style
Condominium
Year Built
1986
Living Area
1,900 sq ft
Bedrooms
3
Full Baths
2
Half Baths
1
Total Rooms
6
Interior
Heating
Forced Air
Cooling
Central Air
Flooring
Tile, Carpet, Flooring - Wall To Wall Carpet
Appliances
Range, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Fireplace
None
Fireplaces
1
Basement
N
Laundry
Gas Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, Third Floor
Features
Recessed Lighting, Loft
Exterior
Construction
Brick
Architecture
None
Roof
Shingle, Rubber
Features
Deck - Roof + Access Rights, Patio - Enclosed, Balcony
Pool
Association, In Ground
Spa
None
Fencing
None
Patio/Porch
Deck - Roof + Access Rights, Patio - Enclosed
Parking
Garage Spaces
1
Has Garage
Yes
Features
Under, Garage Door Opener, Deeded
Total Spaces
1
Utilities
Electric
None
Water
Public
Sewer
Public Sewer
Gas
None
Other
For Gas Range, For Gas Oven, For Gas Dryer, Washer Hookup
Financial
Annual Tax
$7,154
Assessed Value
$656,300
HOA & Community
HOA Fee
$525 Monthly
Fee Includes
Water, Sewer, Insurance, Security, Maintenance Structure, Maintenance Grounds, Snow Removal, Trash
Amenities
Pool, Elevator(s), Fitness Center, Storage
Optional Fee Includes
None
MA Disclosures
Seller Disclosures
$250 Move-in And Move-out Fee. Carpets Old, Needs Paint And Cosmetic Touchup.
Additional Details
Possession
None
Accepted Financing
None
Structure Type
["Townhouse"]
Unit/Building
TH-8
Sq Ft Source
Public Record
Documents
Master Deed, Rules & Regs, Management Association Bylaws, Floor Plans, Association Financial Statements (5)
County
Suffolk
Total market time (incl. prior listings)
19 days
Property Overview
Property Type
Condominium
Listing Type
Sold
Year Built
1986
Bedrooms
3
Full Bathrooms
2
Half Bathrooms
1
Living Area
1,900 sq ft
Total Rooms
6
Stories
4
Entry Level
1
Floor Layout
Interactive room guide
Floor Layout
FeaturesBathroom - Full
LevelThird
Dimensions13 x 11
FeaturesCloset, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
LevelThird
Dimensions16 x 12
FeaturesBathroom - Full, Closet, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
LevelThird
Dimensions16 x 15
FeaturesFlooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, Balcony / Deck
LevelSecond
Dimensions11 x 9
LevelSecond
Dimensions15 x 15
FeaturesCeiling Fan(s), Vaulted Ceiling(s), Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, Exterior Access, High Speed Internet Hookup, Slider
LevelFirst
FeaturesBathroom - Half
LevelFirst
FeaturesYes
Display Options
Outdoor Areas
PoolAssociation, In Ground
Patio & porchDeck - Roof + Access Rights, Patio - Enclosed
Room Markers
BABathroom (4)
BRBedroom (5)
DDining (1)
KKitchen (1)
LLiving (2)
OOffice (1)
Conceptual diagram based on MLS room data. It is not to scale and is not a substitute for architectural plans or on-site measurements.
Interior Features
Flooring:
Tile, Carpet, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
Appliances:
Range, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Interior Features:
Recessed Lighting, Loft
Windows:
Skylight(s)
Basement:
N
Laundry:
Gas Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, Third Floor
Security:
Intercom
Construction & Materials
Year Built:
1986
Structure Type:
Townhouse
Exterior Materials:
Brick
Roof:
Shingle, Rubber
Foundation:
Stories:
4
Heating, Cooling & Utilities
Heating:
Forced Air
Cooling:
Central Air
Hot Water:
Water Source:
Public
Sewer:
Public Sewer
Energy Features:
Thermostat
Exterior & Lot
Exterior Features:
Deck - Roof + Access Rights, Patio - Enclosed, Balcony
Patio & Porch:
Deck - Roof + Access Rights, Patio - Enclosed
Fencing:
Other Structures:
Lot Features:
Road Surface:
Parking & Garage
Garage Spaces:
1
Garage Type:
Attached
Total Parking Spaces:
1
Parking Features:
Under, Garage Door Opener, Deeded
Special Features
Fireplaces:
1
Fireplace Type:
Community Amenities:
Public Transportation, Shopping, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Bike Path, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University
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
Elementary Schools
10 schools
Kennedy Hope Academy
0.4 mi
Grades 01-12
Kennedy Day School
0.4 mi
Grades PK-12
C-
Match Charter Public School
0.8 mi
|
#281 of 346
|
Score: 43.2
Improved 41 spots from last year
-15 below state avg
1,189 students
Diverse
Rising School
Grades PK-12
German International School Boston
0.9 mi
Grades PK-12
C
Gardner Pilot Academy
1.0 mi
|
#10 of 12
|
Score: 30.9
Improved 651 spots from last year
-27.3 below state avg
364 students
Diverse
Rising School
Grades PK-06
St. Columbkille Partnership School
1.0 mi
Grades PK-08
B
Winship Elementary School
1.1 mi
|
#407 of 824
|
Score: 47.6
Dropped 189 spots from last year
-10.6 below state avg
353 students
Very Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-06
D
Edison Elementary School
1.3 mi
|
#759 of 824
|
Score: 31.7
Improved 21 spots from last year
-26.5 below state avg
502 students
Diverse
Rising School
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-06
D
Lyon Elementary School
1.4 mi
|
#333 of 352
|
Score: 27.3
Dropped 194 spots from last year
-30.9 below state avg
143 students
Very Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades K-08
The Winsor School
1.5 mi
Grades 05-12
Middle Schools
10 schools
Nativity Prep School
2.4 mi
Grades 05-08
F
Higginson/Lewis K-8 School
3.0 mi
|
#349 of 352
|
Score: 23.6
Improved 3 spots from last year
-34.6 below state avg
213 students
Diverse
Grades 03-08
Mother Caroline Academy
3.8 mi
Grades 05-08
Dearborn Middle School
3.9 mi
A
Uncommon Schools - Roxbury Preparatory Dorchester Campus Middle School
4.0 mi
|
#4 of 16
|
Score: 41.9
Improved 187 spots from last year
-16.3 below state avg
1,126 students
Diverse
Rising School
College Ready Curriculum
Grades 05-08
Middle School Academy
4.4 mi
Epiphany School
5.1 mi
Grades 05-08
C
Ohrenberger School
6.0 mi
|
#265 of 352
|
Score: 34.9
Improved 20 spots from last year
-23.3 below state avg
477 students
Diverse
Rising School
Diverse Student Body
Grades 03-08
Timilty Middle
2.5 mi
Frederick Pilot Middle
4.0 mi
High Schools
10 schools
F
Albert D Holland School of Technology
0.5 mi
|
#333 of 346
|
Score: 25.8
Improved 28 spots from last year
-32.4 below state avg
399 students
Diverse
Rising School
Grades 07-12
D
Brighton High School
0.6 mi
|
#321 of 346
|
Score: 31.3
Improved 43 spots from last year
-26.9 below state avg
667 students
Diverse
11 sports
• 520 athletes
Early College Program
Rising School
Grades 07-12
C-
Boston Green Academy Horace Mann Charter School
0.6 mi
|
#312 of 346
|
Score: 35.4
Improved 17 spots from last year
-22.8 below state avg
426 students
Diverse
Career Tech Programs
Diverse Student Body
Grades 07-12
A+
Boston Latin School
1.8 mi
|
#19 of 346
|
Score: 73.3
Improved 61 spots from last year
+15.1 above state avg
2,424 students
Very Diverse
18 sports
• 2,006 athletes
Strong AP Program
High Graduation Rate
Rising School
Strong Athletics
Grades 07-12
A-
O'Bryant School of Math & Science
2.5 mi
|
#90 of 346
|
Score: 61.1
Improved 94 spots from last year
+2.9 above state avg
1,509 students
Very Diverse
High Graduation Rate
Rising School
College Ready Curriculum
Diverse Student Body
Grades 07-12
Newman School
2.7 mi
Grades 07-12
Meridian Academy
2.9 mi
Grades 06-09
B-
Margarita Muniz Academy
2.9 mi
|
#14 of 25
|
Score: 31.3
Improved 349 spots from last year
-26.9 below state avg
428 students
Less Diverse
Strong AP Program
Rising School
Grades 07-12
B
Dearborn STEM Academy
3.1 mi
|
#13 of 25
|
Score: 31.7
Improved 356 spots from last year
-26.6 below state avg
565 students
Diverse
10 sports
• 242 athletes
Early College Program
Rising School
Grades 07-12
D
English High School
3.1 mi
|
#324 of 346
|
Score: 29.7
Improved 34 spots from last year
-28.5 below state avg
720 students
Moderate
8 sports
• 332 athletes
Rising School
Career Tech Programs
Grades 07-12
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Neighborhood
Allston
85 Brainerd Rd # 8, Boston MA 02134
Boston, MA 02134
Listing Information
Listing Agent
Paul Shao
Listing Office
REMAX Executive Realty
Office Phone
508-872-3113
Agent MLS ID
K8001036
Office MLS ID
AN5210
Listing Data Updated
Oct 31, 2024 12:56 PM EDT
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