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85 Brainerd Rd # 8, Boston MA 02134

Boston, MA 02134 • Allston
$950,000
Est. $6,125/month
3
Beds
2.5
Baths
1,900
Sq Ft
$500
Price/Sq Ft
1986
Year Built
18
Days on Market
Closed Listed Oct 2, 2024 • MLS# 73297754 Copied!

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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Public Records

Current Owner

Owner TREVELYAN DEVON
Mailing Address 85 BRAINERD RD #201, ALLSTON, MA, 02134

Land Use

Use Code 102
Description Condominium
Style Mid Rise

Tax Information

Assessed Value $646,700
Tax Rate $10.29 per $1,000
Base Tax $6,655
CPA Surcharge 1% ($56)
Estimated Annual Tax $6,711

Assessment History

Year Land Building Total Change
FY2023 $0 $646,700 $646,700

Sale History

Date Price Book/Page
Jun 29, 2022 $800,000 67875/329
Jan 18, 2022 $100 67032/264
Dec 8, 2021 $1 66811/46
Sep 2, 2021 $758,000 66219/78
Jul 28, 2021 $599,500 65972/216
Jul 6, 2021 $825,000 65822/310
Jun 30, 2021 $742,000 65795/338
May 7, 2021 $765,000 65404/195
Mar 8, 2021 $850,000 64946/252
May 12, 2020 $700,000 62994/190
Sep 23, 2019 $1 61782/164
Mar 29, 2019 $1 60905/332
Jan 10, 2019 $360,000 60627/147
Oct 12, 2018 $9 60278/333
Sep 21, 2018 $810,000 60196/155
Sep 21, 2018 $725,000 60193/290
Jun 26, 2018 $765,000 59786/162
Jun 6, 2018 $650,000 59690/288
Jun 1, 2018 $660,000 59670/218
Jan 2, 2018 $9 33333/333
Nov 21, 2017 $9 58826/259
Jun 2, 2017 $640,000 58024/342
Jun 27, 2016 $9 56330/059
May 3, 2016 $9 56067/144
Aug 17, 2015 $599,000 54930/210
Jul 10, 2015 $470,000 54749/1
Aug 26, 2014 $9 53399/173
Jan 21, 2014 $435,000 52599/080
Aug 30, 2013 $475,000 52051/142
Jan 24, 2013 $425,000 50867/179
Nov 13, 2012 $9 50476/312
Sep 27, 2012 $9 50237/236
Apr 23, 2012 $9 49394/304
Apr 20, 2012 $520,000 49386/339
Feb 1, 2012 $9 49029/116
Oct 31, 2011 $9 48579/183
Oct 27, 2011 $9 48568/018
Oct 13, 2011 $450,500 48505/196
Aug 10, 2011 $371,562 48252/242
May 18, 2011 $9 47921/279
Apr 29, 2011 $386,500 47855/294
Nov 15, 2010 $9 47183/216
Jun 15, 2010 $405,000 46524/251
May 7, 2010 $413,000 46377/271
Feb 24, 2010 $392,000 46109/072
Feb 16, 2010 $420,000 46079/227
Nov 13, 2009 $420,000 45719/279
Aug 18, 2009 $379,900 45388/258
Jun 30, 2009 $403,000 45162/166
Mar 23, 2009 $9 44701/078
Feb 3, 2009 $9 44493/046
Aug 4, 2008 $9 43881/025
Jul 12, 2007 $409,000 42136/243
Jun 15, 2007 $372,000 41983/136
Mar 6, 2007 $356,000 41405/326
Aug 18, 2006 $497,500 40217/026
Jul 19, 2005 $400,000 37586/275
Oct 20, 2004 $9 35717/110
Jun 2, 2004 $475,000 34696/161
Oct 29, 2003 $330,000 33122/124
Dec 3, 2002 $355,000 29992/214
Oct 1, 2002 $1 29475/272
Jul 5, 2002 $220,000 28874/228
Sep 5, 2001 $277,500 26997/092
Aug 9, 2001 $335,000 26838/177
Oct 16, 2000 $325,000 25453/153
Sep 17, 1998 $212,500 22909/148
Jul 1, 1998 $215,000 22634/205
Apr 30, 1998 $216,000 22408/129
Jan 23, 1998 $183,420 22093/287
Aug 22, 1997 $172,000 21665/328
Aug 9, 1994 $150,000 19244/335
Jul 19, 1988 $185,000 14875/171
Jun 2, 1987 $194,900 13742/204

Municipal Context: BOSTON

Median Home Value $745,000
Avg SF Tax Bill $4,523
Residential Tax Rate $10.29/1000
CPA Surcharge 1%
County Suffolk
Match: address_condo (90.0% confidence) · Data as of Mar 8, 2026

Property Overview

Property Type
Condominium
Listing Type
For Sale
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

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.

Nearby Sales Comparison

Based on 49 similar properties sold within 0.5 miles in the last 90 days

This Property
$500/sq ft
Area Average
$360/sq ft
Difference
+39.0%

This property sold for significantly more per square foot than similar nearby properties, suggesting premium features or condition.

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

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

Location

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Neighborhood

Allston

85 Brainerd Rd # 8, Boston MA 02134

Boston, MA 02134

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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

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
0.9 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
1.0 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
M

Middle Schools

10 schools
Nativity Prep School
2.5 mi
Grades 05-08
F
Higginson/Lewis K-8 School
3.1 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
5.2 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
2.6 mi
Frederick Pilot Middle
4.0 mi
H

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
0.5 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
1.9 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
2.6 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
2.8 mi
Grades 07-12
Meridian Academy
2.9 mi
Grades 06-09
B-
Margarita Muniz Academy
3.0 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
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
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
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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

Price & Status History

Date Event Price Change
Oct 2, 2024 New Listing Added $999,900

Market Statistics

Days on Market
18 days
Price per Sq Ft
$500

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

Listing Information

Listing Agent Paul Shao
Listing Office REMAX Executive Realty
Agent MLS ID K8001036
Office MLS ID AN5210
Listing Data Updated Oct 31, 2024 12:56 PM 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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