12 James St #B, Brookline, MA 02446
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$549,000

Original price: $565,000
  • 1 Bed
  • 1 Bath
  • 770 sqft

12 James St #B, Brookline, MA 02446

Est. Mortgage $3,895/mo*
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Home Highlights

Condo
Built in 1928
$713/sqft
HOA $478/mo

Local Information

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  • Schools1 Preschool School2 Elementary Schools2 Middle Schools1 High School
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About this House

In the center of the action in vibrant Coolidge Corner, this unique condo combines a premier location with one-floor living, in a beautiful brick building on a highly coveted street. Freshly painted and in fantastic condition, this home stands out as a true gem. The gracious open floor plan offers connection between the spacious living room and dining room, while the kitchen presents a variety of tastefully arranged options for the cooking connoisseur, and newer appliances. Many windows allow light from east and west exposures. Large walk-in storage pantry, in-building laundry just a few steps outside the back door, and extra storage included. Wonderfully proportioned rooms allow flexibility for work-at-home space, while an exclusive entrance from the driveway offers privacy. Coolidge Corner shops, restaurants, grocery, movie theater, parks, the Longwood Medical area, and the T - MBTA Green Line right around the corner. Ridley School. Transferable rental parking available; condo association has a waiting list for parking in the parking area behind the building. Perfect for an owner-occupant or an investor! ****See photos, 3D Tour, walk-through video, floor plans and more at www.12JamesB.com/unbranded
Last check for updates: about 22 hours ago
Listing courtesy of Brenda van der Merwe, (617) 388-7897
Hammond Residential Real Estate, (617) 731-4644
Source: MLS PIN, MLS#73556085
Also Listed on MLS PIN.

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Sunday, September 13
1:00 PM to 2:30 PM

Home Details for 12 James St #B

Interior Features

Interior Details
Number of Rooms: 4Types of Rooms: Master Bedroom, Bathroom 1, Dining Room, Kitchen, Living Room
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 1Number of Bathrooms: 1Number of Bathrooms (full): 1
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 770 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Utilities: for Gas RangeAppliances: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, RefrigeratorDishwasherDisposalLaundry: In Basement,Common Area,In BuildingMicrowaveRefrigerator
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Central,Hot Water,CommonHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Window Unit(s)Has HeatingHeating Fuel: Central
Fireplace & Spa
No FireplaceNo Spa
Gas & Electric
Electric: Circuit Breakers
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Window: Insulated WindowsDoor: Storm Door(s)Flooring: Tile, Carpet, LaminateCommon Walls: End Unit
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Number of Stories: 1Entry Location: Unit Placement(Street, Front, Partially Below Grade)Floors: Tile, Carpet, Laminate
Security
Security: Intercom

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: RubberExterior: Professional Landscaping
Parking & Garage
No GarageParking: Assigned,Leased
Frontage
Not on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer
Finished Area
Finished Area (below surface): 770

Days on Market

Days on Market: 46

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1928Year Renovated: 2000
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: CondominiumStructure Type: Mid-RiseArchitecture: Mid-Rise
Building
Building Name: 12-14 James Street CondominiumConstruction Materials: Brick, StoneAttached To Another StructureDoes Not Include Home Warranty
Property Information
Not Included in Sale: Storage Rack Bolted To The Back Door. Two Tvs And Their Mounts, In The Living Room.Parcel Number: 4106426

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $549,000Price Per Sqft: $713

Active Status

MLS Status: Price Changed

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Location

Direction & Address
City: Brookline
School Information
Elementary School: Florida Ruffin RidleyHigh School: Brookline High School

Agent Information

Listing Agent
Listing ID: 73556085

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 770 Square Feet

Community

Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, UniversityNot Senior Community

HOA

HOA Fee Includes: Heat, Water, Sewer, Insurance, Maintenance Structure, Maintenance Grounds, Snow Removal, TrashHOA Fee: $478/Monthly

Lot Information

Lot Area: 7915 sqft

Miscellaneous

Mls Number: 73556085

Additional Information

HOA Amenities: Hot Water,Laundry,Storage

Around this home

What Locals Say about Brookline

At least 422 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 94 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 90 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 87 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 87 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 84 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 81 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 67 % Say kids play outside

  • 60 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 59 % Say there's wildlife

  • 52 % Say parking is easy

  • 51 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 51 % Say it's quiet

  • 48 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 40 % Say car is needed

  • 39 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 33 % Say there are community events

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  • Trulia User
    "Very dog friendly "
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  • Rockygranahan
    "A quick and easy walk to the T. Total commute to downtown Boston from Coolidge Corner ranges between 15-25 minutes consistently."
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  • Kai Hsin Chang
    "Very convenient to do grocery and most people live here use public transportation because there’s no street parking. People who want to do street parking should apply for parking permits."
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  • Sydney Reitz
    "Events at the Coolidge corner theatre, Brookline day on Harvard street in Coolidge corner, open holiday meals at the United Parish church"
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  • Sydney Reitz
    "The sidewalks and streets are well-maintained even in inclement weather. Traffic is only bad around the Longwood medical area and major streets around rush hour. Pub trans is easy and safe."
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  • Austin Wozniak
    "Multiple dog friendly, off-leash parks in the community and many great places to walk a dog. The community is very dog friendly. "
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  • Loming1986
    "Only limited (a hand-full) dog parks available, I wish there are more. Many neighbors have dogs and it’s a very dog friendly neighborhood."
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  • Trulia User
    "Clean, safe and quiet. People are very friendly. Access ti public transportation. Love this place very much."
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  • Trulia User
    "The neighborhood is great environment to raise a family. It’s peaceful, clean and quiet. We would love to be here to raise our kids here. "
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  • Trulia User
    "I’v stayed in a hotel in this neighborhood. It is a beautiful area with many shops to explore. Hope to move to this area. "
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  • Trulia User
    "Near everything. Train across the street, restaurants, coffee shops, etc JP is part of Boston. Vibrant community. Diverse. High incomes mixed with low. "
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  • Trulia User
    "Yes, the area has many dog parks, both on and off leash. Most apartment buildings are dog friendly and neighbors have been very accepting. "
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  • Aliana P.
    "It’s a quick commute to downtown, especially if you live on the D line. Very convenient. It’s also a very walkable area with all stores and necessities close by. "
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  • Juana B.
    "It’s very safe and great school system!! I been leaving here for 11 years and I love it and my kids too"
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  • Jiyoung W.
    "Lots of other friendly dog owners, plus lots of little parks and green space for pups to run around (especially Amory Park!). Lots of businesses in the area have dog treat jars too!"
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  • Adriana P.
    "It seems let friendly. Lots of parks and spaces for dogs to run. I don’t have a dog but I have friends with dogs"
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  • Archana B.
    "Lived here for 5 years. I highly recommend it. It is getting more expensive. Some areas are more family friendly than others. "
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  • Deiabarroso86
    "Very safe, with a lot of stores around.. Beacon Street is a beautiful street and we have the Reservoir nearby, which is a good place for a walk."
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  • Josie E.
    "The kids walk to school on a tree-lined street and neighbors know each other. A little oasis in the city "
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  • Caroline
    "Drive to Watertown or take shuttle provided by my place of employment. Easy access to city via C or D green line. "
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  • Dma333
    "Diverse, safe, close to everything, friendly neighbors, great schools, playgrounds in walking distance"
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  • Steve L.
    "Hancock Village in Chestnut Hill is a good place to live overall. Sometimes the management office puts together special functions like handing out cider doughnuts in the fall, or flowers to plant - both gratis. (And more as well but too much to detail)."
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  • Dma333
    "Block party in September Close to a great school Playgrounds nearby Diverse community Easy access to many communities "
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  • Szonja.ruppert
    "Lots of greens, parks, even bags for dogpoop is put to parks. Not many pet shops in walking distance"
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  • Scottcunha311
    "Halloween’s are very popular especially on clark rd. Great location to Cleveland circle and both bu and bc can take train anywhere or easily get a bus there’s no shortsge of things to do"
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  • Jawaher A.
    "Good schools, no stealing, good neighbors, good place to kids to play, not far away from BU university, there is driving school, all government facilities around us, Uber so expensive but it is available all time, there is ice cream shop and Starbucks around us also a lot of restaurants and malls "
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  • Courtney C.
    "Safe and homey - education is good but property tax is rising. Commute is perfect - only ten minute drive away from my work site. "
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  • Luis B.
    "Lots of commerce within walking distance and easier access to the city by public transportation. Also very good public schools"
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  • Magdalene M.
    "Right by the T and walking distance to Fenway! Blue bikes and scooters near by. Lots of ways to go. "
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  • Jawaher A.
    "I love this area coz its safe and beautiful and the neighbors are nice and kind and there is a lot of great people "
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  • Oliver L.
    "I walk to work in the medical area. T stops make getting to the center easy. It is quite possible to live without a car."
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  • Sophie
    "The community center holds a lot of interesting activities like Mahjong, movies, reading, yoga and concerts. Also we have a greeeat library here!"
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  • Kathy U.
    "Many dog parks around the Coolidge corner area. Many off leash areas too. The dog community it big in this neighborhood "
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  • Heli C.
    "The schools are excellent, and neighbors tend to know each other. We are a ‘suburb’ of Boston but also officially a town with numerous distinct village neighborhoods, most of which are walkable to restaurants and amenities. Brookline has a fairly international mix of people, with families from all over the world coming here to study and work at the nearby Harvard teaching hospitals."
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  • Ptetrault
    "It is a safe, welcoming and peaceful neighborhood. Heath is a great school. Close to T trains and buses."
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  • Pat B.
    "There's some strange people who are around, but they're harmless. There's lots of daycare places, so if someone has a young kid there's lots of options nearby."
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  • Billy W.
    "There is only one park on this hill, but a short walk can lead you to bigger parks and playgrounds."
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Market trends in Brookline

Last updated August 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$1.24M
$23.33KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
99.3%
0.4%MoM
Price per sq ft
$811
$6MoM
Available listings
186
30MoM

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$543K
Since last month
Decreased$36K (-6.2%)
Since last year
Decreased$44K (-7.6%)
Since last sale
Increased$28K (+5.4%)
Learn more about this home's value by checking out its Trulia Estimate, the value of nearby homes, and how much similar homes have sold for.

Trulia Estimate

The of this home's value increased by +10% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
September 2026$543K
August 2026$557K
July 2026$579K
June 2026$592K
May 2026$603K
April 2026$598K
March 2026$597K
February 2026$580K
January 2026$572K
2025
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
2017
2016

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These are recently sold homes that have a similar location or other similar features to this home, like bedrooms, bathrooms, and square footage. Get a sense of the expected prices in the area by viewing these homes.
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Sold Date
Bed
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1
1
636
50 Longwood Ave #611, Brookline, MA
0.14
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$485,000
06/30/26
1
1
827
216 Saint Paul St #502, Brookline, MA
0.11
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$723,000
08/06/26
1
1
813
60 Longwood Ave #301, Brookline, MA
0.16
Condo
$620,000
10/29/25
1
1
836
123 Sewall Ave #3A, Brookline, MA
0.20
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$630,000
05/20/26
1
1
700
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0.22
Condo
$662,000
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1
1
798
20 Marshal St #1, Brookline, MA
0.25
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$565,000
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1
1
682
123 Sewall Ave #LC, Brookline, MA
0.20
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$575,000
11/28/25
1
1
604
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0.19
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$640,000
06/12/26
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1
924
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0.19
Condo
$650,000
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1
1
941

Nearby home prices

Get a sense of expected prices in the area by checking the value of nearby homes.
Address
Distance
Price
Bed
Bath
Sqft
Status
15-17 James St #2, Brookline, MA 02446
0.03
$1,501,000
4
2
2,310
Recently Sold
17 James St #1, Brookline, MA 02446
0.02
$2,250,000
3
2
2,300
Recently Sold
14 James St #3, Brookline, MA 02446
0.00
$875,000
2
1
1,060
Recently Sold
1236 Beacon St #1, Brookline, MA 02446
0.05
$936,200
2
1
1,095
Off Market
68 Parkman St #3, Brookline, MA 02446
0.07
$1,710,300
3
2
2,041
Off Market
1248 Beacon St #3, Brookline, MA 02446
0.03
$2,255,700
3
2.5
2,011
Off Market
22 James St, Brookline, MA 02446
0.02
-
3
2
1,931
Off Market
22 James St #22A, Brookline, MA 02446
0.02
-
3
2
1,931
Off Market
22 James St #6, Brookline, MA 02446
0.02
$954,100
2
1
1,250
Off Market
22 James St #2, Brookline, MA 02446
0.02
$1,017,200
2
1
1,192
Off Market
22 James St #1, Brookline, MA 02446
0.02
$972,800
2
1
1,146
Off Market

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Sep 9, 2026
Source: MLS PIN #73556085
PriceChange
$549,000
Price decreased by 3%
Jul 29, 2026
Source: MLS PIN #73556085
Listed For Sale
$565,000
Aug 26, 2021
Source: N/A
Sold
$515,000
Oct 24, 2015
Source: Agent Provided
ListingRemoved
$1,800
Sep 14, 2015
Source: Agent Provided
Listed For Rent
$1,800

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Brenda van der Merwe, Hammond Residential Real Estate, (617) 731-4644
Agent Phone: (617) 388-7897
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Frequently asked questions about 12 James St #B

  • What is the estimated monthly payment for 12 James St #B?
    Based on a $549,000 list price with 20% down at today's rates, the estimated monthly payment for 12 James St #B in Brookline, MA is approximately $3,518 (about $2,976 principal & interest, $467 property taxes, and $75 homeowner's insurance). This is an estimate. Actual payment depends on your loan terms.
  • How does the list price for 12 James St #B compare to homes in Brookline?
    12 James St #B in Brookline, MA is listed at $549,000, about 56% below the $1.24M median sale price in Brookline.
  • What do residents say about Brookline?
    Residents describe Brookline, MA as pedestrian-friendly, dog-friendly, and walkable to restaurants. See homes for sale in Brookline, MA.
  • What are the closest schools to 12 James St #B?
    The closest schools to 12 James St #B in Brookline, MA are Brookline High School (rated 8/10), Florida Ruffin Ridley School (Pre-K/Elementary/Middle, rated 9/10), Lawrence School (Elementary/Middle, rated 10/10).
  • Does 12 James St #B have air conditioning?
    Yes, 12 James St #B in Brookline, MA has air conditioning.
  • Does 12 James St #B have a pool?
    Yes, 12 James St #B in Brookline, MA has a pool.
12 James St #B, Brookline, MA 02446 is a 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 770 sqft condo built in 1928. This property is currently available for sale and was listed by MLS PIN on Jul 29, 2026. The MLS # for this home is MLS# 73556085.