164 Thorndike St, Brookline, MA 02446
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164 Thorndike St
Brookline, MA 02446

  • 4 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 5,804 sqft

$2,815,000

Trulia Estimate
as of Aug 4, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $16,910/mo*
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$2,815,000

Trulia Estimate
as of Aug 4, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $16,910/mo*
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4 Beds
2 Baths
5,804 sqft

Local Information

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  • Schools1 Preschool School1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Property Type
Multi-Family
Year Built
1916
Living Area
5,804 sqft
Price/Sqft
$485

About this House

Huge 4 bedroom, 2 bath apartment with large living room and heat included! The bedrooms are all huge with nice closets and hardwood floors. Spectacular Brookline location, just seconds from Coolidge Corner and Boston University. The kitchen has modern appliances including a dishwasher. Come check it out today for the cheapest 4 bed in Brookline!

(RLNE2311274)
164 Thorndike St, Brookline, MA 02446 is a 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 5,804 sqft multi-family built in 1916. It last sold for $2,020,000 on Sep 24, 2021. More recently, it was listed as a rental in March 2016 with an asking price of $3,600 per month. That rental listing was removed on May 23, 2016. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $2,815,000, with a rent estimate of $4,685/month.

Home Details for 164 Thorndike St

Interior Features

Interior Details
BasementNumber of Rooms: 17
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Other, OilHeating Fuel: Other
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 3
Appliances & Utilities
Dishwasher

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: Built UpExterior: Brick

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1916Year Updated: 1991
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Multi FamilyArchitecture: Row House

Community

Units in Building: 1

Lot Information

Lot Area: 3049 sqft

Additional Information

On Site Laundry Available

Price History for 164 Thorndike St

DatePriceEventSource
09/24/2021$2,020,000Sold
MLS PIN #72825369
05/31/2021$2,500,000PendingMLS PIN #72825369
05/17/2021$2,500,000ContingentMLS PIN #72825369
05/04/2021$2,500,000Listed For SaleMLS PIN #72825369
05/23/2016$3,600ListingRemovedAgent Provided
03/02/2016$3,600Listed For RentAgent Provided

Market trends in Brookline

Last updated June 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$1.4M
$16.67KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
99.9%
Price per sq ft
$796
$17MoM
Available listings
253
15MoM
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2025
Tax$25,541
Assessment$2,587,700
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 164 Thorndike St

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
5 Fiske Ter, Allston, MA
0.24
Multi-Family Home
$1,250,000
12/23/25
5
2
2,644
51 Naples Rd, Brookline, MA
0.22
Multi-Family Home
$2,875,000
09/03/25
4
3.5
4,009
85 Naples Rd, Brookline, MA
0.19
Multi-Family Home
$4,000,000
03/02/26
6
2
5,481
45 Dwight St, Brookline, MA
0.39
Multi-Family Home
$3,350,000
12/12/25
6
3
7,160
39 Chester St, Allston, MA
0.20
Multi-Family Home
$2,274,600
10/06/25
12
6
4,629
28 Verndale St, Brookline, MA
0.25
Multi-Family Home
$2,250,000
12/12/25
8
5
3,342
65 Atherton Rd, Brookline, MA
0.46
Multi-Family Home
$2,650,000
12/12/25
6
3.5
3,277
126 Westbourne Ter, Brookline, MA
0.79
Multi-Family Home
$2,200,000
06/10/26
6
2
4,369
1572 Beacon St, Brookline, MA
0.74
Multi-Family Home
$2,200,000
02/02/26
5
3
3,978
27 Coolidge Rd, Allston, MA
0.73
Multi-Family Home
$1,370,000
03/06/26
6
2
3,903

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Assigned Schools

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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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  • 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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    "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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    "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.
    "It's dog friendly...there's lots of parks around to take pets."
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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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