259 Kent St, Brookline, MA 02446
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OFF MARKET

$4,240,700

Trulia Estimate
  • 2 Beds
  • 1 Bath
  • 1,200 sqft (on 0.54 acres)

259 Kent St, Brookline, MA 02446

Est. Refi. Payment $25,213/mo*
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Currently Off Market - Sold Jan 5, 2017 for $2,600,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$4.24M
Since last month
Increased$2K (+0.1%)
Since last year
Increased$143K (+3.5%)
Since last sale
Increased$2M (+61.2%)
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 +37% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
August 2026$4.19M
July 2026$4.19M
June 2026$4.35M
May 2026$4.34M
April 2026$4.28M
March 2026$4.33M
February 2026$4.34M
January 2026$4.22M
2025
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
2017
2016

Comparable sales

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.
Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
11 Kent Sq, Brookline, MA
0.14
Single-Family Home
$1,405,000
06/23/26
2
1.5
1,276
15 Kent Sq, Brookline, MA
0.14
Single-Family Home
$1,501,000
04/17/26
2
2
1,276
61 Toxteth St, Brookline, MA
0.27
Single-Family Home
$2,525,000
04/15/26
5
1.5
2,484
14-14A Linden Pl, Brookline, MA
0.43
Single-Family Home
$1,750,000
06/23/26
3
1.5
1,380
108 Crowninshield Rd, Brookline, MA
0.69
Single-Family Home
$2,600,000
06/12/26
3
2
2,069
50 Waverly St, Brookline, MA
0.75
Single-Family Home
$2,445,000
05/12/26
4
2
2,383
18 Cushing Rd, Brookline, MA
1.12
Single-Family Home
$1,351,000
01/23/26
2
2
1,230
21 Hancock Rd, Brookline, MA
0.81
Single-Family Home
$2,385,000
12/17/25
4
3
2,286
157 Aspinwall Ave, Brookline, MA
0.34
Single-Family Home
$2,800,000
09/22/25
5
4
4,784
157 Aspinwall Ave, Brookline, MA
0.33
Single-Family Home
$2,800,000
09/22/25
5
4
4,784

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
287 Kent St #3, Brookline, MA 02446
0.09
$2,055,300
3
2
1,977
Off Market
287 Kent St #1, Brookline, MA 02446
0.09
$2,276,200
3
2
1,932
Off Market
14 Newell Rd, Brookline, MA 02446
0.08
$2,583,300
5
2
2,964
Off Market
232 Kent St, Brookline, MA 02446
0.08
$4,114,700
5
4.5
5,296
Off Market
20 Chapel St #CS2, Brookline, MA 02446
0.09
$2,806,400
Studio
1
5,522
Off Market
27 Newell Rd #2, Brookline, MA 02446
0.10
-
6
3.5
3,550
Off Market
149 Longwood Ave #2, Brookline, MA 02446
0.11
$1,369,500
3
2
1,332
Off Market
149 Longwood Ave #3, Brookline, MA 02446
0.11
$1,285,200
2
2
1,332
Off Market
147 Longwood Ave #2, Brookline, MA 02446
0.11
$1,300,000
3
2
1,337
Recently Sold
151 Longwood Ave #1, Brookline, MA 02446
0.11
$1,950,000
4
2
2,911
Recently Sold
15 Francis St #16, Brookline, MA 02446
0.10
$600,000
1
1
670
Recently Sold
15 Francis St #32, Brookline, MA 02446
0.10
-
Studio
1
467
Off Market

Local Information

  • Map ViewExplore the area around 259 Kent St.
  • Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Property Type
Single-Family Home
Year Built
1885
Lot Size
0.54 acres
Living Area
1,200 sqft
Price/Sqft
$3,534

About this House

Rare! Brand new renovated 2 bedroom apartment in Brookline for rent! With great proximity to Coolidge Corner and the Longwood Medical Area, this lovely house keeps its residents close to some fantastic shopping and entertainment in both the Brookline's and Boston's great neighborhoods: 5 min walking distance to T Green line Longwood station, walking distance to Brigham and Women's Hospital and Harvard medical school etc, and various nearby stores. All utilities and Wifi/internet included (Heat, AC, gas, electricity, water etc. included). 1 off-street parking spot included (a 500/month value SAVED)! New Granite counter tops. New Stainless Appliances, New/Renovated Bath, New/Renovated Kitchen.
Tastefully furnished.
Great outdoor relaxation space for your summer barbecue. Come take a look and make it your home! To move in: First, last, one month of security deposit, and one month of realtor fee.

- All utilities and Wifi/internet included (Heat, AC, gas, electricity, water etc. included)
- 1 off-street parking spot included (a total of 500/month value SAVED!)
- First, last, one month of security deposit, and one month of realtor fee.
259 Kent St, Brookline, MA 02446 is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1,200 sqft single-family home built in 1885. It last sold for $2,600,000 on Jan 5, 2017. More recently, it was listed as a rental in February 2020 with an asking price of $3,400 per month. That rental listing was removed on March 22, 2020. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $4,240,700, with a rent estimate of $4,233/month.

Home Details for 259 Kent St

Interior Features

Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced AirAir ConditioningHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Fireplace & Spa
Fireplace
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Floors: Hardwood

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1885
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family Home

Rental Terms, Policies & Fees

Furnished

Exterior Features

Parking & Garage
Parking: Off Street

Community

Units in Building: 2

Lot Information

Lot Area: 0.54 acres

Additional Information

On Site Laundry Available

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Mar 22, 2020
Source: Agent Provided
ListingRemoved
$3,400
Feb 20, 2020
Source: Agent Provided
Listed For Rent
$3,400
Jan 5, 2017
Source: N/A
Sold
$2,600,000
Sep 6, 2016
Source: Agent Provided
PriceChange
$2,950,000
Price decreased by 5%
May 5, 2016
Source: Agent Provided
PriceChange
$3,100,000
Price decreased by 8%

Market trends in Brookline

Last updated July 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$1.22M
$182KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
99.7%
0.2%MoM
Price per sq ft
$816
$19MoM
Available listings
216
37MoM

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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Frequently asked questions about 259 Kent St

  • What is 259 Kent St estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 259 Kent St in Brookline, MA is $4,240,700.
  • What is the price history for 259 Kent St?
    259 Kent St in Brookline, MA last sold for $2,600,000 in January 2017.
  • Is Brookline a buyer's or seller's market?
    Brookline is currently a buyer's market, based on recent for-sale activity.
  • What's the median sale price in Brookline?
    The median sale price in Brookline is $1.22M. That is down $182K from the prior month.
  • Does 259 Kent St have laundry facilities?
    Yes, 259 Kent St in Brookline, MA has laundry facilities.
  • How big is the lot at 259 Kent St?
    The lot at 259 Kent St in Brookline, MA is about 0.54 acres (23,522 sq ft).

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