26 Downing Rd, Brookline, MA 02445
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OFF MARKET

$2,768,400

Trulia Estimate
  • 5 Beds
  • 3.5 Baths
  • 3,290 sqft

26 Downing Rd, Brookline, MA 02445

Est. Refi. Payment $14,109/mo*
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Currently Off Market - Sold Apr 28, 2020 for $2,000,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$2.77M
Since last month
$500 (0%)
Since last year
Increased$7K (+0.3%)
Since last sale
Increased$768K (+38.4%)
Learn more about this home's value by checking out its Trulia Estimate and the value of nearby homes.

Trulia Estimate

The of this home's value increased by +73% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
October 2026$2.77M
September 2026$2.77M
August 2026$2.79M
July 2026$2.87M
June 2026$2.9M
May 2026$2.91M
April 2026$2.86M
March 2026$2.86M
February 2026$2.78M
January 2026$2.7M
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2024
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Nearby home prices

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Address
Distance
Price
Bed
Bath
Sqft
Status
16 Downing Rd, Brookline, MA 02445
0.02
$3,671,700
4
4
4,325
Off Market
31 Evans Rd, Brookline, MA 02445
0.02
$2,482,100
7
4
3,343
Off Market
37 Evans Rd, Brookline, MA 02445
0.02
$3,978,800
6
4
4,367
Off Market
25 Evans Rd, Brookline, MA 02445
0.02
$3,385,900
5
5
3,751
Off Market
25 Evans Rd #2, Brookline, MA 02445
0.02
-
Studio
-
-
Off Market
25 Evans Rd #3, Brookline, MA 02445
0.02
-
Studio
-
-
Off Market
25 Downing Rd, Brookline, MA 02445
0.03
$3,316,900
6
3.5
3,874
Off Market
15 Evans Rd, Brookline, MA 02445
0.03
$3,512,200
5
5
5,083
Off Market
10 Downing Rd, Brookline, MA 02445
0.03
$3,402,100
6
3.5
3,830
Off Market
55 Williston Rd, Brookline, MA 02445
0.04
$3,963,600
6
6
4,868
Off Market
9 Downing Rd, Brookline, MA 02445
0.04
$2,480,000
8
5
5,803
Recently Sold
36 Evans Rd, Brookline, MA 02445
0.04
$2,602,500
6
4
3,425
Off Market
40 Evans Rd, Brookline, MA 02445
0.04
$3,687,300
6
5
4,369
Off Market
30 Evans Rd, Brookline, MA 02445
0.04
$3,124,300
6
4
3,600
Off Market
11 Evans Rd, Brookline, MA 02445
0.04
$3,567,100
6
3
3,773
Off Market
32 Orchard Rd #2, Brookline, MA 02445
0.05
-
4
2
1,200
Off Market
14 Orchard Rd, Brookline, MA 02445
0.05
$3,098,800
5
3.5
3,124
Off Market
788 Washington St, Brookline, MA 02446
0.05
$2,392,200
4
2.5
4,148
Off Market
24 Evans Rd, Brookline, MA 02445
0.05
$3,406,700
5
4
4,073
Off Market
786-788 Washington St, Brookline, MA 02446
0.05
$3,019,400
4
2.5
3,302
Off Market

Local Information

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

Home Highlights

Single-Family Home
Built in 1908
3,290 sqft
$841/sqft
Garage

About this House

Washington Sq single-family w/5-6 bedrooms & garage! The first floor features a welcoming foyer, large living room w/fireplace, dining room with built-ins & French doors leading to 3-season patio, study w/built-ins, eat-in-kitchen that opens to family room with slider to rear deck and yard, and a half-bathroom. The second floor offers a master suite with fireplace, sitting area and bathroom. There are 3 additional bedrooms and another full bathroom on this floor. The third floor has 2 bedrooms, den, office, kitchenette, and a full bathroom. Laundry is located in the basement, along with ample storage. Enjoy beautiful traditional details, including hardwood floors, traditional moldings, French doors, beautiful staircase, three bow/bay windows. Two-car detached garage, plus 3 driveway parking spaces. Backyard is surrounded by beautiful gardens designed by Weston Nurseries. Convenient to Wash Sq shops/restaurants, green C & B lines, Driscoll School, parks, Longwood Medical Area, Downtown.
26 Downing Rd, Brookline, MA 02445 is a 5 bedroom, 4 bathroom, 3,290 sqft single-family home built in 1908. It last sold for $2,000,000 on Apr 28, 2020. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $2,768,400, with a rent estimate of $8,278/month.

Home Details for 26 Downing Rd

Interior Features

Interior Details
BasementNumber of Rooms: 13
Heating & Cooling
Heating: OilHeating Fuel: Oil
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 3Floors: Tile, Other, Carpet, Hardwood, Laminate
Appliances & Utilities
DishwasherDisposalDryerRefrigeratorWasher
Fireplace & Spa
Fireplace

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: AsphaltDeckExterior: StuccoPorch
Parking & Garage
GarageParking Spaces: 2Parking: Garage Detached

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1908Year Updated: 1962
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Colonial

Community

Units in Building: 1

Lot Information

Lot Area: 6969 sqft

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Apr 28, 2020
Source: N/A
Sold
$2,000,000
Mar 25, 2020
Source: Agent Provided
PendingToActive
$1,999,000
Mar 25, 2020
Source: Agent Provided
Pending
$1,999,000
Mar 23, 2020
Source: Agent Provided
Listed For Sale
$1,999,000

Market trends in Brookline

Last updated September 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$1.19M
$50.67KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
98.7%
0.6%MoM
Price per sq ft
$806
$3MoM
Available listings
227
39MoM
Sourced by Trulia Market Trends

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What Locals Say about Brookline

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  • 94% say there are sidewalks
  • 60% say there's holiday spirit
  • 48% say neighbors are friendly
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  • 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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    "Clean, safe and quiet. People are very friendly. Access ti public transportation. Love this place very much."
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    "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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    "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.
    "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 26 Downing Rd

  • What is 26 Downing Rd estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 26 Downing Rd in Brookline, MA is $2,768,400.
  • What is the price history for 26 Downing Rd?
    26 Downing Rd in Brookline, MA last sold for $2,000,000 in April 2020.
  • Is Brookline a buyer's or seller's market?
    Brookline is currently a balanced market, based on recent for-sale activity.
  • What's the median sale price in Brookline?
    The median sale price in Brookline is $1.19M. That is down $50.67K from the prior month.
  • Does 26 Downing Rd have laundry facilities?
    Yes, 26 Downing Rd in Brookline, MA has in-unit laundry.
  • How big is the lot at 26 Downing Rd?
    The lot at 26 Downing Rd in Brookline, MA is about 0.16 acres (6,969 sq ft).

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