261 Tappan St, Brookline, MA 02445
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OFF MARKET

261 Tappan St
Brookline, MA 02445

Aspinwall Hill
  • 8 Beds
  • 5 Baths
  • 5,018 sqft (on 0.43 acres)

$3,879,500

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 29, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $23,153/mo*
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$3,879,500

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 29, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $23,153/mo*
Refinance Your Home
8 Beds
5 Baths
5,018 sqft
(on 0.43 acres)

Local Information

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  • Schools1 Preschool School1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
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Home Highlights

Property Type
Multi-Family
Year Built
1863
Lot Size
0.43 acres
Living Area
5,018 sqft
Price/Sqft
$773

About this House

This exceptionally regal, 5,000 sq ft, c.1863 Colonial Revival, w/well-preserved period detail prominently sited on Aspinwall Hill, on an 18,762 sq ft lot presents many options. Currently used as a 2-family. Could be restored & turned into a spectacular single-family residence, used as a 2-family, or converted to condos. High ceilings (10'3", 9'3" & 8'3"). Period moldings, wainscot & built-ins. Leaded glass windows. Quartersawn oak, oak, fir & pine floors. Multiple FPs. Gracious rooms & layout of the Grand Dame she once was. Detached 2-car garage & additional off-street pkg. Yard space. Property is zoned T-6 and has 150' of frontage, making subdivision possible by right, subject to all zoning requirements. Unit 2 is rented; tenants to move by 3/31/20. Buyer and/or Buyer's Agent to do all due diligence. Seller and Seller's agents make no representations about what can be done. Update: Have received 12 Offers. Highest and Best Offers Due Tues 2/18/20 at 5 p.m.
261 Tappan St, Brookline, MA 02445 is a 8 bedroom, 5 bathroom, 5,018 sqft multi-family in Aspinwall Hill, built in 1863. It last sold for $3,400,000 on Aug 14, 2020. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $3,879,500, with a rent estimate of $5,289/month.

Home Details for 261 Tappan St

Interior Features

Heating & Cooling
Heating: Other, GasHeating Fuel: Other
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 3Floors: Tile, Concrete, Hardwood
Interior Details
Number of Rooms: 16Types of Rooms: Dining Room
Fireplace & Spa
Fireplace

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: AsphaltDeckExterior: Wood

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1863Year Updated: 1963
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Multi FamilyArchitecture: Colonial

Community

Units in Building: 2

Lot Information

Lot Area: 0.43 acres

Building

Fitness & Sports
Tennis Court

Price History for 261 Tappan St

DatePriceEventSource
08/14/2020$3,400,000Sold
N/A
04/21/2020$2,399,000ListingRemovedAgent Provided
03/26/2020$2,399,000PendingToActiveAgent Provided
02/24/2020$2,399,000PendingAgent Provided
02/05/2020$2,399,000Listed For SaleAgent 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$36,667
Assessment$3,677,700
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 261 Tappan St

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
255 Tappan St, Brookline, MA
0.01
Multi-Family Home
$2,820,000
12/23/25
7
5
4,171
15 Garrison Rd, Brookline, MA
0.20
Multi-Family Home
$3,050,000
08/08/25
9
8.5
5,150
91 Verndale St, Brookline, MA
0.82
Multi-Family Home
$2,862,500
10/21/25
8
4
4,166
30 Ackers Ave, Brookline, MA
0.68
Multi-Family Home
$2,735,000
12/12/25
10
4.5
4,112
589-591 Washington St, Brookline, MA
0.39
Multi-Family Home
$1,800,000
01/13/26
9
4
3,102
1572 Beacon St, Brookline, MA
0.39
Multi-Family Home
$2,200,000
02/02/26
5
3
3,978
18 Milton Rd, Brookline, MA
0.64
Multi-Family Home
$1,900,000
08/08/25
6
3.5
3,895
181 Harvard St, Brookline, MA
0.83
Multi-Family Home
$3,475,000
11/06/25
8
5
5,682
63 Green St #65, Brookline, MA
1.05
Multi-Family Home
$3,600,000
05/19/26
8
4
5,568
126 Westbourne Ter, Brookline, MA
0.54
Multi-Family Home
$2,200,000
06/10/26
6
2
4,369

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Neighborhood Overview

Aspinwall Hill
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What Locals Say about Aspinwall Hill

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    "Right by the T and walking distance to Fenway! Blue bikes and scooters near by. Lots of ways to go. "
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    "There is only one park on this hill, but a short walk can lead you to bigger parks and playgrounds."
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    "Beautiful and quiet streets, shops, near to the T. Gorgeous in the snow! A really lovely place to live, I’ve been here about 3 years so far. "
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