285 Goddard Ave, Brookline, MA 02445
OFF MARKET

285 Goddard Ave
Brookline, MA 02445

  • 6 Beds
  • 4 Baths
  • 5,026 sqft (on 0.58 acres)

$3,947,800

Trulia Estimate
as of May 31, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $22,877/mo*
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$3,947,800

Trulia Estimate
as of May 31, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $22,877/mo*
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6 Beds
4 Baths
5,026 sqft
(on 0.58 acres)

Local Information

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Description

A visual marvel with exquisite detail and unmatched style, 285 Goddard offers 5,000+ square feet of living space that seamlessly blends historical significance and enduring Cape Dutch charm with modern luxuries attained through recent extensive renovations by a distinguished architect and designer. Along with a stunning 6 bedrooms and 4 baths, this residence boasts a brand-new patio, perimeter fence, and strategically plotted landscaping for the ultimate in serenity and privacy. Situated on a half-acre lot, this property is enhanced by a high-end irrigation system, expanded driveway, and attached 2-car garage. Close to the exceptional public and private schools Brookline is known for, 285 Goddard promises an unparalleled lifestyle with easy access to Larz Anderson Park, The Country Club, and the upscale shops of Chestnut Hill. Now is the time to seize the opportunity to own in this highly-sought-after community!
This property is off market, which means it's not currently listed for sale or rent on Trulia. This may be different from what's available on other websites or public sources. This description is from June 12, 2024

Home Highlights

Parking
2 Car Garage
Outdoor
Patio, Deck
A/C
Heating & Cooling
HOA
None
Price/Sqft
No Info
Listed
180+ days ago

Home Details for 285 Goddard Ave

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: Full,Partially FinishedNumber of Rooms: 13Types of Rooms: Master Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Bedroom 5, Master Bathroom, Bathroom 1, Bathroom 2, Bathroom 3, Dining Room, Family Room, Kitchen, Living Room, Office
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 6Number of Bathrooms: 5Number of Bathrooms (full): 3Number of Bathrooms (half): 2
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 5026 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Utilities: for Gas Range, for Gas Dryer, Washer HookupAppliances: Gas Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Wine RefrigeratorDishwasherDisposalDryerLaundry: In Basement,Gas Dryer Hookup,Washer HookupMicrowaveRefrigeratorWasher
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced Air,Hot WaterHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Central AirHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Fireplace & Spa
Number of Fireplaces: 1Fireplace: Living RoomHas a FireplaceNo Spa
Gas & Electric
Electric: 200+ Amp Service
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Flooring: Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Floors: Hardwood, Flooring Hardwood
Security
Security: Security System

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: ClayPatio / Porch: Deck, PatioFencing: Fenced/Enclosed, FencedExterior: Deck, Patio, Rain Gutters, Sprinkler System, Fenced Yard, Stone WallFoundation: Concrete PerimeterSprinkler System
Parking & Garage
Number of Garage Spaces: 2Number of Covered Spaces: 2Open Parking Spaces: 2No CarportHas a GarageHas an Attached GarageHas Open ParkingParking Spaces: 4Parking: Attached,Off Street,Driveway,Paved
Frontage
Not on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1930
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceArchitecture: Spanish Colonial
Building
Construction Materials: FrameNot Attached PropertyDoes Not Include Home Warranty
Property Information
Parcel Number: 41766

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $3,495,000
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Mon May 13 2024

Active Status

MLS Status: Sold

Location

Direction & Address
City: Brookline
School Information
Elementary School: Heath

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 5026 Square Feet

Community

Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Pool, Park, Golf, Medical Facility, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, T-StationNot Senior Community

HOA

No HOA

Lot Information

Lot Area: 0.58 acres

Offer

Contingencies: Pending P&S

Miscellaneous

BasementMls Number: 73198122

Additional Information

Public TransportationShoppingPoolParkGolfMedical FacilityConservation AreaHighway AccessHouse of WorshipPrivate SchoolT-Station
Last check for updates: about 5 hours ago
Listed by The Sarkis Team, (617) 875-4950
Douglas Elliman Real Estate - The Sarkis Team, (617) 875-4950
Bought with: The Sarkis Team, (617) 875-4950, Douglas Elliman Real Estate - The Sarkis Team, (617) 875-4950
Source: MLS PIN, MLS#73198122

Price History for 285 Goddard Ave

DatePriceEventSource
06/12/2024$3,300,000Sold
MLS PIN #73198122
05/01/2024$3,495,000PendingDouglas Elliman #73198122
05/01/2024$3,495,000ContingentMLS PIN #73198122
04/23/2024$3,495,000PriceChange
MLS PIN #73198122
03/26/2024$3,645,000PriceChange
MLS PIN #73198122
01/31/2024$3,795,000Listed For SaleMLS PIN #73198122
01/22/2024$3,995,000ListingRemovedMLS PIN #73177017
01/11/2024$3,995,000PriceChange
MLS PIN #73177017
11/03/2023$4,299,000Listed For SaleMLS PIN #73177017
03/30/2020$2,200,000Sold
N/A
12/16/2019$2,495,000ListingRemovedAgent Provided
12/02/2019$2,495,000PendingAgent Provided
09/19/2019$2,495,000Listed For SaleAgent Provided
07/17/2019$2,650,000ListingRemovedAgent Provided
12/15/2018$2,650,000PriceChange
Agent Provided
10/19/2018$2,790,000Listed For SaleAgent Provided
03/06/2017$8,800ListingRemovedAgent Provided
01/15/2017$8,800Listed For RentAgent Provided
10/24/2016$8,800ListingRemovedAgent Provided
11/18/2015$9,300ListingRemovedAgent Provided
08/06/2015$9,300Listed For RentAgent Provided
05/01/2014$2,073,500Sold
N/A
02/28/2014$2,150,000PendingAgent Provided
06/25/2013$2,150,000Listed For SaleAgent Provided
06/02/2010$1,795,000Sold
N/A
09/12/2009$1,795,000Listed For SaleAgent Provided
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2025
Tax$30,306
Assessment$3,070,500
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 285 Goddard Ave

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Sold Date
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325 Goddard Ave, Brookline, MA
0.10
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$5,150,000
08/25/25
5
4.5
5,160
382 Lee St, Brookline, MA
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$5,500,000
01/16/26
5
5.5
6,841
164 Newton St, Brookline, MA
0.33
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$4,400,000
07/08/25
5
8
8,400
385 Lee St, Brookline, MA
0.22
Single-Family Home
$1,900,000
08/04/25
4
3.5
3,094
125 Lee St, Brookline, MA
0.66
Single-Family Home
$4,650,000
08/18/25
7
7
7,147
469 Walnut St, Brookline, MA
0.87
Single-Family Home
$3,625,000
12/04/25
7
4
6,307
235 Warren St, Brookline, MA
0.61
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$4,300,000
06/27/25
6
5
8,029
1125 W Roxbury Pkwy, Brookline, MA
0.95
Single-Family Home
$2,565,000
05/27/26
4
3
3,859
32 Malcolm Rd, Jamaica Plain, MA
0.90
Single-Family Home
$2,950,000
06/10/25
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4.5
4,454
16 Parkside Dr, Jamaica Plain, MA
0.42
Single-Family Home
$1,435,000
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3.5
2,624

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What Locals Say about Brookline

At least 421 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

  • 39 % 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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    "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.
    "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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285 Goddard Ave, Brookline, MA 02445 is a 6 bedroom, 5 bathroom, 5,026 sqft single-family home built in 1930. This property is not currently available for sale. 285 Goddard Ave was last sold on Jun 12, 2024 for $3,300,000 (6% lower than the asking price of $3,495,000). The current Trulia Estimate for 285 Goddard Ave is $3,947,800.