31 School St, Brookline, MA 02446
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31 School St
Brookline, MA 02446

  • 3 Beds
  • 2.5 Baths
  • 1,600 sqft

$1,355,900

Trulia Estimate
as of Aug 20, 2026

$1,355,900

Trulia Estimate
as of Aug 20, 2026
  • 3 Beds
  • 2.5 Baths
  • 1,600 sqft

Home Highlights

Property Type
Townhouse
Living Area
1,600 sqft
Price/Sqft
$847

Local Information

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

About this House

Classic New England Home with Updated Interiors 3BR / 2.5BA $7,000/mo

Welcome to 31 School Street, a beautifully updated New England home that blends timeless charm with modern comfort. This flexible, thoughtfully designed home is set in one of Brookline's most desirable neighborhoods, close to shops, dining, and public transit.

Spanning approximately 1,600 sq. ft., the home features three bedrooms two spacious and one smaller room ideal as a nursery, office, or guest room and 2.5 bathrooms. The main level offers a warm, inviting atmosphere with a generous den, perfect for entertaining or relaxing, and a bright, open layout that flows naturally into the modern kitchen. The kitchen includes updated appliances, ample cabinet space, and generous counters, ideal for both everyday cooking and gatherings.

Upstairs, the bedrooms are airy and comfortable, and the primary bath has been updated with a soaking tub for a spa-like retreat. Additional living space in the large den on the main floor provides flexibility for a home office, media room, or playroom.

Outdoor living is equally enjoyable, with a covered seating area in the backyard and a large deck perfect for dining, grilling, or simply unwinding. The backyard offers an oasis in the heart of Brookline, with ample room for dining al fresco, bike storage, or a quiet cup of coffee or tea.

Location: Set on a charming residential street, this home is moments from neighborhood cafes, restaurants, parks, and public transportation including two bus lines with direct routes to Fenway Park, the Longwood Medical Area, Washington Square, and Harvard Square. The Green Line C and D branches are within easy walking distance. The home also sits directly across from the soon-to-be-rebuilt Pierce Elementary School and several nearby daycares.

Property: 31 School Street, Brookline, MA
 Term: 12 months (dates left blank)
 Rent & deposit: $7000 monthly and $7000 deposit
Utilities: Tenants are responsible for electric bill only
 Maintenance: Landlord handles trash & snow; tenant handles yard & deck
 Pets: Certain Pets allowed only with extra deposit + written addendum
 Smoking: Strictly prohibited
 Subletting: Strictly prohibited
 Alterations: Minor Alterations but require written permission
 Appliances: All major appliances included, plus washer/dryer
 Renewal: Automatic renewal unless either party provides written notice (default 60 days)
 Legal clauses: Lease includes standard Massachusetts landlord-tenant clauses
31 School St, Brookline, MA 02446 is a 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom, 1,600 sqft townhouse. More recently, it was listed as a rental in January 2026 with an asking price of $7,000 per month. That rental listing was removed on January 18, 2026. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $1,355,900, with a rent estimate of $5,599/month.

Home Details for 31 School St

Interior Features

Heating & Cooling
Heating: Heat PumpAir ConditioningCooling System: Central AirHeating Fuel: Heat Pump
Appliances & Utilities
DishwasherDryerMicrowaveRefrigeratorWasher
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Floors: Hardwood

Property Information

Property Type / Style
Property Type: Townhouse

Rental Terms, Policies & Fees

Lease Term: 1 Year

Comparable Sales for 31 School St

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
19 Harris St #2, Brookline, MA
0.19
Townhouse
$1,250,000
10/17/25
3
3
1,531 sqft
26 White Pl #3, Brookline, MA
0.28
Townhouse
$1,125,000
09/25/25
3
2
1,345 sqft
101 Summit Ave #D, Brookline, MA
0.66
Townhouse
$1,825,000
07/31/26
3
2.5
1,640 sqft
67 Francis St #67, Brookline, MA
0.37
Townhouse
$2,554,000
11/14/25
4
3.5
2,563 sqft
107 Centre St #A, Brookline, MA
0.67
Townhouse
$1,510,000
01/15/26
3
2
1,726 sqft
81 Glen Rd #S2, Brookline, MA
0.67
Townhouse
$967,000
04/28/26
3
2
1,340 sqft
35 Ellingwood St #35, Boston, MA
0.80
Townhouse
$650,000
08/11/26
3
2
1,339 sqft
553 Boylston St #C-2, Brookline, MA
0.80
Townhouse
$1,650,000
10/20/25
3
2.5
1,962 sqft
18 Still St #25, Brookline, MA
0.77
Townhouse
$1,550,000
05/21/26
2
2.5
1,837 sqft
54 Regent Cir, Brookline, MA
0.90
Townhouse
$1,444,000
08/19/26
3
2.5
1,928 sqft

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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

Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.
  • 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.
    "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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Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Jan 18, 2026
Source: Zillow Rentals
ListingRemoved
$7,000
Jan 3, 2026
Source: Zillow Rentals
Listed For Rent
$7,000
Dec 22, 2025
Source: Zillow Rentals
ListingRemoved
$7,000
Nov 7, 2025
Source: Zillow Rentals
Listed For Rent
$7,000

Frequently asked questions about 31 School St

  • What is 31 School St estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 31 School St in Brookline, MA is $1,355,900.
  • 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.
  • What do residents say about Brookline?
    Residents describe Brookline, MA as pedestrian-friendly, dog-friendly, and walkable to restaurants. See recently sold homes in Brookline, MA.
  • Does 31 School St have air conditioning?
    Yes, 31 School St in Brookline, MA has air conditioning.
  • Does 31 School St have laundry facilities?
    Yes, 31 School St in Brookline, MA has in-unit laundry.

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