32 James St #1, Brookline, MA 02446
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32 James St #1
Brookline, MA 02446

  • 2 Beds
  • 1 Bath
  • 1,100 sqft

$935,000

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 22, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $5,588/mo*
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$935,000

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 22, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $5,588/mo*
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2 Beds
1 Bath
1,100 sqft

Local Information

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  • Schools1 Preschool School2 Elementary Schools2 Middle Schools1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Property Type
Condo
Year Built
1928
Living Area
1,100 sqft
Price/Sqft
$850
Parking
0 Open Spaces
HOA
$874/Monthly

Description

Quintessential early 20th-century charm meets modern updates in this 2-bed condo in Brookline’s coveted Coolidge Corner. Featuring oak hardwood floors, accented walls & a marble-tiled entry vestibule, this home offers timeless elegance. A versatile living room with door can serve as a 3rd bed or office. The dining room shines under a handblown Venetian glass chandelier. The kitchen boasts granite counters & maple Shaker cabinets, while the bath features a large tiled walk-in shower. Enjoy the private balcony overlooking stunning Japanese cherry blossoms—for a few magical weeks each year, it's like living in an impressionist painting. In-unit laundry & mini-split A/C add modern convenience. Set in a 10-unit professionally managed brick building, with ample closet space & basement storage. Just a literal stone's throw from shops, dining, entertainment & Green Line trolley to downtown Boston. A rare find in an unbeatable location!
32 James St #1, Brookline, MA 02446 is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1,100 sqft condo built in 1928. It last sold for $878,500 on Jun 6, 2025 (6% above the $829,000 asking price). More recently, it was listed as a rental in April 2025 with an asking price of $4,100 per month. That rental listing was removed on May 13, 2025. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $935,000, with a rent estimate of $3,897/month.

Home Details for 32 James St #1

Interior Features

Interior Details
Number of Rooms: 5Types of Rooms: Master Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Master Bathroom, Bathroom 1, Dining Room, Kitchen, Living Room
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms: 1Number of Bathrooms (full): 1
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 1100 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Utilities: for Gas Range, for Electric Dryer, Washer HookupAppliances: Range, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, DryerDishwasherDryerLaundry: Laundry Closet,First Floor,In Unit,Electric Dryer Hookup,Washer HookupMicrowaveRefrigeratorWasher
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Central,Hot Water,OilHas CoolingAir Conditioning: DuctlessHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Central
Fireplace & Spa
No FireplaceNo Spa
Gas & Electric
Electric: Circuit Breakers, 60 Amps/Less
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Flooring: Tile, Hardwood
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Number of Stories: 1Entry Location: Unit Placement(Street, Front)Accessibility: NoFloors: Tile, Hardwood
Security
Security: Intercom

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: RubberExterior: Balcony
Parking & Garage
No GarageHas Open ParkingParking: Rented,On Street,None
Frontage
Not on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer
Finished Area
Finished Area (above surface): 1100

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1928Year Renovated: 2000
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: CondominiumStructure Type: Low-Rise, BrownstoneArchitecture: Low-Rise,Brownstone
Building
Building Name: Coolidge Corner Condos At 28-32 James StConstruction Materials: BrickDoes Not Include Home Warranty
Property Information
Parcel Number: B:044 L:0006 S:0005, 4106420

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $829,000
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Tue Apr 08 2025

Active Status

MLS Status: Sold

Location

Direction & Address
City: Brookline

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 1100 Square Feet

Community

Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Public School, T-StationNot Senior Community

HOA

HOA Fee Includes: Heat, Water, Sewer, Insurance, Maintenance Structure, Maintenance Grounds, Snow Removal, Trash, Reserve FundsHOA Fee: $874/Monthly

Offer

Contingencies: Pending P&SListing Terms: Contract

Miscellaneous

BasementMls Number: 73346858Above Grade Unfinished Area: 1100

Additional Information

HOA Amenities: Hot Water,Laundry,Fitness Center,Storage,Garden Area
Last check for updates: about 8 hours ago
Listed by The Boston Home Team, (617) 249-4237
Gibson Sotheby's International Realty, (617) 522-2200
Bought with: Jun Wang, (646) 270-2923, Premier Realty Group - Lexington, (617) 515-1162
Source: MLS PIN, MLS#73346858

Price History for 32 James St #1

DatePriceEventSource
06/06/2025$878,500Sold
MLS PIN #73346858
05/13/2025$4,100ListingRemovedZillow Rentals
04/29/2025$4,100Listed For RentZillow Rentals
03/27/2025$829,000ContingentMLS PIN #73346858
03/18/2025$829,000Listed For SaleMLS PIN #73346858
07/14/2010$472,500Sold
LINK #113188
06/30/2005$449,000Sold
N/A
05/01/2001$312,500Sold
LINK #3651

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$7,834
Assessment$793,700
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 32 James St #1

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
14 James St #3, Brookline, MA
0.03
Condo
$875,000
06/01/26
2
1
1,060
63 Babcock St #B1, Brookline, MA
0.14
Condo
$810,000
10/02/25
2
1
1,073
58 Dwight St #6, Brookline, MA
0.15
Condo
$913,000
01/15/26
2
1
1,045
80 Browne St #2, Brookline, MA
0.13
Condo
$925,000
07/07/26
2
1
1,266
100 Sewall Ave #5, Brookline, MA
0.17
Condo
$846,000
04/30/26
2
1
1,136
52 Babcock St #6, Brookline, MA
0.18
Condo
$835,000
12/19/25
2
1
1,024
52 Babcock St #1, Brookline, MA
0.18
Condo
$845,000
05/19/26
2
1
964
52 Babcock St #5, Brookline, MA
0.18
Condo
$775,000
04/21/26
2
1
964
108 Saint Paul St #2, Brookline, MA
0.25
Condo
$929,000
01/28/26
2
1
1,130

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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

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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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    "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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