85 Franklin St, Brookline, MA 02445
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OFF MARKET

$1,672,200

Trulia Estimate
  • 3 Beds
  • 1 Bath
  • 1,100 sqft

85 Franklin St, Brookline, MA 02445

Est. Refi. Payment $10,004/mo*
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Currently Off Market - Sold Apr 17, 1992 for $207,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$1.67M
Since last month
Decreased$38K (-2.2%)
Since last year
Decreased$19K (-1.1%)
Since last sale
Increased$1M (+708.4%)
Learn more about this home's value by checking out its Trulia Estimate, the value of nearby homes, and how much similar homes have sold for.

Trulia Estimate

The of this home's value increased by +51% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
August 2026$1.67M
August 2026$1.67M
July 2026$1.71M
June 2026$1.71M
May 2026$1.75M
April 2026$1.73M
March 2026$1.71M
February 2026$1.65M
January 2026$1.63M
2025
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
2017
2016

Comparable sales

These are recently sold homes that have a similar location or other similar features to this home, like bedrooms, bathrooms, and square footage. Get a sense of the expected prices in the area by viewing these homes.
Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
71 Highland Rd, Brookline, MA
0.16
Single-Family Home
$950,000
04/30/26
3
1.5
1,000
21 Starr Ln, Jamaica Plain, MA
1.04
Single-Family Home
$660,000
02/03/26
3
1
1,293
18 Cushing Rd, Brookline, MA
0.32
Single-Family Home
$1,351,000
01/23/26
2
2
1,230
209 High St, Brookline, MA
0.09
Single-Family Home
$2,150,000
04/16/26
4
3.5
2,332
22 Edge Hill St, Jamaica Plain, MA
0.78
Single-Family Home
$1,175,000
05/13/26
3
2.5
1,235
14-14A Linden Pl, Brookline, MA
0.70
Single-Family Home
$1,750,000
06/23/26
3
1.5
1,380
236 Walnut St, Brookline, MA
0.22
Single-Family Home
$2,750,000
05/01/26
4
3.5
3,963
6 Fisher Ave, Roxbury, MA
1.14
Single-Family Home
$467,120
12/05/25
3
1.5
1,311
15 Kent Sq, Brookline, MA
0.96
Single-Family Home
$1,501,000
04/17/26
2
2
1,276
50 Waverly St, Brookline, MA
0.50
Single-Family Home
$2,445,000
05/12/26
4
2
2,383

Nearby home prices

Get a sense of expected prices in the area by checking the value of nearby homes.
Address
Distance
Price
Bed
Bath
Sqft
Status
81 Franklin St, Brookline, MA 02445
0.01
$1,643,300
5
2.5
1,794
Off Market
4 Franklin Ct, Brookline, MA 02445
0.02
$1,160,400
2
2
1,468
Off Market
293 Cypress St, Brookline, MA 02445
0.03
$2,399,000
6
3
4,404
For Sale
263 Cypress St #263, Brookline, MA 02445
0.05
-
3
3.5
2,398
Off Market
195 High St #202, Brookline, MA 02445
0.08
$907,700
2
2
1,202
Off Market
105 Franklin St #1, Brookline, MA 02445
0.06
$550,000
2
1
690
Recently Sold
105 Franklin St #3, Brookline, MA 02445
0.06
$651,900
2
1
757
Off Market
106 Franklin St #3, Brookline, MA 02445
0.06
$819,500
3
1
985
Off Market
106 Franklin St #2, Brookline, MA 02445
0.06
$829,300
3
1
985
Off Market
261 Cypress St, Brookline, MA 02445
0.05
$1,489,000
3
3.5
2,398
Off Market
185-195 High St #103, Brookline, MA 02445
0.09
-
2
2
1,202
Off Market
201 High St, Brookline, MA 02445
0.09
$2,478,200
11
4.5
5,874
Off Market

Local Information

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

Home Highlights

Property Type
Single-Family Home
Year Built
1920
Living Area
1,100 sqft
Price/Sqft
$1,520

About this House

Full of light with kitchen and bath just renovated! This second floor apartment in a three unit building has refinished gleaming wood floors and lots of windows. There are 6 rooms: Front living room connected to a dining room with built in hutch and a renovated kitchen with granite countertops and island, new cabinets, stainless steel appliances and modern lighting; two good-sized bedrooms each with a closet , and one smaller bedroom with a walk-in closet; a renovated bathroom with new fixtures and tiling. There is a rear porch off the kitchen hall and a shared washer and dryer is available for tenants use in the basement. The apartment has been painted with tasteful colors throughout. Fantastic location: neighborhood parks and playgrounds abound, MBTA bus to Longwood Medical Area, Brookline Hills D line station and local shops and eateries. Nearby off street parking available reverse commute 110.00/month. No pets or smoking please.
85 Franklin St, Brookline, MA 02445 is a 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1,100 sqft single-family home built in 1920. It last sold for $207,000 on Apr 17, 1992. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $1,672,200, with a rent estimate of $4,504/month.

Home Details for 85 Franklin St

Interior Features

Interior Details
BasementNumber of Rooms: 18
Heating & Cooling
Heating: GasHeating Fuel: Gas
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 3

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: Built UpExterior: Other

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1920Year Updated: 1975
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Other

Community

Units in Building: 3

Lot Information

Lot Area: 1742 sqft

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Apr 17, 1992
Source: N/A
Sold
$207,000

Market trends in Brookline

Last updated July 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$1.22M
$182KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
99.7%
0.2%MoM
Price per sq ft
$816
$19MoM
Available listings
216
37MoM

Around this home

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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    "Very dog friendly "
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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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  • 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.
    "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 85 Franklin St

  • What is 85 Franklin St estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 85 Franklin St in Brookline, MA is $1,672,200.
  • What is the price history for 85 Franklin St?
    85 Franklin St in Brookline, MA last sold for $207,000 in April 1992.
  • 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.
  • How big is the lot at 85 Franklin St?
    The lot at 85 Franklin St in Brookline, MA is about 0.04 acres (1,742 sq ft).

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