9 Downing Rd, Brookline, MA 02445
SOLD
MAY 6, 2026

9 Downing Rd
Brookline, MA 02445

  • 8 Beds
  • 5 Baths
  • 5,803 sqft (on 0.30 acres)

$2,480,000

Last Sold: May 6, 2026
13% below list $2.85M
$427/sqft
Est. Refi. Payment $14,736/mo*
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$2,480,000

Last Sold: May 6, 2026
13% below list $2.85M
$427/sqft
Est. Refi. Payment $14,736/mo*
Refinance Your Home
8 Beds
5 Baths
5,803 sqft
(on 0.30 acres)

Local Information

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Description

Spectacular 5800 SqFt Colonial Revival c. 1907 with unbelievable original detail throughout, built for Leonard Rhodes, a Brookline greengrocer. Grand Foyer with Princess staircase, powder room; front to back formal living room with beamed ceiling, bow windows, fireplace w/carved maple mantel and Grueby Arts & Crafts hand-painted tile frieze. Wood panelled sunroom w stone fpl & stained glass; dining room w fireplace & pocket doors to family rm w/ tapestry wall paper w/woodland scenes, ornate ceiling lighting, fpl. Eat-in kitchen with great layout includes pantry w/laundry. On the 2nd floor, 4 bdrms and 3+ baths include a front to back primary suite, plus a sitting room. 4 additional bedrooms, cedar/storage walk-in closets, and a billiard room with a hand painted mural on the 3rd. Natural woodwork, ample closets/built-ins. 14+ room, 8BRs on a large corner lot. Close to shopping, schools, 2 MBTA lines. Sellers welcome offers with requests for buyer concessions
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 May 06, 2026

Home Highlights

Parking
3 Open Spaces
Outdoor
Porch
A/C
Heating only
HOA
None
Price/Sqft
$427/sqft
Listed
180+ days ago

Home Details for 9 Downing Rd

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: Full,Walk-Out Access,Interior EntryNumber of Rooms: 14Types 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
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 8Number of Bathrooms: 6Number of Bathrooms (full): 4Number of Bathrooms (half): 2
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 5803 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Utilities: for Electric Range, for Electric Oven, for Electric Dryer, Washer HookupAppliances: Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Range HoodDishwasherDryerLaundry: First Floor,Electric Dryer Hookup,Washer HookupRefrigeratorWasher
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Baseboard,Hot Water,Oil,Electric,Fireplace(s)No CoolingAir Conditioning: NoneHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Baseboard
Fireplace & Spa
Number of Fireplaces: 6Fireplace: Dining Room, Family Room, Living Room, Master BedroomHas a FireplaceNo Spa
Gas & Electric
Electric: Fuses, Knob & Tube Wiring
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Window: Stained Glass, Storm Window(s)Door: Storm Door(s)Flooring: Wood, Tile, Vinyl, Marble, Hardwood, Pine, Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Wood
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Accessibility: NoFloors: Wood, Tile, Vinyl, Marble, Hardwood, Pine, Flooring Hardwood, Flooring Wood

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: Slate Rubber OtherPatio / Porch: PorchExterior: Balcony / Deck, Porch, BalconyFoundation: Concrete Perimeter, Granite
Parking & Garage
Open Parking Spaces: 3No GarageHas Open ParkingParking Spaces: 3Parking: Paved Drive,Off Street,Tandem,Paved
Frontage
Road Frontage: PublicNot on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer
Farm & Range
Frontage Length: 226.00
Finished Area
Finished Area (above surface): 5803

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1900
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceArchitecture: Colonial,Colonial Revival
Building
Construction Materials: FrameNot Attached PropertyDoes Not Include Home Warranty
Property Information
Not Included in Sale: Sellers BelongingsParcel Number: 0950050000, 32252

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $2,850,000Price Per Sqft: $427/sqft
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Mon Mar 09 2026

Active Status

MLS Status: Sold

Media

Location

Direction & Address
City: BrooklineCommunity: Salisbury Road - Corey Farm
School Information
Elementary School: DriscollHigh School: Brookline High

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 5803 Square Feet

Community

Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Pool, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Medical Facility, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, UniversityNot Senior Community

HOA

No HOA

Lot Information

Lot Area: 0.30 acres

Miscellaneous

BasementMls Number: 73410787Above Grade Unfinished Area: 5803

Additional Information

Public TransportationShoppingPoolParkWalk/Jog TrailsGolfMedical FacilityHighway AccessHouse of WorshipPrivate SchoolPublic SchoolT-StationUniversity
Last check for updates: about 20 hours ago
Listed by Mary M. Wallace, (617) 293-8002
Gibson Sotheby's International Realty, (617) 522-2200
Jay Balaban, (617) 293-8932
Bought with: Brett Mensinger, (609) 425-5084, Corcoran Property Advisors, (617) 203-2005
Source: MLS PIN, MLS#73410787

Price History for 9 Downing Rd

DatePriceEventSource
05/06/2026$2,480,000Sold
MLS PIN #73410787
12/03/2025$2,850,000PriceChange
MLS PIN #73410787
09/24/2025$2,945,000PriceChange
MLS PIN #73410787
07/29/2025$2,995,000Listed For SaleMLS PIN #73410787
07/20/2000$100Sold
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2025
Tax$31,320
Assessment$3,173,300
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 9 Downing Rd

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Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
85 Williston Rd, Brookline, MA
0.08
Single-Family Home
$3,670,000
01/15/26
5
5.5
5,552
151 Salisbury Rd, Brookline, MA
0.26
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$3,195,000
07/16/25
7
3.5
4,721
22 Windsor Rd, Brookline, MA
0.17
Single-Family Home
$2,050,000
03/31/26
5
3.5
2,845
121 Jordan Rd, Brookline, MA
0.30
Single-Family Home
$4,900,000
07/21/25
6
6
5,274
189 Clinton Rd, Brookline, MA
0.44
Single-Family Home
$3,318,000
04/23/26
6
4
4,633
96 Dean Rd, Brookline, MA
0.48
Single-Family Home
$4,000,000
06/17/25
6
4.5
5,106
323 Clark Rd, Brookline, MA
0.40
Single-Family Home
$2,995,000
03/04/26
5
4.5
3,370
333 Clark Rd, Brookline, MA
0.39
Single-Family Home
$2,487,000
12/11/25
5
3.5
3,100
282 Buckminster Rd, Brookline, MA
0.57
Single-Family Home
$4,100,000
04/27/26
6
4.5
5,058

Assigned Schools

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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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9 Downing Rd, Brookline, MA 02445 is a 8 bedroom, 6 bathroom, 5,803 sqft single-family home built in 1900. This property is not currently available for sale. 9 Downing Rd was last sold on May 6, 2026 for $2,480,000 (13% lower than the asking price of $2,850,000). The current Trulia Estimate for 9 Downing Rd is $2,479,800.