Just eight residential properties were sold in the first half of February in Brookline. Check out the prices, size and more in the chart below, with data from Banker and Tradesman.
Category: Development
Brookline residential real estate sales from Jan. 18 to Jan. 31
The second half of January saw 13 homes and condos sold in Brookline, ranging from a $631,000 condo on Beacon Street to a $2.4 million old-style single-family on Dana Street. Data from Banker and Tradesman.
Maimonides School finalizing deal to sell one of its buildings to real estate developer
The Maimonides School is finalizing a sale of one of its buildings to a developer who plans to turn it into a residential building. In an email sent to parents on Feb. 5 which was shared with Brookline.News, the Jewish private school’s leaders said that they have entered into an agreement to sell their former… Continue reading Maimonides School finalizing deal to sell one of its buildings to real estate developer
Town starts to weigh options for two of its most prized pieces of land
A swimming pool on Fisher Hill? Housing in the Centre Street parking lots? As they weigh those options and others for the two publicly-owned properties, town officials are pursuing an increasingly elusive goal in Brookline: building something new. The east side of Centre Street in Coolidge Corner became Brookline’s first municipal parking lot in 1955.… Continue reading Town starts to weigh options for two of its most prized pieces of land
Brookline residential real estate sales from Jan. 10 to Jan. 17
Here are the latest real estate sales in Brookline. A note from the editor: During busy times in real estate where there is plenty of data, we’ll plan to publish an update every week. That was certainly the case for this period from Jan. 10 to Jan. 17, which saw 17 homes or condominiums sold,… Continue reading Brookline residential real estate sales from Jan. 10 to Jan. 17
Brookline residential real estate sales from Dec. 30 to Jan. 10
The new year is a slow time for real estate, but six properties, all condos, were sold in Brookline in the end of December and first half of January. See information about them below. Data provided by Banker and Tradesman.
Brookline residential real estate sales from Dec. 16 to Dec. 27
Here are the latest real estate sales in Brookline from the second half of December. Click on a column to sort by that feature, and click the arrow at the bottom to see additional pages of results. Data provided by Banker and Tradesman.
Brookline businesses bounce back: Storefront vacancy rate hits seven-year low
The proportion of vacant storefronts in Brookline has dropped to its lowest point in years, a new Town Hall report says, signaling that Brookline’s commercial districts are continuing their post-pandemic recovery. The storefront vacancy rate dropped to 9% in 2024, down from 9.7% in 2023, according to the latest draft Commercial Vibrancy report published by… Continue reading Brookline businesses bounce back: Storefront vacancy rate hits seven-year low
Seven stories that shaped Brookline in 2024
Our first full year as Brookline’s local news outlet was eventful and busy. It was at once challenging and joyful for myself and our team at Brookline.News. Here are some of the stories that shaped Brookline in 2024: Middle East conflict felt deeply in Brookline The Hamas terrorist attack in Israel on Oct. 7, 2023… Continue reading Seven stories that shaped Brookline in 2024
Brookline residential real estate sales from Dec. 2 to Dec. 13
Brookline.News is publishing information about the latest residential real estate sales in Brookline, with data provided by Banker & Tradesman, a Massachusetts real estate industry publication. We’ve added some new information to this feature, about the usage, style, age, and size of the properties which were sold. Look out for a new set of sales… Continue reading Brookline residential real estate sales from Dec. 2 to Dec. 13
Brookline residential real estate sales from Nov. 15 to Nov. 29
Today, we’re introducing a new recurring feature at Brookline.News, in which we’ll publish data about recent real estate sales. Whether you’re looking to buy or sell yourself, or keeping an eye on the market for advocacy or policymaking purposes, we hope you’ll find this information useful. We plan to publish a new tally every two… Continue reading Brookline residential real estate sales from Nov. 15 to Nov. 29
News in brief: Arts nonprofit Gateway plans expansion with Station Street lease
Gateway Arts, a Brookline organization which supports artists with disabilities is planning to expand, moving into a new building on Station Street. Gateway, which is a program of the health and human services nonprofit Vinfen, has signed a 10-year lease for more than 9,000 square feet of space at 9-21 Station Street, the organization announced… Continue reading News in brief: Arts nonprofit Gateway plans expansion with Station Street lease
Town Meeting preview: Zoning changes aim to curb demolitions, increase housing
When Brookline’s Town Meeting begins on Nov. 19, elected members will consider several proposals that could change zoning rules for large portions of the town. Wondering what Town Meeting even is? Start here: our new guide to Brookline town government. Article 7, put forth by Brookline’s Planning and Community Development Department, proposes to set a… Continue reading Town Meeting preview: Zoning changes aim to curb demolitions, increase housing
News in brief: Developer scales back proposal for Route 9 office park project
The developer planning a major project in an office park on Route 9 in Chestnut Hill has put forward a scaled back proposal after hearing feedback from neighbors. The new plans would reduce the density and height of the three-building development at 1280-1330 Boylston Street, according to Cliff Kensington of City Realty, who presented the… Continue reading News in brief: Developer scales back proposal for Route 9 office park project
Chestnut Hill Realty opens new building in Hancock Village
A major piece of the Hancock Village development in South Brookline is opening this month, as owner Chestnut Hill Realty starts welcoming new tenants to the 250-unit Franklin Building. The new building on Sherman Road is the largest in the sprawling residential community on the border between Brookline and West Roxbury, which is home to… Continue reading Chestnut Hill Realty opens new building in Hancock Village
Synagogue’s lawsuit over demolition delay leads to swift concession from town
A flurry of legal filings on Thursday ended with victory for a South Brookline synagogue that has been fighting with its neighbors and the town for the right to demolish two homes it owns on property where it plans to build a new synagogue. After the Chabad Center at Chestnut Hill filed a lawsuit against… Continue reading Synagogue’s lawsuit over demolition delay leads to swift concession from town
Data: See waste violations from the past two years in Brookline
Sort or search this list to see waste disposal violations issued by the town’s Department of Public Works over the past two years. To read more about this project, click here. Note: Street names are abbreviated. For example, to search for Beacon Street, type “Beacon St”
A high-end hotel, 500-plus units of housing, and $9 million in tax revenue: Developer unveils proposal for major Chestnut Hill project
Plans for a key piece of land on Route 9 in Chestnut Hill, the town’s last hope for a major commercial development that could ease the strain on residents’ tax bills, are coming into focus. City Realty, which owns a large but half-vacant property at 1280-1330 Boylston Street put forward its initial proposal for a… Continue reading A high-end hotel, 500-plus units of housing, and $9 million in tax revenue: Developer unveils proposal for major Chestnut Hill project
BHA director Michael Alperin stepping down after four years
Brookline Housing Authority executive director Michael Alperin is departing from his position after a tenure which saw major growth for the town’s public housing agency. Alperin, who has led BHA since 2020, is moving on to what he called a “new, socially driven affordable housing venture focused on New England.” Leading BHA, he said, was… Continue reading BHA director Michael Alperin stepping down after four years
Proposed Brookline Village daycare gets pushback over parking, neighborhood ‘integrity’
In Brookline Village, a proposed four-story daycare center has forced residents to grapple with two of Brookline’s shortages: childcare and curb space. Little Children Schoolhouse is planning to demolish the existing one-story building at 264 Washington Street in order to build a new 10,688-square-foot daycare. The proposed facility would host an estimated 117 children from… Continue reading Proposed Brookline Village daycare gets pushback over parking, neighborhood ‘integrity’