Seller's Agent in 2026
Mary Wallace Collins
Gibson Sotheby's International Realty
(617) 293-8002
1 in this area
31 Total Sales
9 Downing Rd Brookline, MA 02445
Washington Square Neighborhood
8
Beds
6
Baths
5,803
Sq Ft
0.3
Acres Lot
Highlights
- Golf Course Community
- 5-minute walk to Tappan Street Station
- Granite Flooring
- Michael Driscoll Rated A+
- Medical Services
- Colonial Architecture
About This Home
As of May 2026Spectacular 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
Last Agent to Sell the Property
Gibson Sotheby's International Realty Listed on: 07/29/2025
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $31,320
Year Built
- Built in 1900
Lot Details
- 13,055 Sq Ft Lot
- Corner Lot
- Gentle Sloping Lot
- Property is zoned S-7
Home Design
- Colonial Architecture
- Colonial Revival Architecture
- Frame Construction
- Slate Roof
- Rubber Roof
- Concrete Perimeter Foundation
Interior Spaces
- 5,803 Sq Ft Home
- Crown Molding
- Wainscoting
- Beamed Ceilings
- Decorative Lighting
- Light Fixtures
- Stained Glass
- Bay Window
- Picture Window
- Arched Doorways
- Pocket Doors
- Family Room with Fireplace
- Living Room with Fireplace
- Sitting Room
- Dining Room with Fireplace
- 6 Fireplaces
- Bonus Room
- Sun or Florida Room
Kitchen
- Range with Range Hood
- Dishwasher
- Kitchen Island
Flooring
- Wood
- Pine Flooring
- Granite
- Marble
- Ceramic Tile
- Vinyl
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 8 Bedrooms
- Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
- Primary bedroom located on second floor
- Walk-In Closet
- Dressing Area
Laundry
- Laundry on main level
- Dryer
- Washer
- Laundry Chute
Basement
- Walk-Out Basement
- Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
- Interior and Exterior Basement Entry
Home Security
- Storm Windows
- Storm Doors
Parking
- 3 Car Parking Spaces
- Tandem Parking
- Driveway
- Paved Parking
- 3 Open Parking Spaces
- Off-Street Parking
Outdoor Features
- Balcony
- Porch
Location
- Property is near public transit and schools
Schools
- Driscoll Elementary School
- Brookline High School
Utilities
- No Cooling
- 4 Heating Zones
- Heating System Uses Oil
- Baseboard Heating
- Hot Water Heating System
- Knob And Tube Electrical Wiring
- Water Heater
Listing and Financial Details
- Assessor Parcel Number 0950050000,32252
Community Details
Overview
- No Home Owners Association
- Salisbury Road Corey Farm Subdivision
Amenities
- Medical Services
- Shops
Recreation
- Golf Course Community
- Community Pool
- Park
- Jogging Path
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/06/2026 05/06/26 | Sold | $2,480,000 | -13.0% | $427 / Sq Ft |
| 03/09/2026 03/09/26 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 12/03/2025 12/03/25 | Price Changed | $2,850,000 | -3.2% | $491 / Sq Ft |
| 09/24/2025 09/24/25 | Price Changed | $2,945,000 | -1.7% | $507 / Sq Ft |
| 07/29/2025 07/29/25 | For Sale | $2,995,000 | -- | $516 / Sq Ft |
Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)
Tax History
| Year | Tax Paid | Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. | Land | Improvement |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $31,320 | $3,173,300 | $1,666,000 | $1,507,300 |
| 2024 | $29,821 | $3,052,300 | $1,601,900 | $1,450,400 |
| 2023 | $30,073 | $3,016,300 | $1,489,900 | $1,526,400 |
| 2022 | $29,272 | $2,872,600 | $1,418,900 | $1,453,700 |
| 2021 | $27,069 | $2,762,100 | $1,364,300 | $1,397,800 |
| 2020 | $24,739 | $2,617,900 | $1,240,300 | $1,377,600 |
| 2019 | $23,361 | $2,493,200 | $1,181,200 | $1,312,000 |
| 2018 | $20,176 | $2,132,800 | $843,200 | $1,289,600 |
| 2017 | $19,490 | $1,972,700 | $795,500 | $1,177,200 |
| 2016 | $17,918 | $1,719,600 | $619,400 | $1,100,200 |
| 2015 | $17,164 | $1,607,100 | $578,900 | $1,028,200 |
| 2014 | $17,014 | $1,493,800 | $525,400 | $968,400 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
Mary Wallace Collins
-
Jay Balaban
Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2026
Jay Balaban
Gibson Sotheby's International Realty
(617) 293-8932
1 in this area
42 Total Sales
-
Brett Mensinger
B
Buyer's Agent in 2026
Brett Mensinger
Corcoran Property Advisors
(609) 425-5084
1 in this area
66 Total Sales
Map
Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)
MLS Number: 73410787
APN: BROO-000095-000005
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