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278 Clinton Rd

Brookline, MA 02445

5 beds
4 baths
4,256 sqft
12,972 sqft lot
$563 per sqft
1920 build
– on site

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On the market for the first time in over 65 years, this is a fabulous opportunity to own and restore a sprawling stucco colonial in the heart of prestigious Fisher Hill. Built in 1920, this prominently sited 5 bedroom 4,256 square foot residence is perched on a 12,970 square foot lot and boasts original architectural details from a bygone era. Two floors of large scale primary rooms, a substantial basement which offers an opportunity for expansion and a detached garage with additional bonus space above allow for many possibilites. Mature plantings in the rear grounds complete this offering. Minutes from Runkle School, Washington Square, Cleveland Circle, two "T" lines and Waldstein Park, 278 Clinton Road offers the best of city and suburban living. This home has great bones and details and awaits your renovation. Being sold as-is.

Listing courtesy of MLSPIN / Claire McClintock / Coldwell Banker Realty - Brookline

Last checked: Checking… • Last updated Jan 20, 2025 •

MLS# 73256450 —

The Building

Year Built:

1920
Year Built Details:

Approximate
Year Built Source:

Public Records
Architectural Style:

Colonial
Roof:

Slate
Basement:

Full
Foundation Details:

Stone
Building Area Total:

4256
Building Area Units:

Square Feet
Building Area Source:

Public Records

Interior

Rooms Total:

10
Interior Features:

Entrance Foyer
Living Room Level:

First
Kitchen Level:

First
Dining Room Level:

First
Flooring:

Hardwood
Fireplace:

true
Fireplaces Total:

3
Fireplace Features:

Dining Room
Laundry Features:

First Floor

Room Dimensions

Living Area:

4256
Living Room Area:

380
Living Room Length:

16
Living Room Width:

23.75
Kitchen Area:

238.041666
Kitchen Length:

16.416666
Kitchen Width:

14.5
Dining Room Area:

327.25
Dining Room Length:

16.5
Dining Room Width:

19.833333
Bedroom 2 Area:

237.875
Bedroom 3 Area:

218.625
Bedroom 2 Length:

16.5
Bedroom 2 Width:

14.416666
Bedroom 3 Length:

16.5
Bedroom 3 Width:

13.25
Bedroom 4 Area:

212
Bedroom 4 Length:

16
Bedroom 4 Width:

13.25
Bedroom 5 Area:

210.125
Bedroom 5 Length:

20.5
Bedroom 5 Width:

10.25
Master Bedroom Area:

216
Master Bedroom Length:

16
Master Bedroom Width:

13.5

Location

Directions:

Chestnut Hill Ave to Clinton Road, Corner of Druce
Latitude:

42.334846
Longitude:

-71.14482

The Property

Parcel Number:

B:240 L:0005 S:0000,38628
Property Type:

Residential
Property Subtype:

Single Family Residence
Property Attached:

false
Lot Size Units:

Acres
Lot Size Area:

0.3
Lot Size SqFt:

12972
Lot Size Acres:

0.3
Zoning:

S10
Water View:

No
Waterfront:

false
Farm Land Area Units:

Square Feet
Road Frontage Type:

Public

Listing Agent

Contact info:

Taxes

Tax Year:

2024
Tax Annual Amount:

25414
Tax Assessed Value:

2601200

Beds

Bedrooms Total:

5
Master Bedroom Level:

Second
Bedroom 2 Level:

Second
Bedroom 3 Level:

Second
Bedroom 4 Level:

Second
Bedroom 5 Level:

Second

Baths

Total Baths:

3.5
Total Baths:

4
Full Baths:

3
Half Baths:

1
Bathroom 1 Level:

First
Bathroom 1 Features:

Bathroom - Half
Bathroom 2 Level:

Second
Bathroom 2 Features:

Bathroom - Full
Bathroom 3 Level:

Second
Bathroom 3 Features:

Bathroom - Full

The Listing

Home Warranty:

false
Sub Agency Relationship Offered:

No

Heating & Cooling

Heating:

Steam
Heating:

true
Cooling:

None
Cooling:

false

Utilities

Sewer:

Public Sewer
Water Source:

Public

Schools

Elementary School:

Runkle
Middle Or Junior School:

Runkle
High School:

Brookline High

The Community

Subdivision Name:

Fisher Hill
Senior Community:

false
Community Features:

Public Transportation
Spa:

false
Association:

false

Parking

Garage:

true
Attached Garage:

false
Garage Spaces:

1
Carport:

false
Parking Total:

2
Parking Features:

Detached
Covered Spaces:

1
Open Parking:

true

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$372/mo.

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Sale history

Date	Event	Source	Price	% Change
1/17/25 Jan 17, 2025	Sold	MLSPIN	$2,400,000	-19.9%
9/12/24 Sep 12, 2024	Pending	MLSPIN	$2,995,000
6/24/24 Jun 24, 2024	Listed / Active	MLSPIN	$2,995,000

House Sold on 1/17/2025

$2,400,000

Listing provided by broker:

Claire McClintock

Coldwell Banker Realty - Brookline

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278 Clinton Rd

Brookline, MA 02445