Brookline Home of the Week: 112-A Chestnut St.

Exceptional real estate opportunity to purchase two condominium units for one price.

This unique property is actually two for the price of one! Converted into two condominium units last year, this renovated two family house is now for sale and the purchase price includes both units. In addition to its economical value, this building is an efficient purchase with its many recent upgrades, including a newer gas heating system, electrical and plumbing, replacement windows, vinyl siding, renovated kitchens, updated tiled baths and a six-year young roof. Both units offer bright, spacious rooms with hardwood floors, exposed brick walls, oversized enclosed porches and off-street parking. The first-floor units offers five rooms; two bedrooms and one full bath, a living room, eat-in kitchen and sunroom and the second floor unit is …

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Brookline Home of the Week: 88 Cottage St.

Enjoy the stimulation of the city within a rural estate.

This bucolic three-acre property offers a picturesque rolling wooded landscape dotted with mature trees and includes a stream-fed pond, waterfall and scenic views of Sargent Pond. Is this really Brookline? It's difficult to believe this estate is located minutes to Boston with this widespread pictorial waterfront and country setting. This 52 year-old, 5,000 square foot farmhouse still portrays a gracious and welcoming ambiance, yet its extensive renovation seven years ago brought it up to today's standards and preferences while still preserving the spirit and character of its original design. The home is made up of nine spacious rooms with many original crafted details and durable materials. The front entry gracefully introduces guests …

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Brookline Home of the Week: 5 Regent Cir.

Rare opportunity in Fisher Hill for condo conversion or single-family residence with apartments.

This spectacular, elegant 1880's brick and stone 14-room townhouse offers many realty options to its next owner. For residents looking for a single-family residence, it boasts 12 rooms and 8+ bedrooms including two suites with separate entrances that could easily be used for an in-law apartment and/or au-pair suite. For investors, it also possesses a valid potential for reformation into a four or five unit condominium conversion. Whatever residential decision is made, this vintage property is a prized real estate opportunity that does not become available often. This tri-level, Back-Bay style structure hosts a treasure trove of period details, such as five fireplaces, elevated ceilings, hardwood floors, built-ins, ornate moldings and …

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House Hunt: Open Houses in Brookline, June 18 and June 19

A look at what's open on the housing market this weekend.

Searching for a new place to call home? Here is a sampling of open houses this weekend in Brookline. Flip through our photo gallery to take a peek at the open properties. Details about the property and open house are included in the photo caption.

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House Hunt: May 7 and 8

A look at what's open on the housing market this weekend.

Searching for a new place to call home? Here is a sampling of open houses this weekend in Brookline. Flip through our photo gallery to take a peek at the open properties. Details about the property are included in the photo caption.

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House Hunt: April 29 - May 1

Open houses in Brookline for the house hunter.

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Sold! April 15-19

A sampling of properties recently sold in Brookline.

Click on the photo to look at a gallery of five properties that sold in Brookline between April 15 and April 19.  CONDOS 70/80 Park St. List Price: $849,000   Sale Price: $830,000 Sold Date: April 15, 2011 Living Area: 1,989 sq. ft. Rooms: 6   Bedrooms: 3   Baths: 2 1781 Beacon St. List Price: $580,000   Sale Price: $560,500 Sold Date: April 15, 2011 Living Area: 1,218 sq. ft. Rooms: 5  Bedrooms: 2   Baths: 2  209 St. Paul St. List Price: $319,000   Sale Price: $317,500 Sold Date: April 15, 2011 Living Area: 702 sq. ft. Rooms: 3   Bedrooms: 1   Baths: 1  457 Washington St. List Price: $314,000   Sale Price: $307,000 Sold Date: April 15, 2011 Living Area: 758 sq. ft. Rooms: 3  Bedrooms: 1  Baths: 1  183 Kent St. List Price: $281,000   Sale …

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Sold! April 7-12

A roundup of properties recently sold in Brookline.

Click on the photo to look at a gallery of five homes that sold in Brookline between April 7 and April 12.  The same information without photos is available below in an easy-to-scan list. 416 VFW Parkway List Price: $525,000   Sold Price: $500,000 Sold Date: April 12, 2011 Living Area: 1,504 sq. ft. Rooms: 6   Bedrooms: 3   Baths: 1 full, 1 half 8 Juniper St., Unit 18 List Price: $215,000    Sold Price: $212,500 Sold Date: April 7, 2011 Living Area: 583 sq. ft. Rooms: 3   Bedrooms: 1   Baths: 1 50 Green St., Unit 315 List Price: $350,000   Sold Price: $348,500 Sold Date: April 8, 2011 Living Area: 705 sq. ft. Rooms: 3   Bedrooms: 1   Baths: 1 159 St. Paul St., Unit 5 List Price: $499,000   Sold Price: $486,000 Sold Date: April 7, 2011 …

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House Hunt: April 9-10

Some open houses in Brookline this weekend, April 9 and 10.

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House Hunt: March 27

Open houses this weekend: your chance to look at some beautiful Brookline homes that are up for sale.

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