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Built in 1895 by Peter Graffam, the creative force behind the development of this neighborhood at the turn of 19th Century. The architects were Greenleaf and Cobb. The house retains much of the original detail; an L-shaped veranda and 2-story bay windows, leaded/stained glass. A capacious entry with golden oak staircase and wainscotting opens to beautiful LR with bookcases and fireplace, a gracious dining room, and a bright kitchen w/ induction cooking, oak cabinets and quartz counters. Access to private garden. Staircase includes magnificent leaded glass windows and leads to peaceful refuge of 2-room primary suite: Bedroom, sitting room with fireplace, and ensuite bath with lovely tile and marble accents. Two more bedrooms, a hall bath, and a laundry closet complete the second floor. The third floor has a great room with vaulted ceiling, skylights, for billiards, movies, or yoga. Three more bedrooms/offices and a hall bath. Many updates: heat/AC heat pump. Sep. apt. on 1st floor.
Property Details for 11 Abbottsford Road
Total Rooms: 13
Bedrooms: 8
Bathrooms: 4Full 1Half
Living Area: 4720
Lot Size (Acres/SF): 0.15/ 6660
Lot Features:
Levels:
Total Parking Spaces: 4
Garage Spaces: 1
Parking Features: Detached, Paved Drive, Off Street, Tandem
Listing ID: 73370220
Postal Code: 02446
Neighborhood: Coolidge Corner
Elementary School District: Florida Ruffin Ridley
Elementary School Buffer Zone:
High School: Brookline High School
Year Built: 1898
Architectural Style:
Basement: Full, Bulkhead, Unfinished
Features for 11 Abbottsford Road
Heating: Hot Water, Heat Pump, Natural Gas, Electric, Fireplace
Heating Zones:
Fireplaces: 3
Accessibility Features:
Association: False
Association Fee:
Fee Frequency:
Association Fee Includes:
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Management Type:
Optional Fee:
Optional Fee Includes:
Elevator: False
Cooling: Heat Pump, Ductless
Cooling Zones:
Private Pool: False
Pool Features:
Waterfront: False
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Pets Allowed:
Entry Level (Floor):
Entry Location:
Complex Complete: False
Total Units in Building:
Owner Occupied Units:
Utilities & Financials for 11 Abbottsford Road
Electric:
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Utility Connections:
Annual Tax: 23112
Assessed Value: 2688200
Tax Year: 2025
Disclosures for 11 Abbottsford Road
Disclosures: There is a legal two room apt. on first floor. Leased until 8/31, then TAW. Ask agent about lead paint information. Included in sale is the billiards table and a safe in first floor cabinet.
Exclusions:
Property Attached: False
Historic District: Graffam-McKay
Zoning Code: T-5(NH)
Zoning Description: TWO-FAMILY & ATTACHED SINGLE-FAMILY
Zoning Category: two_family
Zoning FAR:
Zoning Min Lot: 5000
Lead Paint: Unknown
SqFt Includes Basement: False
Square Feet Disclosures:
Voting Precinct: 8 Located at Ridley School, Gymnasium, (Stedman Street Entrance)
Listing Lifecycle for 11 Abbottsford Road
List Date: 2025-05-06
Off Market Date: 2025-09-16
Under Agreement Date: 2025-09-02
Sold Date: 2025-12-29
List Office: Hammond Residential Real Estate
Listing Agent: Susan and Jen Rothstein Team
Original List Price: $3,395,000
Sold Price: $2,621,500 (555.4)
Square Feet Disclosures:
Last Updated on: 2026-02-07 13:51:05 from: mls-pin
Buyer’s Office: Gibson Sotheby's International Realty
Buyer’s Agent: Scott Goldsmith
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