

This beautifully renovated second-floor condo offers a seamless blend of high-end finishes and timeless period detail, featuring original doors with crystal knobs and wood wainscoting. A sun-filled living room with a classic fireplace opens to an adjoining office/sunroom. A grand, elegant dining room with wainscoting provides a perfect setting for entertaining. The well-appointed kitchen features stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, an eat-in island, and custom cabinetry, with a rear deck just off the kitchen, ideal for everyday living. The single-level layout includes three generous bedrooms and 2.5 baths, highlighted by a spacious primary suite with a soaking tub and walk-in shower. Additional features include a mudroom area, in-unit laundry, basement storage, and access to common space. Enjoy a .41-acre common yard, heated garage parking, and tandem driveway space, just two blocks to shops, restaurants, parks, schools, and the T in the Graffam-McKay Historic District.
Property Details for 157 Babcock #2
Total Rooms: 10
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2Full 1Half
Living Area: 2,833
Lot Size (Acres/SF): 0.41/ 17,897
Lot Features:
Levels:
Total Parking Spaces: 3
Garage Spaces: 1
Parking Features: Detached, Garage Door Opener, Heated Garage, Deeded, Tandem, Driveway
Listing ID: 73507210
Postal Code: 02446
Neighborhood: Coolidge Corner
Elementary School District: Florida Ruffin Ridley
Elementary School Buffer Zone:
High School: Brookline High School
Year Built: 1922
Architectural Style:
Basement: Y
Features for 157 Babcock #2
Heating: Forced Air, Heat Pump, Natural Gas, Unit Control
Heating Zones:
Fireplaces: 1
Accessibility Features:
Association: False
Association Fee: $1,453
Fee Frequency: Monthly
Association Fee Includes: Water, Sewer, Insurance, Maintenance Structure, Snow Removal
Association Amenities:
Management Type:
Optional Fee:
Optional Fee Includes:
Elevator: False
Cooling: Central Air, Heat Pump, Unit Control
Cooling Zones:
Private Pool: False
Pool Features:
Waterfront: False
Waterfront Features:
Pets Allowed:
Entry Level (Floor): 3
Entry Location:
Complex Complete: False
Total Units in Building: 3
Owner Occupied Units:
Utilities & Financials for 157 Babcock #2
Electric:
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Utility Connections:
Annual Tax: $21,959
Assessed Value: $2,225
Tax Year: 2025
Disclosures for 157 Babcock #2
Disclosures: Renovated 2013/2014
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: 5,000
Lead Paint: Unknown
SqFt Includes Basement: False
Square Feet Disclosures:
Voting Precinct: 2 Located at Ridley School, Gymnasium, (Stedman Street Entrance)
Listing Lifecycle for 157 Babcock #2
List Date: 2026-04-24
Off Market Date:
Under Agreement Date:
Sold Date:
List Office: Hammond Residential Real Estate
Listing Agent: Eileen Strong O Boy
Original List Price: $2,499,000
Sold Price: ()
Square Feet Disclosures:
Last Updated on: 2026-04-25 00:01:31 from: mls-pin
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