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Have a look at this 1890 Brookline Village "Classic 7' brownstone which offers 3 beds, a large study (or 4th bed) and 2 bathrooms. Built during a time when dinner parties had their own room and privacy was designed into the floor plan. Think of it as the antidote to an open concept layout—the kitchen, the living room, and the dining room all have their own four walls, and you’ll find the bedrooms sequestered off in a wing of their own. When paired with the high ceilings, crown molding, pocket doors, and fireplaces reminiscent of this time, having formal living and dining rooms can create a sense of grandeur. Enjoy the locality of Brookline Village, 2nd level of living with city views, central a/c, in unit laundry, two private storage units, common outdoor space, easy rental parking, and quick access to the T, city, and Route 9. New renovations include refinished hardwood flooring, new light fixtures, kitchen appliances, and a lovely Calacatta Miraggio Cove Quartz kitchen countertops.
Property Details for 17 High Street #2
Total Rooms: 7
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2Full 0Half
Living Area: 1,825
Lot Size (Acres/SF): /
Lot Features:
Levels:
Total Parking Spaces: 0
Garage Spaces: 0
Parking Features: Rented, On Street
Listing ID: 73532689
Postal Code: 02445
Neighborhood: Pill Hill
Elementary School District: William H. Lincoln
Elementary School Buffer Zone: Pierce/Lincoln
High School: Brookline High School
Year Built: 1890
Architectural Style:
Basement: Y
Features for 17 High Street #2
Heating: Hot Water
Heating Zones:
Fireplaces: 3
Accessibility Features:
Association: False
Association Fee: $1,311
Fee Frequency: Monthly
Association Fee Includes: Heat, Water, Sewer, Insurance, Maintenance Structure, Snow Removal, Reserve Funds
Association Amenities: Hot Water, Storage
Management Type:
Optional Fee:
Optional Fee Includes:
Elevator: False
Cooling: Central Air
Cooling Zones:
Private Pool: False
Pool Features:
Waterfront: False
Waterfront Features:
Pets Allowed: Yes
Entry Level (Floor): 2
Entry Location:
Complex Complete: False
Total Units in Building: 5
Owner Occupied Units:
Utilities & Financials for 17 High Street #2
Electric:
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Utility Connections:
Annual Tax: $9,920
Assessed Value: $1,005,100
Tax Year: 2026
Disclosures for 17 High Street #2
Disclosures:
Exclusions:
Property Attached: False
Historic District: Pill Hill
Zoning Code: M-2.0
Zoning Description: APARTMENT HOUSE
Zoning Category: multi_family
Zoning FAR: 2
Zoning Min Lot:
Lead Paint: Unknown
SqFt Includes Basement: False
Square Feet Disclosures:
Voting Precinct: 4 Located at (Old) Lincoln School Gymnasium, 194 Boylston Street
Listing Lifecycle for 17 High Street #2
List Date: 2026-06-09
Off Market Date:
Under Agreement Date:
Sold Date:
List Office: Compass
Listing Agent: Joshua Stiles
Original List Price: $1,250,000
Sold Price: ()
Square Feet Disclosures:
Last Updated on: 2026-06-10 00:01:27 from: mls-pin
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