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This beautifully renovated Chestnut Hill Colonial marks the Holy Grail of Brookline house-hunting: A truly turnkey 4-bed single family with a great open floor plan, an enviable kitchen, modern infrastructure, a fabulous backyard, central air, and a one-car garage for under $1.5 million. The 1st floor living, dining and family room spaces flow easily into the 2019 kitchen outfitted with quartz counters, custom cabinets, and Thermador appliances. The kitchen offers great views of the backyard, which features landscaped gardens and newer hardscaping including a stone patio and retaining walls. The 2nd level, extensively renovated over the last six years, offers three bedrooms, a charming study, and a modern bathroom with Ann Sacks tile and hi-end finishes. Addl. bedroom and office on the 3rd floor. Numerous infrastructure updates since 2019 including new cedar shingles, boiler, Pella windows, Jeld-wen doors, & basement updates. Lovely area near Baker School, shops, parks, golf & downtown.
Property Details for 18 Wolcott Rd
Total Rooms: 10
Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 1Full 1Half
Living Area: 2243
Lot Size (Acres/SF): 0.15/ 6619
Lot Features: Gentle Sloping
Levels:
Total Parking Spaces: 3
Garage Spaces: 1
Parking Features: Attached, Under, Garage Door Opener, Off Street, Paved
Listing ID: 73428376
Postal Code: 02467
Neighborhood: South Brookline
Elementary School District: Edith C. Baker
Elementary School Buffer Zone:
High School: Brookline High School
Year Built: 1928
Architectural Style: Colonial
Basement: Full, Walk-Out Access, Interior Entry, Concrete
Features for 18 Wolcott Rd
Heating: Central, Natural Gas
Heating Zones: 3
Fireplaces: 1
Accessibility Features:
Association: False
Association Fee:
Fee Frequency:
Association Fee Includes:
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Optional Fee:
Optional Fee Includes:
Elevator: False
Cooling: Central Air
Cooling Zones: 1
Private Pool: False
Pool Features:
Waterfront: False
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Complex Complete: False
Total Units in Building:
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Utilities & Financials for 18 Wolcott Rd
Electric: Circuit Breakers
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Utility Connections: for Gas Range, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
Annual Tax: 13437
Assessed Value: 1361400
Tax Year: 2025
Disclosures for 18 Wolcott Rd
Disclosures: Taxes do NOT include the residential exemption. Owner occupants in Brookline may be eligible to apply for a future property tax reduction based on the residential exemption.
Exclusions:
Property Attached: False
Historic District:
Zoning Code: S-10
Zoning Description: SINGLE-FAMILY
Zoning Category: single_family
Zoning FAR:
Zoning Min Lot: 10000
Lead Paint: Unknown
SqFt Includes Basement: False
Square Feet Disclosures: Includes 203 sf in finished basement per public record
Voting Precinct: 15 Located at Fire Station 6 (Rear), 962 Hammond Street
Listing Lifecycle for 18 Wolcott Rd
List Date: 2025-09-09
Off Market Date: 2025-09-19
Under Agreement Date: 2025-09-15
Sold Date: 2025-11-10
List Office: Compass
Listing Agent: Elisabeth Preis
Original List Price: 1475000
Sold Price: 1523000 (679)
Square Feet Disclosures: Includes 203 sf in finished basement per public record
Last Updated on: 2026-02-07 13:50:40 from: mls-pin
Buyer’s Office: Coldwell Banker Realty - New England Home Office
Buyer’s Agent: Paul Whaley/Charlie Ring Team
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