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Welcome to the coveted Longwood Towers offering a high floor sunlight 2 bedroom plus office home with a Juliet balcony. This home opens into an inviting living and spacious dining room surrounded by large windows leading into the eat-in kitchen. The kitchen is updated with a Viking induction cooktop range and high-end appliances. The large primary bedroom has bay windows with beautiful tree-top views, an en-suite bathroom, and a walk-in closet. The 2nd bedroom is generously sized and is currently being used as a family room. An office completes the home with built-in bookshelves and ample storage. Special features include in-unit laundry, central AC, 2 additional storage units, and 1 valet parking spot. Longwood Towers is a full-service building that offers a 24/7 concierge, on-site property management, a fitness center, and a community room. Close to the Longwood Medical Center, public transportation, and all the great restaurants and shops Brookline and Boston have to offer.
Property Details for 20 Chapel #B807
Total Rooms: 5
Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 2Full 0Half
Living Area: 1555
Lot Size (Acres/SF): /
Lot Features:
Levels:
Total Parking Spaces: 1
Garage Spaces: 1
Parking Features: Under, Assigned
Listing ID: 73193847
Postal Code: 02445
Neighborhood: Fisher Hill
Elementary School District: John D. Runkle
Elementary School Buffer Zone:
High School: Brookline High School
Year Built: 1920
Architectural Style:
Basement: N
Features for 20 Chapel #B807
Heating: Forced Air
Heating Zones:
Fireplaces: 0
Accessibility Features:
Association: False
Association Fee: 1481.77
Fee Frequency: Monthly
Association Fee Includes: Heat, Water, Sewer, Insurance, Security, Maintenance Structure, Maintenance Grounds, Snow Removal, Trash
Association Amenities: Hot Water, Elevator(s), Garden Area, Parking
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 w/ Restrictions
Entry Level (Floor): 8
Entry Location:
Complex Complete: False
Total Units in Building: 241
Owner Occupied Units:
Utilities & Financials for 20 Chapel #B807
Electric:
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Utility Connections:
Annual Tax: 11022
Assessed Value: 1415300
Tax Year: 2023
Disclosures for 20 Chapel #B807
Disclosures: Taxes include residential exemption.
Exclusions:
Property Attached: True
Historic District:
Zoning Code: S-15
Zoning Description: SINGLE-FAMILY
Zoning Category: single_family
Zoning FAR:
Zoning Min Lot: 15000
Lead Paint: Unknown
SqFt Includes Basement: False
Square Feet Disclosures:
Voting Precinct: 12 Located at Runkle School Gymnasium, 50 Druce Street (Front Entrance)
Listing Lifecycle for 20 Chapel #B807
List Date: 2024-01-16
Off Market Date: 2024-03-19
Under Agreement Date: 2024-03-03
Sold Date: 2024-04-02
List Office: MGS Group Real Estate LTD - Wellesley
Listing Agent: Rachel Goldman
Original List Price: $1,695,000
Sold Price: $1,695,000 (1090.03)
Square Feet Disclosures:
Last Updated on: 2026-02-02 20:14:28 from: mls-pin
Buyer’s Office: Hammond Residential Real Estate
Buyer’s Agent: Brenda van der Merwe
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