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Rare to market-gorgeous, sunny and crisp Coolidge Corner 2+BR! Spacious layout features cook's kitchen w granite, SS appliances, gas cooking and butlers pantry. Formal dining w original china cabinet leads to lovely living room with front facing windows and adjacent den/office. Windows on three sides with southern exposure, high ceilings, original mouldings and renovated baths complete this home. Common patio, extra storage, pet friendly and prof managed. Steps to T and best of Brookline!
Property Details for 20 Winchester St #3
Total Rooms: 6
Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 2Full 0Half
Living Area: 1,296
Lot Size (Acres/SF): /
Lot Features:
Levels:
Total Parking Spaces: 2
Garage Spaces: 0
Parking Features: Rented
Listing ID: 71462631
Postal Code: 02446
Neighborhood: Coolidge Corner
Elementary School District: Florida Ruffin Ridley
Elementary School Buffer Zone: Driscoll/Ridley
High School: Brookline High School
Year Built: 1895
Architectural Style:
Basement: Y
Features for 20 Winchester St #3
Heating: Steam
Heating Zones:
Fireplaces: 0
Accessibility Features:
Association: False
Association Fee: $525
Fee Frequency: Monthly
Association Fee Includes: Heat, Gas, Water, Sewer, Insurance, Maintenance Structure, Snow Removal
Association Amenities: Hot Water, Storage
Management Type:
Optional Fee:
Optional Fee Includes:
Elevator: False
Cooling: Window Unit(s)
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: 8
Owner Occupied Units:
Utilities & Financials for 20 Winchester St #3
Electric:
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Utility Connections:
Annual Tax: $3,296
Assessed Value: $454,900
Tax Year: 2012
Disclosures for 20 Winchester St #3
Disclosures: 1 rental pkg across street and 1 a block 1/2 away
Exclusions:
Property Attached: False
Historic District:
Zoning Code: M-1.5
Zoning Description: APARTMENT HOUSE
Zoning Category: multi_family
Zoning FAR: 1.5
Zoning Min Lot:
Lead Paint: Yes
SqFt Includes Basement: False
Square Feet Disclosures:
Voting Precinct: 11 Located at Driscoll School, New Gymnasium, Washington Street Entrance
Listing Lifecycle for 20 Winchester St #3
List Date: 2012-12-05
Off Market Date: 2012-12-11
Under Agreement Date: 2012-12-11
Sold Date: 2013-01-28
List Office: Gibson Sotheby's International Realty
Listing Agent: Kyle Kaagan
Original List Price: $559,000
Sold Price: $575,000 ($444)
Square Feet Disclosures:
Last Updated on: 2026-07-19 08:52:49 from: mls-pin
Buyer’s Office: Bushari Group Real Estate
Buyer’s Agent: Elad Bushari
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