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Sunny and beautifully maintained English Tudor on a picturesque tree-lined Brookline street. Thoughtfully updated and move-in ready, this home blends classic charm with modern improvements. The sun-filled eat-in kitchen features newer appliances (2025–2026) and opens to an enhanced backyard with updated hardscaping, fencing, and hot tub. The main level offers a formal dining room, spacious living room with fireplace, flexible office/bonus room, half bath, and dedicated laundry. Upstairs includes four bedrooms, a newly added primary bath (2025), and a fully renovated family bath (2025). The lower level features updated flooring (2022) and a full bath (2022). Recent updates include boiler (2023), heating system (2022), mini-splits (2023), driveway resurfacing (2025), and more. Hardwood floors, central air, insulated windows, and a rare direct-entry two-car garage complete this offering. Convenient to parks, shopping, and dining.
Property Details for 227 Bonad Rd
Total Rooms: 8
Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 3Full 1Half
Living Area: 2,371
Lot Size (Acres/SF): 0.15/ 6,817
Lot Features:
Levels:
Total Parking Spaces: 4
Garage Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Under, Paved Drive, Off Street
Listing ID: 73481988
Postal Code: 02467
Neighborhood: South Brookline
Elementary School District: Edith C. Baker
Elementary School Buffer Zone:
High School: Brookline High School
Year Built: 1940
Architectural Style:
Basement: Full, Finished, Garage Access
Features for 227 Bonad Rd
Heating: Steam
Heating Zones:
Fireplaces: 1
Accessibility Features:
Association: False
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Association Fee Includes:
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Optional Fee:
Optional Fee Includes:
Elevator: False
Cooling: Central Air, Dual
Cooling Zones:
Private Pool: False
Pool Features:
Waterfront: False
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Entry Location:
Complex Complete: False
Total Units in Building:
Owner Occupied Units:
Utilities & Financials for 227 Bonad Rd
Electric:
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Utility Connections:
Annual Tax: $13,704
Assessed Value: $1,388,500
Tax Year: 2025
Disclosures for 227 Bonad Rd
Disclosures: 2 car garage parking is tandem; note inclusions/exclusions in attachments
Exclusions:
Property Attached: False
Historic District:
Zoning Code: S-7
Zoning Description: SINGLE-FAMILY
Zoning Category: single_family
Zoning FAR:
Zoning Min Lot: 7,000
Lead Paint: Unknown
SqFt Includes Basement: False
Square Feet Disclosures:
Voting Precinct: 16 Located at Putterham Branch Library, 959 West Roxbury Parkway
Listing Lifecycle for 227 Bonad Rd
List Date: 2026-03-03
Off Market Date: 2026-03-23
Under Agreement Date: 2026-03-10
Sold Date:
List Office: Compass
Listing Agent: The Shahani Group
Original List Price: $1,749,900
Sold Price: ()
Square Feet Disclosures:
Last Updated on: 2026-03-24 02:00:26 from: mls-pin
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