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Ideally located in Brookline’s desirable Chestnut Hill, this 5-bedroom, 3.5-bath brick Colonial blends classic elegance with inviting charm. Owned by the same family for over 50 years, it’s ready to be loved by new owners. The main level features a grand living room that opens to a sunlit screened porch, a formal dining room, den, and a bedroom with en-suite bath. Upstairs offers a spacious primary suite with a large closet and full bath, three additional bedrooms, another full bath, and ample closets. The spacious, walkout basement has great potential for customization. An attached two-car garage and large driveway provide plenty of parking. Surrounded by lush greenery, the landscaped grounds offer a tranquil outdoor retreat. Enjoy easy access to the Green Line D train, local parks, Brookline’s top-rated schools, and a variety of shops and restaurants.
Property Details for 35 Jefferson Rd
Total Rooms: 10
Bedrooms: 5
Bathrooms: 3Full 1Half
Living Area: 3,634 sqft
Lot Size (Acres/SF): 0.25/ 10893
Lot Features:
Levels:
Total Parking Spaces: 6
Garage Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Attached, Under, Paved Drive, Paved
Listing ID: 73370212
Postal Code: 02467
Neighborhood: Chestnut Hill
Elementary School District: Roland Hayes
Elementary School Buffer Zone:
High School: Brookline High School
Year Built: 1920
Architectural Style:
Basement: Full, Partially Finished, Walk-Out Access
Features for 35 Jefferson Rd
Heating: Steam, Natural Gas
Heating Zones:
Fireplaces: 3
Accessibility Features:
Association: False
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Optional Fee Includes:
Elevator: False
Cooling: None
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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 35 Jefferson Rd
Electric:
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
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Annual Tax: $20,402
Assessed Value: $2,413,600
Tax Year: 2025
Disclosures for 35 Jefferson Rd
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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:
Voting Precinct: 15 Located at Fire Station 6 (Rear), 962 Hammond Street
Listing Lifecycle for 35 Jefferson Rd
List Date: May 6, 2025
Off Market Date: June 2, 2025
Under Agreement Date: 2025-05-19
Sold Date: September 8, 2025
List Office: Coldwell Banker Realty - Newton
Listing Agent: McKenzie Howarth
Original List Price: $2,195,000
Sold Price: $2,245,000 ($618/sqft)
Square Feet Disclosures:
Last Updated on: February 7, 2026 at 1:50 PM from: mls-pin
Buyer’s Office: Coldwell Banker Realty - Brookline
Buyer’s Agent: Deborah M. Gordon
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