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This beautifully renovated upper-level duplex blends style, space, and location—just moments from Emerson Gardens. Enjoy a private backyard with patio, storage shed, two parking spots, and access to a shared garden. Enter through a private entrance into a soaring 19-ft foyer and sun-filled open living/dining area. The chef’s kitchen features granite counters, stainless appliances, gas range, pantry, and breakfast bar, all flowing into a dining space with fireplace and cozy nook. A spacious family room with fireplace, a first-floor primary suite, laundry, and yard access complete the main level. Upstairs offers a luxurious primary suite with walk-in closet and spa bath, two skylit bedrooms, a stylish family bath, and a private balcony. Additional highlights include central air, full insulation, and a versatile bonus room with storage in the basement. Close to Brookline Village, shops, parks, Brookline High, the T, and Longwood Medical Area—urban living at its best.
Property Details for 35 Waverly St #35
Total Rooms: 7
Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 3Full 0Half
Living Area: 2782
Lot Size (Acres/SF): /
Lot Features:
Levels:
Total Parking Spaces: 2
Garage Spaces: 0
Parking Features: Off Street, Tandem, Deeded, Paved
Listing ID: 73362190
Postal Code: 02445
Neighborhood: Brookline Village
Elementary School District: John Pierce
Elementary School Buffer Zone:
High School: Brookline High School
Year Built: 1900
Architectural Style:
Basement: Y
Features for 35 Waverly St #35
Heating: Baseboard, Natural Gas
Heating Zones:
Fireplaces: 2
Accessibility Features:
Association: False
Association Fee: 642
Fee Frequency:
Association Fee Includes: Water, Sewer, Insurance, Maintenance Structure, Maintenance Grounds, Snow Removal, Trash
Association Amenities: Storage
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:
Entry Level (Floor): 2
Entry Location:
Complex Complete: False
Total Units in Building: 2
Owner Occupied Units:
Utilities & Financials for 35 Waverly St #35
Electric:
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Utility Connections:
Annual Tax: 13015
Assessed Value: 1665200
Tax Year: 2025
Disclosures for 35 Waverly St #35
Disclosures: The exclusive yard area of 35 Waverly is towards to the back of the yard. Please see the attached plot plan for details.
Exclusions:
Property Attached: False
Historic District:
Zoning Code: T-5
Zoning Description: TWO-FAMILY & ATTACHED SINGLE-FAMILY
Zoning Category: two_family
Zoning FAR:
Zoning Min Lot: 5000
Lead Paint: Unknown
SqFt Includes Basement: False
Square Feet Disclosures:
Voting Precinct: 6 Located at BHS Schluntz Gymnasium, 115 Greenough Street
Listing Lifecycle for 35 Waverly St #35
List Date: 2025-04-21
Off Market Date: 2025-05-31
Under Agreement Date: 2025-05-22
Sold Date: 2025-06-26
List Office: Dreamega International Realty LLC
Listing Agent: Yifei Wang
Original List Price: $2,349,680
Sold Price: $2,187,500 (786.3)
Square Feet Disclosures:
Last Updated on: 2026-02-07 13:49:49 from: mls-pin
Buyer’s Office: Conway - West Roxbury
Buyer’s Agent: Michael Olin
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