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Welcome home to this stunning Washington Square penthouse, two-level townhome with garage parking! Located just one block from Beacon Street and all of its fabulous amenities. Enter the front door to the sundrenched living room, complete with wood burning fireplace and separate seating nook. More natural light streams into the back of the unit courtesy of the dining room sliders that lead to a large, private outdoor space. White kitchen with stainless steel appliances and granite countertops. Pass the half bath as you head upstairs to find incredible cathedral ceilings throughout the second floor. At the top of the stairs is the laundry, full bath and a bonus loft space. Both bedrooms are spacious and have amazing closet space. Ample storage throughout this unit plus an exclusive space in the garage downstairs. Move right in!
Property Details for 626 Washington Street #3
Total Rooms: 5
Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 1Full 1Half
Living Area: 1369
Lot Size (Acres/SF): /
Lot Features:
Levels:
Total Parking Spaces: 1
Garage Spaces: 1
Parking Features: Under
Listing ID: 73428575
Postal Code: 02445
Neighborhood: Washington Square
Elementary School District: Michael Driscoll
Elementary School Buffer Zone:
High School: Brookline High School
Year Built: 1987
Architectural Style:
Basement: Y
Features for 626 Washington Street #3
Heating: Baseboard, Natural Gas
Heating Zones:
Fireplaces: 1
Accessibility Features:
Association: False
Association Fee: 784
Fee Frequency: Monthly
Association Fee Includes: Water, Sewer, Insurance, Maintenance Structure, Maintenance Grounds, Snow Removal, Trash
Association Amenities:
Management Type:
Optional Fee:
Optional Fee Includes:
Elevator: False
Cooling: Wall Unit(s)
Cooling Zones:
Private Pool: False
Pool Features:
Waterfront: False
Waterfront Features:
Pets Allowed: Yes w/ Restrictions
Entry Level (Floor): 3
Entry Location:
Complex Complete: False
Total Units in Building: 12
Owner Occupied Units:
Utilities & Financials for 626 Washington Street #3
Electric:
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Utility Connections:
Annual Tax: 10871
Assessed Value: 1101400
Tax Year: 2025
Disclosures for 626 Washington Street #3
Disclosures: Move-in fee of $300. Property taxes do not include residential exemption.
Exclusions:
Property Attached: False
Historic District:
Zoning Code: M-1.0
Zoning Description: APARTMENT HOUSE
Zoning Category: multi_family
Zoning FAR: 1
Zoning Min Lot:
Lead Paint: None
SqFt Includes Basement: False
Square Feet Disclosures:
Voting Precinct: 10 Located at Driscoll School, New Gymnasium, Washington Street Entrance
Listing Lifecycle for 626 Washington Street #3
List Date: 2025-09-10
Off Market Date: 2025-10-09
Under Agreement Date: 2025-09-26
Sold Date: 2025-11-14
List Office: Hawthorn Properties
Listing Agent: Rob and Meaghan
Original List Price: $1,025,000
Sold Price: $1,000,000 (730.46)
Square Feet Disclosures:
Last Updated on: 2026-02-07 13:50:49 from: mls-pin
Buyer’s Office: Yuan's Team Realty
Buyer’s Agent: Yuan Li
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