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Sunny, free-standing TH on cul-de-sac w/landscaped grounds, near Larz Anderson park. Open floor plan w/cath ceilings, windows galore, & hwd floors throughout. Welcoming foyer leads to formal DR & Library w/built-ins. Open kitchen w/granite, breakfast bar, SS appliances, maple cab, eat-in area. 2005 FR addition overlooks private patio. 1st fl laundry room & powder room. Master suite w/tray ceiling, walk-in closet, Jacuzzi, twin vanities. LL game room, walk-in cedar closet. Like a single family.
Property Details for 71 Meadowbrook Rd #1
Total Rooms: 9
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2Full 1Half
Living Area: 2,600
Lot Size (Acres/SF): /
Lot Features:
Levels:
Total Parking Spaces: 4
Garage Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Attached, Garage Door Opener
Listing ID: 71247380
Postal Code: 02445
Neighborhood: Chestnut Hill
Elementary School District: Roland Hayes
Elementary School Buffer Zone:
High School: Brookline High School
Year Built: 1998
Architectural Style:
Basement: Y
Features for 71 Meadowbrook Rd #1
Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
Heating Zones:
Fireplaces: 1
Accessibility Features:
Association: False
Association Fee: $250
Fee Frequency:
Association Fee Includes: Road Maintenance, Maintenance Grounds, Snow Removal
Association Amenities:
Management Type:
Optional Fee:
Optional Fee Includes:
Elevator: False
Cooling: Central Air, Dual
Cooling Zones:
Private Pool: False
Pool Features:
Waterfront: False
Waterfront Features:
Pets Allowed: Yes
Entry Level (Floor): 1
Entry Location:
Complex Complete: False
Total Units in Building: 8
Owner Occupied Units:
Utilities & Financials for 71 Meadowbrook Rd #1
Electric:
Water Source: Public, City/Town Water, City/Town Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer
Utility Connections:
Annual Tax: $8,079
Assessed Value: $877,600
Tax Year: 2011
Disclosures for 71 Meadowbrook Rd #1
Disclosures: Property is broker's personal residence, taxes reflect res. exempt., FR flat screen tv included.
Exclusions:
Property Attached: False
Historic District:
Zoning Code: S-15
Zoning Description: SINGLE-FAMILY
Zoning Category: single_family
Zoning FAR:
Zoning Min Lot: 15,000
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 71 Meadowbrook Rd #1
List Date: 2011-06-12
Off Market Date: 2011-07-27
Under Agreement Date: 2011-06-30
Sold Date: 2011-08-22
List Office: Rochelle Real Estate
Listing Agent: Rochelle Shoostine
Original List Price: $968,800
Sold Price: $936,800 ($360)
Square Feet Disclosures:
Last Updated on: 2026-08-01 04:15:23 from: mls-pin
Buyer’s Office: RE/MAX Unlimited
Buyer’s Agent: Dan Gorfinkle
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