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Ideally located, this lovely Victorian style condo offers the perfect combination first floor -one level living in a charming 4-unit building. Nothing better than 10-foot ceilings and oversized windows to make your space luxurious and bright. With recent upgrades over the years, this condo offers an updated & well-designed bathroom with both a tub and separate shower; double sinks & towel warmer. The kitchen offers quality-built cabinets, gas cooking, exhaust vent, and plenty of space to enjoy your coffee overlooking the garden. Plant your herbs and enjoy the lush landscape. With direct access to the common yard from the kitchen, easy access for pets & cookouts. Fabulous proximity to the new Cypress St. playground, Brookline HS, MBTA Green Line, Longwood medical, Coolidge Corner & Brookline Village. This move-in ready condo offers one parking space, to the right of the unit and 2 guest spaces in the general lot. Well managed complex with basement storage.
Property Details for 72 Cypress St #1
Total Rooms: 4
Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 1Full 0Half
Living Area: 1115
Lot Size (Acres/SF): /
Lot Features:
Levels:
Total Parking Spaces: 1
Garage Spaces: 0
Parking Features: Assigned
Listing ID: 73448682
Postal Code: 02445
Neighborhood: Brookline Village
Elementary School District: John Pierce
Elementary School Buffer Zone:
High School: Brookline High School
Year Built: 1895
Architectural Style:
Basement: Y
Features for 72 Cypress St #1
Heating: Baseboard
Heating Zones:
Fireplaces: 1
Accessibility Features:
Association: False
Association Fee: 615
Fee Frequency: Monthly
Association Fee Includes: Heat, Water, Sewer, Insurance, Maintenance Structure, Maintenance Grounds, Snow Removal, Trash, Reserve Funds
Association Amenities:
Management Type:
Optional Fee:
Optional Fee Includes:
Elevator: False
Cooling: Window Unit(s)
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: 12
Owner Occupied Units:
Utilities & Financials for 72 Cypress St #1
Electric:
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Utility Connections:
Annual Tax: 8732
Assessed Value: 884700
Tax Year: 2025
Disclosures for 72 Cypress St #1
Disclosures: Current condo fee is $585.40 and is $615.00 beginning Jan. 2026.
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 72 Cypress St #1
List Date: 2025-10-28
Off Market Date: 2025-12-11
Under Agreement Date: 2025-12-11
Sold Date: 2026-02-11
List Office: William Raveis R.E. & Home Services
Listing Agent: The Murphy Group Lexington
Original List Price: $998,000
Sold Price: $935,000 (838.57)
Square Feet Disclosures:
Last Updated on: 2026-02-12 00:00:08 from: mls-pin
Buyer’s Office: Compass
Buyer’s Agent: The Muncey Group
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