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Rare offering in Brookline's sought-after Lawrence School neighborhood -- this beautifully updated Philadelphia-style Victorian condominium offers the space and comfort of a single-family home, thoughtfully blending historic charm with modern updates. A gated front yard leads to a tastefully renovated front porch. The interior features high 9'4" ceilings, crown molding, bay windows, hardwood floors, and a gas fireplace in the living room. The eat-in kitchen is spacious and has direct access to a generous covered deck flanked by tall trees. The home includes 4 well-sized bedrooms, 2 updated bathrooms, and a lower level that offers flexibility for an office/playroom, along with substantial storage (with room for a home gym) and laundry. Additional highlights include a walk-out backyard perfect for grilling, a 3-car driveway, and a location close to the T, Longwood Medical, Coolidge Corner, and Brookline Village. Lawrence School is around the corner with no need to cross a street!
Property Details for 79 Saint Paul St #79
Total Rooms: 9
Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 2Full 0Half
Living Area: 2300
Lot Size (Acres/SF): /
Lot Features:
Levels:
Total Parking Spaces: 3
Garage Spaces: 0
Parking Features: Off Street, Tandem
Listing ID: 73356612
Postal Code: 02446
Neighborhood: Coolidge Corner
Elementary School District: Amos A. Lawrence
Elementary School Buffer Zone:
High School: Brookline High School
Year Built: 1910
Architectural Style:
Basement: Y
Features for 79 Saint Paul St #79
Heating: Electric Baseboard, Hot Water, Natural Gas
Heating Zones:
Fireplaces: 1
Accessibility Features:
Association: False
Association Fee: 386
Fee Frequency: Monthly
Association Fee Includes: Water, Sewer, Insurance, Trash
Association Amenities:
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): 1
Entry Location:
Complex Complete: False
Total Units in Building: 2
Owner Occupied Units:
Utilities & Financials for 79 Saint Paul St #79
Electric:
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Utility Connections:
Annual Tax: 11146
Assessed Value: 1475800
Tax Year: 2025
Disclosures for 79 Saint Paul St #79
Disclosures:
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: 3 Located at Morse Apartments, 90 Longwood Avenue
Listing Lifecycle for 79 Saint Paul St #79
List Date: 2025-04-08
Off Market Date: 2025-04-21
Under Agreement Date: 2025-04-21
Sold Date: 2025-06-03
List Office: MGS Group Real Estate LTD
Listing Agent: Rachel Goldman
Original List Price: $2,150,000
Sold Price: $2,225,000 (967.39)
Square Feet Disclosures:
Last Updated on: 2026-02-07 13:49:28 from: mls-pin
Buyer’s Office: Real Broker MA, LLC
Buyer’s Agent: Adams & Co. Team
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