Kitchen and Appliances
- Range
- Refrigerator
- Laundry FeaturesIn Building
- Dining Room Dimensions11.083333333' X 5.333333333'
- Dining Room LevelFirst
- Dining Room Sqft59
- Kitchen Dimensions11.083333333' X 6.833333333'
- Kitchen LevelFirst
- Kitchen Sqft76
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Home Highlights
23% Under Estimated ValueQuantarium estimate: $650,466
20% Below Area $/Sq Ft$629 vs $790, the Brookline median
Open HouseSat 11:00 am-1:00 pm ET (10-24-2026)
Minimal Flood RiskFEMA Zone X (unshaded)
About This Home
Excellent opportunity to bring your vision to life in the heart of Brookline! Located in the professionally managed Kentwood Manor, this 2-bedroom, 1-bath condo offers 795 square feet of living space and incredible potential for buyers looking to renovate and make it their own. The functional layout features a spacious living and dining area, hardwood floors, large windows providing abundant natural light, and two well-proportioned bedrooms. Ready for its next chapter, this home presents an opportunity to customize and add value in a highly desirable location. Additional highlights include one assigned off-street parking space, elevator access, common laundry facilities, and a condo fee that includes heat, hot water, water, sewer, and more. Conveniently located near Coolidge Corner, Beacon Street, public transportation, Longwood Medical Area, and an abundance of shops, restaurants, and cafes. Bring your ideas and unlock the potential of this Brookline property!
Read moreKey Details
MLS #73592756
Monthly HOA$555
Price / Sq Ft$629
Property TypeCondo
Subdivision
Tax (2026)$5,960
Assessed Value$582,000
How This Home Compares
vs. the 290 homes for sale in BrooklinePrice$500,000
Median $1,649,000
$350,000
$36,000,000
70% below the median Brookline home ($1,649,000).
Price per Sq Ft$629
Median $790
$424
$1,887
20% below the median Brookline home ($790).
Home Size795 sq ft
Median 1,805 sq ft
447 sq ft
45,935 sq ft
56% smaller than the median Brookline home (1,805 sq ft).
Days on Market1 days
Median 53 days
0 days
377 days
Newer to the market than most homes here (53 days median).
197 Kent St Apt 42 at a Glance
MLS# 73592756
Offered at $500,000, this 2 bed, 1 bath home has 795 square feet of living space and was built in 1967. It sits in Brookline, zoned for Lawrence School and Brookline High School.
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Property Details
Garage and Parking
- Parking FeaturesOff Street, Assigned
- Parking Total1
Building and Construction
- Total Square Feet Living795
- Year Built1967
- Above Grade Finished Area795
- Building Area Total795
- Building Area UnitsSquare Feet
- Building NameKentwood Manor
- Entry LocationUnit Placement(Upper)
- Property Age59
- Levels or Stories1
- Building Total Stories1
- Structure TypeLow-Rise
- Year Built DetailsActual
- Year Built SourcePublic Records
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- Bedrooms2
- Primary Bedroom Dimensions13.333333333' X 13.5'
- Bedroom 2 Dimensions9.666666666' X 13.666666666'
- Primary Bedroom Sqft180
- Bedroom 2 Sqft132
- Primary Bedroom LevelFirst
- Bedroom 2 LevelFirst
- Total Bathrooms1
- Full Bathrooms1
- Bathroom 1 Dimensions5' X 6.916666666'
- Bathroom 1 Sqft35
- Bathroom 1 LevelFirst
Other Rooms
- Total Rooms4
- Living Room Dimensions12.333333333' X 16.916666666'
- Living Room Sqft209
- Entry Foyer Level4
- Living Room LevelFirst
Heating and Cooling
- Cooling FeaturesWall Unit(s)
- Heating FeaturesBaseboard
- Heating
Homeowners Association
- Association
- Association AmenitiesHot Water, Laundry, Elevator(s)
- Association Fee555
- Association Fee FrequencyMonthly
- Association Fee IncludesHeat, Water, Sewer, Insurance, Maintenance Structure, Maintenance Grounds, Snow Removal, Trash, Reserve Funds
- Calculated Total Monthly Association Fees555
Multi-Unit Info
- Number of Units68
Amenities and Community Features
- Community FeaturesPublic Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University
Other Property Info
- Annual Tax Amount5,960
- City RegionLongwood
- Source Listing StatusNew
- CountyNorfolk County
- DirectionsBeacon to Kent or Longwood to Kent
- Tax Year2026
- Source Property TypeResidential
- Home WarrantyNo
- AreaLongwood
- Property SubtypeCondo
- Source NeighborhoodLongwood
- Parcel NumberM:0127 B:0011 L:0027,33478
- Postal Code Plus 45471
- ZoningRES
- Property SubtypeCondominium
Utilities
- SewerPublic Sewer
- Water SourcePublic
Schools Zoned for This Home
Brookline School District
elementary & middle · K-8Photo: webLawrence School
10/10
high · 9-12Photo: webBrookline High School
8/10
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Price History
Listed For
$500,000
Last Sold $50,000 on 10-01-1982
First Recorded Sale $50,000 in 1982
SoldListed
| Date | Event | Price | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| MLSListed | Listed | $500,000 | +$450,000+900.0% |
| 10-01-1982Public RecordSold | Sold | $50,000 | — |
2026 Property Tax
$5,960per year
Assessed Value $582,000
Tax records back to 2003
| Year | Property Tax | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $5,960 | $582,000 |
| 2024 | $5,741 | $587,600 |
| 2023 | $5,680 | $569,700 |
| 2022 | $5,691 | $558,500 |
| 2021 | $5,419 | $553,000 |
| 2020 | $5,175 | $547,600 |
| 2019 | $4,886 | $521,500 |
| 2018 | $4,708 | $497,700 |
| 2017 | $4,553 | $460,800 |
| 2016 | $4,365 | $418,900 |
| 2015 | $4,068 | $380,900 |
| 2014 | $3,899 | $342,300 |
| 2006 | $3,052 | $319,600 |
| 2005 | $2,919 | $285,300 |
| 2004 | $2,834 | $266,600 |
| 2003 | $2,794 | $249,200 |
Sale prices from public records; list prices from the MLS. Taxes shown are for the prior owner and can change after a sale.
197 Kent St Apt 42 FAQ
At $500,000, the asking price of 197 Kent St Apt 42 is 69.7% below the median asking price of $1,649,000 for homes for sale in Brookline.
- Its price per square foot is $629, 20.4% below the median of $790 for homes for sale in Brookline.
- That is the 32nd lowest price per square foot of the 286 homes for sale in Brookline that list their size.
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