Building and Construction
- Year Built1971
- Building Area UnitsSquare Feet
- Foundation DetailsConcrete Perimeter
- Property Age55
- Year Built DetailsActual
- Year Built SourcePublic Records
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Home Highlights
Lower Property Taxes$57,884/yr, 46% below the typical Brookline rate
No HOAMost homes for sale here have HOA fees
Big Lot for the Area1.95 acres vs 0.33 acre median
Minimal Flood RiskFEMA Zone X (unshaded)
About This Home
Encompassing just under two acres of wooded, private land, 39 Cottage Street presents an exceptional setting for a custom-built estate in one of Greater Boston's most sought-after communities. Nestled among mature trees and natural landscape, the property offers remarkable privacy and a sense of seclusion while remaining just minutes from Boston and Chestnut Hill's shopping, dining, golf courses, and premier schools. With a scale seldom found in Brookline, the site provides the flexibility to create a truly bespoke residence tailored to your vision. A rare offering where privacy, location, and possibility converge. This lot can also be divided into two buildable lots.
Read moreKey Details
MLS #73543050
Monthly HOA$0
Price / Sq Ft
Property TypeSingle Family
Subdivision
Tax (2026)$57,884
Assessed Value$5,652,700
How This Home Compares
vs. the 288 homes for sale in BrooklinePrice$11,000,000
Median $1,649,500
$350,000
$36,000,000
567% above the median Brookline home ($1,649,500).
Lot Size1.95 acres
Median 0.30 acres
0.02 acres
22.96 acres
553% larger than the median Brookline home (0.30 acres).
Days on Market112 days
Median 55 days
0 days
375 days
On the market longer than most homes here (55 days median).
39 Cottage St at a Glance
MLS# 73543050
Offered at $11,000,000, this 0 bed home was built in 1971. It sits in Brookline, zoned for Roland Hayes School and Brookline High School.
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Property Details
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- Bedrooms0
- Total Bathrooms0
Heating and Cooling
- Heating
Land Info
- Lot DescriptionWooded, Level
- Lot Size Acres1.95
- Lot Size Square Feet84,935
Homeowners Association
- AssociationNo
- Calculated Total Monthly Association Fees0
School Information
- Elementary SchoolRoland Hayes
- High SchoolBrookline High School
- Middle SchoolRoland Hayes
Amenities and Community Features
- Community FeaturesPublic Transportation, Shopping, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Medical Facility, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University
Other Property Info
- Annual Tax Amount57,884
- Source Listing StatusActive
- CountyNorfolk County
- DirectionsWarren St to Cottage St.
- Tax Year2026
- Source Property TypeResidential
- Home WarrantyNo
- Parcel Number41716
- ZoningS40
- Property SubtypeSingle Family Residence
Utilities
- SewerPublic Sewer
- Water SourcePublic
Schools Zoned for This Home
Brookline School District
elementary & middle · K-8Photo: webRoland Hayes School
8/10
high · 9-12Photo: webBrookline High School
8/10
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Price History
Listed For
$11,000,000
Last Sold $2,425,000 on 08-29-2013
First Recorded Sale $28,750 in 1970
SoldListed
| Date | Event | Price | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 09-09-2026MLSListing Removed | Listing Removed | — | — |
| MLSListed | Listed | $11,000,000 | +$0+0.0% |
| MLSListed | Listed | $11,000,000 | +$8,575,000+353.6% |
| 08-29-2013MLSSold | Sold | $2,425,000 | +$30,000+1.3% |
| 06-12-2012MLSListing Removed | Listing Removed | — | — |
| MLSListed | Listed | $2,395,000 | +$0+0.0% |
| MLSListed | Listed | $2,395,000 | +$2,366,250+8230.4% |
| 09-16-1970Public RecordSold | Sold | $28,750 | — |
2026 Property Tax
$57,884per year
Assessed Value $5,652,700
Tax records back to 2003
| Year | Property Tax | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $57,884 | $5,652,700 |
| 2024 | $38,334 | $3,923,600 |
| 2023 | $33,938 | $3,404,000 |
| 2022 | $33,034 | $3,241,800 |
| 2021 | $30,549 | $3,117,200 |
| 2020 | $27,140 | $2,872,000 |
| 2019 | $25,629 | $2,735,200 |
| 2018 | $25,479 | $2,693,300 |
| 2017 | $25,105 | $2,541,000 |
| 2016 | $24,745 | $2,374,800 |
| 2015 | $23,703 | $2,219,400 |
| 2014 | $23,033 | $2,022,200 |
| 2006 | $17,332 | $1,814,900 |
| 2005 | $17,791 | $1,739,100 |
| 2004 | $17,277 | $1,625,300 |
| 2003 | $16,564 | $1,477,600 |
Sale prices from public records; list prices from the MLS. Taxes shown are for the prior owner and can change after a sale.
39 Cottage St FAQ
At $11,000,000, the asking price of 39 Cottage St is about 6.7 times the median asking price of $1,649,500 for homes for sale in Brookline.
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