9 Downing Rd Brookline, MA 02445
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About 9 Downing Rd
Spectacular 5800 SqFt Colonial Revival c. 1907 with unbelievable original detail throughout, built for Leonard Rhodes, a Brookline greengrocer. Grand Foyer with Princess staircase, powder room; front to back formal living room with beamed ceiling, bow windows, fireplace w/carved maple mantel and Grueby Arts & Crafts hand-painted tile frieze. Wood panelled sunroom w stone fpl & stained glass; dining room w fireplace & pocket doors to family rm w/ tapestry wall paper w/woodland scenes, ornate ceiling lighting, fpl. Eat-in kitchen with great layout includes pantry w/laundry. On the 2nd floor, 4 bdrms and 3+ baths include a front to back primary suite, plus a sitting room. 4 additional bedrooms, cedar/storage walk-in closets, and a billiard room with a hand painted mural on the 3rd. Natural woodwork, ample closets/built-ins. 14+ room, 8BRs on a large corner lot. Close to shopping, schools, 2 MBTA lines. Sellers welcome offers with requests for buyer concessions
Highlights
(New)
Summary
- Partial Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 4
- Appliances: Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Range Hood
- Basement: Yes
- Flooring Type: Wood, Tile, Vinyl, Marble, Hardwood, Pine, Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Wood
- Interior: Bathroom - Half, Lighting - Overhead, Archway, Closet, Lighting - Sconce, Lighting - Pendant, Sun Room, Sitting Room, 3/4 Bath, Bathroom, Bonus Room, Bedroom, Laundry Chute
- Fireplace: Dining Room, Family Room, Living Room, Master Bedroom
- Total Bedroom Count: 8
- Parking: Paved Drive, Off Street, Tandem, Paved
- Exterior: Balcony / Deck, Porch, Balcony
- Architectural Style: Colonial, Colonial Revival
- Heating: Baseboard, Hot Water, Oil, Electric, Fireplace(s)
- Cooling: None
- List Price: $2,995,000
- Price/SqFt: $516
- Annual Tax Amount: $29,821
- Tax Year: 2024
- Lot: Corner Lot, Gentle Sloping
- Directions: from Washington Square take Washington Street toward Wholefoods and street is on the left
- Year Built: 1900
- Living Area: 5,803 SqFt
- Lot Size: 0.3 Acres
- MLS Number: 73410787
- MLS Name: MLS Property Information Network
- Office Name: Gibson Sotheby's International Realty
- Office Phone: (617) 522-2200
- Listing Agent: Mary M. Wallace
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Tax history
| Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,052,300 | $29,821 |
| 2023 | $3,016,300 | $30,073 |
| 2022 | $2,872,600 | $29,272 |
| 2021 | $2,762,100 | $27,069 |
| 2020 | $2,617,900 | $24,739 |
| 2019 | $2,493,200 | $23,361 |
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
6
Winship Elementary School
Public District PK-5
0.9 mi
•54 Dighton St
7
Morse
Public District PK-5
1.7 mi
•40 Granite St
6
Ward Elementary School
Public District KG-5
2.0 mi
•10 Dolphin Rd
School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.
Neighborhood
The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $131,731. The most common annual income of people living in Brookline, MA is between $100k-200k. The most common type of family is single, no kids. The most common level of education of people living in this area is post secondary degree.
How much money do the neighbors make?
What level of education do the neighbors have?
What types of families live nearby?
Are the neighbors home owners or renters?
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What do the neighbors do for fun?
Hiking/backpacking
Live Theatre
Tennis
Where do the neighbors shop?
Bloomingdales
Crate & Barrel
H&M
Where do the neighbors go to eat?
Starbucks
Boston Market
Chipotle
What do the neighbors drive?
Audi
Mercedes
BMW
What do the neighbors listen to?
Alternative
News- Rhythmic Contemporary Hits
Frequently asked questions
About 9 Downing Rd
The listing price of 9 Downing Rd property is $2,995,000.
The property 9 Downing Rd is a house located in Brookline, Massachusetts, 02445.
Active Listing: 9 Downing Rd is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
The nearby schools for 9 Downing Rd are: Winship Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Morse (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), Ward Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Michael Driscoll School (GreatSchools Rating 8/10), John D. Runkle School (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), Edward Devotion School (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), Brighton High School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), Boston Green Academy (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), Brookline High School (GreatSchools Rating 8/10).
According to the records, the last property tax for 2024 is $29,821 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
The property at 9 Downing Rd has 8 bedrooms and 4 full and 2 half bathrooms.
The property 9 Downing Rd is 5,803 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 9 Downing Rd is 1900.
This home is located at 9 Downing Rd in Brookline, MA and zip code 02445 in the Washington Square neighborhood. This 5,803 square foot home, which was built in 1900, sits on a 0.30 acre lot. Features: 8 bedrooms, 6 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since July 29, 2025 and is currently priced at $2,995,000.
Brookline, MA housing market in June 2025 saw over 38 listings sold above listed price, more than 11 sold at listed price and over 30 sold below. Between May and June 2025, Brookline, MA real estate market has seen decrease in the number of listings by 0.9%. While the average time on the market in June 2025 was 29 days, the median list price was $1,252,500.