For sale

$500,000

197 Kent St APT 42, Brookline, MA 02446

2beds

795sqft

$3,897/mo

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Condominium

Built in 1967

-- sqft lot

$498,400 Zestimate^®

$629/sqft

$555/mo HOA

What's special

Hardwood floorsTwo well-proportioned bedrooms

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!

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Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 1
Full bathrooms: 1

Primary bedroom

Level: First
Area: 180
Dimensions: 13.33 x 13.5

Bedroom 2

Level: First
Area: 132.11
Dimensions: 9.67 x 13.67

Bathroom 1

Level: First
Area: 34.58
Dimensions: 5 x 6.92

Dining room

Level: First
Area: 59.11
Dimensions: 11.08 x 5.33

Kitchen

Level: First
Area: 75.74
Dimensions: 11.08 x 6.83

Living room

Level: First
Area: 208.64
Dimensions: 12.33 x 16.92

Heating

Baseboard

Cooling

Wall Unit(s)

Appliances

Included: Range, Refrigerator
Laundry: In Building

Features

Has basement: No
Has fireplace: No

Interior area

Total structure area: 795
Total interior livable area: 795 sqft
Finished area above ground: 795

Property

Parking

Total spaces: 1
Parking features: Off Street, Assigned
Uncovered spaces: 1

Features

Entry location: Unit Placement(Upper)

Details

Parcel number: M:0127 B:0011 L:0027,33478
Zoning: RES

Construction

Type & style

Home type: Condo
Property subtype: Condominium

Condition

Year built: 1967

Utilities & green energy

Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public

Community & HOA

Community

Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University

HOA

Amenities included: Hot Water, Laundry, Elevator(s)
Services included: Heat, Water, Sewer, Insurance, Maintenance Structure, Maintenance Grounds, Snow Removal, Trash, Reserve Funds
HOA fee: $555 monthly

Location

Region: Brookline

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $629/sqft
Tax assessed value: $582,000
Annual tax amount: $5,960
Date on market: 10/20/2026
Listing terms: Contract

Estimated market value

$498,400

$473,000 - $523,000

$3,260/mo

Price history

Date	Event	Price
10/20/2026	Listed for sale	$500,000$629/sqft
Source: MLS PIN #73592756 Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2025	$5,915 +3%	$599,300 +2%
2024	$5,741 +1.1%	$587,600 +3.1%
2023	$5,680 -0.2%	$569,700 +2%
2022	$5,691 +5%	$558,500 +1%
2021	$5,419 +4.7%	$553,000 +1%
2020	$5,175 +5.9%	$547,600 +5%
2019	$4,886 +3.8%	$521,500 +4.8%
2018	$4,708 +3.4%	$497,700 +8%
2017	$4,553 +4.3%	$460,800 +10%
2016	$4,365 +7.3%	$418,900 +10%
2015	$4,068 +4.3%	$380,900 +11.3%
2014	$3,899 +2.7%	$342,300 +5%
2013	$3,798 +2.2%	$326,000
2012	$3,716 -0.3%	$326,000 -1.1%
2011	$3,726 +3%	$329,700
2010	$3,617 +2.6%	$329,700
2009	$3,524 +8.3%	$329,700 +3.2%
2008	$3,254 +1.6%	$319,600 -2.9%
2007	$3,203	$329,200