Rare opportunity to own an expanded Garrison Colonial on a 13,500 sqft lot in Brookline’s desirable Chestnut Hill. First floor features an ideal layout w/attached two-car garage, mudroom, kitchen, dining & living rooms, plus an inviting den w/original woodwork & built-ins. Upstairs offers a primary suite w/en suite bath, walk-in closet, & bonus nursery/office w/skylights & vaulted ceilings plus two spacious bedrooms & a full bath. Finished basement includes a laundry room & flexible space for a gym, playroom, or home office. A walk-up attic provides abundant storage. Step outside to a truly exceptional backyard—lush gardens, curated flowers, & a large patio create a perfect space for entertaining or relaxing - a private outdoor retreat rarely found in this neighborhood. Located just moments from Allandale Farm, Chestnut Hill’s shops, restaurants & convenient public transit access, this home effortlessly blends serene suburban living with urban accessibility.
Sold for $1,525,000
$1,525,000
394 Vfw Pkwy, Brookline, MA 02467
4beds
3,257sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1955
0.31 Acres Lot
$1,573,000 Zestimate®
$468/sqft
$5,843 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,573,000
$1.45M - $1.70M
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Large patioAttached two-car garageCurated flowersLush gardensPrivate outdoor retreatWalk-in closet
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Listed by:
Elizabeth Damon 207-240-6734,
Donnelly + Co. 617-982-0160,
Charlotte Polk 781-264-8546
Bought with:
Elizabeth Damon
Donnelly + Co.
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73370448
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Level: Second
Bedroom 2
- Level: Second
Bedroom 3
- Level: Second
Bedroom 4
- Level: Fourth Floor
Primary bathroom
- Features: Yes
Bathroom 1
- Level: First
Bathroom 2
- Level: Second
Bathroom 3
- Level: Second
Dining room
- Level: First
Family room
- Level: First
Kitchen
- Level: First
Living room
- Level: First
Heating
- Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Electric Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
- Laundry: In Basement
Features
- Walk-up Attic
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Basement: Finished
- Number of fireplaces: 2
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,257
- Total interior livable area: 3,257 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,225
- Finished area below ground: 1,032
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Attached, Off Street, Paved
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Uncovered spaces: 2
Features
- Patio & porch: Porch, Deck, Deck - Composite, Patio
- Exterior features: Porch, Deck, Deck - Composite, Patio, Fenced Yard, Garden
- Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed,Fenced
Lot
- Size: 0.31 Acres
Details
- Parcel number: 42251
- Zoning: Res
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial,Garrison
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1955
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 200+ Amp Service
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Green energy
- Energy generation: Solar
Community & neighborhood
Community
- Community features: Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Medical Facility, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Public School, T-Station, Sidewalks
Location
- Region: Brookline
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/24/2025 | Sold | $1,525,000$468/sqft |
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| 5/6/2025 | Listed for sale | $1,525,000+548.9%$468/sqft |
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| 7/30/1993 | Sold | $235,000+78%$72/sqft |
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| 7/3/1991 | Sold | $132,000-46.8%$41/sqft |
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| 3/12/1987 | Sold | $248,000$76/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $12,432 +4.9% | $1,259,600 +3.9% |
| 2024 | $11,850 +8.9% | $1,212,900 +11.2% |
| 2023 | $10,877 +2.7% | $1,091,000 +5% |
| 2022 | $10,586 +8.1% | $1,038,900 +4% |
| 2021 | $9,790 +8.8% | $999,000 +4.9% |
| 2020 | $8,998 +5.9% | $952,200 +5% |
| 2019 | $8,498 +2.1% | $906,900 +3.1% |
| 2018 | $8,321 +1.5% | $879,600 +6% |
| 2017 | $8,197 +1.4% | $829,700 +7% |
| 2016 | $8,080 +4.4% | $775,400 +7% |
| 2015 | $7,740 +16% | $724,700 +23.8% |
| 2014 | $6,670 +0.7% | $585,600 +3% |
| 2013 | $6,623 +2.2% | $568,500 |
| 2012 | $6,481 +6.6% | $568,500 +5.7% |
| 2011 | $6,078 +3% | $537,900 |
| 2010 | $5,901 +2.6% | $537,900 |
| 2009 | $5,750 +1.5% | $537,900 -3.4% |
| 2008 | $5,667 +1.2% | $556,700 -3.2% |
| 2007 | $5,598 +1.2% | $575,300 -0.7% |
| 2006 | $5,532 +3.6% | $579,300 +11% |
| 2005 | $5,338 +1.6% | $521,800 +5.6% |
| 2004 | $5,252 +12.3% | $494,100 +18.4% |
| 2003 | $4,677 -10.2% | $417,200 +3.3% |
| 2002 | $5,209 +6.2% | $403,800 +39.2% |
| 1999 | $4,906 | $290,100 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Chestnut Hill
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Baker SchoolGrades: K-8Distance: 0.6 mi
- 8/10Brookline High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2.8 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Baker
- Middle: Baker
- High: Brookline High
Source: MLS PIN. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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