September 25, 2007
Housing Prices Holding Steady in Brookline?
Is it just my imagination, or are Brookline housing prices holding steadier than you might imagine in this shaky market? Until recently, I had been looking to buy a 2 bedroom condo of more than 1000 square feet in Brookline. Two years ago, I could barely find anything decent for less than $500,000. These days, I can find stuff for, well, a little bit less than $500,000 — but not by much. Brookline’s prices have dropped, but not shockingly so. Whether prices will continue to remain steady is anyone’s guess, but my bet is yes: Brookline’s great school system, proximity to Boston, and urban, walkable feel combined with tree-lined streets and well-kept, safe parks is going to mean that housing slump or not, prices remain high.
If I were still out shopping for a two-bed condo for under $500K (better yet $450K) here are a few I would take a look at:
33 Kent Street, No. 8, 1180 sq.ft.
1496 Beacon Street, No. 5 — $415K, 1075 sq. ft.
138 Fuller, No. 2 — $399K, 1000 sq.ft.
23 Warwick Rd, No. 4 — $459K, 1,313 sq. ft.
betty said:
Are these prices still holding or dropping? Are they still available?
January 23, 2008 9:59 PM
Janice said:
I think Brookline is holding steady. A little pricey to me.
January 24, 2008 12:59 PM
Noelle said:
Well if you’re paying for the environment this condo’s located in, why not pay a little more for those perks?
January 24, 2008 1:40 PM
Sean said:
Those listing don’t sound too bad, though I wish they had pictures.
January 24, 2008 1:41 PM
Ted said:
These do sound interesting. Are they in Brookline or Brighton?
January 25, 2008 1:52 AM
pamela.reynolds said:
To Ted:
All listings are in Brookline. There seems to be a glitch with the computer on the first listing though.
January 25, 2008 6:40 AM
jpt said:
The first listing must be a glitch… where did you get it? It’s not for sale. (I should know - I own it :))
March 14, 2008 7:31 PM