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Listing broker remarks

Nestled on a tree-lined Brookline block, this beautifully updated, move-in ready residence seamlessly blends timeless mid-century elegance with crisp, contemporary charm. Impeccable design and beautifully curated fixtures and finishes distinguish every inch of this elegant home. The expansive formal living room, graced with a fireplace and picture window, flows easily into the open-plan dining area and kitchen. It also connects to an inviting first floor family room. Remodeled in 2025, the airy open kitchen is outfitted with quartz countertops, a large central island, a Wolf range, and modern appliances. A gorgeous new window and an ingenious Dutch door offer great sight lines to the stone patio and generous backyard / garden from the kitchen and dining area. The main level also offers three spacious bedrooms including a luxurious primary suite with a walk-in closet and a fully renovated ensuite bathroom that balances vintage charm with modern touches. The two other main level bedrooms share a second full bathroom. The versatile walkout lower level, recently re-finished, includes a convenient office, gym or flex guest space, a spacious rec room or play room, a picture-perfect laundry room with a built-in sink and storage, and direct access to the attached garage. Numerous infrastructure upgrades over the last few years include a new heat pump / AC system on the main level, new blown-in insulation, recessed lighting, refinished hardwood floors, updated fixtures, interior paint and wallpaper, and Pex plumbing in the kitchen and primary bath. Exterior updates include a newly mechanized garage door, extensive landscaping, and new window-boxes and house numbers. This property is located in Brookline's desirable Baker School area convenient to Putterham Circle, Chestnut Hill shopping, public and private schools, the golf course, and the Putterham Library. Enjoy a quick commute to downtown and Longwood. A wonderful opportunity to land in a thoughtfully renovated, turn-key home at an affordable price in a beloved Brookline neighborhood!— Compass

Key details

  • 2,607 sq ft
  • 8,070 lot sq ft
  • 3 beds
  • 2 baths
  • 1950 built
  • $651 / sq ft
  • $11,500 2026 taxes
MLS #
7⁠3⁠5⁠7⁠3⁠4⁠3⁠0⁠
Last updated
Address
154 Bellingham Rd
Town
Brookline, MA
ZIP
02467

Map

Neighborhood: Brookline

National Historic Landmark

Federally designated as nationally significant — the highest U.S. historic recognition. Section 106 review applies to federal undertakings affecting the property.

National Register

Listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Owners may qualify for the 20% federal Historic Rehabilitation Tax Credit on certified rehabilitation work.

State Register

Listed on the Massachusetts State Register of Historic Places.

Local Historic District

Inside a Local Historic District. Exterior changes visible from a public way require approval from the local historic district commission.

Local Landmark

Individually designated by the town as a local landmark. Exterior alterations require commission approval.

MACRIS Inventory

Documented in MACRIS, the state historic inventory. Informational only — no regulatory constraints.

Article 85 (Boston)

Subject to Boston Article 85 demolition-delay review, which can pause demolition of buildings 50+ years old for up to 90 days.

Ch. 91 Waterways License

An active MassDEP permit for a dock, pier, seawall, or other structure on or over a Massachusetts waterway. Many older licenses are not digitized; this record is provided for reference only.

Massachusetts Great Pond

A Great Pond under M.G.L. Ch. 91 — the Commonwealth retains public rights to fish and navigate these state-designated waters. Private docks and other waterfront structures require a Waterways License from MassDEP.

Likely Great Pond

The MLS listing describes this property as being on a Great Pond, which would be a state-designated water body under M.G.L. Ch. 91. GIS data did not independently confirm the pond name — verification needed.