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Listing broker remarks

A rare combination of character, space, and setting in Chestnut Hill, this beautifully maintained Cape sits on a scenic half-acre with approximately 3,900 SF, 5 bedrooms, and 4.5 baths. Enter into a home filled with classic period details, wide-plank floors, and abundant south-facing light. The gracious living room welcomes with a fireplace and French doors opening to the patio, while the spacious family room features custom built-ins. At the heart of the home, an updated eat-in kitchen flows into a comfortable sitting area and opens directly to the backyard. A convenient mudroom leads to the driveway and two-car garage.Upstairs, the sun-filled primary suite offers an en-suite bath and private balcony, joined by four additional bedrooms, including a second primary, a study, and three full baths. Private guest quarters with separate stair access add flexibility. The lower level offers laundry, recreation space, and storage. Step outside to discover a pool surrounded by mature landscaping, a spacious patio, and peaceful grounds that create a private oasis.Set along beautiful Woodland Road, a leafy, tree-lined neighborhood with a welcoming community atmosphere, the setting is ideal for walking and running beneath towering oaks and mature trees. Dane Park, a wooded town park with trails, is within walking distance, while Wegmans, The Shoppes at Chestnut Hill, SuperLux, and an array of shops and restaurants are just minutes away. Convenient access to major routes also makes commuting easy, including a direct surface-road connection to Cambridge. With its distinctive character, generous scale, flexible layout, and exceptional outdoor setting, this is a property that truly needs to be experienced in person.— eXp Realty

Key details

  • 3,913 sq ft
  • 22,499 lot sq ft
  • 5 beds
  • 4.5 baths
  • 1933 built
  • $792 / sq ft
  • $29,558 2026 taxes
MLS #
7⁠3⁠5⁠7⁠3⁠5⁠0⁠2⁠
Last updated
Address
284 Woodland Road
Town
Brookline, MA
ZIP
02467

Historic designations

MACRIS Inventory
Payson, Richard C. House · includes BKL.3303, BKL.BC

What this means for buyers →

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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.