Brookline, Boston
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Explore Brookline, MA — an affluent, walkable suburb bordering Boston. Learn about neighborhoods (Coolidge Corner, Brookline Village, Longwood), top schools, MBTA Green Line access, parks like Larz Anderson, and buying tips for Brookline real estate.
Tips for Buyers
- 1.Confirm school-district boundaries before making an offer.
- 2.Consider parking availability and permit requirements for each property.
- 3.Anticipate competitive bidding in top neighborhoods and near T stations.
- 4.Review historic-district rules if planning renovations.
- 5.Work with a local Brookline agent familiar with micro-markets and zoning.
Common Property Types
- • Victorian and Colonial single-family homes
- • Townhouses and brownstones
- • Condominiums and new developments
- • Garden-style apartment buildings
- • Multi-family investment properties
Who Lives Here
Affluent, highly educated mix of families, professionals, and students; stable population with strong demand for owner-occupied homes and rentals.
Transport
- • MBTA Green Line (C & D branches) — stations serving Brookline include Coolidge Corner, Cleveland Circle, Brookline Village and Reservoir
- • MBTA bus routes connecting to nearby hubs (examples: routes 60, 65, 66)
- • Easy transit access to Back Bay, Longwood Medical Area and downtown Boston
- • Road access to Route 9 and I-90 (Mass Pike) for regional travel
Schools
- • Brookline High School (public)
- • Runkle School (K–8)
- • Pierce School (K–8)
- • Baker School (K–8)
Amenities
- • Coolidge Corner — shops, restaurants and Coolidge Corner Theatre
- • Brookline Booksmith (independent bookstore)
- • Larz Anderson Park & Larz Anderson Auto Museum
- • Chestnut Hill Reservoir and Emerald Necklace parkland
Brookline is a long-term steady performer driven by limited supply, strong demand from families and medical/university workers, high walkability, and excellent transit access; good prospects for rental income in select locations.
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