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Brookline Foreclosures

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Bank Owned Properties

The residential market here, especially for bank owned properties, tends to have a median sales price of $600 per square foot, although this can vary depending on the specific type of dwelling up for sale, as well as its location within the city itself. With 6.8 square miles of land and a number of distinct localities, a condo in Harvard Avenue can have a different price than a four bedroom home in High Street Hill.

With that being said, the average dwellings in this area are gorgeously appointed, spacious, and usually have either their own yard or some form of open acreage. Many of these homes were initially built before the 1920s, and have been subsequently remodeled and also had modern additions added to them. These changes can be seen along the front of the properties especially. Where once there was an open porch, for example, some remodels have enclosed the space with brick and glass panes, creating a greenhouse that is perfect year-round. The new front entryway is placed at what used to be the terminus of the old house, as it opens both to the old house and the brand new wing.

The contemporary additions tend to be bright and spacious, with floor to ceiling windows on most sides. This creates spectacular views of the outdoors as well as plenty of light within the home itself. A fireplace is often installed in a partial wall that can be walked around. This transforms the fireplace from a wall-based object into a three dimensional experience. Visitors can sit on either side of the flames, and gaze through the fireplace to different areas of the home. In some cases, the fireplace can be used as a kind of informal break between the official parameters of the living room and the kitchen, for example. In others, the fireplace becomes a place to showcase contemporary design flourishes, such as a tight glass box that both frames the fire while displaying excellent craftsmanship and use of materials.

Short Sales

Creativity and beauty categorize many of the houses in this city, especially when it comes to making the most of what seems like a fairly standard space. Kitchens, for example, usually have either an L-shape or a U-shape, and feature an island of some kind. In this city, it is not uncommon to find a kitchen that has been designed in a square. When one enters the kitchen, the entry is flanked by two shelving units with glass-paned doors that function both as additional cabinet space and as a place to host possessions and other appliances. The countertops extend from either one of these cabinets, and into the primary space of the kitchen itself. A sink is usually mounted beneath a window, while an array of beautifully designed tile decorates all available wall space.

Much like the bank owned homes, short sales in this city tend to also have a median price of $600 per square foot, but in this case there is often room to negotiate. Many of these homes are outfitted in gorgeous red brick on the exterior and bright white plaster on the interiors, with different degrees of finishes and design flourishes throughout. Wood paneling is not uncommon, although depending on the decor scheme, this may be scrapped in favor of a bright wainscoting that only comes up a few inches from the floor. The kitchens here are usually quite expansive, with dual countertops that run the length of the home itself, in some cases. These kitchens tend to link to the primary living space via an island or another temporary gateway item, creating a place where residents can gather and enjoy themselves while being able to easily access the kitchen.

A more formal dining area, complete with a built-in shelving unit in the corner, is usually located off to the side of the kitchen. It’s not terribly unusual for this space to link to the outdoors via a set of sliding glass doors, which enable easy passage to the outside realm. These doors also provide ample illumination to the diners throughout the year.

Geography

Bordered by the neighborhoods of Mission Hill to the east, Brighton to the west, West Roxbury to the south and Cambridge to the north, this city is one of the most immediate entry points to Boston, and is highly accessible to boot. Interstate 90 crosses the northern border, while Route 9 makes it way from the east to the west, dividing the neighborhoods of Central Village, Harvard Avenue, and the Coolidge Corner South Side from the localities of High Street Hill, Buttonwood Village, and Woodland Heath. Numerous green spaces, including the Larz Anderson Park in Buttonwood Village, Griggs Park near Harvard Avenue and Hall’s Pond Sanctuary near Longwood provide additional spaces in which to relax, unwind, and recreate. The area is also home to numerous T stops, providing direct service to downtown Boston.

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