Megan Johnson Globe correspondent February 2, 2021 12:51 pm
A 19th-century Italianate property once owned by a railroad tycoon has hit the market in Brookline.
The expansive property (8,233 square feet, according to the listing agent) has served as a gathering place since the 1960s for the Brookline Elks, a fraternal organization. While a GoFundMe page was launched to assist the lodge after it had to close in March due to COVID-19, the property is now on the market for $4,150,000.
“It has all the potential in the world to be restored to a stunning single-family home or an income-producing property or a potential mixed-use residential/commercial building,” said Scott Goldsmith of Unlimited Sotheby’s International Realty, who represents the listing. “I call Brookline suburban living with an urban feel, with everything at your doorstep.” Roughly half the home, 4,004 square feet, is living space, according to the listing. The property also has a detached two-car g
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Sean Preston has basically been working as a part-time teacher.
Preston is an agent with Unlimited Sotheby’s International Realty in the Greater Boston area. He’s been in the industry for about nine years, and took the plunge into real estate after a first career in the corporate world.
Preston has done well in real estate, but the last year threw a major curveball in the form of a global coronavirus pandemic. And that meant Preston has had to step in and spearhead his young son’s education while schools shut down.
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Unlimited Sotheby s International Realty recently moved its Brookline location to the S.S. Pierce Building at the corner of Beacon and Harvard streets, 1334 Beacon St., Brookline.
The office offers south-facing windows, high ceilings, modern finishes, light and style that’s on par with the properties the company represents.
“We’re thrilled to be moving our iconic brand to this highly visible location in the heart of Coolidge Corner,” said Jon Ufland, principal and managing broker, Unlimited Sotheby’s International Realty. “The move is a strategic one. The old adage still applies: location, location, location. It’s the perfect next home as we continue to build momentum and support our growing business in Brookline and surrounding communities.”