Brookline is a town in Norfolk County, Massachusetts, in the United States, and is a part of Greater Boston. Brookline borders six of Boston's neighborhoods: Brighton, Allston, Fenway–Kenmore, Mission Hill, Jamaica Plain, and West Roxbury. The city of Newton lies to the west of Brookline.
At the 2010 census, the population of the town was 58,732. It is the most populous municipality in Massachusetts to have a town (rather than city) form of government.
Brookline was first settled in 1638 as a hamlet in Boston, but was incorporated as a separate town in 1705.
Brookline was the birthplace and hometown of John F. Kennedy, 35th President of the United States.
Brookline was first settled by European colonists in the early 17th century. The area was an outlying part of the colonial settlement of Boston and known as the hamlet of Muddy River. In 1705, it was incorporated as the independent town of Brookline. The northern and southern borders of the town were marked by two small rivers or brooks, hence the name. The northern border with Brighton (which was itself part of Cambridge until 1807) was Smelt Brook. That name appears on maps starting at least as early as 1852, but sometime between 1888 and 1925 the brook was covered over. The southern boundary, abutting Boston, was the Muddy River also known as the Charles River.
Throughout its history, Brookline has resisted being annexed by Boston, in particular during the Boston–Brookline annexation debate of 1873. The neighboring towns of West Roxbury and Hyde Park connected Brookline to the rest of Norfolk County until they were annexed by Boston in 1874 and 1912, respectively, putting them in Suffolk County. Brookline is now separated from the remainder of Norfolk County.
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One of the most extraordinary homes in Brookline’s Fisher Hill, this spectacular 5 bed, 4 full and 1 half bath home offers exquisite modern living behind a traditional hi...
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Sited on 1.28 acres in Brookline’s coveted ‘Estate Area’, this classic c.1928 Georgian Colonial-style residence extends over 6,700SF offering traditional beauty and grace...
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Located in the estate area of Brookline, at the end of a private way, this elegant residence offers privacy & functionality for today’s modern living. On over 1/2 acre, t...
Listing courtesy of Robin Allen from William Raveis R. E. & Home Services
Estate worthy acre lot on one of Brookline's most beautiful streets. Long, private driveway, leads to a gorgeous wooded lot that overlooks the golf course. Close distance...
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A+ location, sited on nearly an acre in the heart of the Estate neighborhood of Chestnut Hill between Beaver Country Day School and Pine Manor College, this 1922 English ...
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Stunning shingle-style contemporary residence set on one-acre lot in the sought-after Estate area. This home boasts superior craftsmanship inside & out. A dramatic 2 sto...
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Stately Colonial home situated on a 1.34 acre lot in the heart of the Reservoir Section of Brookline—very private ! Conveniently located to downtown Boston, the medi...
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