Even for those who don’t watch football, Tom Brady is a household name. The recently retired NFL quarterback has often been referred to as the ‘GOAT’—Greatest Of All Time—and is known particularly for his accomplished career with the New England Patriots. Brady played for the franchise from 2000 to 2019, and owned this grand condo in Boston’s Back Bay for part of that high-flying time. He sold the three-bedroom pad, which sits within the striking Gothic-style Burrage Mansion, in 2008 and it also just changed hands for $8.4 million.
The New York Post reported that Brady purchased the home in 2004 for $4.12 million and sold it four years for $5.28 million. Brady won two Super Bowls while living at the residence, and also won NFL MVP in 2007 after having a perfect season. Perhaps this residence was his good luck charm, especially since it is cited as one of the most prestigious addresses in Back Bay.
“The iconic building, with its Gothic Revival style, complete with gargoyles, copper details, hand-painted glass and intricate wood carvings, is truly one of a kind in Boston,” said Compass broker Ethan Goodrich, who represented the anonymous buyer. From the entrance, one can see exactly what Goodrich is talking about. Beautiful stone and ornate details transport you to another era when Boston’s high society was more about old money and promenading rather than touchdowns and red carpets.
The building is split into four units, and Brady occupied unit 2, which underwent a stunning renovation in 2023. The interior of his former condo is light and airy and fully updated, boasting an ample 3,400 square feet for living. While the football legend might not have cooked on the new Statuario marble countertops in the kitchen or walked the Brazilian mahogany floors, his trophy room is still in the home—albeit without the trophies.
A done deal now, Beth Dickerson of Gibson Sotheby’s International Realty represented the seller, while Ethan Goodrich of Compass represented the buyer.