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$5,485,000

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178 Ivy Street

Brookline, MA 02446

4Beds
4.5Baths
3,560Sq Ft
$1,541$/Sq Ft
19,162 sqftLot
1917Built
234Days on Market

Listed by Maggie Gold Seelig at MGS Group Real Estate LTD

Listing courtesy of Maggie Gold Seelig, MGS Group Real Estate LTD

About This Property

Tucked on a private road in Brookline's coveted Cottage Farm neighborhood, this exceptional Colonial-style former carriage house underwent a 2 year renovation to the highest standards, completed in 2025. Soaring ceilings and oversized windows bathe the home in natural light and frame serene views of the surrounding gardens, yard and conservation land. The 1st floor presents a stunning open plan complete with large living and dining rooms, chef's kitchen, breakfast room and oversized deck - for seamless indoor/outdoor entertaining. The upper level features a tranquil primary suite with 2 dressing rooms and a spa-like bath, an additional bedroom suite and laundry room. The lower level includes 2 bedroom suites (or office, gym), one of which has a private entry. Set on 0.44 acres of exquisitely landscaped grounds with direct access to Amory Park, this home offers a rare combination of luxury, privacy, and convenience'just minutes to Boston, Cambridge, shops, dining and public transit.

Property Details

Key Facts

Property Type

Single Family

Style

Antique, Other

Year Built

1917

Living Area

3,560 sqft

Lot Size

19,162 sqft

Rooms

9

Bedrooms

4

Bathrooms

4.5 (4 full, 1 half)

Construction

Exterior

B

Basement

Full Basement

Flooring

Softwood, Laminate

Parking Spaces

2

Systems & Utilities

Heating

Forced Hot Air, Hot Water Baseboard, U

Cooling

Central Air

Water

City/Town Water

Sewer

City/Town Sewer

Financial

Taxes (2025)

$36,538/yr

Price / Sqft

$1,541/sqft

MLS #

73373524

Days on Market

234

Price History

Listed

Oct 2, 2025

$5,485,000

Price

Apr 15, 2026

$5,985,000

$5,485,000

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Schools Nearby

Public Schools of Brookline

13 schools · 12:1 student-teacher ratio

A+8/10

Elementary Schools

Amos A. Lawrence School (K-8)9/10
Pierce School (K-8)8/10
Edith C. Baker School (K-8)8/10

High Schools

Brookline High School (9-12)9/10
School-Within-A-School (SWS) alternative programAlternative Choices in Education (ACE)New STEM building (ranked 50th nationally for STEM)18 AP subjects at Brookline High School

Ratings from GreatSchools & Niche

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Listing Courtesy Of

Maggie Gold Seelig · MGS Group Real Estate LTD
(617) 714-4544

MLS #73373524

Listing information provided by MLS Property Information Network, Inc. (MLS PIN). Data last updated May 24, 2026. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed. © 2026 Steinmetz Real Estate Professionals at William Raveis Real Estate. Equal Housing Opportunity.

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