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Home Massachusetts Brookline Homes for Sale

178 Ivy Street Brookline, MA 02446

250 Days on Boston Pads
22 Photos
$5,985,000
4 Beds
5 Baths
3560 SQFT
0.44 Acre
HOA: N/A
178 Ivy Street
Brookline, MA 02446

Property Description

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 Overview

Kitchen, Dining, and Appliances

  • Dishwasher, Dishwasher - ENERGY STAR, Disposal, Dryer, Dryer - ENERGY STAR, Freezer, Microwave, Range, Rangetop - ENERGY STAR, Refrigerator, Refrigerator - ENERGY STAR, Vent Hood, Wall Oven, Washer, Washer - ENERGY STAR

Bedrooms

  • Bedrooms: 4

Other Rooms

  • Total Rooms: 9
  • Laundry Room Features: Finished, Full, Interior Access

Bathrooms

  • Full Baths: 4
  • Half Baths 1
  • Master Bath: 1

Amenities

  • Highway Access
  • House of Worship
  • Medical Facility
  • Park
  • Private School
  • Public School
  • Public Transportation
  • Shopping
  • T-Station
  • Tennis Court
  • University
  • Walk/Jog Trails

Utilities

  • Heating: Central Heat, Forced Air, Hydro Air
  • Heat Zones: 3
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling Zones: 3
  • Electric Info: 200 Amps
  • Energy Features: Insulated Windows
  • Utility Connections: Outdoor Gas Grill Hookup, Washer Hookup, for Electric Oven, for Gas Range
  • Water: City/Town Water
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer

Garage & Parking

  • Parking Features: On Street Permit, Paved Driveway
  • Parking Spaces: 2

Interior Features

  • Square Feet: 3560
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Interior Features: Finish - Sheetrock, Internet Available - Unknown, Sauna/Steam/Hot Tub, Security System
  • Accessability Features: Unknown

Construction

  • Year Built: 1917
  • Type: Detached
  • Style: Carriage House, Colonial
  • Construction Type: Brick
  • Foundation Info: Concrete Block
  • Roof Material: Tile
  • Flooring Type: Hardwood, Wood
  • Lead Paint: Unknown
  • Warranty: No

Exterior & Lot

  • Lot Description: Easements, Fenced/Enclosed, Wooded
  • Exterior Features: Deck, Deck - Wood, Fenced Yard, Garden Area, Gutters, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System
  • Road Type: Private

Other Information

  • MLS ID# 73373524
  • Last Updated: 10/02/25
  • HOA: No
  • Reqd Own Association: Unknown

Date Event Price Price/Sq Ft Source
05/17/2025Active$5,985,000$1,681MLSPIN
05/13/2025New$5,985,000$1,681MLSPIN

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Map & Resources

Boston University

University

0.05mi

Ivy Street School

Special Education, Grades: 1-12

0.06mi

New England Hebrew Academy Elementary and Secondary School

Private School, Grades: PK-6

0.1mi

Wheelock College- Brookline Campus

University

0.25mi

William McKinley Middle School

Grades: 7-9

0.25mi

Wheelock College

University

0.25mi

Boston University Academy

University

0.26mi

William McKinley Middle School

Grades: 6 - 8

0.26mi

Dugout Cafe

Bar

0.34mi

Tbaar

Bubble Tea (Cafe)

0.2mi

Japonaise Bakery

Coffee Shop & French & Japanese & Pastry (Cafe)

0.23mi

Starbucks

Coffee Shop

0.25mi

Starbucks

Coffee Shop

0.27mi

Rhett's

Burger (Cafe)

0.28mi

Pavement Coffee

Coffee Shop. Offers: Vegan, Vegetarian

0.29mi

Cafe Landwer

Cafe

0.32mi

Brookline Fire Department Station 5

Fire Station

0.53mi

Boston University Police

Police

0.47mi

MIT Police Station

Police

0.62mi

HRI Hospital

Hospital. Speciality: Psychiatry

0.49mi

Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center West Campus

Hospital

0.53mi

Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center East Campus

Hospital

0.57mi

Joan & Edgar Booth Theatre

Theatre

0.15mi

Tsai Performance Center

Theatre

0.4mi

Agganis Arena

Stadium. Sports: Ice Hockey

0.4mi

Brookline Arts Center

Arts Centre

0.3mi

Down Under School of Yoga

Fitness Centre. Sports: Yoga

0.18mi

Boston University Fitness & Recreation Center

Fitness Centre

0.34mi

Amory Playground Green Dog Park

Dog Park

0.06mi

Hall's Pond Sanctuary

Municipal Park

0.05mi

Sears Estate

Private Park

0.46mi

Mason Square

Municipal Park

0.01mi

Amory Playground

Municipal Park

0.05mi

Amory Woods

Park

0.06mi

Knyvet Square

Municipal Park

0.13mi

Winthrop Square

Municipal Park

0.24mi

Brookline Bank

Bank

0.25mi

Down Under

Massage

0.2mi

aer nail 3ar

Nails

0.2mi

University Barber Shop

Hairdresser

0.32mi

Louie's Hair Cuts

Hairdresser

0.36mi

Mobil

Gas Station

0.23mi

Jacob and Rose Grossman Library

Library

0.22mi

George Sherman Union- Study spot

Library

0.28mi

City Convenience

Convenience

0.4mi

Target

Department Store

0.24mi

CVS Pharmacy

Pharmacy

0.38mi

H Mart

Supermarket

0.21mi

Buick Street Market

Supermarket

0.38mi

Mountfort St @ Lenox St

47
747

0.16mi

Hawes Street

Green C

0.18mi

Mountfort St @ Carlton St

47
747

0.2mi

Commonwealth Ave @ University Rd

47
747

0.25mi

Commonwealth Ave @ Carlton St

57

0.25mi

Commonwealth Ave @ University Rd

57

0.26mi

Saint Mary's Street

Green C

0.26mi

Kent Street

Green C

0.26mi

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MLS ID#: 73373524

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