#73366083, Mona And Shari Wiener, Listing Office: Hammond Residential Real Estate
178 Ivy St Brookline, MA 02446
Property details
About 178 Ivy St
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.
Highlights
Summary
- Partial Bathrooms: 1
- Full Bathrooms: 4
- Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Range, Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Trash Compactor, Microwave, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer, ENERGY STAR Qualified Refrigerator, ENERGY STAR Qualified Dryer, ENERGY STAR Qualified Dishwasher, ENERGY STAR Qualified Washer, Range Hood, Cooktop
- Basement: Yes
- Flooring Type: Wood, Hardwood
- Interior: Sauna/Steam/Hot Tub, Finish - Sheetrock, Internet Available - Unknown
- Total Bedroom Count: 4
- Parking: Paved Drive, On Street, Paved
- Exterior: Deck, Deck - Wood, Rain Gutters, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System, Fenced Yard, Garden, Outdoor Gas Grill Hookup
- Architectural Style: Colonial, Carriage House
- Heating: Central, Forced Air, Other
- Cooling: Central Air
- List Price: $5,985,000
- Price/SqFt: $1,681
- Annual Tax Amount: $34,796
- Tax Year: 2024
- Lot: Wooded, Easement
- Directions: Private way accessed via Ivy and Essex Streets.
- Year Built: 1917
- Living Area: 3,560 SqFt
- Lot Size: 0.44 Acres
- MLS Number: 73373524
- MLS Name: MLS Property Information Network
- Office Name: MGS Group Real Estate LTD
- Office Phone: (617) 714-4544
- Listing Agent: Maggie Gold Seelig
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Price information
Property sales
Date | Event | Price |
---|---|---|
Jun 17, 2022 | Home Sold | $3,500,000 |
Tax history
Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
---|---|---|
2024 | $3,561,500 | $34,796 |
2023 | $3,198,100 | $31,885 |
2022 | $3,045,700 | $31,036 |
2021 | $2,928,600 | $28,700 |
2020 | $2,723,100 | $25,733 |
2019 | $2,593,400 | $24,300 |
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
7
Morse
Public District PK-5
0.6 mi
•40 Granite St
8
Martin Luther King Jr.
Public District PK-5
1.4 mi
•102 Putnam Ave
6
Fletcher/Maynard Academy
Public District PK-5
1.6 mi
•225 Windsor St
School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.
Neighborhood
The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $94,578. The majority of Brookline, MA residents have income between $35k-100k annually. The most common type of family is single, no kids. Most residents in this area have post secondary degree education.
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Frequently asked questions
About 178 Ivy St
The listing price of 178 Ivy St property is $5,985,000.
The property 178 Ivy St is a house located in Brookline, Massachusetts, 02446.
Active Listing: 178 Ivy St is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
The nearby schools for 178 Ivy St are: Morse (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), Martin Luther King Jr. (GreatSchools Rating 8/10), Fletcher/Maynard Academy (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Amos A. Lawrence School (GreatSchools Rating 9/10), Edward Devotion School (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), Pierce School (GreatSchools Rating 8/10), Match Charter Public School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Boston Latin School (GreatSchools Rating 8/10), Edward M. Kennedy Academy for Health Careers (GreatSchools Rating 3/10).
According to the records, the last property tax for 2024 is $34,796 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
The last sale was on June 17, 2022 for $3,500,000 (source: MLS/tax record).
The property at 178 Ivy St has 4 bedrooms and 4 full and 1 half bathrooms.
The property 178 Ivy St is 3,560 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 178 Ivy St is 1917.
This home is located at 178 Ivy St in Brookline, MA and zip code 02446 in the Coolidge Corner neighborhood. This 3,560 square foot home, which was built in 1917, sits on a 0.44 acre lot. Features: 4 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since May 13, 2025 and is currently priced at $5,985,000.
While more than 17 listings in Brookline, MA in April 2025 were sold above asking price, there were more than 6 listings sold at asking price, and more than 19 were sold below. The number of listings in Brookline, MA increased by 53.8% between March and April 2025. In April 2025 median list price was $1,199,150 and the average listing age was 31 days.