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About this home
Set high atop Aspinwall Hill in close proximity to Washington Square and Brookline Village, this incredible Shingle-style carriage house offers a remarkable confluence of breathtaking historical character and effortless contemporary cool. Designed by prominent Boston architects Hartwell and Richardson in 1888 and spanning over 6300 sf of interior living space, this property preserves striking original architectural features, from original double doors used for horse drawn carriages to a turreted top level living area featuring soaring cathedral ceilings, restored beams, skylights, and sweeping vistas of the lushly landscaped 0.58 acre lot. Modern touches also abound, from the stone-capped kitchen island in the upper-level entertaining space to the two-story fireplace in the voluminous open-plan downstairs living area. An entertainer’s paradise, this property offers two equally stunning living, dining and kitchen spaces, plus a wonderful newly refinished auxiliary lounge on the lower level. In addition to five generous bedrooms and three and a half full baths, the house also offers a brilliant built-in office or library, a second office / workspace in a repurposed carriage stall, and a versatile workshop or art studio. The one-of-a-kind “jockey walk” art gallery off the main foyer offers an inspiring spot to showcase an art collection. The house offers exceptional indoor-outdoor connections including a luminous family room or sun room off the garden, two generous decks, multiple balconies, a stone patio, and an expansive backyard with mature plantings. A graceful circular driveway and two garage bays offer plenty of parking for a crowd. Numerous recent updates, including five-zone 2023 HVAC, five new skylights, many new light fixtures; and new recessed lights, sheet rock and new or newly refinished wood floors in all the bedrooms. Exceptionally well located on a private way yet easily accessible to premier shopping, dining, multiple Green Line stops, downtown Boston, the Longwood Medical area, and renowned public and private schools. This thrilling property is like nothing you’ve ever seen---a serene oasis nestled in one of Brookline's most desirable locations with the best of city living at your doorstep. An incredible opportunity.
Aspinwall Hill, located between Washington Square and Cleveland Circle, is a residential and hillside Brookline neighborhood with prewar brick apartments and leafy side streets. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around Beacon Street at Cleveland Circle, where corner cafés, small grocers, and longtime eateries meet the Green Line’s steady rhythm. Coolidge Corner Theatre and Brookline Booksmith act as cultural anchors a short walk downhill. The skyline shifts from triple-deckers to stately Tudor and Colonial Revival homes along quiet lanes. Griggs Park adds an open green pause near the village streetscape. Commuter energy and porch-lit calm share the same blocks.
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Offer insights
120 Rawson Rd · $4,250,000
$4.42M and above
75% chance or better to win
Why $4.42M+ is a strong offer
DAYS ON MARKET
5 days
The average home goes pending in 25 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
100.1%
Most homes are selling 0% above list price.
About offer insights
Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
Open floor plan
Custom-built closets and cabinetry
Bay, bow, or box windows
Kitchen island
Wet bar
Office
Gallery
Foyer
Library
Living and dining room combination
Overhead, recessed, pendant, and sconce lighting
Beamed and vaulted ceilings
Exterior access from living areas
French doors
Bedrooms
Five bedrooms: one on the first floor, two on the second floor, and two on the third floor
Bathrooms
Three full bathrooms and one half bathroom
Full bathrooms on the first, second, and third floors
Tiled tub and shower in the first- and second-floor bathrooms
Double vanity and tiled tub and shower in the third-floor bathroom
Kitchen
Range, dishwasher, trash compactor, and refrigerator
Pantry
Breakfast bar or nook
Laundry & utility
First-floor laundry with washer hookup and sink
Washer and dryer
Flooring
Wood, tile, and concrete flooring
Heating & cooling
Forced-air heating
Fireplace heating
Central air conditioning
Two fireplaces in the dining room, living room, and primary bedroom
Exterior features
Wood deck
Patio
Rain gutters
Garden
Gentle slope
Scenic views
Home design
Single-family residence
Parking
Detached garage with two spaces
Four open off-street parking spaces
Stone or gravel parking
Construction
Stone foundation
Shingle roof
Brown exterior
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
HOA & community
Community features include public transportation, shopping, and a pool
Electricity and solar
View estimated energy costs and solar savings for this home
Install electrical wiring for a mini-split air conditioning system.
Electrical
Jun 9, 2014 • Active
Residential mechanical - sheet metal
Install a new air conditioning unit.
HVAC
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Local insights from Redfin agents
Brookline will continue to be a Seller's market for the foreseeable future, driven by restrictive zoning laws that have limited increases in housing production and a stable population with relatively low turnover. This has resulted in a massive...
supply/demand imbalance that is unlikely to change.
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
2/10 Fire Factor
0.00% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
5/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 96° expected this year, 14 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
58% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
3/10 Air Factor
3 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Brookline, MA • 02445
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Sun exposure
95/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
This home ranks in the top 1% for direct sun exposure in Brookline. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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Redfin Estimate for 120 Rawson Rd
$4,326,170
$76K over list price of $4.25M
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $2.8M to $4.1M.