Privately set off Warren St, this exceptional Brookline estate spans over 3.6 acres of beautifully landscaped grounds and over 9,000 SF across four levels, with 6 bedrooms, 6 full and 2 half baths. A striking entry with a sweeping staircase leads to expansive, light-filled living and entertaining spaces rich with charm and detailed moldings. The main level features a mix of formal and informal spaces, multiple offices, and a beautifully designed kitchen with high-end appliances, custom cabinetry, and an eat-in dining area overlooking the grounds. Upstairs, the primary suite includes a luxurious bath and generous dressing rooms, along with five additional bedrooms, family room, and laundry. The serene third floor offers flexible space for a gym, studio, or additional living. Outside, the grounds are unmatched - a pond, patios, firepit, and hot tub perfect for entertaining and everyday living. A one-of-a-kind offering in one of Brookline's most sought-after neighborhoods.
Single-familyProperty Type
1920Year Built
3.68 acresLot Size
$1,638Price/Sq.Ft.
6 garage spacesParking
Listed by Maggie Gold Seelig• MGS Group Real Estate LTD
South Brookline, located between Jamaica Pond and the Chestnut Hill Reservoir, is a residential and village-style Brookline neighborhood with leafy park edges and a low-rise streetscape. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Cleveland Circle junction, where cafés, small eateries, and everyday storefronts cluster beside the Green Line tracks. Coolidge Corner Theatre and Brookline Booksmith serve as cultural pillars with a distinctly local cadence. Side streets feature a mix of brick apartment houses, classic triple-deckers, and single-family homes with deep setbacks. The Emerald Necklace paths and nearby water views shape a walk-and-roll routine. A steady flow of transit riders and runners gives the area a lived-in, city-meets-suburb tempo.
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Offer insights
280 Warren St · $14,850,000
$14.8M and above
75% chance or better to win
Why $14.8M+ is a strong offer
DAYS ON MARKET
178 days
The average home goes pending in 25 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
100.1%
Most homes are selling 0% above list price.
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Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
Sauna/steam/hot tub
Wired for sound
Internet available
Insulated doors
Storm doors
French doors
Insulated windows
Storm windows
Window screens
Security system
Bedrooms
Total rooms: 14
Bathrooms
6 full bathrooms
2 half bathrooms
Primary suite has a master bathroom
Kitchen
Gas range
Range hood
Dishwasher
Disposal
Microwave
Refrigerator
Freezer
Plumbed for ice maker
Laundry & utility
Washer and dryer included
Washer hookup
Electric dryer hookup
Gas and electric range provisions
Flooring
Tile
Carpet
Hardwood
Heating & cooling
Forced air heating (natural gas)
Central air conditioning
Thermostat (energy efficient)
Exterior features
Porch
Deck
Patio
Balcony
Hot tub/spa (private)
Outdoor gas grill hookup
Storage
Professional landscaping
Sprinkler system
Decorative lighting
Screens
Fruit trees and garden
Stone wall
Rain gutters
Pond, stream and other waterfront features
Located on a private paved road
Cul-de-sac lot; wooded and gently sloping
Home design
Single-family residence
Has waterview (pond)
Parking
Detached heated garage with garage door opener
6 garage spaces (covered)
8 open parking spaces
14 total parking spaces
Paved driveway
Security
Security system
Construction
Frame construction
Concrete perimeter foundation
Slate roof
Built previously and renovated since (per public records)
Total building area approximately 9,065
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
Generator and generator connection
Circuit breakers
Outdoor gas grill hookup
HOA & community
Community offers access to public transportation, shopping, walk/jog trails, golf, medical facilities, conservation areas, highway access, houses of worship, private and public schools, T‑station, and university
Financial info
Exclusions: car lifts in garage
Electricity and solar
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This property of almost 2.5 acres, is situated at the end of a private drive in the Country Club section. Flat rear lawn, pond and lovely wooded area. 7000+ s.f. of living space. Generous ceiling heights, many floor-to-ceiling windows and French doors give the residence a light-filled quality. 7 BR,6F/1H baths, 6FP, and 2 patios. The garage is a detached 3-car.
Public Records
Mar 7, 2007
Sold
$2,500,000
$276/sq ft
Public Records
Apr 5, 1988
Sold
$2,550,000
$281/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$128,643 (+25.5%)
$7,044,000 + $5,859,000
$12,903,000
2022
$102,497 (+8.1%)
$4,478,600 + $5,580,000
$10,058,600
2021
$94,783 (+8.8%)
$4,306,300 + $5,365,400
$9,671,700
2020
$87,103 (+5.9%)
$3,914,800 + $5,302,400
$9,217,200
2019
$82,253 (+2.2%)
$3,728,400 + $5,049,900
$8,778,300
2018
$80,497 (+1.5%)
$3,567,100 + $4,942,100
$8,509,200
2017
$79,312 (+1.6%)
$3,365,100 + $4,662,400
$8,027,500
2016
$78,033 (+4.4%)
$3,144,900 + $4,343,900
$7,488,800
2015
$74,748 (−2.6%)
$2,939,200 + $4,059,700
$6,998,900
2014
$76,781 (+0.7%)
$2,663,200 + $4,077,900
$6,741,100
2013
$76,247 (+2.2%)
$2,585,600 + $3,959,200
$6,544,800
2012
$74,611 (+5.5%)
$2,585,600 + $3,959,200
$6,544,800
2011
$70,728 (+23.9%)
$2,493,700 + $3,765,400
$6,259,100
2010
$57,071 (+8.8%)
$2,493,700 + $2,708,800
$5,202,500
2009
$52,431
$2,493,700 + $2,411,000
$4,904,700
Public record
Public record
Permits
Beds
6
Baths
7.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
2.47 Acres
Year renovated
1995
Finished Sq. Ft.
9,072
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
9,072
Year built
1920
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Norfolk County
APN
41730
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Jul 21, 2023.
Nov 4, 2015 • Active
Residential electrical
Install a low voltage landscape lighting system.
Electrical
Oct 5, 2015 • Active
Residential electrical
Install electrical wiring for a garage addition.
Addition
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.
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