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178 Ivy Street

  • Brookline, MA
  • $5,485,000

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.
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.
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.
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1917

1917

Year Built

4

4

Total Bedrooms

5

5

Total Bathrooms

3,560

3,560

Sq.Ft.

Living Space

0.44

0.44

Acres

Lot Size

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Interior

Total Bedrooms

4

Total Bathrooms

5

Full Bathrooms

4

Half Bathroom

1

Laundry room

Washer Hookup

Flooring

Wood, Hardwood

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, Rangetop - ENERGY STAR

Other Interior Features

Sauna/Steam/Hot Tub, Finish - Sheetrock, Internet Available - Unknown
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Exterior & Building

Water Source

Public

Utilities

for Gas Range, for Electric Oven, Washer Hookup, Outdoor Gas Grill Hookup

Roof

Tile

Lot Features

Wooded, Easements

Parking

Paved Drive, On Street, Paved

Heat Type

Central, Forced Air, Hydro Air

Air Conditioning

Central Air

Sewer

Public Sewer

Substructure

Block

Security Features

Security System

Other Exterior Features

Deck, Deck - Wood, Rain Gutters, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System, Fenced Yard, Garden, Outdoor Gas Grill Hookup
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Lot & Area

Status

For Sale

Living Area

3,560 Sq.Ft.

Total Area

3,560 Sq.Ft.

Lot Size

0.44 Acres

MLS® ID

73373524

Type

Residential

Year Built

1917

Neighborhood

Brookline

Architecture Styles

Colonial, Carriage House

Elementary School

Lawrence/Ridley

Middle School

Lawrence/Ridley

High School

Brookline High
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Finance

Sales Price

$5,485,000

Real Estate Taxes

$36,538/yr

Zoning

S-7

Floor Plans

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Brookline

Brookline is an affluent and historically significant town that borders Boston, offering a unique suburban feel paired with immediate, seamless metropolitan access via the MBTA Green Line. The community lifestyle is deeply enriched by scenic public reservation spaces, including the expansive 64-acre Larz Anderson Park and the beautiful tree-canopied walking trails of Fisher Hill. Residents enjoy a highly walkable neighborhood environment complete with boutique retail shopping, artisanal cafes, and independent cinemas across bustling village squares like Coolidge Corner and Brookline Village.

The local real estate market boasts a magnificent portfolio of residential styles, including grand Georgian Colonial brick mansions, beautifully restored Arts and Crafts homes, and upscale multi-family luxury townhouses. Brookline commands exceptional real estate status with an impressive median home price exceeding $2.4 million, driven by the town's distinct independent municipal identity, gorgeous historic architecture, and spacious private parcels. Demand remains permanently high due to the elite standing of its local educational infrastructure, featuring Brookline High School and the highly sought-after Michael Driscoll and John D. Runkle Schools.

Active luxury buyers seeking a balanced neighborhood atmosphere frequently cross-examine live market inventory within our nearby Back Bay real estate guide or browse historical properties using our Cambridge neighborhood guide. To discover the full availability of premium listings throughout the local area, visit our master dashboard of Boston neighborhoods. Lean on Maggie Gold Seelig and MGS Group Real Estate for the specialized regional insights, custom property data, and white-glove advisory representation required to secure your ideal New England estate.

Brookline is an affluent and historically significant town that borders Boston, offering a unique suburban feel paired with immediate, seamless metropolitan access via the MBTA Green Line. The community lifestyle is deeply enriched by scenic public reservation spaces, including the expansive 64-acre Larz Anderson Park and the beautiful tree-canopied walking trails of Fisher Hill. Residents enjoy a highly walkable neighborhood environment complete with boutique retail shopping, artisanal cafes, and independent cinemas across bustling village squares like Coolidge Corner and Brookline Village. The local real estate market boasts a magnificent portfolio of residential styles, including grand Georgian Colonial brick mansions, beautifully restored Arts and Crafts homes, and upscale multi-family luxury townhouses. Brookline commands exceptional real estate status with an impressive median home price exceeding $2.4 million, driven by the town's distinct independent municipal identity, gorgeous historic architecture, and spacious private parcels. Demand remains permanently high due to the elite standing of its local educational infrastructure, featuring Brookline High School and the highly sought-after Michael Driscoll and John D. Runkle Schools. Active luxury buyers seeking a balanced neighborhood atmosphere frequently cross-examine live market inventory within our nearby Back Bay real estate guide or browse historical properties using our Cambridge neighborhood guide. To discover the full availability of premium listings throughout the local area, visit our master dashboard of Boston neighborhoods. Lean on Maggie Gold Seelig and MGS Group Real Estate for the specialized regional insights, custom property data, and white-glove advisory representation required to secure your ideal New England estate.
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Maggie Gold Seelig

Maggie Gold Seelig

Get to Know Me

A New York City native and lawyer by training, Maggie founded MGS Group Real Estate after working at Coldwell Banker. Widely recognized in the industry as a “top broker” for those seeking to buy or sell high-end properties, Maggie knows that being nimble and truly able to think ‘out of the box’ is critical to achieving her clients’ objectives. With her finger on the pulse of the market, Maggie is singularly focused on negotiating deal terms that exceed client expectations. Indeed, Maggie provides more than clear and sound real estate advice — she offers strategic thinking that enables her clients to realize every advantage.
 
Over her career, Maggie has advised and brokered some of the largest, record-breaking, and most complicated real estate transactions in her core markets in Boston, Greater Boston, the Cape & Islands, Manhattan and Miami. She is often celebrated as a Top Real Estate Producer in the luxury residential real estate brokerage communities she serves and has been recognized for being a Top Real Estate Broker by the Wall Street Journal. Maggie is also a member of the New York Metro Chapter of YPO.
 
Maggie resides in Cambridge, MA, and the Upper East Side of Manhattan. She has served on several philanthropic Boards and Committees over the past 20 years, including currently serving on the Board of Advisors of Harvard’s American Repertory Theatre and the Board of Philanthropic Overseers of Boston Children’s Hospital.

Accolades

  • #2 Individual Agent in Boston 2024 - WSJ
  • #2 Individual Agent in Massachusetts 2024 - WSJ
  • #18 Individual Agent in the Nation 2024 – WSJ
  • Record Sales in: Brookline, Boston, Cambridge, Newton, Weston
  • RealTrend's The Thousand, Wall Street Journal Top 50 Agents in the Nation 2019-2024
  • Top Producer, Boston Magazine 2019-2025
  • Boston Magazine 150 Most Influential Bostonians 2023, 2024, 2025
  • Hollywood Reporter NYC Power Broker, 2024
  • Founding Member, The Private List
  • Luxe List, Boston Common

Charity/Community Involvement

  • Central Park Conservancy
  • Wheelock Family Theatre
  • American Repertory Theatre (ART)
  • Red Sox Foundation
  • PANDAS Network
  • Milton Academy
  • JCC Greater Boston
  • Land's Sake Farm
  • Frances Jacobson Early Childhood Center
  • Big Sister Boston
  • David Ortiz Children's Fund
  • Emerald Necklace Conservancy
  • Steppingstone Foundation
  • Boston Children’s Hospital

Education

  • Swarthmore College, BA
  • University of Connecticut School of Law, JD.

Interests

  • Theatre
  • Music
  • Dancing
  • Baseball
  • Spending time with my family and friends doing just about anything!
Rachel Goldman

Rachel Goldman

Get to Know Me

Consistently ranked as a top-producing real estate broker, Rachel Goldman has been a force in Boston and Manhattan real estate for two decades. Rachel began her career at The Corcoran Group in Manhattan and then moved to Boston over a decade ago, with her impressive track record following suit. She is regularly named a Boston Magazine “Top Real Estate Producer” and is ranked among the top real estate agents in the country and Massachusetts as published by The Wall Street Journal. Rachel’s personalized approach puts relationships at the forefront—calling on her wealth of expertise and market knowledge to offer tailored strategies for her clients.
 
The beauty and details of architecture paired with ‘how people live’ and use space have always been a passion for Rachel. This deep appreciation for form, function, and design pays dividends in Rachel’s commitment to the entire process of finding and selling a home. From understanding client needs to visualizing the possibilities in a prospective property, to planning and managing renovation post-sale, Rachel stands by clients to oversee their projects from beginning to end and truly understands the inner workings of each home she represents for sale. By approaching each deal with specialized market knowledge, Rachel completes every transaction with precision, reliability, and savvy, strategic thinking to negotiate and close deals with record-breaking results.
 
Rachel is extremely active in her community and children’s schools and sits on various boards including The Brookline Education Foundation. She lives with her family in Brookline’s Longwood Mall neighborhood.

MGS Group Real Estate

MGS Group Real Estate is a boutique residential real estate firm representing discerning Buyers and Sellers in the Greater Boston area. We limit the number of clients we work with at any given time to ensure they have an experience that goes far beyond the traditional broker relationship. The result is a concierge level experience that leaves our clients better heard, better understood and better served.

We are uniquely positioned to play match-maker between buyers and sellers of exceptional properties in the Boston area, often before they come to market.

We welcome inquiries about our on market offerings as well as our many off market private “whisper listings”.

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