Attention end users, renovators and developers—an exceptional opportunity to create a custom home in Brookline’s premier Aspinwall Hill neighborhood surrounded by many $4M+ properties. Set on a beautifully landscaped 11,217 sq. ft. (.26-acre) lot on a desirable tree-lined street, this property offers multiple possibilities: renovate and reimagine the existing home, expand to create additional living space, or explore redevelopment opportunities.The existing split-level residence offers approximately 4,102 sq. ft. on two levels, including an oversized 751 sq. ft. two-car garage. The 2,099 sq. ft. main level features a kitchen, open family and dining room with fireplace and sliding doors to the terrace and backyard, four bedrooms and two full and one half baths, including a primary bedroom with ensuite bath. The existing layout offers excellent potential to create a large open-concept kitchen, dining and family room with a direct connection to the terrace and gardens.The approximately 2,003 sq. ft. lower level, including the garage, provides substantial additional space with two flexible rooms suitable for offices or other uses, a playroom/home theater, half bath, laundry, utility room and direct garage access.For end users, this is an opportunity to work with your own architect, designer and builder to transform the existing home and customize it to your needs while entering an established Brookline neighborhood at a lower price point. For developers and builders, the lot, existing square footage and surrounding property values offer compelling upside through renovation, expansion or potential redevelopment. Additional possibilities may include expansion of the existing home and/or an ADU, subject to applicable zoning, permitting and Town approvals.A flexible property with multiple paths forward in a highly desirable Brookline neighborhood convenient to Washington Square, Coolidge Corner, schools, parks, shopping, public transportation (C & D lines), and Boston.
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Last Checked: September 25th, 2026 at 4:43am (Source: MLS PIN #73577381)
Garage Parking
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General Information for 205 Gardner Rd, Brookline MA 02445
Listing ID73577381
Property TypeSingle Family / Detached
Price$2,250,000 ($548.51/SqFt)
StyleColonial
CityBrookline
CountyNorfolk
Neighborhood(s)Aspinwall Hill (Brookline) v1, Washington Square (Brookline) v1, Beaconsfield (Brookline) v1
Garage Parking2
ZoningS-7
Year Built1935
Year Built SourcePublic Records
Year Built DetailsApproximate
Interior Features for 205 Gardner Rd, Brookline MA 02445
Approximate Living Area Total4102
Living Area Includes BasementYes
Rooms11
Bedrooms4
Primary En Suite BathroomYes
BasementFull
Cooling1, Split
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Flooring
Electric
Exterior Features for 205 Gardner Rd, Brookline MA 02445
Approximate Lot Size (Acres)0.26
Approximate Lot Size (Square Feet)11217
Total Parking8 (2 Garage)
Garage Parking2
WaterPublic
SewerPublic Sewer
Lot FeaturesGentle Sloping
Parking Features1
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Waterfront0
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Horse Permitted0
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Lead PaintNone
UFFI
Living Area Includes BasementYes
Living Area Disclosure
Building Area SourceMeasured
Special Listing Conditions
ExclusionsPersonal Belongings.
Compensation Based On
Financial Information for 205 Gardner Rd, Brookline MA 02445
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Association Fee Includes
Real Estate Tax23337
Tax Year2026
Assessed Value$2,279,000
Location Information for 205 Gardner Rd, Brookline MA 02445
Neighborhood(s)Aspinwall Hill (Brookline) v1, Washington Square (Brookline) v1, Beaconsfield (Brookline) v1
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Contact Information for 205 Gardner Rd, Brookline MA 02445