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Listing broker remarks

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, , schools, parks, shopping, public transportation (C & D lines), and Boston.— Keller Williams Realty

Coolidge Corner

Green Line C

Brookline village around the Coolidge Corner Theatre; Green Line C branch runs down the median.

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Key details

  • 4,102 sq ft
  • 11,217 lot sq ft
  • 4 beds
  • 2 baths
  • 1935 built
  • $548 / sq ft
  • $23,337 2026 taxes
MLS #
7⁠3⁠5⁠7⁠7⁠3⁠8⁠1⁠
Last updated
Address
205 Gardner Rd
Town
Brookline, MA
ZIP
02445
Deed (Bk/Pg)
14340 / 379

Historic designations

MACRIS Inventory
Burdett, George A. and Ellen S. Strong House · includes BKL.I

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Neighborhood: Brookline

National Historic Landmark

Federally designated as nationally significant — the highest U.S. historic recognition. Section 106 review applies to federal undertakings affecting the property.

National Register

Listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Owners may qualify for the 20% federal Historic Rehabilitation Tax Credit on certified rehabilitation work.

State Register

Listed on the Massachusetts State Register of Historic Places.

Local Historic District

Inside a Local Historic District. Exterior changes visible from a public way require approval from the local historic district commission.

Local Landmark

Individually designated by the town as a local landmark. Exterior alterations require commission approval.

MACRIS Inventory

Documented in MACRIS, the state historic inventory. Informational only — no regulatory constraints.

Article 85 (Boston)

Subject to Boston Article 85 demolition-delay review, which can pause demolition of buildings 50+ years old for up to 90 days.

Ch. 91 Waterways License

An active MassDEP permit for a dock, pier, seawall, or other structure on or over a Massachusetts waterway. Many older licenses are not digitized; this record is provided for reference only.

Massachusetts Great Pond

A Great Pond under M.G.L. Ch. 91 — the Commonwealth retains public rights to fish and navigate these state-designated waters. Private docks and other waterfront structures require a Waterways License from MassDEP.

Likely Great Pond

The MLS listing describes this property as being on a Great Pond, which would be a state-designated water body under M.G.L. Ch. 91. GIS data did not independently confirm the pond name — verification needed.