39 Cottage St, Brookline, MA 02445
FOR SALE
1.95 ACRES

$11,000,000

    39 Cottage St, Brookline, MA 02445

    Est. Mortgage $65,453/mo*
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    Home Highlights

    Listed
    69 days ago

    Local Information

    • Map ViewExplore the area around 39 Cottage St.
    • Schools1 Preschool School2 Elementary Schools2 Middle Schools1 High School
    • Shop & Eat
    -- mins to
    Commute Destination

    About this House

    Encompassing just under two acres of wooded, private land, 39 Cottage Street presents an exceptional setting for a custom-built estate in one of Greater Boston's most sought-after communities. Nestled among mature trees and natural landscape, the property offers remarkable privacy and a sense of seclusion while remaining just minutes from Boston and Chestnut Hill's shopping, dining, golf courses, and premier schools. With a scale seldom found in Brookline, the site provides the flexibility to create a truly bespoke residence tailored to your vision. A rare offering where privacy, location, and possibility converge. This lot can also be divided into two buildable lots.
    Last check for updates: about 5 hours ago
    Listing courtesy of Maggie Gold Seelig, (617) 645-4999
    MGS Group Real Estate LTD, (617) 714-4544
    Source: MLS PIN, MLS#73538903
    Also Listed on MLS PIN, MLS PIN, MLS PIN.

    Home Details for 39 Cottage St

    Interior Features

    Gas & Electric
    Electric: At StreetGas: At Street, None

    Exterior Features

    Frontage
    Not on Waterfront
    Water & Sewer
    Sewer: On-Site

    Days on Market

    Days on Market: 69

    Property Information

    Property Type / Style
    Property Type: LandProperty Subtype: Residential
    Building
    Does Not Include Home Warranty
    Property Information
    Parcel Number: 41716

    Price & Status

    Price
    List Price: $11,000,000

    Active Status

    MLS Status: Active

    Location

    Direction & Address
    City: Brookline
    School Information
    Elementary School: Roland HayesJr High / Middle School: Roland HayesHigh School: Brookline High School

    Agent Information

    Listing Agent
    Listing ID: 73538903

    Community

    Not Senior Community

    HOA

    No HOA

    Lot Information

    Lot Area: 1.9498 Acres

    Miscellaneous

    Mls Number: 73538903

    Around this home

    What Locals Say about Brookline

    At least 422 Trulia users voted on each feature.

    • 94 % Say there are sidewalks

    • 90 % Say it's dog friendly

    • 87 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

    • 87 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

    • 84 % Say people would walk alone at night

    • 81 % Say streets are well-lit

    • 67 % Say kids play outside

    • 60 % Say there's holiday spirit

    • 59 % Say there's wildlife

    • 52 % Say parking is easy

    • 51 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

    • 51 % Say it's quiet

    • 48 % Say neighbors are friendly

    • 40 % Say car is needed

    • 39 % Say yards are well-kept

    • 33 % Say there are community events

    Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.
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      "Very dog friendly "
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    • Rockygranahan
      "A quick and easy walk to the T. Total commute to downtown Boston from Coolidge Corner ranges between 15-25 minutes consistently."
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    • Kai Hsin Chang
      "Very convenient to do grocery and most people live here use public transportation because there’s no street parking. People who want to do street parking should apply for parking permits."
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    • Sydney Reitz
      "Events at the Coolidge corner theatre, Brookline day on Harvard street in Coolidge corner, open holiday meals at the United Parish church"
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    • Sydney Reitz
      "The sidewalks and streets are well-maintained even in inclement weather. Traffic is only bad around the Longwood medical area and major streets around rush hour. Pub trans is easy and safe."
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    • Austin Wozniak
      "Multiple dog friendly, off-leash parks in the community and many great places to walk a dog. The community is very dog friendly. "
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    • Loming1986
      "Only limited (a hand-full) dog parks available, I wish there are more. Many neighbors have dogs and it’s a very dog friendly neighborhood."
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    • Trulia User
      "Clean, safe and quiet. People are very friendly. Access ti public transportation. Love this place very much."
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    • Trulia User
      "The neighborhood is great environment to raise a family. It’s peaceful, clean and quiet. We would love to be here to raise our kids here. "
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    • Trulia User
      "I’v stayed in a hotel in this neighborhood. It is a beautiful area with many shops to explore. Hope to move to this area. "
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    • Trulia User
      "Near everything. Train across the street, restaurants, coffee shops, etc JP is part of Boston. Vibrant community. Diverse. High incomes mixed with low. "
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    • Trulia User
      "Yes, the area has many dog parks, both on and off leash. Most apartment buildings are dog friendly and neighbors have been very accepting. "
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    • Aliana P.
      "It’s a quick commute to downtown, especially if you live on the D line. Very convenient. It’s also a very walkable area with all stores and necessities close by. "
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    • Juana B.
      "It’s very safe and great school system!! I been leaving here for 11 years and I love it and my kids too"
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    • Jiyoung W.
      "Lots of other friendly dog owners, plus lots of little parks and green space for pups to run around (especially Amory Park!). Lots of businesses in the area have dog treat jars too!"
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    • Adriana P.
      "It seems let friendly. Lots of parks and spaces for dogs to run. I don’t have a dog but I have friends with dogs"
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    • Archana B.
      "Lived here for 5 years. I highly recommend it. It is getting more expensive. Some areas are more family friendly than others. "
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    • Deiabarroso86
      "Very safe, with a lot of stores around.. Beacon Street is a beautiful street and we have the Reservoir nearby, which is a good place for a walk."
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    • Josie E.
      "The kids walk to school on a tree-lined street and neighbors know each other. A little oasis in the city "
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    • Caroline
      "Drive to Watertown or take shuttle provided by my place of employment. Easy access to city via C or D green line. "
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    • Dma333
      "Diverse, safe, close to everything, friendly neighbors, great schools, playgrounds in walking distance"
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    • Steve L.
      "Hancock Village in Chestnut Hill is a good place to live overall. Sometimes the management office puts together special functions like handing out cider doughnuts in the fall, or flowers to plant - both gratis. (And more as well but too much to detail)."
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    • Dma333
      "Block party in September Close to a great school Playgrounds nearby Diverse community Easy access to many communities "
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    • Szonja.ruppert
      "Lots of greens, parks, even bags for dogpoop is put to parks. Not many pet shops in walking distance"
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    • Scottcunha311
      "Halloween’s are very popular especially on clark rd. Great location to Cleveland circle and both bu and bc can take train anywhere or easily get a bus there’s no shortsge of things to do"
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    • Jawaher A.
      "Good schools, no stealing, good neighbors, good place to kids to play, not far away from BU university, there is driving school, all government facilities around us, Uber so expensive but it is available all time, there is ice cream shop and Starbucks around us also a lot of restaurants and malls "
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    • Courtney C.
      "Safe and homey - education is good but property tax is rising. Commute is perfect - only ten minute drive away from my work site. "
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    • Luis B.
      "Lots of commerce within walking distance and easier access to the city by public transportation. Also very good public schools"
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    • Magdalene M.
      "Right by the T and walking distance to Fenway! Blue bikes and scooters near by. Lots of ways to go. "
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    • Jawaher A.
      "I love this area coz its safe and beautiful and the neighbors are nice and kind and there is a lot of great people "
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    • Oliver L.
      "I walk to work in the medical area. T stops make getting to the center easy. It is quite possible to live without a car."
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    • Sophie
      "The community center holds a lot of interesting activities like Mahjong, movies, reading, yoga and concerts. Also we have a greeeat library here!"
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    • Kathy U.
      "Many dog parks around the Coolidge corner area. Many off leash areas too. The dog community it big in this neighborhood "
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    • Heli C.
      "The schools are excellent, and neighbors tend to know each other. We are a ‘suburb’ of Boston but also officially a town with numerous distinct village neighborhoods, most of which are walkable to restaurants and amenities. Brookline has a fairly international mix of people, with families from all over the world coming here to study and work at the nearby Harvard teaching hospitals."
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    • Ptetrault
      "It is a safe, welcoming and peaceful neighborhood. Heath is a great school. Close to T trains and buses."
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    • Pat B.
      "There's some strange people who are around, but they're harmless. There's lots of daycare places, so if someone has a young kid there's lots of options nearby."
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    • Billy W.
      "There is only one park on this hill, but a short walk can lead you to bigger parks and playgrounds."
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    Market trends in Brookline

    Last updated July 2026
    Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
    Avg. sale price
    $1.22M
    $182K    MoM
    Sale-to-List Price
    99.7%
    0.2%    MoM
    Price per sq ft
    $816
    $19    MoM
    Available listings
    216
    37    MoM

    Home Value

    Trulia Estimate
    $4.12M
    Since last month
    Increased$240K (+6.2%)
    Since last year
    Decreased$237K (-5.4%)
    Since last sale
    Decreased$879K (-17.6%)
    Learn more about this home's value by checking out its Trulia Estimate, the value of nearby homes, and how much similar homes have sold for.

    Trulia Estimate

    The of this home's value increased by +54% in the last 10 years
    MonthEstimated value
    2026
    August 2026$4.12M
    July 2026$3.88M
    June 2026$4.11M
    May 2026$3.89M
    April 2026$4.11M
    March 2026$3.98M
    February 2026$3.87M
    January 2026$3.94M
    2025
    2024
    2023
    2021
    2020

    Comparable sales

    These are recently sold homes that have a similar location or other similar features to this home, like bedrooms, bathrooms, and square footage. Get a sense of the expected prices in the area by viewing these homes.
    Address
    Distance
    Property Type
    Sold Price
    Sold Date
    Bed
    Bath
    Sqft
    24 Essex Rd, Newton, MA
    1.71
    Lot/Land
    $5,800,000
    10/22/25
    -
    -
    150-152 Jordan Rd, Brookline, MA
    1.70
    Lot/Land
    $2,950,000
    07/22/26
    -
    -
    0-351&335 Langley Rd, Newton Center, MA
    2.73
    Lot/Land
    $7,300,000
    11/19/25
    -
    -
    11 Faneuil St, Boston, MA
    2.60
    Lot/Land
    $4,500,000
    08/12/26
    -
    -
    13 Homestead St, Dorchester, MA
    1.98
    Lot/Land
    $200,000
    10/29/25
    -
    -
    5 Glenburne St, Dorchester, MA
    2.54
    Lot/Land
    $350,000
    01/22/26
    -
    -
    Averton St, Roslindale, MA
    2.74
    Lot/Land
    $600,000
    12/19/25
    -
    -
    20 Forest St, Roxbury, MA
    2.75
    Lot/Land
    $225,000
    09/12/25
    -
    -
    2 Magnolia Pl, Dorchester, MA
    3.02
    Lot/Land
    $325,000
    07/15/26
    -
    -

    Nearby home prices

    Get a sense of expected prices in the area by checking the value of nearby homes.
    Address
    Distance
    Price
    Bed
    Bath
    Sqft
    Status
    63 Goddard Ave, Brookline, MA 02445
    0.15
    $16,000,000
    6
    6.5
    9,411
    For Sale
    235 Warren St, Brookline, MA 02445
    0.13
    $4,427,400
    6
    5
    8,029
    Off Market
    15 Goddard Ave, Brookline, MA 02445
    0.15
    -
    7
    5
    4,634
    Off Market
    280 Warren St, Brookline, MA 02445
    0.19
    $14,850,000
    6
    7
    9,065
    For Sale
    100 Cottage St, Brookline, MA 02445
    0.16
    $5,790,000
    6
    7.5
    9,380
    Recently Sold
    185 Warren St, Brookline, MA 02445
    0.15
    $3,295,000
    5
    3
    2,834
    For Sale
    75 Goddard Ave, Brookline, MA 02445
    0.23
    $6,800,000
    7
    8
    6,000
    For Sale
    79 Goddard Ave, Brookline, MA 02445
    0.26
    $2,750,000
    -
    -
    -
    For Sale
    280 Dudley St, Brookline, MA 02445
    0.33
    $8,927,300
    6
    5.5
    10,194
    Off Market
    71 Sears Rd, Brookline, MA 02445
    0.35
    $11,750,000
    6
    5
    7,502
    For Sale
    21 Sargent Crossway, Brookline, MA 02445
    0.30
    $7,030,000
    5
    6.5
    5,772
    Recently Sold

    Price and Tax history

    DateEventPrice
    Jun 19, 2026
    Source: MLS PIN #73538903
    		Listed For Sale
    $11,000,000
    Nov 10, 2020
    Source: N/A
    		Sold
    $5,000,000
    Nov 2, 2012
    Source: N/A
    		Sold
    $2,425,000
    Jun 14, 2012
    Source: Agent Provided
    		ListingRemoved
    $2,395,000
    May 16, 2012
    Source: Agent Provided
    		Listed For Sale
    $2,395,000

    LGBTQ Local Legal Protections

    Maggie Gold Seelig, MGS Group Real Estate LTD, (617) 714-4544
    Agent Phone: (617) 645-4999
    The property listing data and information set forth herein were provided to MLS Property Information Network, Inc. from third party sources, including sellers, lessors and public records, and were compiled by MLS Property Information Network, Inc. The property listing data and information are for the personal, non commercial use of consumers having a good faith interest in purchasing or leasing listed properties of the type displayed to them and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties which such consumers may have a good faith interest in purchasing or leasing. MLS Property Information Network, Inc. and its subscribers disclaim any and all representations and warranties as to the accuracy of the property listing data and information set forth herein.
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    Frequently asked questions about 39 Cottage St

    • How big is 39 Cottage St?
      39 Cottage St in Brookline, MA is about 1.9 acres.
    • What is the price per acre for 39 Cottage St?
      39 Cottage St in Brookline, MA is listed at $11,000,000, or about $5.6M per acre.
    • What do residents say about Brookline?
      Residents describe Brookline, MA as pedestrian-friendly, dog-friendly, and walkable to restaurants. See homes for sale in Brookline, MA.
    • What are the closest schools to 39 Cottage St?
      The closest schools to 39 Cottage St in Brookline, MA are Brookline High School (rated 8/10), Roland Hayes School (Pre-K/Elementary/Middle, rated 9/10), William H Lincoln School (Elementary/Middle, rated 9/10).
    39 Cottage St, Brookline, MA 02445 is a lot/land. This property is currently available for sale and was listed by MLS PIN on Jun 19, 2026. The MLS # for this home is MLS# 73538903.