
171 Shaw Rd Brookline — Photo 1 of 42
$2,749,999
Brookline, MA 02467 — Chestnut Hill
Beds
5
Baths
5.5
SqFt
4,585
Style
Single Family
Built
1952
Luxury Living in Chestnut Hill, Brookline. Spacious 5-bedroom home designed for extended families, aging parents, or long-term guests. Four bedrooms feature private en suite bathrooms, offering comfort and privacy throughout. Two bedrooms are conveniently located on the main level, while two upstairs bedrooms feature skylights filled with natural light. An additional lower-level bedroom creates flexible living options. Enjoy a warm family room with a fireplace, plus a finished lower level complete with a second fireplace, a kitchenette, and flexible space perfect for a family room, theater room, game room, or private guest retreat. Step outside to your private inground pool and enjoy peaceful surroundings near the renowned Brookline Golf Course. Complete with a 2-car garage and close proximity to Boston, medical centers, shopping, dining, and major routes, this home blends luxury, flexibility, convenience, and multigenerational living in the heart of Chestnut Hill.
* Analysis is based on 24 actively listed and recently sold comparable properties strictly within Brookline, MA.
Gas Water Heater • Range • Dishwasher • Disposal • Refrigerator • Plumbed For Ice Maker
Public Transportation • Shopping • Pool • Tennis Court(s) • Park • Walk/Jog Trails
Flooring - Hardwood, Exterior Access, Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting, Remodeled
Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Wood, Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting, Remodeled
Flooring - Hardwood, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Countertops - Upgraded, Kitchen Island, Exterior Access, Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting, Remodeled, Stainless Steel Appliances
Bathroom - Half, Closet, Exterior Access, Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting, Remodeled, Flooring - Engineered Hardwood
Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Double Vanity/Sink, Skylight, Cathedral Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Recessed Lighting, Remodeled, Lighting - Overhead
Bathroom - Full, Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Recessed Lighting, Remodeled
Bathroom - Full, Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Recessed Lighting, Remodeled
Bathroom - Full, Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Recessed Lighting, Remodeled
Bathroom - Half, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Recessed Lighting, Remodeled
Bathroom - Full, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Recessed Lighting, Remodeled
Bathroom - Full, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Recessed Lighting, Remodeled
May 26, 2026
MLS® 73523918
May 20, 2026
MLS® 73499888
Apr 10, 2026
MLS® 73499888
Nov 28, 2025
MLS® 73423130
Aug 28, 2025
MLS® 73423130
23,001
U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates (B01003)
$169K
U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates (B19013)
32.3%
U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates (B25003)
1,189 housing units permitted in the last 12 months (+21% vs the prior 12 months) — 706 in 5+ unit buildings
U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey (through Jun '26)
Massachusetts allows one accessory dwelling unit by right in single-family zoning districts statewide (M.G.L. c. 40A §3; 760 CMR 71.00, effective Feb 2025). Estimated maximum ADU size for this property: 900 sq ft (the lesser of 900 sq ft or half the 4,585 sq ft principal dwelling). Lot size: 16,117 sq ft.
Based on listing data, which indicates the property type — not the zoning district. Local dimensional, septic (Title 5), and historic-district requirements still apply. Not legal advice — verify with the municipality.
Listing Agent: Melvin A. Vieira Jr.
Listing Office: RE/MAX Destiny
MLS® Number: 73523918
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